/* =============================================================
   A Plus Solutions — Main CSS
   Font: Montserrat (Google Fonts)

   ── Canonical responsive breakpoints (Mobile Overhaul 2026-07) ──
     XL  ≤1200px  container compression       --pad-x: 64px
     LG  ≤1024px  tablet landscape            --pad-x: 40px
     MD  ≤900px   tablet portrait (hamburger) --pad-x: 32px
     SM  ≤640px   large phone                 --pad-x: 20px
     XS  ≤380px   small phone                 --pad-x: 16px

   All new mobile fixes live in the '=== MOBILE OVERHAUL 2026-07 ==='
   section at the END of this file. Don't scatter new @media blocks;
   append there. Cascade order guarantees they win.
   ============================================================= */

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

/* ---- Design Tokens ---- */
:root {
  --yellow:     #fecc00;
  --yellow-dark:#ddb801;
  --dark:       #242526;
  --dark-2:     #2e2f30;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --gray-bg:    #ffffff;
  --gray-mid:   #888888;
  --gray-line:  #e0e0e0;
  --text:       #242526;

  --font: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --pad-x: 80px;
  --ease: 0.25s ease;
}

/* ---- Base ---- */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Subtle grain texture */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0.025;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.75' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='1'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 200px 200px;
}

img  { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a    { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul   { list-style: none; }

/* ---- Container ---- */
.wrap {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
}

/* ---- Shared Section Utilities ---- */
.section-pad   { padding: 110px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 72px 0; }

/* ============================================================
   PLATFORM SELECTOR (Google Meet / Loom)
   ============================================================ */
.platform-select {
  margin: 10px 0 4px;
}
.platform-select__label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.platform-select--modal .platform-select__label { color: var(--dark); }

.platform-select__btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.platform-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.platform-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
  color: #fff;
}
.platform-btn.is-active {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* Modal variant — dark text on white background */
.platform-select--modal .platform-btn {
  border-color: #ddd;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.platform-select--modal .platform-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.platform-select--modal .platform-btn.is-active {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* Error state */
.platform-select.is-error .platform-btn {
  border-color: #e53935;
}

/* Status messages in modal */
.consult-modal__status {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  min-height: 22px;
}
.consult-modal__status.is-success { color: #2e7d32; }
.consult-modal__status.is-error   { color: #c62828; }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
}
.section-title--white { color: #fff; }

.section-line {
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin: 12px auto 40px;
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #666;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.section-sub--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

.section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c9a800;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-label--white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: background var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.btn-yellow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe033 0%, #fecc00 45%, #f59f00 100%);
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
}
.btn-yellow:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffea55 0%, #fecc00 45%, #e08e00 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(254,204,0,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-dark   { background: var(--dark);   color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover   { background: #1a1b1c; }

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2be073 0%, #0f7466 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   HEADER — GLASS NAV
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #0e1016;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.site-header.is-sticky {
  background: #0e1016;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Contact & Get a Quote pages: header always dark — split layout has light right panel */
.page-contact .site-header,
.page-template-page-get-a-quote .site-header {
  background: #0e1016;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.nav {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  height: 115px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-right: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo__icon svg { height: 36px; width: auto; }
.nav-logo__img { height: 75px; width: auto; display: block; object-fit: contain; margin: 20px 0; }
.nav-logo__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.nav-logo__name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.nav-logo__sub  { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-right: 16px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* ── Nav Dropdown ── */
.nav-item--dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* invisible bridge: fills the gap between trigger and dropdown so hover isn't lost */
.nav-item--dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  height: 14px;
}

.nav-item__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-item__link:hover,
.nav-item--dropdown:hover .nav-item__link {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nav-item__link.active { color: var(--yellow); }

.nav-item__chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-item--dropdown:hover .nav-item__chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  min-width: 260px;
  background: #1a1b1c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 0.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 500;
}

/* small arrow notch */
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #1a1b1c;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nav-item--dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-dropdown.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-dropdown a:hover,
.nav-dropdown a.is-current {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: #fff;
}

.nav-dropdown a.is-current {
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.nav-dropdown__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  opacity: 0.6;
  width: 20px;
}

.nav-dropdown__all {
  margin-top: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding-top: 12px !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--yellow) !important;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-dropdown__all:hover {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.08) !important;
  color: var(--yellow) !important;
}

/* Mobile dropdown */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-item--dropdown { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; width: 100%; }
  .nav-item__link { width: 100%; font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); border-radius: 8px; }
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    box-shadow: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nav-dropdown::before { display: none; }
  .nav-dropdown.is-open { max-height: 400px; padding: 8px; transform: none; }
  .nav-item--dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown { max-height: 0; padding: 0; }
  .nav-item--dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown.is-open { max-height: 400px; padding: 8px; }
}

.nav-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe033 0%, #fecc00 45%, #f59f00 100%);
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffea55 0%, #fecc00 45%, #e08e00 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(254,204,0,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Live status dot */
.nav-cta__dot {
  display: block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.6);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0.6); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0); }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero__bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,12,20,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,12,20,0.60) 55%, rgba(10,12,20,0.15) 85%);
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 180px var(--pad-x) 80px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero__content { max-width: 580px; }

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero__badge::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero__title span { color: var(--yellow); }

.hero__word-rotator {
  display: inline-flex;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}
.hero__word-rotator--white .hero__scramble-char { color: #fff; }

.hero__scramble-char {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: opacity 0.1s;
}
.hero__scramble-char--scrambling {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.hero__desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 563px;
}

.hero__desc strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero__checklist {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero__checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero__checklist li::before { display: none; }
.hero__check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 460px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 5px 5px 5px 18px;
}
.hero__form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
  min-width: 0;
}
.hero__form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.hero__form .btn {
  border-radius: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__trust span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.hero__trust span::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUSTED BY
   ============================================================ */
.trusted-by {
  background: #f7f7f5;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebea;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trusted-by__label {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.trusted-by__track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.trusted-by__row { overflow: hidden; }

.trusted-by__inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trusted-by__inner img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 270px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}
.trusted-by__inner img:hover { filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1); }

@keyframes marquee-fwd {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-33.333%); }
}
@keyframes marquee-rev {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-33.333%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}
.trusted-by__row--fwd .trusted-by__inner { animation: marquee-fwd 30s linear infinite; }
.trusted-by__row--rev .trusted-by__inner { animation: marquee-rev 24s linear infinite; }

.trusted-by__track:hover .trusted-by__inner { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ============================================================
   OUR SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.services {
  background: var(--white);
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Wider container for services section only */
.services .wrap {
  max-width: 1600px;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services .wrap { padding: 0 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services .wrap { padding: 0 20px; }
}

/* Header redesign — large editorial title */
.services .section-label {
  display: none;
}
.services .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.services .section-line {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, var(--dark) 25%, var(--dark) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  border-radius: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.services .section-sub {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 60px;
  padding-left: 24px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PHOTO CARDS — CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.svc-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.svc-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.svc-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.svc-carousel-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.svc-carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.svc-carousel-btn--hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.svc-photo-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 4);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.svc-photo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.svc-photo-card__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.svc-photo-card:hover .svc-photo-card__bg {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.svc-photo-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 30%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 55%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0) 70%
  );
}

.svc-photo-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 18px 18px 22px;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.svc-photo-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
}

.svc-photo-card:hover .svc-photo-card__cta {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  gap: 10px;
}

.svc-photo-card__title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}

.svc-photo-card__desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.svc-photo-card__desc strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.svc-photo-card--formation .svc-photo-card__bg { background-image: url('../images/services/photo-formation.png'); }
.svc-photo-card--banking   .svc-photo-card__bg { background-image: url('../images/services/photo-banking.png'); }
.svc-photo-card--tax       .svc-photo-card__bg { background-image: url('../images/services/photo-tax.png'); }
.svc-photo-card--residency .svc-photo-card__bg { background-image: url('../images/services/photo-residency.png'); }
.svc-photo-card--education .svc-photo-card__bg { background-image: url('../images/services/photo-education.png'); }
.svc-photo-card--trade     .svc-photo-card__bg { background-image: url('../images/services/photo-trade.png'); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-photo-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 16px) / 2); }
  .svc-photo-card__title { font-size: 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .svc-carousel-wrap { gap: 8px; }
  .svc-carousel-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .svc-photo-card { flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 48px); aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
  .svc-photo-card__content { height: 230px; }
  .svc-photo-card__title { font-size: 20px; }
  .svc-photo-card__desc { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .svc-photo-card__cta { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 9px 16px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
/* ── Why Clients Choose Us — Bento Redesign ── */
.wc-section {
  position: relative;
  background: url('../images/why-choose-bg.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wc-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.wc-section__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 200px var(--pad-x) 100px;
}

/* Header */
.wc-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.wc-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.wc-heading {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.wc-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  max-width: 563px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

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

/* Card */
.wc-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--card-i, 0) * 0.1s);
}
.wc-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,195,0,0.35);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,195,0,0.1);
}

/* Ghost number in background */
.wc-card__ghost-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  font-size: 140px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -4px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.wc-card:hover .wc-card__ghost-num {
  color: rgba(255,195,0,0.06);
}

/* Top row: icon + number badge */
.wc-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.wc-card__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.wc-card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.wc-card:hover .wc-card__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.wc-card__num {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Content */
.wc-card__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.wc-card__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Tag chips */
.wc-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.wc-card__tags li {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.wc-card:hover .wc-card__tags li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  border-color: rgba(255,195,0,0.25);
  background: rgba(255,195,0,0.06);
}

/* ---- WC v2: waves + alternating layout ---- */
.wc-section {
  position: relative;
  background: url('../images/why-choose-bg.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wc-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.wc-wave-top,
.wc-wave-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  overflow: visible;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.wc-wave-top  { top: 0; }
.wc-wave-bottom { bottom: 0; }
.wc-wave-top svg,
.wc-wave-bottom svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }

.wc-section__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 150px var(--pad-x) 175px;
}
.wc-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.wc-heading {
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.wc-sep {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 20px auto 48px;
}
.wc-intro {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 0 0 100px;
}
.wc-intro strong { color: #fff; }

/* Alternating feature rows */
.wc-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 72px; }
.wc-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88) translateY(40px);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              filter 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.wc-features--anim .wc-feature.wc--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .wc-feature { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}
.wc-feature--flip { direction: rtl; }
.wc-feature--flip > * { direction: ltr; }
.wc-feature__img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.wc-feature__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: unset;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.wc-feature__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.wc-feature__desc {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.wc-feature__bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}
.wc-feature__bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.wc-feature__bullets svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.wc-feature__check-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wc-section__inner {
    padding: 100px 24px 100px;
  }
  .wc-features {
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .wc-feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .wc-feature--flip {
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .wc-feature__img img {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .wc-intro {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .wc-feature__bullets {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHO WE HELP
   ============================================================ */
.who-we-help { background: var(--white); }

.wwh-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.wwh-sep {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, var(--dark) 25%, var(--dark) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.wwh-intro {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 0 0 48px;
}
.wwh-intro strong { color: var(--dark); }

.who-we-help__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Image-overlay card */
.help-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 520 / 250;
  cursor: default;
  isolation: isolate;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88) translateY(40px);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              filter 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.wwh-grid--anim .help-card.wwh--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .help-card { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}

.help-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}
.help-card:hover .help-card__img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Gradient overlay — slight dark top, heavy dark bottom */
.help-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15)  0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.10)  30%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.72)  68%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 100%
  );
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.help-card:hover .help-card__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.22)  0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.08)  32%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.62)  70%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 100%
  );
}

/* Text body floats at bottom */
.help-card__body {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 28px 28px 28px;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.help-card:hover .help-card__body { transform: translateY(0); }

.help-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.help-card__tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.18);
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.help-card__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.help-card__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.05s, transform 0.3s ease 0.05s;
}
.help-card:hover .help-card__desc {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================================ */
/* ── How It Works – light timeline redesign ── */
.how-it-works { background: #fff; }

.hiw-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin-top: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.hiw-step {
  padding-right: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-step--last { padding-right: 0; }

/* Number dot + connector row */
.hiw-step__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hiw-step__num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.hiw-step:hover .hiw-step__num {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(254,204,0,0.18);
}

.hiw-step__connector {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hiw-step__connector-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 5px,
    transparent 5px,
    transparent 10px
  );
}
.hiw-step__arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.hiw-step__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.hiw-step__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Legacy .how-it-works__steps (kept for safety) */
.how-it-works__steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.step {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e4e4e2;
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-top-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.step:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* Large faded number watermark */
.step::after {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  right: 14px;
  font-size: 88px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.step__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.14);
  color: #9a7200;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.step__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.step__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS v2
   ============================================================ */
.hiw2 { background: #fff; }

.hiw2__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hiw2__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hiw2__sep {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, var(--dark) 25%, var(--dark) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 20px auto 48px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.hiw2__intro {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 0 0 56px;
}
.hiw2__intro strong { color: var(--dark); }

/* Steps container — holds the two vertical lines */
.hiw2__steps {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
/* Yellow vertical line — faded track */
.hiw2__steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 199px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.18);
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Scroll-driven progress fill */
.hiw2__steps::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 199px;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--yellow), #ffe066);
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(var(--hiw-progress, 0));
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.55);
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Each step row */
.hiw2__step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 80px 1fr;
  column-gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 28px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hidden initial states — animated per element */
.hiw2__step .hiw2__pin {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.4);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.hiw2__step .hiw2__num {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.6s ease,
              color 0.3s ease;
}
.hiw2__step .hiw2__card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.6s ease,
              background 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Revealed */
.hiw2__step.hiw2--visible .hiw2__pin   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.hiw2__step.hiw2--visible .hiw2__num   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.hiw2__step.hiw2--visible .hiw2__card  { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* Active step — currently centered in viewport */
.hiw2__step.hiw2--active .hiw2__pin-shape {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}
.hiw2__step.hiw2--active .hiw2__pin-shape .hiw2__pin-icon svg {
  color: var(--dark);
}
.hiw2__step.hiw2--active .hiw2__num  { color: var(--yellow); }
.hiw2__step.hiw2--active .hiw2__card {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

/* Step icon */
.hiw2__icon-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}
.hiw2__pin {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hiw2__pin-shape {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transform: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.hiw2__pin-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  transform: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}
.hiw2__pin-icon img {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: invert(1) brightness(1.2);
}
.hiw2__pin-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  display: block;
}

/* Step number */
.hiw2__num-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.hiw2__num {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font);
}

/* Content card */
.hiw2__card-col { padding-left: 12px; }
.hiw2__card {
  background: #f4f4f4;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.hiw2__card-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hiw2__card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hiw2__card-desc strong { color: #1a1a1a; }

/* Hover effects */
.hiw2__step {
  cursor: default;
}
.hiw2__step:hover .hiw2__card {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.hiw2__step:hover .hiw2__num {
  color: var(--yellow);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.hiw2__step:hover .hiw2__pin-shape {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.hiw2__step:hover .hiw2__pin-shape .hiw2__pin-icon svg {
  color: var(--dark);
}
.hiw2__step:hover .hiw2__pin {
  transform: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY MALTA
   ============================================================ */
.why-malta {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-malta__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.why-malta__wave-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-malta__wave-top-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.why-malta__wave-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-malta__wave-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.why-malta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px var(--pad-x) 140px;
}

.why-malta__heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.why-malta__heading .section-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: normal;
}
.why-malta__heading .section-line {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 20px auto 48px;
}

.why-malta__sub {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 88px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.why-malta__sub strong { color: #fff; }

.why-malta__tagline {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 0 80px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.wm-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.wm-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
}
.wm-badge__icon {
  color: var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wm-badge span {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.why-malta__tagline-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}
.why-malta__tagline-sub strong { color: #fff; }
.wm-badge {
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.wm-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.why-malta__features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.malta-feature {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88) translateY(40px);
  filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              filter 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.wm-features--anim .malta-feature.wm--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .malta-feature { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}
.malta-feature__photo {
  width: 100%;
}
.malta-feature__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.malta-feature__label {
  padding: 0 0 0 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.malta-feature__label h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22.08px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.malta-feature__label p {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.why-malta__benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.malta-benefit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.malta-benefit__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.malta-benefit__icon svg { color: #fff; }
.malta-benefit__text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY MALTA — SPLIT LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.wm-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.wm-split__left {
  margin-top: -60px;
}

.wm-split__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.wm-split__line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.wm-split__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 44px;
}

.wm-split__sub strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.wm-creds {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 44px 32px;
}

.wm-cred {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.wm-cred__icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  color: #fff;
}

.wm-cred__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  stroke-width: 1.4;
}

.wm-cred__icon--img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.wm-cred__label {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Right panel — outer card with padding, inner blocks have their own corners */
.wm-tax-panel {
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.55);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.wm-tax-panel__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  background: rgba(90, 70, 0, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.55);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.wm-tax-panel__number {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wm-tax-panel__info {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.wm-tax-panel__title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.wm-tax-panel__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.wm-tax-panel__disclaimer {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .wm-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .wm-creds { gap: 32px 24px; }
  .wm-tax-panel__top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; padding: 28px; }
  .wm-tax-panel__number { font-size: 80px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .wm-creds { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY MALTA — TAX CARD
   ============================================================ */
.wm-tax-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 18, 10, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.18);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.wm-tax-card__stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.15);
  background: rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.05);
}

.wm-tax-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 88px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 4px;
}

.wm-tax-pct {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-top: 10px;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.wm-tax-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.wm-tax-card__top { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

.wm-tax-card__title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.wm-tax-card__desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.wm-tax-card__disclaimer {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.wm-tax-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.wm-tax-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.wm-tax-card__icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  min-width: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fecc00;
}

.wm-tax-card__icon--img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wm-tax-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .wm-tax-card__stat { min-width: unset; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.15); padding: 32px; }
  .wm-tax-card__number { font-size: 72px; }
  .wm-tax-card__body { padding: 28px 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER
   ============================================================ */
.founder { background: #fff; }

.founder__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 96px var(--pad-x);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 440px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.founder__photo {
  position: relative;
}
.founder__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.founder__photo:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }

.founder__heading {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.founder__heading em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--yellow), var(--yellow));
  background-size: 100% 4px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 0 100%;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder__body {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.founder__body p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.founder__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.founder__body strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }

.founder__quote {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.founder__quote-open,
.founder__quote-close {
  display: inline;
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 1.2em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--dark);
  opacity: 0.7;
  user-select: none;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}
.founder__quote-open {
  margin-right: 2px;
}
.founder__quote-close {
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.founder__quote p {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}
.founder__quote-open,
.founder__quote-close {
  font-size: 1.4em;
}
.founder__typewriter-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-left: 1px;
  animation: tw-blink 0.7s step-end infinite;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
@keyframes tw-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0; }
}

.founder__sig {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.founder__sig-svg {
  display: block;
  width: 130px;
  height: auto;
}
.founder__sig-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.founder__sig-info span {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555;
  display: block;
}

/* Founder section — directional scroll reveal */
.founder__photo.reveal {
  transform: translateX(-50px) scale(0.96);
  filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.founder__text.reveal {
  transform: translateX(50px) scale(0.96);
  filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}
.founder__photo.reveal.is-visible,
.founder__text.reveal.is-visible {
  transform: none;
  filter: blur(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .founder__photo.reveal,
  .founder__text.reveal { filter: none; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MEDIA / FEATURED
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   MEDIA — LIGHT SECTION (Featured & Trusted Publicly)
   ============================================================ */
.media-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
}

/* Tighten gap between founder section and the media (Featured & Trusted) section */
.founder.section-pad { padding-bottom: 40px; }
.founder + .media-section.section-pad { padding-top: 40px; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .founder.section-pad { padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .founder + .media-section.section-pad { padding-top: 28px; }
}

.media-section > .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .media-section__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MEDIA — DARK CINEMATIC (used by CTA section)
   ============================================================ */
.featured {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: 1;
}
.featured__wave-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured__wave-top-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.featured__wave-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured__wave-bottom-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.featured > .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.featured .section-label { display: none; }
.featured__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 35px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.featured .section-line {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 75%, transparent 100%) !important;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.featured__sub {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 48px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.featured__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

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

.featured__meet {
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.featured .cta-meet__inner {
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.featured .cta-meet__heading { color: #fff; }
.featured .cta-meet__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.featured .cta-meet__checklist li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.featured .cta-avatar img { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }

/* Base card */
.media-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: block;
  cursor: pointer;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #111;
}

/* Photo */
.media-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: transform 0.65s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.media-card:hover .media-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.media-card--mp4 .media-card__img {
  object-position: center -15px;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.media-card--mp4:hover .media-card__img { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Gradient overlay */
.media-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0)    0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 35%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 68%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 100%
  );
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.media-card:hover .media-card__overlay { opacity: 0.85; }

/* Channel badge — glassmorphism pill */
.media-card__channel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* Centered play button with pulse ring */
.media-card__play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -60%) scale(1);
  z-index: 3;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.media-card__play svg { color: var(--dark); margin-left: 3px; }

/* Pulse ring */
.media-card__play::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: play-ring 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes play-ring {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.7); opacity: 0; }
}

.media-card:hover .media-card__play {
  transform: translate(-50%, -60%) scale(1.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 48px rgba(254,204,0,0.55);
}

/* Bottom info */
.media-card__info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 0 28px 28px;
}
.media-card__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.media-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(5px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.media-card:hover .media-card__cta {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Button reset for media-card as <button> */
button.media-card {
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── Video Modal ── */
.vid-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.vid-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.vid-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.88);
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.vid-modal__box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  animation: vidModalIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both;
}
@keyframes vidModalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94) translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.vid-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px;
  right: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.vid-modal__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.vid-modal__ratio {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  height: 0;
  background: #000;
}
.vid-modal__iframe,
.vid-modal__video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #000;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA / MEET SECTION
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   CTA MEET — TABLET MOCKUP
   ============================================================ */
.cta-meet { background: #fff; padding-top: 0 !important; padding-bottom: 0 !important; }

.cta-meet__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 52px var(--pad-x) 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-meet__heading {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cta-meet__heading span { color: var(--yellow); }

.cta-meet__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-meet__checklist { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.cta-meet__checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cta-meet__checklist li svg { color: var(--yellow); flex-shrink: 0; }

.cta-meet__action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.cta-meet__btn {
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex: 0 1 auto;
}

.cta-meet__avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cta-meet__action { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 12px; }
  .cta-meet__btn { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
}

.cta-avatar {
  position: relative;
  margin-left: -12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cta-avatar:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

.cta-avatar img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid #fff;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-avatar:hover {
  z-index: 10;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.cta-avatar:hover img {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

.cta-avatar::after {
  content: attr(data-name);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
}
.cta-avatar:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Phone mockup (WhatsApp chat) — replaces old tablet mockup */
.cta-meet__mockup-wrap--phone {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-meet__mockup-wrap--phone .ctv-5__phone {
  width: 300px;
  height: 580px;
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
    inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — LIGHT
   ============================================================ */

/* Social Marquee Strip */
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.social-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 22px 0;
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.social-marquee:hover .social-marquee__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.social-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 60s linear infinite;
}

.social-marquee__text {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  cursor: default;
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
}

.social-marquee__text::after {
  content: attr(data-text);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--yellow);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.social-marquee__text:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.social-marquee__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.social-marquee__icon svg {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
}

.social-marquee__icon--li:hover { color: #0a66c2; }
.social-marquee__icon--fb:hover { color: #1877f2; }
.social-marquee__icon--ig:hover { color: #e1306c; }

/* CTA Strip */
.footer-cta {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-top: none;
  padding: 72px 0;
}
.footer-cta__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
}
.footer-cta__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-cta__heading {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}
.footer-cta__heading span { color: var(--yellow); }
.footer-cta__btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  padding: 16px 36px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease !important;
}
.footer-cta__btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(254,204,0,0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Footer Quick Links Strip */
.footer-ql {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000000 0%, #2c2c2c 45%, #4a4a4a 100%);
}

.footer-ql__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-ql__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.footer-ql__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-ql__item:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-ql__item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-ql__item:hover svg {
  opacity: 1;
}

.footer-ql__social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-ql__social a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-ql__social a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Main */
.footer-main { background: var(--white); }
.footer-main__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px var(--pad-x) 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
}

.footer-brand__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-brand__img {
  display: block;
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.footer-brand__logo:hover .footer-brand__img {
  opacity: 1;
}
.footer-brand__tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-brand__social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-brand__social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 9px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-brand__social a:hover {
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--gray-bg);
}

.footer-col__title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 13px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--dark); }

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-contact-list li svg { margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--yellow); }
.footer-contact-list li a { color: #666; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.footer-contact-list li a:hover { color: var(--dark); }

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
}
.footer-bottom__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px var(--pad-x);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #999;
}
.footer-bottom__inner a { color: #999; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.footer-bottom__inner a:hover { color: var(--dark); }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal-stagger > *.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal-stagger > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .trusted-by__row--fwd .trusted-by__inner,
  .trusted-by__row--rev .trusted-by__inner { animation: none; }
  .connector-line { stroke-dashoffset: 0; transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --pad-x: 40px; }
  /* Bento: hero card stays full-width, small cards go 2-col */
  .service-card:first-child { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; padding: 32px; }
  .service-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  /* How It Works: 2-col on tablet */
  .how-it-works__steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hiw-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 0; }
  .hiw-step { padding-right: 20px; }
  .hiw-step:nth-child(even) .hiw-step__connector { display: none; }
  .hiw-step--last { padding-right: 0; }
  /* Why Choose Us: 2-col on tablet */
  .wc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-malta__benefits { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-main__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-cta__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-cta__heading { font-size: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --pad-x: 20px; }

  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: #0e1016;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 99;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .nav-links.open a { font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); border-radius: 8px; }
  .nav-links.open a:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

  /* homepage-only mobile bg — scoped to .home so service pages keep their own images */
  .home .hero__bg {
    background-image: url('../images/hero-bg-mobile.jpg') !important;
    background-position: center top;
    background-size: cover;
  }
  .home .hero__bg::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,12,20,0.30) 0%, rgba(10,12,20,0.10) 55%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .hero {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero__inner {
    padding-top: 200px;
  }
  .hero__title { font-size: 56px; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
  .hero__form { flex-direction: column; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__trust { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 12px; }
  .hero__trust span { font-size: 11px; }
  .hero__form input { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); border-radius: 2px; }
  .hero__form .btn { border-radius: 2px; }

  /* Section titles — smaller on mobile */
  .section-title { font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .cf-setup__title { font-size: 22px; }
  .hiw2__title { font-size: 22px; }

  /* Connected service cards — horizontal row layout on mobile */
  .cf-connected__card { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; text-align: left; padding: 16px 20px; gap: 16px; }
  .cf-connected__icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; min-width: 40px; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .cf-connected__card-title { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .cf-connected__card-sub { font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .cf-connected__link { font-size: 11px; }

  /* Bento full-stack on mobile */
  .service-card:first-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    gap: 0 20px;
  }
  .service-card:first-child .service-card__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; min-width: 64px; }
  .service-card:first-child .service-card__icon img { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .service-card:first-child .service-card__title { font-size: 16px; }
  .service-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .how-it-works__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiw-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .hiw-step, .hiw-step--last { padding-right: 0; }
  .hiw-step__connector { display: none; }
  .wc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .who-we-help__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-malta__features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-malta__benefits { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .founder__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 100%; }
  .cta-meet__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-main__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom__inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-cta__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-cta__heading { font-size: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-main__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-malta__benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — Design V2 (Bold Yellow)
   ============================================================ */

.contact-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* ── Left yellow panel ── */
.contact-v2__left {
  background: var(--yellow);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* decorative circle bottom-right */
.contact-v2__left::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 70px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-v2__left-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 220px 56px 72px;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-v2__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-v2__heading {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #000;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-v2__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Info list */
.contact-v2__info {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-v2__info li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.contact-v2__info li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact-v2__info li a:hover { color: #000; }

.contact-v2__info-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.contact-v2__info li a:hover .contact-v2__info-icon {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  color: #000;
}

/* WhatsApp */
.contact-v2__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.contact-v2__wa:hover { background: #25d366; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Trust pills */
.contact-v2__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.contact-v2__trust span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* ── Right form panel ── */
.contact-v2__right {
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 160px 72px 72px;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.contact-v2__form-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-v2__form-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.contact-v2__form-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-v2__form-wrap .contact-form {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Stats bar at bottom of right panel */
.contact-v2__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0eeea;
}
.contact-v2__stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid #f0eeea;
}
.contact-v2__stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.contact-v2__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-v2__stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #999;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ── Form fields ── */
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }

.contact-form__row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.contact-form__row--2 { flex-direction: row; gap: 16px; }
.contact-form__row--2 > * { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.contact-form__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.contact-form__field label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.contact-form__field label span { color: var(--yellow); }
.contact-form__field label .optional {
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.contact-form select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23888' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-color: var(--gray-bg);
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
}
.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder { color: #c0c0c0; }
.contact-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 160px; }

.contact-form__submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--ease), transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-form__submit:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(254,204,0,0.3); }

.cf-submit__icon { display: flex; align-items: center; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.contact-form__submit:hover .cf-submit__icon { transform: translateX(3px); }

.contact-form__status {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-form__status.is-success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.25);
}
.contact-form__status.is-error {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.08);
  color: #dc2626;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.2);
}

/* ── Map ── */
.contact-map iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 408px;
  border: 0;
  filter: grayscale(25%) contrast(0.95);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .contact-v2__left-inner { padding: 210px 44px 64px; }
  .contact-v2__right { padding: 165px 52px 64px; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .contact-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .contact-v2__left {
    position: relative;
    height: auto;
  }
  .contact-v2__left-inner {
    padding: 200px var(--pad-x) 64px;
  }
  .contact-v2__desc { max-width: 100%; }
  .contact-v2__right {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 60px var(--pad-x) 80px;
  }
  .contact-v2__form-wrap { max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-v2__left-inner { padding: 180px 24px 48px; }
  .contact-v2__right { padding: 48px 24px 64px; }
  .contact-form__row--2 { flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
  .contact-map iframe { height: 312px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HR PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.hr-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 130px var(--pad-x) 110px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hr-hero__cta { margin: 28px 0; }

/* Stats panel */
.hr-hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}

.hr-stat {
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.hr-stat:hover { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.04); }

.hr-stat__num {
  font-size: 46px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hr-stat__num span {
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hr-stat__label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── Services ── */
.hr-services { background: var(--white); }

.hr-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.hr-card {
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}
.hr-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--white);
}

.hr-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hr-card__num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.hr-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.hr-card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.hr-card:hover .hr-card__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}

.hr-card__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.hr-card__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Why It Matters ── */
.hr-why {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hr-why__diagonal-top,
.hr-why__diagonal-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 70px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hr-why__diagonal-top {
  top: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 70' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0%2C0 L1440%2C0 L1440%2C28 C1080%2C70 360%2C0 0%2C42 Z' fill='%23ffffff'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat top center / 100% 100%;
}
.hr-why__diagonal-bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 70' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0%2C28 C360%2C0 1080%2C70 1440%2C42 L1440%2C70 L0%2C70 Z' fill='%23f2f2ef'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat bottom center / 100% 100%;
}

.hr-why__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px var(--pad-x) 110px;
}

.hr-why__inner > .reveal { margin-bottom: 64px; }
.hr-why__inner .section-line { margin: 10px 0 0; }

.hr-why__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}

.hr-why__divider {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  margin: 64px 0;
}

.hr-why__row-left { padding-top: 4px; }

.hr-why__num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hr-why__heading {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.hr-why__lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hr-why__bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hr-why__bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hr-why__bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  display: flex;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  min-width: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='10' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23fecc00' stroke-width='3'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hr-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .hr-hero__stats { max-width: 480px; }
  .hr-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hr-why__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hr-hero__inner { padding: 100px var(--pad-x) 80px; }
  .hr-services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hr-why__inner { padding: 80px var(--pad-x) 90px; }
  .hr-why__heading { font-size: clamp(20px, 6vw, 36px); }
  .hr-hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   GALLERY PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.gallery-hero {
  background: var(--dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 130px var(--pad-x) 72px;
}

.gallery-hero::before {
  content: 'GALLERY';
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 200px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  letter-spacing: -10px;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.gallery-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gallery-hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gallery-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 6vw, 88px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.gallery-hero__title span { color: var(--yellow); }

.gallery-hero__sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  max-width: 380px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.gallery-hero__count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.gallery-hero__count::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Section ── */
.gallery-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}

/* ── Filter ── */
.gallery-filter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.gallery-filter__btn {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}
.gallery-filter__btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.gallery-filter__btn.is-active {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Masonry grid ── */
.gallery-grid {
  columns: 3 280px;
  column-gap: 10px;
}

.gallery-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item.is-hidden { display: none; }

.gallery-item__inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
}

.gallery-item__inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__inner img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.15) 45%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }

.gallery-item__cat {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.gallery-item__zoom {
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__zoom {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* ── Lightbox ── */
.gallery-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.96);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s ease;
}
.gallery-lightbox.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.gallery-lb__img-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 80vh;
}
.gallery-lb__img-wrap img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
}

.gallery-lb__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}
.gallery-lb__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }

.gallery-lb__prev,
.gallery-lb__next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}
.gallery-lb__prev { left: 24px; }
.gallery-lb__next { right: 24px; }
.gallery-lb__prev:hover,
.gallery-lb__next:hover {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.gallery-lb__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  min-height: 26px;
}

.gallery-lb__cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.2);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.gallery-lb__cat:empty { display: none; }

.gallery-lb__count {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── Empty state ── */
.gallery-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
}
.gallery-empty__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  color: #ccc;
}
.gallery-empty h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.gallery-empty p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-grid { columns: 2 220px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-hero { padding: 100px 24px 56px; }
  .gallery-hero::before { font-size: 120px; letter-spacing: -6px; }
  .gallery-section { padding: 48px 0 80px; }
  .gallery-lb__prev { left: 10px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .gallery-lb__next { right: 10px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gallery-grid { columns: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG — ARCHIVE
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero */
.blog-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 140px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x) 72px;
  text-align: center;
}
.blog-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
}
.blog-hero__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.blog-hero__diagonal {
  height: 64px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1440 64' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0%2C24 C480%2C64 960%2C0 1440%2C40 L1440%2C64 L0%2C64 Z' fill='%23f9f9f9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat bottom center / 100% 100%;
}

/* Category filter pills */
.blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.blog-filter {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.blog-filter:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.blog-filter.is-active { background: var(--yellow); border-color: var(--yellow); color: var(--dark); }

/* Archive grid wrapper */
.blog-grid-wrap { background: var(--gray-bg); padding: 80px 0 96px; }

/* Featured card */
.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-featured:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.14); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.blog-featured__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 360px;
}
.blog-featured__img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
}
.blog-featured:hover .blog-featured__img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-featured__img--placeholder { background: var(--gray-line); width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.blog-featured__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

.blog-featured__body {
  padding: 48px 48px 48px 52px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.blog-featured__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  margin: 14px 0 14px;
}
.blog-featured__title a { color: inherit; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.blog-featured__title a:hover { color: #555; }
.blog-featured__excerpt { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.blog-featured__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.blog-featured__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-featured:hover .blog-featured__cta { gap: 10px; }

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

/* Blog card */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.blog-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}
.blog-card__img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-card__img--placeholder { background: var(--gray-line); width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.blog-card__body { padding: 24px 24px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-card__title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card__title a { color: inherit; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.blog-card__title a:hover { color: #555; }
.blog-card__excerpt { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link { gap: 8px; }

/* Shared tag */
.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15);
  color: #7a5e00;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-tag:hover { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--dark); }
.blog-tag--overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.blog-tag--dark { background: var(--gray-bg); color: var(--gray-mid); border-color: var(--gray-line); }

/* Meta dot */
.blog-meta__dot {
  display: block;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-meta__dot--white { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* Pagination */
.blog-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.blog-pagination a {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.blog-pagination a:hover { background: var(--yellow); border-color: var(--yellow); }
.blog-pagination__info { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-mid); }
.blog-empty { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-mid); padding: 80px 0; font-size: 16px; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG — SINGLE POST
   ============================================================ */

/* Read progress bar */
.read-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.read-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transition: width 0.05s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(254,204,0,0.6);
}

/* Post hero */
.post-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 72vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--dark);
}
.post-hero__bg--dark { background: var(--dark); }
.post-hero__img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.post-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.4)  45%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%
  );
}
.post-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 120px var(--pad-x) 72px;
  width: 100%;
}
.post-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.post-hero__date, .post-hero__read { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.post-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.post-hero__excerpt {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.post-hero__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.post-hero__avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.post-hero__author strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.post-hero__author span { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* Post body layout */
.post-body-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 72px var(--pad-x) 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Floating share */
.post-share {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
.post-share.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.post-share__label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.post-share__btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.post-share__btn:hover { color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--dark); background: var(--gray-bg); }
.post-share__btn--copy { position: relative; }
.post-share__copied {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #22c55e;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.post-share__copied.is-shown { opacity: 1; }

/* Article reading content */
.post-content {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #2d2e2f;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.post-content h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  margin: 48px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.post-content h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
}
.post-content p { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol {
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.post-content ul li, .post-content ol li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.post-content ul li::marker { color: var(--yellow); font-size: 18px; }
.post-content strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }
.post-content a { color: var(--dark); border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--yellow); transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.post-content a:hover { color: #666; }
.post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
}

.post-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
}

/* Related posts */
.related-posts { background: var(--gray-bg); padding: 80px 0; }
.related-posts__heading {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 8px 0 40px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.related-posts__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Post CTA strip */
.post-cta-strip { background: var(--dark); padding: 80px 0; }
.post-cta-strip__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
}
.post-cta-strip__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.post-cta-strip__heading {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
}
.post-cta-strip__heading span { color: var(--yellow); }
.post-cta-strip__sub { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 10px; }
.post-cta-strip__btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: background var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.post-cta-strip__btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(254,204,0,0.35); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Blog responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-featured__img-wrap { min-height: 280px; aspect-ratio: 16/8; }
  .blog-featured__body { padding: 32px; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .related-posts__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .post-hero__inner { max-width: 100%; }
  .post-body-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-share { display: none; }
  .post-cta-strip__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 32px; }
  .post-cta-strip__heading { font-size: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-hero { padding-top: 110px; }
  .blog-hero__inner { padding-bottom: 56px; }
  .blog-grid-wrap { padding: 56px 0 72px; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .related-posts__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-body-wrap { padding: 48px var(--pad-x) 64px; }
  .post-content { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPANY FORMATION PAGE
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Setup Without Gaps — Bento Light ---- */
.cf-setup { background: var(--gray-bg); padding-bottom: 64px; }
.cf-handle { padding-top: 64px; }

.cf-setup__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.cf-setup__left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cf-setup__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cf-setup__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cf-setup__sep {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 20px 0 48px;
}

.cf-setup__intro {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: normal;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 40px;
}
.cf-setup__intro strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* Vertical timeline */
.cf-setup__timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cf-setup__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
}
.cf-setup__item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.cf-setup__item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 27px;
  top: 56px;
  width: 2px;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--yellow);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.cf-setup__circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.cf-setup__item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}
.cf-setup__item-text strong {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cf-setup__item-text span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Key Facts card */
.cf-keyfacts {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #efefef 100%);
  padding: 0;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cf-keyfacts__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 36px 28px;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.cf-keyfacts__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4;
  transition: background var(--ease);
  flex: 1;
}
.cf-keyfacts__row:hover { background: #f0f0f0; }
.cf-keyfacts__row--last { border-bottom: none; }

.cf-keyfacts__label {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex: 1;
}

.cf-keyfacts__value {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.cf-keyfacts__check {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.cf-keyfacts__check svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* === CF Setup — entrance animations === */

/* Disable parent reveal so children animate individually */
.cf-setup .cf-setup__left.reveal,
.cf-setup .cf-setup__right.reveal {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

/* Timeline items — slide from left */
.cf-setup__timeline .cf-setup__item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-22px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.cf-setup__timeline .cf-setup__item.cf-item--in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Circle spring pop */
.cf-setup__timeline .cf-setup__circle {
  transform: scale(0.6);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 0.08s;
}
.cf-setup__timeline .cf-setup__item.cf-item--in .cf-setup__circle {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Connecting line draw (top → bottom) */
.cf-setup__timeline .cf-setup__item:not(:last-child)::after {
  transform-origin: top center;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.55s ease 0.38s;
}
.cf-setup__timeline .cf-setup__item.cf-item--in:not(:last-child)::after {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* Intro blockquote — border-left grow */
.cf-setup__intro {
  position: relative;
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 22px;
}
.cf-setup__intro::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.15s;
}
.cf-setup__intro.cf-intro--in::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* Key facts rows — slide from right */
.cf-keyfacts .cf-keyfacts__row {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease,
              transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.cf-keyfacts .cf-keyfacts__row.cf-row--in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Checkmark stroke draw */
.cf-keyfacts .cf-keyfacts__check svg polyline {
  stroke-dasharray: 24;
  stroke-dashoffset: 24;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.3s;
}
.cf-keyfacts .cf-keyfacts__row.cf-row--in .cf-keyfacts__check svg polyline {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

/* Setup section responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cf-setup__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cf-setup__right { position: static; }
}

/* ---- Hero inline form (extends .hero__form) ---- */
.cf-hero-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 563px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cf-hero-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cf-hero-form input {
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
}
.cf-hero-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.cf-hero-form input:focus { border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.6); }

.cf-hero-form__btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
}

.cf-hero-form__status {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 16px;
}
.cf-hero-form__status.success { color: #4ade80; }
.cf-hero-form__status.error   { color: #f87171; }

/* ---- Service Hero entrance animations (all service pages) ---- */
@keyframes hero-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
#cf-hero   .hero__badge, #bnk-hero  .hero__badge, #tax-hero  .hero__badge,
#res-hero  .hero__badge, #edu-hero  .hero__badge, #intl-hero .hero__badge,
#mprp-hero .hero__badge, #ctz-hero  .hero__badge,
#cf-hero   .hero__title, #bnk-hero  .hero__title, #tax-hero  .hero__title,
#res-hero  .hero__title, #edu-hero  .hero__title, #intl-hero .hero__title,
#mprp-hero .hero__title, #ctz-hero  .hero__title, #hero .hero__title,
#cf-hero   .hero__desc,  #bnk-hero  .hero__desc,  #tax-hero  .hero__desc,
#res-hero  .hero__desc,  #edu-hero  .hero__desc,  #intl-hero .hero__desc,
#mprp-hero .hero__desc,  #ctz-hero  .hero__desc,  #hero .hero__desc,
#cf-hero   .hero__checklist li, #bnk-hero  .hero__checklist li, #tax-hero  .hero__checklist li,
#res-hero  .hero__checklist li, #edu-hero  .hero__checklist li, #intl-hero .hero__checklist li,
#mprp-hero .hero__checklist li, #ctz-hero  .hero__checklist li, #hero .hero__checklist li,
#cf-hero   .cf-hero-form, #bnk-hero  .cf-hero-form, #tax-hero  .cf-hero-form,
#res-hero  .cf-hero-form, #edu-hero  .cf-hero-form, #intl-hero .cf-hero-form,
#mprp-hero .cf-hero-form, #ctz-hero  .cf-hero-form,
#cf-hero   .hero__trust,  #bnk-hero  .hero__trust,  #tax-hero  .hero__trust,
#res-hero  .hero__trust,  #edu-hero  .hero__trust,  #intl-hero .hero__trust,
#mprp-hero .hero__trust,  #ctz-hero  .hero__trust,
#hero .hero__consult-btn, #hero .hero__scroll-down { opacity: 0; }

.hero--animated .hero__badge       { animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.10s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__title       { animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.30s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__desc        { animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.50s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__checklist li:nth-child(1) { animation: hero-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.68s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__checklist li:nth-child(2) { animation: hero-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.84s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__checklist li:nth-child(3) { animation: hero-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.00s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__checklist li:nth-child(4) { animation: hero-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.16s forwards; }
.hero--animated .cf-hero-form      { animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.18s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__trust       { animation: hero-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.36s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__consult-btn { animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.18s forwards; }
.hero--animated .hero__scroll-down { animation: hero-fade-up 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 1.50s forwards; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero--animated .hero__badge,
  .hero--animated .hero__title,
  .hero--animated .hero__desc,
  .hero--animated .hero__checklist li,
  .hero--animated .cf-hero-form,
  .hero--animated .hero__trust,
  .hero--animated .hero__consult-btn,
  .hero--animated .hero__scroll-down { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
}

/* ---- What We Handle ---- */
/* ---- What We Handle — Bento Cards with subtle image ---- */
.cf-handle { background: var(--gray-bg); }

/* Centered head: title, rule, intro with yellow bar */
.cf-handle__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.cf-handle__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cf-handle__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 20px auto 48px;
}
.cf-handle__intro {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-align: left;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding: 6px 0 6px 18px;
}
.cf-handle__intro strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }

/* Light-gray rounded board holding the 4 columns */
.cf-handle__board {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, #efefef 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* 4-column flex grid */
.cf-handle__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.cf-handle__col {
  display: grid;
  grid-row: span 3;
  grid-template-rows: subgrid;
  align-items: start;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.cf-handle__col.cf-col--in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cf-handle__col { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* Number + arrow header row */
.cf-handle__head-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  min-height: 36px;
}
.cf-handle__num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cf-handle__arrow {
  color: var(--dark);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Column title */
.cf-handle__col-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Yellow-bar list */
.cf-handle__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cf-handle__list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.cf-handle__list li::before {
  content: '·';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -2px;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #666;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* placeholder — keep for backward compat */
.cf-inc-card__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ---- One Coordinated Setup ---- */
.cf-compare {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cf-compare__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 1;
}
.cf-compare__bg::after {
  display: none;
}
.cf-compare__wave-top,
.cf-compare__wave-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.cf-compare__wave-top    { top: 0; }
.cf-compare__wave-bottom { bottom: 0; }
.cf-compare__wave-top svg,
.cf-compare__wave-bottom svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.cf-compare__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 150px var(--pad-x) 175px;
}
.cf-compare__heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.cf-compare__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.cf-compare__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 20px auto 48px;
}
.cf-compare__intro {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.85;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 20px;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
  font-style: normal;
}
.cf-compare__intro strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.cf-compare__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.cf-compare__col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cf-compare__col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 0 4px;
  min-height: 72px;
}
.cf-compare__col-header--aplus {
  padding: 0;
  min-height: 72px;
}
.cf-compare__card { flex: 1; }
.cf-compare__col-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cf-compare__col-icon--others { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: #fff; }

.cf-compare__col-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cf-compare__col-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cf-compare__logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  object-fit: contain;
}

.cf-compare__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cf-compare__card--good { border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.3); }
.cf-compare__card--bad  { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

.cf-compare__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
}
.cf-compare__card--good .cf-compare__row {
  transform: translateX(18px);
}
.cf-compare__row.cmp-row--in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cf-compare__row { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.cf-compare__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cf-compare__card--good .cf-compare__row:hover { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.06); }
.cf-compare__card--bad  .cf-compare__row:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }

.cf-compare__icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; min-width: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cf-compare__icon--x     { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.cf-compare__icon--check { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15);  color: var(--yellow);            border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.3);  }

.cf-compare__cta { text-align: center; padding-top: 24px; }
.cf-compare__cta-eyebrow {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.cf-compare__cta-eyebrow strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 900; }
.cf-compare__cta-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.cf-compare__cta-sub strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-weight: 700; }
.cf-compare__cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 18px 48px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  min-width: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}
.cf-compare__cta-btn:hover { background: #e6b800; border-color: #e6b800; color: var(--dark); }

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

/* ---- FAQ — Premium Redesign ---- */
/* ── FAQ — Two-column editorial layout ── */
.cf-faq {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 120px 0;
}
#proc-faq { padding-top: 48px; }

/* Two-column: sticky title left, accordion right */
.cf-faq .wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.cf-faq__header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.cf-faq__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b08a00;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cf-faq__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Accordion list — right column */
.cf-faq__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cf-faq__item {
  border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e4;
}
.cf-faq__item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e6e4; }

/* Question row */
.cf-faq__q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #333;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.cf-faq__q::before { display: none; }
.cf-faq__q:hover   { color: var(--dark); }
.cf-faq__item.is-open .cf-faq__q { color: var(--dark); }

.cf-faq__num { display: none; }
.cf-faq__q-text { flex: 1; }

/* Toggle: bare + rotates to × */
.cf-faq__q-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #ccc;
  border: none; background: none; border-radius: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.cf-faq__item.is-open .cf-faq__q-icon {
  color: var(--dark);
  background: none; border-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Answer */
.cf-faq__body-inner { padding: 0 40px 24px 0; }
.cf-faq__a { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.9; }

/* Override .faq-accordion .faq-item__q — restore cf-faq padding & font */
.faq-accordion .cf-faq__q {
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #333;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.faq-accordion .cf-faq__q::before { display: none; }
/* Kill the old text '+' — cf-faq__q-icon SVG handles the toggle */
.cf-faq__list.faq-accordion .faq-item__q::after { display: none; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .cf-faq .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .cf-faq__header { position: static; }
}

/* ---- CTA ---- */
.co-cta {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 110px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.co-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,204,0,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.co-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
}

.co-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.co-cta__title span { color: var(--yellow); }

.co-cta__desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.co-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.co-cta__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.co-cta__link:hover { color: #fff; }

.co-cta__trust {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.co-cta__trust span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONNECTED SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.cf-connected { background: var(--white); }

.cf-connected__heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.cf-connected__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cf-connected__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 20px auto 48px;
}
.cf-connected__intro {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.cf-connected__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.cf-connected__grid .svc-photo-card {
  flex: none;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}

.cf-connected__card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 28px 36px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.cf-connected__card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cf-connected__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.cf-connected__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.cf-connected__card:hover .cf-connected__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}

.cf-connected__card-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.cf-connected__card-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.cf-connected__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.cf-connected__link:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.cf-connected__link svg { transition: transform var(--ease); }
.cf-connected__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.cf-connected__card--photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  text-align: left;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cf-connected__card--photo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.cf-connected__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.cf-connected__photo-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.cf-connected__card--photo:hover .cf-connected__photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.cf-connected__card--photo:hover .cf-connected__photo {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.cf-connected__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
}
.cf-connected__bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cf-connected__card--photo .cf-connected__card-title {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.cf-connected__card--photo .cf-connected__card-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: none;
}
.cf-connected__card--photo .cf-connected__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cf-connected__card--photo:hover .cf-connected__link {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   BEFORE YOU START — Light Premium Redesign
   ============================================================ */
.cf-before {
  background: #faf9f6;
  padding: 60px 0 110px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle dot grid texture */
.cf-before::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ── Inner layout: header centered top, panels below ── */
.cf-before__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cf-before__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.cf-before__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b08a00;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cf-before__headline {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cf-before__lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.cf-before__lead strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600; }

/* ── Panels ── */
.cf-before__panels {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.cf-before__panel {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 40px 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

/* colored top accent bar */
.cf-before__panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}
.cf-before__panel--do::before    { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22c55e, #4ade80); }
.cf-before__panel--avoid::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ef4444, #f87171); }
.cf-before__panel--think::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fecc00, #fde047); }

.cf-before__panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.cf-before__panel--do:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(34,197,94,0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.2);
}
.cf-before__panel--avoid:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(239,68,68,0.1), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.18);
}
.cf-before__panel--think:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(254,204,0,0.18), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
}

/* Ghost number */
.cf-before__ghost {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px; right: 20px;
  font-size: 110px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  letter-spacing: -4px;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}
.cf-before__panel--do:hover .cf-before__ghost    { color: rgba(34,197,94,0.07); }
.cf-before__panel--avoid:hover .cf-before__ghost  { color: rgba(239,68,68,0.06); }
.cf-before__panel--think:hover .cf-before__ghost  { color: rgba(254,204,0,0.1); }

/* Panel header */
.cf-before__panel-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.cf-before__panel-badge {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.cf-before__panel:hover .cf-before__panel-badge { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }

.cf-before__panel-badge--do {
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.22);
  color: #16a34a;
}
.cf-before__panel-badge--avoid {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.2);
  color: #dc2626;
}
.cf-before__panel-badge--think {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
  color: #92700a;
}

.cf-before__panel-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cf-before__panel-sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #999;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* List */
.cf-before__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.cf-before__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: padding-left 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), color 0.2s ease;
}
.cf-before__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cf-before__item:hover { padding-left: 4px; color: var(--dark); }

.cf-before__dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cf-before__dot--do    { background: #22c55e; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34,197,94,0.15); }
.cf-before__dot--avoid { background: #ef4444; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239,68,68,0.12); }
.cf-before__dot--think { background: #fecc00; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(254,204,0,0.2); }

/* Panel footer */
.cf-before__panel-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.cf-before__panel-foot span:first-child { color: #16a34a; }
.cf-before__panel-foot span:last-child  { color: #bbb; }
.cf-before__panel-foot--avoid span:first-child { color: #dc2626; }
.cf-before__panel-foot--think span:first-child  { color: #92700a; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cf-before__panels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cf-before__panel  { padding: 32px 28px 28px; }
  .cf-before__ghost  { font-size: 80px; }
  .cf-before__header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
}

/* ---- Company Formation Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cf-handle__board { padding: 48px 32px; }
  .cf-handle__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 28px; }
  .cf-handle__cols .cf-handle__col:nth-child(2n) .cf-handle__arrow { display: none; }
  .cf-connected__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cf-hero-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cf-handle__board { padding: 24px 18px; border-radius: 16px; }
  .cf-handle__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .cf-handle__arrow { display: none; }
  .cf-handle__head-row { margin-bottom: 10px; min-height: 0; }
  .cf-handle__num { font-size: 24px; }
  .cf-handle__col-title { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .cf-handle__head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .cf-handle__intro { max-width: 100%; }
  .cf-faq__grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .co-cta__actions   { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .co-cta__trust     { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
  .cf-connected__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cf-before__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LEGAL PAGES — Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
   ============================================================ */

.legal-hero {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 120px var(--pad-x) 72px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.legal-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 80% 50%, rgba(254,204,0,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.legal-hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.legal-hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.legal-hero__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,.12);
  color: var(--yellow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,.25);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
}

.legal-hero__date {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.legal-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.legal-hero__sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Body layout */
.legal-body {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 72px 0 120px;
}

.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
}

/* Sticky TOC */
.legal-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.legal-toc__heading {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #aaa;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.legal-toc__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  counter-reset: toc;
}

.legal-toc__list li {
  counter-increment: toc;
}

.legal-toc__list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #777;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s, border-color .2s;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.legal-toc__list a::before {
  content: counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ccc;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color .2s;
}

.legal-toc__list a:hover,
.legal-toc__list a.is-active {
  color: var(--dark);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  border-left-color: var(--yellow);
}

.legal-toc__list a.is-active::before { color: var(--yellow); }

.legal-toc__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dark);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}

.legal-toc__cta:hover {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Article content */
.legal-content {
  min-width: 0;
}

.legal-section {
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.legal-section:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-section h2 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.legal-section h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  margin: 24px 0 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}

.legal-section p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.legal-section p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.legal-section ul {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.legal-section ul li {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #444;
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.legal-section ul li::before {
  content: '–';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.legal-section a {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.legal-section a:hover { color: #000; }

.legal-section strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* Legal responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .legal-toc { position: static; }
  .legal-hero { padding: 100px 32px 56px; }
  .legal-body { padding: 48px 0 80px; }
  .legal-layout { padding: 0 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .legal-hero { padding: 80px 20px 48px; }
  .legal-layout { padding: 0 20px; gap: 32px; }
  .legal-section { padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .legal-section h2 { font-size: 19px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SHARED: PAGE HERO  (Services / Process / Why Malta / etc.)
   ============================================================ */
.pg-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
}
.pg-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.pg-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 120px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.pg-hero__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pg-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pg-hero__sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Nav active link */
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--yellow); }

/* ============================================================
   SHARED: MINI CTA BAR
   ============================================================ */
.pg-mini-cta {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.pg-mini-cta__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}
.pg-mini-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.pg-mini-cta__sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pg-mini-cta__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.svc-grid { background: var(--white); }

.svc-grid__intro { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.svc-grid__heading {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.svc-grid__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.svc-grid__sub { font-size: 15px; color: #666; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }

.svc-grid__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.svc-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.96);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes svc-appear {
  0%   { opacity: 0;   transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.96); }
  55%  { opacity: 0.8; transform: translateY(4px)  scale(0.995); }
  100% { opacity: 1;   transform: translateY(0)    scale(1);    }
}
.svc-card.svc--visible {
  animation: svc-appear 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
.svc-card.svc--visible:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .svc-card { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }
}
/* Spotlight overlay — updated by JS mousemove */
.svc-card__spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__spotlight { opacity: 1; }
.svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-color: var(--yellow); }
.svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.svc-card__art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__art {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(1);
}
/* Radial mask — image visible in center, fades to white on all edges */
.svc-card__art::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 55%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 100%
  );
}
.svc-card--formation  .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/company.jpg'); }
.svc-card--banking    .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/banking.jpg'); }
.svc-card--residency  .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/residency.jpg'); }
.svc-card--education  .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/education.jpg'); }
.svc-card--tax        .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/tax.jpg'); }
.svc-card--trade      .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/international.jpg'); }
.svc-card--mprp       .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/residency.jpg'); }
.svc-card--citizenship .svc-card__art { background-image: url('../images/services/operations.jpg'); }

.svc-card__num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.svc-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.svc-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), color 0.3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__icon svg {
  color: var(--dark);
}
.svc-card__icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.svc-card__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  min-height: 3em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--dark);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.svc-card__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.svc-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}
.svc-card__list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.svc-card__list li::before {
  content: '-';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.svc-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__cta { color: var(--yellow); }
.svc-card__cta svg { transition: transform var(--ease); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__cta svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.proc-steps { background: var(--white); }

.proc-steps__intro { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.proc-steps__heading {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.proc-steps__rule { width: 100px; height: 2px; background: var(--yellow); margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.proc-steps__sub {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.proc-steps__timeline {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.proc-step { display: flex; gap: 32px; }
.proc-step__left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.proc-step__num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.proc-step__line {
  width: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  background: #e8e8e8;
  margin: 8px 0;
  min-height: 40px;
}
.proc-step__body {
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  flex: 1;
}
.proc-step--last .proc-step__body { padding-bottom: 0; }
.proc-step__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.proc-step__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.proc-step__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.proc-step__list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.proc-step__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.proc-step__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
}

/* Timeline summary bar */
.proc-timeline-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}
.proc-tbar__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.proc-tbar__sep {
  width: 1px;
  background: #e8e8e8;
  align-self: stretch;
}
.proc-tbar__num {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.proc-tbar__plus { font-size: 22px; color: var(--yellow); }
.proc-tbar__label { font-size: 12px; color: #888; font-weight: 600; }

/* Process FAQ */
.proc-faq__heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.proc-faq__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.proc-faq__rule { width: 80px; height: 2px; background: var(--yellow); margin: 0 auto; }
.proc-faq__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.proc-faq__item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
}
.proc-faq__q {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.proc-faq__a { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY MALTA PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.wm-stats {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 0;
}
.wm-stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}
.wm-stats__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.wm-stats__item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.wm-stats__val {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.wm-stats__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.wm-adv { background: var(--white); }
.wm-adv__heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.wm-adv__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wm-adv__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.wm-adv__intro {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.wm-adv__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.wm-adv__card {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wm-adv__card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.wm-adv__card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Background image art layer */
.wm-adv__card--loc::before,
.wm-adv__card--law::before,
.wm-adv__card--lang::before,
.wm-adv__card--setup::before,
.wm-adv__card--res::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wm-adv__card--loc:hover::before,
.wm-adv__card--law:hover::before,
.wm-adv__card--lang:hover::before,
.wm-adv__card--setup:hover::before,
.wm-adv__card--res:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(1);
}
/* Radial fade — image visible in corner, fades toward content */
.wm-adv__card--loc::after,
.wm-adv__card--law::after,
.wm-adv__card--lang::after,
.wm-adv__card--setup::after,
.wm-adv__card--res::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom right, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 55%, rgba(255,255,255,0.97) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wm-adv__card--loc::before   { background-image: url('../images/hero-why-malta.jpg'); }
.wm-adv__card--law::before   { background-image: url('../images/services/international.jpg'); }
.wm-adv__card--lang::before  { background-image: url('../images/services/education.jpg'); }
.wm-adv__card--setup::before { background-image: url('../images/services/company.jpg'); }
.wm-adv__card--res::before   { background-image: url('../images/services/residency.jpg'); }
.wm-adv__card-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.wm-adv__card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.wm-adv__card:hover .wm-adv__card-icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.wm-adv__card-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.wm-adv__card-desc { font-size: 13px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; }

.wm-adv__imgstrip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wm-adv__imgstrip img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHO WE HELP PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.wwh-segs { background: var(--white); }

.wwh-segs__intro { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.wwh-segs__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wwh-segs__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.wwh-segs__sub {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.wwh-segs__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.wwh-seg {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.wwh-seg:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); border-color: var(--yellow); }
.wwh-seg--wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.wwh-seg__icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wwh-seg__icon img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.wwh-seg__body { flex: 1; }
.wwh-seg__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.wwh-seg__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wwh-seg__needs {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.wwh-seg__needs li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #555;
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.wwh-seg__needs li::before { content: '-'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 700; }
.wwh-seg__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.wwh-seg__link:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.wwh-seg__link svg { transition: transform var(--ease); }
.wwh-seg__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Photo card variant */
.wwh-seg--photo {
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: block;
  flex-direction: unset;
  gap: unset;
  align-items: unset;
}
.wwh-seg__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.wwh-seg__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.wwh-seg--photo:hover .wwh-seg__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 100%);
}
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.wwh-seg__hover-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.wwh-seg--photo:hover .wwh-seg__hover-content {
  max-height: 400px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__needs {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__needs li {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__needs li::before { color: var(--yellow); }
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__link {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   GUIDES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.guides-grid { background: var(--white); }

.guides-grid__intro { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.guides-grid__heading {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.guides-grid__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, var(--dark) 25%, var(--dark) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  border-radius: 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.guides-grid__sub { font-size: 14px; color: #666; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }

.guides-grid__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.guide-card {
  background: var(--dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.guide-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.12;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.guide-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.22; }
.guide-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.guide-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }

.guide-card--residency::before   { background-image: url('../images/services/residency.jpg'); }
.guide-card--citizenship::before { background-image: url('../images/services/operations.jpg'); }
.guide-card--tax::before         { background-image: url('../images/services/tax.jpg'); }
.guide-card--education::before   { background-image: url('../images/services/education.jpg'); }
.guide-card--banking::before     { background-image: url('../images/services/banking.jpg'); }

.guide-card__top {
  padding: 24px 26px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}
.guide-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--yellow);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.guide-card__num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.guide-card__mid {
  padding: 14px 26px 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.guide-card__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.guide-card__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.guide-card__footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 14px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.guide-card__pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.guide-card__pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.guide-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.guide-card__link:hover { color: var(--yellow); }
.guide-card__link svg { transition: transform var(--ease); }
.guide-card__link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.guides-grid__cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
}
.guides-grid__cta p {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW PAGES — RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-grid__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wm-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .wm-stats__item:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
  .wm-adv__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .guides-grid__cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .proc-timeline-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .proc-tbar__sep:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pg-hero { min-height: 320px; }
  .pg-hero__inner { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .wm-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .wm-stats__item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .wm-adv__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wm-adv__imgstrip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proc-faq__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wwh-segs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wwh-seg--wide { grid-column: 1; }
  .guides-grid__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proc-timeline-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .proc-tbar__sep { display: none; }
  .wwh-seg { flex-direction: column; }
  .wwh-seg__icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INTERACTIVE FEATURES
   ============================================================ */

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-accordion .faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.38s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-item.is-open .faq-body {
  max-height: 600px;
  opacity: 1;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-item__q {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-item__q::after {
  content: '+';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 16px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-accordion .faq-item.is-open .faq-item__q::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Sticky CTA bar */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  z-index: 900;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.sticky-cta.is-visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-cta__text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin: 0;
}
.sticky-cta__btn {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.sticky-cta__btn:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.sticky-cta__close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.sticky-cta__close:hover { color: #fff; }

/* WhatsApp float */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 899;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  animation: wa-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.wa-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
  animation: none;
}
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.65); }
}

/* Interactive process steps */
.proc-step--interactive {
  cursor: pointer;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: border-left-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}
.proc-step--interactive.is-active {
  border-left-color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.04);
}

/* Contact page tab switcher */
.contact-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.contact-tab {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #999;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.contact-tab.active {
  color: var(--dark);
  border-bottom-color: var(--yellow);
}
.contact-tab-panel { display: none; }
.contact-tab-panel.active { display: block; }

/* Calculator widget */
.calc { background: #fff; }
.calc .section-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.calc .section-line {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border-radius: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}
.calc__box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  padding: 48px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.calc__step { display: none; }
.calc__step.active { display: block; }
.calc__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.calc__title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.calc__options { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.calc__opt {
  border: 2px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 20px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.calc__opt:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); }
.calc__opt.selected { border-color: var(--yellow); background: rgba(254,204,0,0.06); }
.calc__opt-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.calc__opt-sub { font-size: 12px; color: #888; display: block; }
.calc__addons { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.calc__addon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border: 2px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.calc__addon:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); }
.calc__addon.selected { border-color: var(--yellow); background: rgba(254,204,0,0.06); }
.calc__addon input[type="checkbox"] { accent-color: var(--yellow); width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer; }
.calc__addon-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); flex: 1; }
.calc__addon-price { font-size: 13px; color: #888; white-space: nowrap; }
.calc__nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.calc__btn {
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.calc__btn--primary { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--dark); }
.calc__btn--secondary { background: #eee; color: var(--dark); }
.calc__btn:hover { opacity: 0.82; }
.calc__result-range {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.calc__result-timeline {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.calc__result-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.calc__result-list li {
  padding: 6px 0 6px 26px;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #444;
}
.calc__result-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.calc__result-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.calc__result-cta:hover { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--dark); }

/* Eligibility quiz */
.quiz { background: #fff; padding-top: 48px; }
.quiz .section-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.quiz .section-line {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border-radius: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}
.quiz__box {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.quiz__progress {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quiz__bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.45s ease;
}
.quiz__q-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.quiz__q-text {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.quiz__answers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.quiz__ans {
  background: #f7f7f5;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.quiz__ans:hover {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.quiz__result { display: none; text-align: center; }
.quiz__result.is-visible { display: block; }
.quiz__result-icon { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.quiz__result-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.quiz__result-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 563px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.quiz__result-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.quiz__result-cta:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.quiz__restart {
  display: block;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.quiz__restart:hover { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); }

/* Responsive — interactive features */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .calc__options { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc__box { padding: 32px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sticky-cta { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; }
  .quiz__answers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wa-float { bottom: 100px; right: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .calc__nav { flex-direction: column; }
  .calc__btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE INNER PAGES
   ============================================================ */

/* Overview */
.svi-overview { background: #fff; }
.svi-overview__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.svi-overview__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 16px 0 0; color: var(--dark); }
.svi-overview__body { font-size: 15px; color: #555; line-height: 1.85; margin-top: 24px; }

.svi-highlight { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 24px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }
.svi-highlight:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.svi-highlight__icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--dark); transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1); }
.svi-highlight__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.svi-highlight:hover .svi-highlight__icon { background: var(--yellow); border-color: var(--yellow); transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg); }
.svi-highlight__title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.svi-highlight__desc { font-size: 13px; color: #777; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Includes */
.svi-includes__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.svi-include-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8e8e4; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px 24px; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; }
.svi-include-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.svi-include-card__icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 36px; height: 36px; background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.svi-include-card__title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.svi-include-card__desc { font-size: 13px; color: #777; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Process steps */
.svi-process { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }
.svi-process .section-label { color: var(--yellow); }
.svi-process .section-title { color: #fff; }
.svi-steps { display: flex; gap: 0; align-items: stretch; }
.svi-step { flex: 1; padding: 40px 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-right: none; position: relative; transition: background 0.25s; }
.svi-step:last-child { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.svi-step:hover { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.04); }
.svi-step__num { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.svi-step__title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.svi-step__desc { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.7; }
.svi-step__arrow { position: absolute; right: -12px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: var(--dark); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 2; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

/* FAQ */
.svi-faq { background: #f7f7f5; }
.svi-faq__list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item__a { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.8; padding: 0 0 20px; }

/* CTA */
.svi-cta { background: var(--dark); }
.svi-cta__box { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border-radius: 16px; padding: 64px 72px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.svi-cta__label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svi-cta__title { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 32px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svi-cta__body { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 480px; }
.svi-cta__right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; min-width: 220px; }
.svi-cta__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.svi-cta__wa { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.svi-cta__wa:hover { color: #25D366; }
.svi-cta__trust { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .svi-steps { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .svi-step { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0px); border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svi-overview__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .svi-includes__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .svi-cta__box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 48px 36px; }
  .svi-steps { flex-direction: column; }
  .svi-step { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .svi-step__arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .svi-includes__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svi-cta__box { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Cinematic
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.abt-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0f18 url('../images/about-hero-bg.png') right center / cover no-repeat;
}

.abt-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,15,24,0.94) 0%, rgba(10,15,24,0.78) 45%, rgba(10,15,24,0.35) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 90% at 65% 40%, rgba(10,20,40,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.abt-hero__shaft {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 140%;
  transform: rotate(18deg);
  transform-origin: top center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.abt-hero__shaft--1 { left: 42%; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(254,204,0,0.18), transparent); }
.abt-hero__shaft--2 { left: 58%; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(254,204,0,0.08), transparent); width: 2px; }

.abt-hero__grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px 200px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.abt-hero__vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,15,24,0.9) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.abt-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 80px 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.abt-hero__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.abt-hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.abt-hero__est {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.abt-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 9.5vw, 140px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}

.abt-hero__title-mute {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  display: block;
}

.abt-hero__title-accent {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--yellow);
  display: block;
}

.abt-hero__bottom {
  margin-top: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}

.abt-hero__tagline {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.abt-hero__cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}

.abt-hero__cta:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.abt-hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 48px;
  right: 60px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

.abt-hero__scroll::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 1px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--yellow), transparent);
}

/* ── Chapters wrapper ── */
.abt-chapters { background: var(--dark); }

/* ── Single chapter ── */
.abt-chapter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.abt-chapter--flip { direction: rtl; }
.abt-chapter--flip > * { direction: ltr; }

/* ── Sticky visual panel ── */
.abt-chapter__visual {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-bg--1 {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,20,32,0.65) 0%, rgba(26,42,58,0.55) 50%, rgba(13,21,32,0.70) 100%),
    url('../images/about-chapter-1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-bg--2 {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,18,0,0.55) 0%, rgba(254,204,0,0.68) 100%),
    url('../images/about-chapter-2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-bg--3 {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(12,12,12,0.65) 0%, rgba(20,20,20,0.58) 40%, rgba(13,21,16,0.70) 100%),
    url('../images/about-chapter-3.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-word {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 7vw, 100px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  top: 40px;
  left: 40px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-bg--2 .abt-chapter__visual-word {
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.06);
}

.abt-chapter__visual-num {
  font-size: clamp(60px, 18vw, 240px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: -0.06em;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-num--dark { color: var(--dark); opacity: 0.7; }
.abt-chapter__visual-num--faint { color: rgba(254,204,0,0.1); opacity: 1; }

.abt-chapter__visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 40px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  user-select: none;
}

.abt-chapter__visual-tag--dark { color: rgba(36,37,38,0.3); }

/* ── Scrolling content panel ── */
.abt-chapter__content {
  padding: 100px 72px 120px;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.abt-chapter--flip .abt-chapter__content {
  border-left: none;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.abt-chapter__content--yellow {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.abt-chapter__label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.abt-chapter__label--dark { color: rgba(36,37,38,0.45); }

.abt-chapter__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 563px;
}

.abt-chapter__title--dark { color: var(--dark); }

.abt-chapter__rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.abt-chapter__rule--dark { background: var(--dark); }

.abt-chapter__body {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 563px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.abt-chapter__body strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.abt-chapter__body--muted { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 400; }
.abt-chapter__body--dark { color: rgba(36,37,38,0.8); font-weight: 500; }
.abt-chapter__body--dark strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }
.abt-chapter__body--muted-dark { color: rgba(36,37,38,0.55); font-weight: 400; }

/* ── Stats row (chapter 1) ── */
.abt-chapter__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px 40px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

.abt-chapter__stat-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.abt-chapter__stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

/* ── Values list (chapter 3) ── */
.abt-values {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.abt-value {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.abt-value:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.abt-value__num {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.abt-value__name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.abt-value__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── Founder Video Section ── */
.abt-founder-video {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 96px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-lite);
}

.abt-founder-video__inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.abt-founder-video__media { position: relative; }

.abt-founder-video__thumb {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gray-lite);
}

.abt-founder-video__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.abt-founder-video__play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.abt-founder-video__play:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.abt-founder-video__play:hover circle { transform: scale(1.08); transition: transform 0.2s ease; transform-origin: center; }

.abt-founder-video__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.abt-founder-video__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.abt-founder-video__title em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }

.abt-founder-video__desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.abt-founder-video__quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.abt-founder-video__sig {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.abt-founder-video__sig strong { font-size: 16px; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }
.abt-founder-video__sig span  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-mid); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .abt-founder-video__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* ── Final CTA ── */
.abt-final {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark) url('../images/about-cta-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.abt-final::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,12,18,0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.abt-final__glow,
.abt-final__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.abt-final__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 50%, rgba(254,204,0,0.07), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.abt-final__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.abt-final__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.abt-final__title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 9vw, 130px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.abt-final__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--yellow);
  display: block;
}

.abt-final__title-ghost {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.abt-final__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 24px 52px;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.abt-final__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(254,204,0,0.22);
}

.abt-final__sub {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ── About responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .abt-hero__inner { padding: 0 48px 64px; }
  .abt-chapter__content { padding: 80px 48px 100px; }
  .abt-chapter__visual-num { font-size: clamp(60px, 14vw, 180px); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .abt-chapter {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .abt-chapter--flip { direction: ltr; }
  .abt-chapter__visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 40vw;
    min-height: 240px;
    max-height: 340px;
  }
  .abt-chapter__content { border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); min-height: auto; padding: 60px 40px; }
  .abt-chapter--flip .abt-chapter__content { border-right: none; }
  .abt-hero__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .abt-hero__inner { padding: 0 24px 52px; }
  .abt-hero__top { display: none; }
  .abt-chapter__content { padding: 48px 24px; }
  .abt-chapter__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .abt-final { padding: 80px 24px; }
  .abt-final__btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .abt-hero__scroll { display: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   RESIDENCY & RELOCATION PAGE
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Selectors added in this block:
     .res-hero, .res-hero__inner, .res-hero__content, .res-hero__trust, .res-hero__wa
     .res-hero-form-card, .res-hero-form-card__eyebrow, .res-hero-form-card__title, .res-hero-form-card__sub
     .aplus-inline-form, .aplus-inline-form__row, .aplus-inline-form__field, .aplus-inline-form__label
     .aplus-inline-form__submit, .aplus-inline-form__status, .aplus-inline-form__note
     .res-route, .res-route__grid, .res-route__left, .res-route__right
       .res-route__title, .res-route__rule, .res-route__intro
       .res-route__list, .res-route__item, .res-route__item-head
       .res-route__item-num, .res-route__item-name, .res-route__item-desc
       .res-route__note
     .res-handle, .res-handle__heading, .res-handle__title, .res-handle__rule, .res-handle__intro
       .res-handle__grid, .res-handle__col, .res-handle__num, .res-handle__arrow
       .res-handle__col-title, .res-handle__col-desc, .res-handle__list
     .res-beyond, .res-beyond__bg, .res-beyond__inner
       .res-beyond__media, .res-beyond__media-frame, .res-beyond__corner
       .res-beyond__editorial, .res-beyond__eyebrow, .res-beyond__title, .res-beyond__rule
       .res-beyond__lead, .res-beyond__pillars, .res-beyond__pillar, .res-beyond__pillar-n
       .res-beyond__pillar-body, .res-beyond__pillar-title, .res-beyond__pillar-desc
       .res-beyond__summary, .res-beyond__cta
     .res-before__note
     .res-finalcta, .res-finalcta__inner, .res-finalcta__copy
       .res-finalcta__eyebrow, .res-finalcta__title, .res-finalcta__sub
       .res-finalcta__actions, .res-finalcta__btn, .res-finalcta__wa
   =========================================================================== */

/* ---- Section 1: Hero with form card -------------------------------------- */
.res-hero {
  min-height: clamp(640px, 90vh, 920px);
}

.res-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 460px);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.res-hero__content {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.res-hero__trust {
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.res-hero__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.res-hero__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }
.res-hero__wa svg { color: #25d366; }

/* Form card on the right side of the hero */
.res-hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(20,21,22,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.1);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.res-hero-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(254,204,0,0.08), transparent 38%);
}

.res-hero-form-card__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.28);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.res-hero-form-card__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.res-hero-form-card__sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ---- Generic inline form (.aplus-inline-form) ---------------------------- */
.aplus-inline-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.aplus-inline-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aplus-inline-form__field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.aplus-inline-form__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.aplus-inline-form input,
.aplus-inline-form select,
.aplus-inline-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.aplus-inline-form input::placeholder,
.aplus-inline-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
}
.aplus-inline-form input:focus,
.aplus-inline-form select:focus,
.aplus-inline-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}
.aplus-inline-form textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.aplus-inline-form select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='10' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-opacity='0.6'%3e%3cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 32px;
}
.aplus-inline-form select option {
  background: #1c1d1e;
  color: #fff;
}

.aplus-inline-form__submit {
  margin-top: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
}
.aplus-inline-form__submit[disabled] {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.aplus-inline-form__status {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 16px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.aplus-inline-form__status.is-success { color: #4ade80; }
.aplus-inline-form__status.is-error   { color: #f87171; }

.aplus-inline-form__note {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- Section 2: The Right Route ----------------------------------------- */
.res-route {
  background: var(--white);
}

.res-route__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

.res-route__left,
.res-route__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.res-route__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--yellow);
  text-underline-offset: 6px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 3px;
}

.res-route__rule {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.res-route__intro {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.85;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-style: normal;
}
.res-route__intro strong { color: var(--dark); }

.res-route__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.res-route__item {
  padding: 22px 22px 22px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.res-route__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.5);
  border-left-color: var(--yellow);
}

.res-route__item-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.res-route__item-num {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.res-route__item-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-route__item-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-route__note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gray-line);
}

/* ---- Section 3: What We Handle (3-stage pathway) ------------------------ */
.res-handle {
  background: var(--white);
}

.res-handle__heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.res-handle__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.res-handle__rule {
  width: 160px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.res-handle__intro {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.85;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 18px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
  font-style: normal;
}
.res-handle__intro strong { color: var(--dark); }

.res-handle__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gray-bg);
}

.res-handle__col {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 38px 30px 42px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  position: relative;
}
.res-handle__col--last { border-right: none; }

.res-handle__num {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.res-handle__num span {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.res-handle__arrow {
  color: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.res-handle__col-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.res-handle__col-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.res-handle__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.res-handle__list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative;
}
.res-handle__list li::before {
  content: '·';
  margin-right: 6px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---- Section 4: Beyond the Application (DARK image + editorial) --------- */
.res-beyond {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 110px 0;
}
.res-beyond__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.res-beyond__bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,21,22,0.86) 0%, rgba(20,21,22,0.92) 100%);
}

.res-beyond__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Media side */
.res-beyond__media {
  position: relative;
}
.res-beyond__media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.res-beyond__media-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
}

.res-beyond__corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}
.res-beyond__corner--tl {
  top: -10px;
  left: -10px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
}
.res-beyond__corner--br {
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-right: 3px solid var(--yellow);
}

/* Editorial side */
.res-beyond__editorial { color: #fff; }

.res-beyond__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.res-beyond__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
}

.res-beyond__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.res-beyond__rule {
  width: 96px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.res-beyond__lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.res-beyond__lead strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.res-beyond__pillars {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  counter-reset: none;
}

.res-beyond__pillar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.res-beyond__pillar:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.res-beyond__pillar-n {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.res-beyond__pillar-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.res-beyond__pillar-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-beyond__pillar-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-beyond__summary {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.res-beyond__summary em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }

.res-beyond__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.res-beyond__cta strong {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.res-beyond__cta:hover { color: #fff; }
.res-beyond__cta:hover strong { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }

/* ---- Section 6: small footnote under .cf-before grid -------------------- */
.res-before__note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---- Section 7: Final CTA ----------------------------------------------- */
.res-finalcta {
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
}

.res-finalcta__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.res-finalcta__copy { max-width: 640px; }

.res-finalcta__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.res-finalcta__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
}

.res-finalcta__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.res-finalcta__title span {
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(254,204,0,0.45) 60%);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.res-finalcta__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-finalcta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

.res-finalcta__btn {
  padding: 16px 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.res-finalcta__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.res-finalcta__wa svg { color: #25d366; flex-shrink: 0; }
.res-finalcta__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* ---- Responsive: 900px -------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .res-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }
  .res-hero-form-card { max-width: 520px; width: 100%; }
  .res-route__grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .res-handle__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .res-handle__col    { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line); }
  .res-handle__col--last { border-bottom: none; }
  .res-handle__arrow  { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .res-beyond__inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .res-beyond__media-frame { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .res-finalcta__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .res-finalcta__actions { align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: 640px -------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .res-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .res-hero__inner { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .res-hero-form-card { padding: 22px 18px 20px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .res-hero-form-card__title { font-size: 18px; }
  .aplus-inline-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .res-route__item { padding: 18px 18px 18px 20px; }
  .res-handle__col { padding: 30px 22px 32px; }
  .res-handle__col-title { font-size: 20px; }
  .res-beyond { padding: 72px 0; }
  .res-beyond__inner { padding: 0 20px; gap: 36px; }
  .res-beyond__title { letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .res-beyond__corner { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .res-beyond__pillar { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; }
  .res-finalcta { padding: 64px 0 76px; }
  .res-finalcta__btn { width: 100%; }
  .res-finalcta__actions { width: 100%; }
  .res-finalcta__wa { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: 380px -------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .res-hero__inner { padding-top: 92px; }
  .res-hero-form-card { padding: 18px 14px 16px; }
  .res-route__item-head { gap: 10px; }
  .res-route__item-name { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ===========================================================================
   RESIDENCY PAGE — EDITORIAL POLISH + MOTION
   Adds:
     - Montserrat display font on H1/H2 within .res-* sections
     - Chapter markers (roman numerals + label, vertical on desktop)
     - Hero stats counter (.res-hero__stats)
     - Hero Ken Burns slow zoom + parallax
     - Route card animated gold underline on hover
     - 3-stage scroll progress (active stage glows yellow)
     - Beyond section letterbox 21:9 frame + caption
     - FAQ smooth height transition + chevron rotate
     - Button arrow micro-translate on hover
   =========================================================================== */

/* ---- Display font on the Residency page --------------------------------- */
.res-hero .hero__title,
.res-route__title,
.res-handle__title,
.res-beyond__title,
.res-finalcta__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 144, 'SOFT' 100;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.res-hero .hero__title { font-weight: 700; }
.res-finalcta__title   { letter-spacing: -1.5px; }

/* ---- Chapter markers (I, II, III...) ----------------------------------- */
.has-chapter { position: relative; }

.chapter-marker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 64px;
  left: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  opacity: 0.4;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.chapter-marker__num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 144;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  opacity: 1;
}
.chapter-marker__num::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 10px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.chapter-marker--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); opacity: 0.7; }

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .chapter-marker {
    top: 110px;
    left: 32px;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    transform-origin: top left;
  }
  .chapter-marker__num::after {
    width: 24px;
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    display: block;
  }
}

/* ---- Hero — Ken Burns slow zoom (animate scale on bg) ------------------ */
@keyframes resHeroKenBurns {
  from { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1.05); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1.18); }
}
.res-hero__bg {
  animation: resHeroKenBurns 22s ease-out forwards;
  will-change: transform;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .res-hero__bg { animation: none; }
}

/* ---- Hero stats counter ------------------------------------------------ */
.res-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(254,204,0,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.res-hero__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-hero__stat-num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 144;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-hero__stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(254,204,0,0.4), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .res-hero__stats {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .res-hero__stat { flex-basis: 28%; }
  .res-hero__stat-num { font-size: 28px; }
  .res-hero__stat-label { font-size: 10px; }
}

/* ---- Route card — animated gold underline on hover -------------------- */
.res-route__item-name {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.res-route__item-name::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.res-route__item:hover .res-route__item-name::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ---- 3-stage scroll progress (active stage glow) ---------------------- */
.res-handle__col {
  transition: background 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.res-handle__col.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fffbe6 100%);
}
.res-handle__col.is-active .res-handle__num span {
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
}
.res-handle__col.is-active .res-handle__arrow {
  animation: resArrowNudge 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes resArrowNudge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(6px); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .res-handle__col.is-active .res-handle__arrow { animation: none; }
}

/* ---- Beyond — letterbox 21:9 + caption -------------------------------- */
.res-beyond__media-frame--letterbox {
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  max-width: none;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .res-beyond__media-frame--letterbox { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
}

.res-beyond__caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 18px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: rgba(20,21,22,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.res-beyond__caption::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

/* ---- Button arrow micro-interaction (residency CTAs) ------------------ */
.aplus-inline-form__submit svg,
.res-beyond__cta strong,
.res-finalcta__btn::after {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.aplus-inline-form__submit:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---- FAQ smooth height + chevron rotate (residency only) -------------- */
#res-faq .cf-faq__item {
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
#res-faq .faq-body {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              padding 0.4s ease,
              opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
#res-faq .cf-faq__item.is-open .faq-body {
  max-height: 600px;
  opacity: 1;
}
#res-faq .cf-faq__q {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 44px;
}
#res-faq .cf-faq__q::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--dark);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--dark);
  transform: translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
#res-faq .cf-faq__item.is-open .cf-faq__q::after {
  transform: translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* ---- Reveal — strengthen for residency partials only ------------------ */
.res-hero .reveal,
.res-route .reveal,
.res-handle .reveal,
.res-beyond .reveal,
#res-faq .reveal,
.res-finalcta .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.res-hero .reveal.is-visible,
.res-route .reveal.is-visible,
.res-handle .reveal.is-visible,
.res-beyond .reveal.is-visible,
#res-faq .reveal.is-visible,
.res-finalcta .reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .res-hero .reveal,
  .res-route .reveal,
  .res-handle .reveal,
  .res-beyond .reveal,
  #res-faq .reveal,
  .res-finalcta .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Get a Quote page
   ========================================================================= */
/* =========================================================================
   Get a Quote — right panel overrides (left reuses contact-v2 styles)
   ========================================================================= */

/* Form wrap: mirrors contact-v2__form-wrap */
.quote-right__form-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* ── Inline form: light-theme overrides ── */
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__label span { color: var(--yellow); }
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__label .optional {
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form input,
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form select,
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form textarea {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
}

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form input::placeholder,
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #c0c0c0;
}

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form input:focus,
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form select:focus,
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form textarea:focus {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
}

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2020/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23888' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-color: var(--gray-bg);
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form select option {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__status {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__status.is-success { color: #16a34a; }
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__status.is-error   { color: #dc2626; }

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__note {
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--ease), transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.quote-right .aplus-inline-form__submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(36,37,38,0.25);
}

/* =========================================================================
   About — Timeline
   ========================================================================= */
.abt-timeline {
  background: #fafaf8;
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 140px) 24px;
}
.abt-timeline__inner {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.abt-timeline__header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  text-align: center;
}
.abt-timeline__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.abt-timeline__heading {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.abt-timeline__heading span {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.abt-timeline__lede {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.abt-timeline__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.abt-timeline__list::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 120px;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(254,204,0,0.4), rgba(36,37,38,0.1));
}

.abt-timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 32px 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 0;
}
.abt-timeline__year {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
.abt-timeline__dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border: 3px solid #fafaf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--yellow);
  margin-left: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.abt-timeline__dot--current {
  background: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--dark), 0 0 0 6px rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
}
.abt-timeline__body h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}
.abt-timeline__body p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 580px;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .abt-timeline__list::before {
    left: 16px;
  }
  .abt-timeline__item {
    grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .abt-timeline__year {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 56px;
    font-size: 22px;
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: -6px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   About — FAQ
   ========================================================================= */
.abt-faq {
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 140px) 24px;
  background: #fff;
}
.abt-faq__inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.abt-faq__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.abt-faq__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.abt-faq__heading {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.4vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.abt-faq__heading span {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.abt-faq__lede {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.abt-faq__accordion .faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.1);
  padding: 22px 0;
}
.abt-faq__accordion .faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.1);
}
.abt-faq__accordion .faq-item__q {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.abt-faq__accordion .faq-body p {
  margin: 14px 0 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.7);
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* =========================================================================
   HR — Open Positions
   ========================================================================= */
.hr-openings {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1c1d1e 0%, #242526 100%);
  padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 140px) 24px;
  color: #fff;
}
.hr-openings__inner {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hr-openings__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.hr-openings__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hr-openings__heading {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hr-openings__heading span {
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.hr-openings__lede {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hr-openings__group {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.hr-openings__cat {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.hr-openings__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.hr-openings__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: padding 0.25s ease;
}
.hr-openings__item:hover {
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.hr-openings__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.hr-openings__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hr-openings__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.hr-openings__tag--mode {
  color: var(--yellow);
  border-color: rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.3);
  background: rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.08);
}
.hr-openings__apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hr-openings__apply:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.hr-openings__footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.hr-openings__footer a {
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.hr-openings__footer a:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--yellow);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hr-openings__item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .hr-openings__apply {
    align-self: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Trade Consultancy — Specialisation tiles
   ========================================================================= */
.trade-tiles {
  background: #fafaf8;
}
.trade-tiles__header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.trade-tiles__heading {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1.2px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 12px 0 14px;
}
.trade-tiles__lede {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.trade-tiles__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.trade-tile {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.trade-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}
.trade-tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.trade-tile__body {
  padding: 22px 22px 26px;
}
.trade-tile__body h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.trade-tile__body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(36, 37, 38, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================================================================
   BANKING & ACCOUNT SETUP PAGE
   Sections: Hero · Readiness · Logic Chain · What We Prepare ·
             Built Before Submission · Connected · Questions
   =========================================================================== */

/* ---- Hero ---------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bnk-hero { min-height: clamp(640px, 90vh, 920px); }

.bnk-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  z-index: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}
.bnk-hero__bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(14,15,17,0.88) 0%,
    rgba(14,15,17,0.72) 55%,
    rgba(14,15,17,0.45) 100%
  );
}

.bnk-hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 460px);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.bnk-hero__content { max-width: 600px; }
.bnk-hero__trust { margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 22px; }

.bnk-hero__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.bnk-hero__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }
.bnk-hero__wa svg  { color: #25d366; }

.bnk-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 24px 0 0;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(254,204,0,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  max-width: 560px;
}
.bnk-hero__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.bnk-hero__stat-num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 144;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.bnk-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}
.bnk-hero__stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(254,204,0,0.4), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bnk-hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(20,21,22,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.1);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.bnk-hero-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(254,204,0,0.08), transparent 38%);
}
.bnk-hero-form-card__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.28);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.bnk-hero-form-card__title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.bnk-hero-form-card__sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* display font on hero H1 */
.bnk-hero .hero__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 144, 'SOFT' 100;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

/* ---- Section 2: Banking Readiness --------------------------------------- */
.bnk-readiness { background: var(--white); }

.bnk-readiness__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.bnk-readiness__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--yellow);
  text-underline-offset: 6px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 3px;
}

.bnk-readiness__rule {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.bnk-readiness__intro {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.85;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-style: normal;
}
.bnk-readiness__intro strong { color: var(--dark); }

.bnk-readiness__factors {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.bnk-readiness__factor {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.bnk-readiness__factor:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.bnk-readiness__factor-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bnk-readiness__factor-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.bnk-readiness__factor-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.bnk-readiness__note-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #fffbee;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #6b5500;
}
.bnk-readiness__note-card svg { color: var(--yellow); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.bnk-readiness__note-card p { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* ---- Section 3: Logic Chain --------------------------------------------- */
.bnk-logic { background: var(--gray-bg); }

.bnk-logic__head { margin-bottom: 56px; }

.bnk-logic__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.bnk-logic-chain {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.bnk-logic-chain__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
}

.bnk-logic-chain__connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  height: 56px;
}

.bnk-logic-chain__num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.bnk-logic-chain__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 72%;
  right: -28%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), rgba(254,204,0,0.25));
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.bnk-logic-chain__card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 22px 26px;
  flex: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bnk-logic-chain__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.bnk-logic-chain__item:hover .bnk-logic-chain__card {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.4);
}
.bnk-logic-chain__item:hover .bnk-logic-chain__card::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.bnk-logic-chain__item:hover .bnk-logic-chain__num {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
}

.bnk-logic-chain__card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.bnk-logic-chain__card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.bnk-logic-chain__item:hover .bnk-logic-chain__card-icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}

.bnk-logic-chain__card-q {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.bnk-logic-chain__card-detail {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.bnk-logic__footer {
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.bnk-logic__footer-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.bnk-logic__footer-text strong { color: var(--dark); }

/* ---- Section 4: What We Prepare ----------------------------------------- */
.bnk-prepare { background: var(--white); }

.bnk-prepare__head { margin-bottom: 48px; }

.bnk-prepare__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.bnk-prepare__grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bnk-prepare__card {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
}
.bnk-prepare__card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.bnk-prepare__card-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.bnk-prepare__card-header:hover { background: var(--gray-bg); }
.bnk-prepare__card.is-open .bnk-prepare__card-header { background: #fffdf0; }

.bnk-prepare__card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.bnk-prepare__card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.bnk-prepare__card.is-open .bnk-prepare__card-icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

.bnk-prepare__card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.bnk-prepare__card-arrow {
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}
.bnk-prepare__card.is-open .bnk-prepare__card-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.bnk-prepare__card-body {
  padding: 0 28px 24px 84px;
}

.bnk-prepare__card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.bnk-prepare__card-items {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 20px;
}
.bnk-prepare__card-items li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.bnk-prepare__card-items svg {
  color: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ---- Section 5: Built Before Submission (dark) --------------------------- */
.bnk-built {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bnk-built::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(254,204,0,0.06), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bnk-built__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 100px var(--pad-x);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bnk-built__editorial { color: #fff; }

.bnk-built__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.bnk-built__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
}

.bnk-built__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 144, 'SOFT' 100;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bnk-built__rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.bnk-built__lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.bnk-built__lead strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }

.bnk-built__principles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.bnk-built__principles li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.bnk-built__principle-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 7px;
}

.bnk-built__cta {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.55;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.bnk-built__cta strong { color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 700; }
.bnk-built__cta:hover { color: #fff; }
.bnk-built__cta:hover strong { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }

/* Transformation table */
.bnk-built__table {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.bnk-built__table-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.bnk-built__table-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bnk-built__table-col--weak {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);
  color: #f87171;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.bnk-built__table-col--ready {
  background: rgba(74,222,128,0.1);
  color: #4ade80;
}

.bnk-built__table-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

.bnk-built__table-row .bnk-built__table-col {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  background: transparent;
}
.bnk-built__table-row .bnk-built__table-col--weak {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.04);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.bnk-built__table-row .bnk-built__table-col--weak svg { color: #f87171; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.bnk-built__table-row .bnk-built__table-col--ready { background: rgba(74,222,128,0.04); }
.bnk-built__table-row .bnk-built__table-col--ready svg { color: #4ade80; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ---- Final CTA ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.bnk-finalcta {
  background: var(--gray-bg);
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
}

.bnk-finalcta__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.bnk-finalcta__copy { max-width: 640px; }

.bnk-finalcta__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.bnk-finalcta__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
}

.bnk-finalcta__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-variation-settings: 'opsz' 144;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.bnk-finalcta__title span {
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(254,204,0,0.45) 60%);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.bnk-finalcta__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0;
}

.bnk-finalcta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

.bnk-finalcta__btn {
  padding: 16px 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.bnk-finalcta__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.bnk-finalcta__wa svg { color: #25d366; flex-shrink: 0; }
.bnk-finalcta__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* ---- Responsive: 1100px ------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .bnk-logic-chain {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .bnk-logic-chain__line { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: 1024px ------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bnk-hero__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }
  .bnk-hero-form-card  { max-width: 520px; width: 100%; }
  .bnk-readiness__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .bnk-built__inner    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; padding: 72px var(--pad-x); }
  .bnk-finalcta__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .bnk-finalcta__actions { align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: 768px -------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bnk-logic-chain { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .bnk-prepare__card-body { padding: 0 20px 22px 20px; }
  .bnk-prepare__card-items { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bnk-built__table-col { padding: 12px 16px; }
}

/* ---- Responsive: 640px -------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .bnk-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .bnk-hero__inner { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .bnk-hero-form-card { padding: 22px 18px 20px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .bnk-hero-form-card__title { font-size: 18px; }
  .bnk-hero__stats { padding: 18px 20px; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .bnk-hero__stat  { flex-basis: 28%; }
  .bnk-hero__stat-num { font-size: 28px; }
  .bnk-hero__stat-label { font-size: 10px; }
  .bnk-built__inner { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .bnk-finalcta { padding: 64px 0 76px; }
  .bnk-finalcta__btn { width: 100%; }
  .bnk-finalcta__actions { width: 100%; }
  .bnk-finalcta__wa { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .bnk-built__table-header { display: none; }
  .bnk-built__table-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bnk-built__table-row .bnk-built__table-col--weak {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TAX & COMPLIANCE PAGE  (.tax-*)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Tax Hero ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.tax-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.tax-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  opacity: 0.28;
}
.tax-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 148px var(--pad-x) 96px;
  width: 100%;
}
.tax-hero__content { color: #fff; }

.tax-hero__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
}
.tax-hero__title span { color: var(--yellow); font-style: italic; }

.tax-hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 24px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.tax-hero__trust span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  position: relative;
}
.tax-hero__trust span + span::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -13px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
}

.tax-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.tax-hero__stat { text-align: left; padding: 0 28px; }
.tax-hero__stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.tax-hero__stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
}
.tax-hero__stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.tax-hero__stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tax-hero__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.tax-hero__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* Form card — same pattern as banking */
.tax-hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 32px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-self: start;
  top: 8px;
}
.tax-hero-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), #ffd740);
}
.tax-hero-form-card__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.tax-hero-form-card__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tax-hero-form-card__sub {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---- Tax Structure (Section II) ----------------------------------------- */
.tax-structure { background: #f9f9f7; }

.tax-structure__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.tax-structure__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.tax-structure__rule {
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.tax-structure__intro {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  font-style: normal;
}
.tax-structure__factors { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.tax-structure__factor {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
}
.tax-structure__factor:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.tax-structure__factor-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.tax-structure__factor-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tax-structure__factor-desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.tax-structure__note-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.tax-structure__note-card svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; color: #b8960a; }

/* ---- Tax Manages — Compliance Stack (Section III) ----------------------- */
.tax-manages { background: #fff; }

.tax-manages__header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.tax-manages__intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.tax-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.tax-stack__layer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 52px 1fr 6px;
  gap: 0 20px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #efefed;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.tax-stack__layer:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.tax-stack__layer:hover { background: #fafaf8; transform: translateX(4px); }

.tax-stack__num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
  width: 56px;
}
.tax-stack__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.tax-stack__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.tax-stack__item:hover .tax-stack__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.tax-stack__body { padding: 0 8px; }
.tax-stack__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.tax-stack__desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tax-stack__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.tax-stack__tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
  color: #8a6800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.tax-stack__bar {
  width: 6px;
  height: 60%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, height 0.2s;
}
.tax-stack__layer:hover .tax-stack__bar { opacity: 1; height: 80%; }

/* ---- Tax Calendar (Section IV) ------------------------------------------ */
.tax-calendar { background: #f4f4f2; }

.tax-calendar__header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.tax-calendar__intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.tax-cal__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.tax-cal__card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  border: 1px solid #e4e4e0;
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
}
.tax-cal__card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.tax-cal__card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0ec;
}
.tax-cal__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tax-cal__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.tax-cal__card--blue .tax-cal__icon  { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10); color: var(--dark); border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.25); }
.tax-cal__card--yellow .tax-cal__icon { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10); color: var(--dark); border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.25); }
.tax-cal__card--green .tax-cal__icon  { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10); color: var(--dark); border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.25); }
.tax-cal__card--blue  .tax-cal__card-top { border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.15); }
.tax-cal__card--yellow .tax-cal__card-top { border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.2); }
.tax-cal__card--green  .tax-cal__card-top { border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.15); }

.tax-cal__type {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.tax-cal__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.tax-cal__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.tax-cal__item svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: #22c55e; }
.tax-cal__card--blue .tax-cal__item svg   { color: #2563eb; }
.tax-cal__card--yellow .tax-cal__item svg { color: #ca9a00; }

.tax-cal__note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.tax-cal__note svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; color: #b8960a; }

/* ---- Tax Compliant — Dark Section (Section V) ---------------------------- */
.tax-compliant {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tax-compliant__inner {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: var(--pad-section, 96px) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.tax-compliant__inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,204,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tax-compliant__inner .chapter-marker { display: none; }

.tax-compliant__header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.tax-compliant__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tax-compliant__rule {
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.tax-compliant__lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Reactive comparison table */
.tax-reactive {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.tax-reactive__header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.tax-reactive__col {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.tax-reactive__col--risk {
  color: rgba(239,68,68,0.9);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.tax-reactive__col--managed { color: rgba(34,197,94,0.9); }

.tax-reactive__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.tax-reactive__row:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025); }
.tax-reactive__row .tax-reactive__col {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 18px 24px;
}
.tax-reactive__row .tax-reactive__col--risk {
  color: rgba(239,68,68,0.7);
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.04);
}
.tax-reactive__row .tax-reactive__col--managed {
  color: rgba(34,197,94,0.8);
  background: rgba(34,197,94,0.04);
}

.tax-compliant__cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tax-compliant__cta-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ---- Tax Final CTA ------------------------------------------------------- */
.tax-finalcta {
  background: #f4f4f2;
  border-top: 1px solid #e4e4e0;
}
.tax-finalcta__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 72px var(--pad-x);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.tax-finalcta__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tax-finalcta__desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.tax-finalcta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
}
.tax-finalcta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.tax-finalcta__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.tax-finalcta__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* ---- cf-before extensions for Tax (col layout) -------------------------- */
.cf-before__header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.cf-before__col {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 28px 36px;
}
.cf-before__col-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0ec;
}
.cf-before__col-title svg { color: var(--yellow); }
.cf-before__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f4f4f2;
}
.cf-before__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cf-before__item svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: #22c55e; }

/* Override cf-before grid when used as 2-col in tax page */
#tax-operate .cf-before__grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

/* ---- Tax Responsive ------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .tax-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding-top: 130px; }
  .tax-hero-form-card { max-width: 520px; top: 0; }
  .tax-structure__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .tax-stack__layer { grid-template-columns: 48px 44px 1fr; }
  .tax-stack__bar { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tax-cal__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .tax-reactive__header,
  .tax-reactive__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tax-reactive__col--risk { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
  .tax-finalcta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .tax-finalcta__actions { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tax-stack__layer { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; padding: 20px; }
  .tax-stack__num { font-size: 1rem; }
  #tax-operate .cf-before__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .tax-hero__stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tax-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .tax-compliant__inner { padding: 64px 0; }
  .tax-reactive__row .tax-reactive__col { padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PAGE  (.intl-*)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Intl Hero ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.intl-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.intl-hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  opacity: 0.28;
}
.intl-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 148px var(--pad-x) 96px;
  width: 100%;
}
.intl-hero__content { color: #fff; }
.intl-hero__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
}
.intl-hero__title span { color: var(--yellow); font-style: italic; }
.intl-hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 24px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.intl-hero__trust span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  position: relative;
}
.intl-hero__trust span + span::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -13px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
}
.intl-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.intl-hero__stat { text-align: left; padding: 0 28px; }
.intl-hero__stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.intl-hero__stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
}
.intl-hero__stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.intl-hero__stat-sep { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); flex-shrink: 0; }
.intl-hero__wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.intl-hero__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* Form card */
.intl-hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 32px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-self: start;
  top: 8px;
}
.intl-hero-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), #ffd740);
}
.intl-hero-form-card__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.intl-hero-form-card__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.intl-hero-form-card__sub {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---- Malta Base (Section II) -------------------------------------------- */
.intl-base { background: #f9f9f7; }
.intl-base__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.intl-base__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.intl-base__rule { width: 40px; height: 3px; background: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.intl-base__intro {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #444;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  font-style: normal;
}
.intl-base__factors { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.intl-base__factor {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
}
.intl-base__factor:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.intl-base__factor-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--dark);
}
.intl-base__factor-title { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.intl-base__factor-desc { font-size: 0.83rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.55; }
.intl-base__note-card {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;
}
.intl-base__note-card svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; color: #b8960a; }

/* ---- Routes (Section III) ----------------------------------------------- */
.intl-routes { background: #fff; }
.intl-routes__header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.intl-routes__intro { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin-top: 16px; }

.intl-routes__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.intl-routes__card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.intl-routes__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.intl-routes__card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
}
.intl-routes__card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.intl-routes__card:hover .intl-routes__expand { max-height: 300px; opacity: 1; }

.intl-routes__card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.intl-routes__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.intl-routes__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.intl-routes__card:hover .intl-routes__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.intl-routes__num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  line-height: 1;
}
.intl-routes__title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.intl-routes__short { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0; }
.intl-routes__expand {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.intl-routes__card:hover .intl-routes__expand { margin-top: 16px; }
.intl-routes__desc { font-size: 0.83rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.intl-routes__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.intl-routes__tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.12); color: #8a6800;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ---- Support Layers (Section IV) ---------------------------------------- */
.intl-support { background: #f4f4f2; }
.intl-support__header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.intl-support__intro { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin-top: 16px; }

.intl-support__layers { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.intl-support__layer {
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.intl-support__layer:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.intl-support__layer--dark  { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }
.intl-support__layer--mid   { background: #2e3033; color: #fff; }
.intl-support__layer--light { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8e8e4; }

.intl-support__layer-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.intl-support__layer-num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
}
.intl-support__layer-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.intl-support__layer--dark  .intl-support__layer-name { color: #fff; }
.intl-support__layer--mid   .intl-support__layer-name { color: #fff; }
.intl-support__layer--light .intl-support__layer-name { color: var(--dark); }

.intl-support__layer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.intl-support__item-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.intl-support__layer--dark  .intl-support__item-title,
.intl-support__layer--mid   .intl-support__item-title { color: #fff; }
.intl-support__layer--light .intl-support__item-title { color: var(--dark); }
.intl-support__item-title svg { color: var(--yellow); flex-shrink: 0; }
.intl-support__item-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.intl-support__layer--dark  .intl-support__item-desc,
.intl-support__layer--mid   .intl-support__item-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.intl-support__layer--light .intl-support__item-desc { color: #666; }

/* ---- Market Entry — Dark Section (Section V) ----------------------------- */
.intl-entry { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.intl-entry__inner {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: var(--pad-section, 96px) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.intl-entry__inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -200px; left: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,204,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.intl-entry__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.intl-entry__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.intl-entry__rule { width: 40px; height: 3px; background: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.intl-entry__lead { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 40px; }

.intl-entry__steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.intl-entry__step {
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.2);
  padding: 0 0 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.intl-entry__step:last-child { border-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 0; }
.intl-entry__step-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.intl-entry__step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.intl-entry__step-phase {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 2px 0;
}
.intl-entry__step-num {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.intl-entry__step-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: 28px;
}
.intl-entry__step-desc { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.intl-entry__step-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
}
.intl-entry__step-list li {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  padding-left: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.intl-entry__step-list li::before {
  content: '·';
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px;
  color: var(--yellow);
}

/* Stats visual block */
.intl-entry__visual {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}
.intl-entry__visual-block { margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.intl-entry__visual-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.intl-entry__visual-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }

.intl-entry__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.intl-entry__stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1;
}
.intl-entry__stat-label { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 5px; line-height: 1.4; }
.intl-entry__visual-note { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- Expand (Section VII) —  before-expand grid -------------------------- */
.intl-expand__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
.intl-expand__col {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px 28px 36px;
}
.intl-expand__col-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0ec;
}
.intl-expand__col-title svg { color: var(--yellow); }

.intl-expand__checklist { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.intl-expand__check-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f4f4f2;
}
.intl-expand__check-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.intl-expand__check-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: #22c55e; }

.intl-expand__questions { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.intl-expand__question-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f4f4f2;
}
.intl-expand__question-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.intl-expand__q-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; color: var(--yellow); }
.intl-expand__q-icon svg { display: block; }

/* ---- Intl Final CTA ------------------------------------------------------ */
.intl-finalcta { background: #f4f4f2; border-top: 1px solid #e4e4e0; }
.intl-finalcta__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 72px var(--pad-x);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.intl-finalcta__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.intl-finalcta__desc { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 520px; }
.intl-finalcta__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 14px; }
.intl-finalcta__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; white-space: nowrap; }
.intl-finalcta__wa {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: #555;
  text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.intl-finalcta__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* ---- Intl Responsive ----------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .intl-support__layer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .intl-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding-top: 130px; }
  .intl-hero-form-card { max-width: 520px; top: 0; }
  .intl-base__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .intl-entry__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .intl-entry__visual { position: static; }
  .intl-finalcta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .intl-finalcta__actions { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .intl-routes__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intl-expand__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intl-support__layer { padding: 28px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .intl-support__layer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intl-entry__step-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intl-entry__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .intl-hero__stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .intl-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .intl-entry__inner { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCATION PAGE  (.edu-*)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Edu Hero ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.edu-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.edu-hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  opacity: 0.28;
}
.edu-hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 480px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 148px var(--pad-x) 96px;
  width: 100%;
}
.edu-hero__content { color: #fff; }
.edu-hero__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
}
.edu-hero__title span { color: var(--yellow); font-style: italic; }
.edu-hero__trust {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 24px; margin-top: 28px;
}
.edu-hero__trust span {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); position: relative;
}
.edu-hero__trust span + span::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -13px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%); width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--yellow);
}
.edu-hero__stats {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.edu-hero__stat { text-align: left; padding: 0 28px; }
.edu-hero__stat:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.edu-hero__stat-num {
  display: block; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1;
}
.edu-hero__stat-label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 6px;
}
.edu-hero__stat-sep { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); flex-shrink: 0; }
.edu-hero__wa {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.edu-hero__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* Form card */
.edu-hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 36px 32px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  align-self: start; top: 8px;
}
.edu-hero-form-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--yellow), #ffd740);
}
.edu-hero-form-card__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.edu-hero-form-card__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.edu-hero-form-card__sub { font-size: 0.84rem; color: #666; margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---- Education Path (Section II) ---------------------------------------- */
.edu-path { background: #f9f9f7; }
.edu-path__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start;
}
.edu-path__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.edu-path__rule { width: 40px; height: 3px; background: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.edu-path__intro {
  font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.75; color: #444;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 36px; font-style: normal;
}
.edu-path__routes { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.edu-path__route {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4; transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
}
.edu-path__route:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.edu-path__route-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--dark);
}
.edu-path__route-title { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.edu-path__route-desc { font-size: 0.83rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.55; }
.edu-path__note-card {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.6;
}
.edu-path__note-card svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; color: #b8960a; }

/* ---- Who We Help — Audience Panels (Section III) ------------------------- */
.edu-audience { background: #fff; }
.edu-audience__header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.edu-audience__intro { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin-top: 16px; }
.edu-audience__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
.edu-audience__panel {
  background: #f9f9f7;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 26px 28px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.edu-audience__panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.edu-audience__panel:hover {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
}
.edu-audience__panel:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.edu-audience__panel-top {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.edu-audience__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark); flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.edu-audience__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.edu-audience__panel:hover .edu-audience__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.edu-audience__type { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.edu-audience__desc { font-size: 0.84rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.edu-audience__points { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.edu-audience__points li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.5;
}
.edu-audience__points li svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--yellow); }

/* ---- Handle — Journey (Section IV) -------------------------------------- */
.edu-handle { background: #f4f4f2; }

.edu-journey {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.edu-journey__tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0ec;
}
.edu-journey__tab {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  border-right: 1px solid #f0f0ec;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.edu-journey__tab:last-child { border-right: none; }
.edu-journey__tab::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.edu-journey__tab.is-active { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.04); }
.edu-journey__tab.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.edu-journey__tab-num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #ccc; line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.edu-journey__tab.is-active .edu-journey__tab-num { color: var(--yellow); }
.edu-journey__tab-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: #999;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.edu-journey__tab.is-active .edu-journey__tab-label { color: var(--dark); }

.edu-journey__panels { padding: 0; }
.edu-journey__panel { display: none; }
.edu-journey__panel.is-active { display: block; }
.edu-journey__panel-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
  gap: 0; min-height: 420px;
}
.edu-journey__panel-text {
  padding: 44px 48px;
  border-right: 1px solid #f0f0ec;
}
.edu-journey__panel-phase {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.edu-journey__panel-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.edu-journey__panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.edu-journey__panel-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.edu-journey__panel-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.5;
}
.edu-journey__panel-list li svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--yellow); }

.edu-journey__panel-visual {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, #1a1b1c 100%);
}
.edu-journey__stage-badge { text-align: center; }
.edu-journey__stage-num {
  display: block; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1; opacity: 0.9;
}
.edu-journey__stage-name {
  display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ---- More Than an App — Dark Section (Section V) ------------------------- */
.edu-more { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.edu-more__inner {
  background: var(--dark); padding: var(--pad-section, 96px) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.edu-more__inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,204,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.edu-more__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 72px; align-items: start;
}
.edu-more__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.edu-more__rule { width: 40px; height: 3px; background: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.edu-more__lead { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.edu-pillars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }
.edu-pillar { border-left: 2px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.2); padding-left: 24px; }
.edu-pillar__head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.edu-pillar__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--yellow); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.edu-pillar__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.edu-pillar__label { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
.edu-pillar__num {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--yellow);
}
.edu-pillar__title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.edu-pillar__desc { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Visual stats block */
.edu-more__visual {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 32px 28px;
  position: sticky; top: 120px;
}
.edu-more__visual-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.edu-more__visual-header h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.edu-more__visual-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.edu-more__vstat-num {
  display: block; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--yellow); line-height: 1;
}
.edu-more__vstat-label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 5px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.edu-more__visual-note { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- Before Apply (Section VII) ----------------------------------------- */
.edu-before__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px;
}
.edu-before__col {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8e8e4;
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 32px 28px 36px;
}
.edu-before__col-title {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0ec;
}
.edu-before__col-title svg { color: var(--yellow); }
.edu-before__list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.edu-before__item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f4f4f2;
}
.edu-before__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.edu-before__item svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: #22c55e; }

/* ---- Education Final CTA ------------------------------------------------- */
.edu-finalcta { background: #f4f4f2; border-top: 1px solid #e4e4e0; }
.edu-finalcta__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 72px var(--pad-x);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.edu-finalcta__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.edu-finalcta__desc { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 520px; }
.edu-finalcta__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 14px; }
.edu-finalcta__btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; white-space: nowrap; }
.edu-finalcta__wa {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: #555;
  text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.edu-finalcta__wa:hover { color: #25d366; }

/* ---- Edu Responsive ------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .edu-hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding-top: 130px; }
  .edu-hero-form-card { max-width: 520px; top: 0; }
  .edu-path__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .edu-more__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .edu-more__visual { position: static; }
  .edu-finalcta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .edu-finalcta__actions { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .edu-audience__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .edu-journey__panel-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .edu-journey__panel-visual { min-height: 140px; }
  .edu-before__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .edu-journey__tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .edu-journey__tab { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0ec; }
  .edu-journey__panel-text { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .edu-hero__stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px 0; }
  .edu-more__visual-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .edu-hero { min-height: auto; }
  .edu-more__inner { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM DESIGN LAYER
   Tüm visual properties'i prostrateji kalitesine çıkarır.
   Layout'a dokunmaz, sadece görsel katmanı override eder.
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Premium design tokens ── */
:root {
  --ease-spring:   cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-in-out:   cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.55, 1);

  /* Yellow-tinted shadow system */
  --sh-y-xs:  0 2px  10px rgba(254,204,0,0.15);
  --sh-y-sm:  0 4px  20px rgba(254,204,0,0.22);
  --sh-y-md:  0 10px 40px rgba(254,204,0,0.28);
  --sh-y-lg:  0 20px 64px rgba(254,204,0,0.32);
  --sh-y-xl:  0 32px 96px rgba(254,204,0,0.38);

  /* Dark shadow system */
  --sh-d-xs:  0 2px  8px  rgba(36,37,38,0.06);
  --sh-d-sm:  0 4px  16px rgba(36,37,38,0.09);
  --sh-d-md:  0 12px 40px rgba(36,37,38,0.12);
  --sh-d-lg:  0 24px 72px rgba(36,37,38,0.16);
  --sh-d-xl:  0 40px 100px rgba(36,37,38,0.20);

  /* Radius scale */
  --r-xs: 8px;
  --r-sm: 12px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --r-lg: 22px;
  --r-xl: 28px;
  --r-2xl: 36px;
}

/* ── Grain texture — stronger presence ── */
body::after {
  opacity: 0.035;
}

/* ── Reveal — spring easing ── */
.reveal {
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.8s var(--ease-spring);
}
.reveal-stagger > * {
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.65s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* ── Section utilities — editorial typography ── */
.section-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.06;
}
.section-label {
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
}
.section-line {
  border-radius: 2px;
  height: 3px;
}
.section-sub { line-height: 1.85; }

/* ── Buttons — premium hover system ── */
.btn {
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-yellow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe450 0%, #fecc00 50%, #e5a800 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}
.btn-yellow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffea55 0%, #fecc00 50%, #dba000 100%);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-xs);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: #1a1b1c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-md);
}

/* ── Nav CTA — richer glow ── */
.nav-cta {
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-lg), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* ── Nav dropdown — deeper depth ── */
.nav-dropdown {
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 0 0.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.nav-dropdown a {
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background 0.18s var(--ease-spring), color 0.18s ease;
}

/* ── Trusted-by — warmer background ── */
.trusted-by {
  background: #faf9f6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.trusted-by__inner img {
  transition: filter 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* ── Service cards (homepage grid) — premium hover ── */
.svc-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.055);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.6s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-xs);
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.008);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-md), var(--sh-d-sm);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
}
.svc-card::before {
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fecc00, #e5a800);
}
.svc-card__icon {
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.svc-card__title {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-size: 21px;
}
.svc-card__cta {
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, gap 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-card__cta { gap: 10px; }

/* ── Why Clients — stronger cards ── */
.wc-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.wc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.38), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,195,0,0.18), 0 0 60px rgba(255,195,0,0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255,195,0,0.4);
}
.wc-card__icon {
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.wc-card:hover .wc-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.wc-card__title { letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

/* ── Who We Help cards — smoother ── */
.help-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  transition: box-shadow 0.6s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}
.help-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.help-card__img {
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-spring);
}
.help-card:hover .help-card__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.help-card__body {
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
}
.help-card__desc {
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-spring) 0.05s, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring) 0.05s;
}

/* ── How It Works steps — spring pulse ── */
.hiw-step__num {
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.hiw-step:hover .hiw-step__num {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(254,204,0,0.14), 0 0 0 18px rgba(254,204,0,0.06);
}
.step {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-spring), border-top-color 0.25s ease;
}
.step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-md);
}

/* ── Founder section — elevated card + warmer bg ── */
.founder { background: #fff; }
.founder__photo img {
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.16), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.7s var(--ease-spring);
}
.founder__photo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.025) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 56px 110px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.founder__quote {
  border-radius: 0;
  border-left: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: none;
}

/* ── Media cards ── */
.media-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}
.media-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.media-card__img {
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-spring), opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.media-card:hover .media-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.media-card__play {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.media-card:hover .media-card__play {
  transform: translate(-50%, -60%) scale(1.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(254,204,0,0.6);
}

/* ── CTA Meet — warmer bg ── */
.cta-meet { background: #fff; }
.cta-meet__heading { letter-spacing: -0.025em; }

/* ── Blog cards — branded hover ── */
.blog-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-xs);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-sm), var(--sh-d-sm);
}
.blog-card__img {
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-spring);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.blog-card__title { letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.blog-card__link {
  transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease-spring), color 0.2s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__link { gap: 10px; }

/* ── Footer CTA — richer atmosphere ── */
.footer-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #19191a 0%, #242526 60%, #1c1d1e 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px; left: -100px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,204,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.footer-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,204,0,0.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.footer-cta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-cta__heading { letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.footer-cta__btn {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.2s ease !important;
}
.footer-cta__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-lg) !important;
}

/* ── Footer main — cleaner ── */
.footer-main { border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
.footer-brand__social a {
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-brand__social a:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-col ul li a {
  transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { padding-left: 4px; }

/* ── Why Malta cards — smoother hover ── */
.malta-benefit {
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.malta-benefit:hover {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.malta-benefit__icon img {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.malta-benefit:hover .malta-benefit__icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(82%) sepia(57%) saturate(2390%) hue-rotate(1deg) brightness(102%) contrast(103%);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.malta-benefit__text { transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.malta-benefit:hover .malta-benefit__text { color: #fff; }
.malta-feature { border-radius: var(--r-md); }
.malta-feature__photo img {
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-spring);
}
.malta-feature:hover .malta-feature__photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* ── Service page cards (.svc-grid) ── */
.svc-grid__cards .svc-card { border-radius: var(--r-lg); }

/* ── Proc-step (Process page) ── */
.proc-step__num {
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.proc-step:hover .proc-step__num {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(254,204,0,0.14), var(--sh-y-sm);
}

/* ── Contact form submit ── */
.contact-form__submit {
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-form__submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(36,37,38,0.25);
}

/* ── Residency / Service page hero forms ── */
.aplus-inline-form__btn {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.2s ease;
}
.aplus-inline-form__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-md);
}

/* ── FAQ accordions — spring toggle ── */
.cf-faq__btn,
.tax-faq__btn,
.bnk-q__btn,
.intl-faq__btn,
.edu-faq__btn {
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.cf-faq__icon,
.cf-q-icon {
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* ── Section headers — tighter tracking everywhere ── */
.founder__heading,
.cta-meet__heading,
.footer-cta__heading,
.post-hero__title,
.section-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

/* ── About page — chapter markers ── */
.chapter-marker {
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

/* ── Scrollbar — branded ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f0eeea; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.5);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--yellow); }

/* ── Selection — branded ── */
::selection {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* ── Focus ring — branded ── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Svc grid page cards ── */
.svc-grid__cards .svc-card {
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-xs);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.svc-grid__cards .svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.008);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-md), var(--sh-d-sm);
}

/* ── Connected service cards ── */
.cf-connected__card {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.cf-connected__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-sm), var(--sh-d-sm);
}

/* ── Banking, Tax, Intl, Edu final CTA cards ── */
.bnk-finalcta,
.tax-finalcta,
.intl-finalcta,
.edu-finalcta {
  background: #faf9f6;
}

/* ── Banking section cards ── */
.bnk-readiness__factor,
.bnk-doc-pack__item {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.bnk-readiness__factor:hover,
.bnk-doc-pack__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-sm);
}

/* ── Tax stack bands ── */
.tax-stack__layer {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}
.tax-stack__layer:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ── Intl routes cards ── */
.intl-route {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.intl-route:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-sm), var(--sh-d-sm);
}

/* ── Edu audience panels ── */
.edu-audience__panel {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.edu-audience__panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-md);
}

/* ── Residency route cards ── */
.cf-route-card {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.cf-route-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-sm), var(--sh-d-sm);
}

/* ── Wc section glow — richer ── */
.wc-section::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 15% 50%, rgba(255,195,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 85% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

/* ── Image zoom transition — consistent ── */
img { transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-spring); }
a img:hover { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* ── Wc-card section bg ── */
.wc-section {
  background: url('../images/why-choose-bg.png') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

/* ── How it works bg ── */
.how-it-works { background: #faf9f6; }

/* ── Trusted by section label ── */
.trusted-by__label { letter-spacing: 0.32em; }


/* ── Residency FAQ — cancel old chevron ::after, use new icon approach ── */
#res-faq .cf-faq__q::after { display: none; }

/* ── cf-faq overrides — must come AFTER .faq-accordion .faq-item__q rules ── */
.cf-faq__list.faq-accordion .cf-faq__item .cf-faq__q {
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #333;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.cf-faq__list.faq-accordion .faq-item__q::after { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   SHARED SERVICE PAGE BENTO CARD SYSTEM (.svc-bento)
   ============================================================ */

.svc-bento { background: var(--gray-bg); }

.svc-bento__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
}

.svc-bento__header {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.svc-bento__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #bba040;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.svc-bento__title {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: none;
}

.svc-bento__intro {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.svc-bento__intro strong { color: #555; font-weight: 600; }

/* Grid variants */
.svc-bento__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.svc-bento__grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.svc-bento__grid--1 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

/* Card base */
.svc-bento__card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 220px;
  transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.svc-bento__card:hover {
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Background image — radial mask bottom-right */
.svc-bento__card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.07;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, black 0%, transparent 65%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, black 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.svc-bento__card:hover .svc-bento__card-bg { opacity: 0.13; }

.svc-bento__card-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.svc-bento__num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--yellow);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.svc-bento__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.svc-bento__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.svc-bento__card:hover .svc-bento__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}

.svc-bento__card-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.svc-bento__card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #888;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.svc-bento__list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.svc-bento__list li {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #888;
  padding-left: 13px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.svc-bento__list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
}

.svc-bento__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.svc-bento__tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #666;
  background: #f5f5f3;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e6;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
}

/* Accordion card variant (keeps faq-item behaviour) */
.svc-bento__card.faq-item { min-height: 0; }
.svc-bento__card .faq-item__q {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font: inherit;
}
.svc-bento__card .faq-item__q::after { display: none; }
.svc-bento__card-chevron {
  color: #ccc;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.svc-bento__card.is-open .svc-bento__card-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--yellow);
}
.svc-bento__card .faq-body { }
.svc-bento__card .faq-body .cf-before__item { display: none; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-bento__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-bento__header { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-bento__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-bento__grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ─── 5-item grid (2-col, last card full-width) ─── */
.svc-bento__grid--5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.svc-bento__grid--5 .svc-bento__card:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-bento__grid--5 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-bento__grid--5 .svc-bento__card:last-child { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* ─── Phase label ─── */
.svc-bento__phase {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ─── Badge (Foundation / Operations / Growth) ─── */
.svc-bento__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ─── Dark bento variant ─── */
.svc-bento--dark { background: var(--dark); }
.svc-bento--dark .chapter-marker__num,
.svc-bento--dark .chapter-marker__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__header,
.svc-bento__header--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__eyebrow { color: var(--yellow); opacity: 1; }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__title { color: #fff; }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__intro strong { color: #fff; }

/* Dark cards */
.svc-bento__card--dark,
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  color: #fff;
}
.svc-bento__card--dark:hover,
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__card:hover { border-color: var(--yellow); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__num { color: var(--yellow); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__icon { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15); border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.35); color: var(--yellow); }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__card-title { color: #fff; }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__card-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__list li::before { color: var(--yellow); }
.svc-bento--dark .svc-bento__phase { color: var(--yellow); }

/* Dark header editorial elements */
.svc-bento__principles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.svc-bento__principles li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.svc-bento__principles li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
}
.svc-bento__cta-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.svc-bento__cta-link strong { color: var(--yellow); display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
.svc-bento__cta-link:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ─── Comparison table (dark sections) ─── */
.svc-bento__comparison {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  align-self: start;
}
.svc-bento__comparison-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}
.svc-bento__comparison-col {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.svc-bento__comparison-col--weak {
  color: #f87171;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
}
.svc-bento__comparison-col--ready { color: #4ade80; }
.svc-bento__comparison-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.svc-bento__comparison-row:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.svc-bento__comparison-cell {
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.svc-bento__comparison-cell svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.svc-bento__comparison-cell--weak {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.svc-bento__comparison-cell--weak svg { color: #f87171; }
.svc-bento__comparison-cell--ready { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.svc-bento__comparison-cell--ready svg { color: #4ade80; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .svc-bento__comparison-header,
  .svc-bento__comparison-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-bento__comparison-col--weak,
  .svc-bento__comparison-cell--weak { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
}

/* ================================================================
   FAZ 1 — PG-HERO REDESIGN (shared hero across 4 About pages)
   ================================================================ */
.pg-hero { min-height: 560px; }
.pg-hero__bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pg-hero__bg-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
}
.pg-hero__grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.15;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pg-hero__inner--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.pg-hero__left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.pg-hero__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pg-hero__accent { width: 64px; height: 2px; background: var(--yellow); margin: 20px 0; }
.pg-hero__inner--split .pg-hero__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}
.pg-hero__sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 563px;
  margin: 0;
}
.pg-hero__stats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.pg-hero__stat-item { padding: 28px 0 28px 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.pg-hero__stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pg-hero__stat-val {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 52px);
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.pg-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pg-hero__inner--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .pg-hero__stats { display: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   PROCESS PAGE — Hero entrance animation
   ================================================================ */
.pg-hero--process .pg-hero__label,
.pg-hero--process .pg-hero__title,
.pg-hero--process .pg-hero__accent,
.pg-hero--process .pg-hero__sub {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--process.hero--in .pg-hero__label {
  opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
.pg-hero--process.hero--in .pg-hero__title {
  opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.35s;
}
.pg-hero--process.hero--in .pg-hero__accent {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.62s, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.62s;
  transform-origin: left center;
}
.pg-hero--process .pg-hero__accent {
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(0.2) translateY(0);
}
.pg-hero--process.hero--in .pg-hero__sub {
  opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.78s;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pg-hero--process .pg-hero__label,
  .pg-hero--process .pg-hero__title,
  .pg-hero--process .pg-hero__accent,
  .pg-hero--process .pg-hero__sub { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   FAZ 2 — OUR PROCESS: Steps redesign (numbered rows)
   ================================================================ */
.proc-steps { background: #f7f7f5; }
.proc-steps__timeline {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
  position: relative;
}
/* Vertical connecting line */
.proc-steps__timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 27px;
  top: 56px;
  bottom: 56px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(254,204,0,0.5), rgba(254,204,0,0.1));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.proc-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 44px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  align-items: start;
}
.proc-step--last { border-bottom: none; }
/* Step number circle */
.proc-step__ghost-num {
  position: static;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  background: #f7f7f5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  opacity: 1;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.proc-step--interactive:hover .proc-step__ghost-num {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.proc-step__left { display: none; }
/* Content area — no white box */
.proc-step__body {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  padding-top: 10px;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: static;
  z-index: auto;
  transition: none;
}
.proc-step__body:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: none;
}
.proc-step__title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 21px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.proc-step__desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.proc-step__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px 32px;
}
.proc-step__list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.5);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.proc-step__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  top: 1px;
}
.proc-step__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(36,37,38,0.18);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .proc-step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .proc-step__ghost-num { display: none; }
  .proc-steps__timeline::before { display: none; }
}
.proc-timeline-bar {
  background: var(--dark);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 56px 48px;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.proc-timeline-bar .proc-tbar__num { color: var(--yellow); }
.proc-timeline-bar .proc-tbar__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.proc-timeline-bar .proc-tbar__sep { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
/* Override conflicting legacy rules */
.proc-step--interactive { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; border-radius: 0; background: none; transition: none; }
.proc-step--interactive.is-active { border-left: none; background: none; }

/* ================================================================
   FAZ 3 — WHY MALTA: Stats + Advantages
   ================================================================ */
.wm-stats__why {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  margin-top: 6px;
  max-width: 120px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}
.wm-adv__card--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wm-adv__card--featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/services/tax.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.13;
  z-index: 0;
}
.wm-adv__card--featured .wm-adv__card-title { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; }
.wm-adv__card--featured .wm-adv__card-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.wm-adv__card--featured .wm-adv__card-icon { display: none; }
.wm-adv__card-number {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 10vw, 140px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--yellow);
  line-height: 1;
}
.wm-adv__img-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; flex: 1; }
.wm-adv__imgstrip { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.wm-adv__imgstrip img { height: 360px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; width: 100%; }
.wm-adv__img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,15,24,0.8), transparent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wm-adv__card--featured { grid-column: span 1; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wm-adv__imgstrip { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ================================================================
   ADVANTAGES — ZIGZAG LAYOUT
   ================================================================ */
.wm-adv {
  padding-top: 110px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.wm-adv .wrap { padding-bottom: 56px; }

.wm-adv__zigzag {
  border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
}

.wm-adv__zz-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 460px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
}

.wm-adv__zz-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 64px 80px;
  background: #fff;
}

.wm-adv__zz-inner { max-width: 520px; }

.wm-adv__zz-img {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 380px;
}

/* Standard rows */
.wm-adv__zz-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.wm-adv__zz-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.wm-adv__zz-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .wm-adv { padding-top: 64px; }
  .wm-adv__zz-text { padding: 52px 52px; }
  .wm-adv__zz-title { font-size: 24px; }
  .wm-adv__zz-num { font-size: 72px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wm-adv { padding-top: 48px; }
  .wm-adv__zz-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .wm-adv__zz-img { min-height: 260px; order: -1; }
  .wm-adv__zz-text { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .wm-adv__zz-inner { max-width: none; }
  .wm-adv__zz-title { font-size: 22px; }
  .wm-adv__zz-num { font-size: 56px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   FAZ 4 — WHO WE HELP: Photo cards
   ================================================================ */
.wwh-seg--photo {
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 400px;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.wwh-segs__grid .wwh-seg--wide.wwh-seg--photo { grid-column: 1 / -1; min-height: 360px; }
.wwh-seg__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.wwh-seg--photo:hover .wwh-seg__photo { transform: scale(1.04); }
.wwh-seg__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,15,24,0.88) 40%, rgba(10,15,24,0.2));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 36px;
}
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}
.wwh-seg__hover-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.35s ease 0.05s;
}
.wwh-seg--photo:hover .wwh-seg__hover-content { max-height: 300px; opacity: 1; }
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.wwh-seg__needs { padding-left: 18px; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__needs li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 13px; }
.wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__link {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wwh-seg--photo { min-height: 320px; }
}

/* ================================================================
   FAZ 5 — GUIDES: Featured card + tiered layout
   ================================================================ */
.guide-featured {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.guide-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/services/company.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.guide-featured:hover::before { opacity: 0.18; }
.guide-featured::after {
  content: '01';
  position: absolute;
  right: 80px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 240px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(254,204,0,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.guide-featured__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.guide-featured__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.guide-featured__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.guide-featured__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.guide-featured__meta span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
}
.guide-featured__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.guide-featured__link:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.guide-featured__left,
.guide-featured__right { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.guide-featured__points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.guide-featured__points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}
.guide-featured__points li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.guides-tier--2col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.guides-tier--3col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guide-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .guide-featured::after { display: none; }
  .guides-tier--2col, .guides-tier--3col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ================================================================
   FAZ 6 — ABOUT US: Timeline + FAQ tweaks
   ================================================================ */
.abt-timeline__h-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(254,204,0,0.3), transparent);
  margin: 0 0 48px;
}
.abt-timeline__year {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 4vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1 !important;
}
.abt-faq__accordion .faq-item {
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  padding-left: 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.abt-faq__accordion .faq-item.is-open { border-left-color: var(--yellow); }
.abt-chapter__visual-word {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* ================================================================
   EDUCATION: Bento Grid — Shape Your Future Abroad
   ================================================================ */
.edu-bento { background: var(--dark); padding-bottom: 80px; }
.edu-bento__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.edu-bento__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.edu-bento__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 320px 300px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.edu-bento__card--tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.edu-bento__card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
}
.edu-bento__card--photo {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.edu-bento__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.edu-bento__photo-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}
.edu-bento__tag {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.edu-bento__card--dark {
  background: #1c1d1e;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.edu-bento__card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.edu-bento__card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.edu-bento__card-title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.edu-bento__card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .edu-bento__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .edu-bento__card--tall { grid-row: span 1; min-height: 260px; }
  .edu-bento__card--video { aspect-ratio: 9/16; min-height: unset; }
  .edu-bento__card { min-height: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .edu-bento__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .edu-bento__card--video { aspect-ratio: 9/16; min-height: unset; }
}

/* ── Process Steps v3 (Left nav + detail panel) ─────────────── */
.pstep3 { background: var(--white); }

.pstep3__intro { margin-bottom: 56px; text-align: center; }
.pstep3__heading {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.pstep3__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 16px auto 24px;
}
.pstep3__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pstep3__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
/* layout wrapper reveal skipped — children animate individually */
.pstep3__layout.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: none;
}

/* Left nav */
.pstep3__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 40px;
}
.pstep3__nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--dark);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  transition: background .18s, color .18s,
              opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pstep3__nav-item.pstep3--in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.pstep3__nav-item:hover:not(.is-active) { background: #f3f3f1; }
.pstep3__nav-item.is-active { background: var(--yellow); }

.pstep3__nav-num {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .18s, color .18s;
}
.pstep3__nav-item.is-active .pstep3__nav-num { background: #fff; color: var(--dark); }

.pstep3__nav-title {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.pstep3__nav-arrow {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: opacity .18s, transform .18s;
  color: var(--dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pstep3__nav-item.is-active .pstep3__nav-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* Right panels */
.pstep3__panels {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(20px);
  transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pstep3__panels.pstep3--in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pstep3__nav-item,
  .pstep3__panels { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: background .18s, color .18s; }
}

.pstep3__panel {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 52px;
  animation: pstep3-in .45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pstep3__panel.is-active { display: block; }
.pstep3__panel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.72);
  border-radius: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pstep3__panel > *:not(.pstep3__panel-overlay) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes pstep3-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.pstep3__panel-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  background: rgba(254,204,0,.12);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pstep3__panel-title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.pstep3__panel-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.pstep3__panel-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.pstep3__panel-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pstep3__panel-list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.pstep3__panel-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pstep3__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .pstep3__nav { position: static; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .pstep3__nav-item { flex: 1; min-width: 140px; padding: 12px 14px; }
  .pstep3__nav-arrow { display: none; }
  .pstep3__panel { padding: 32px 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pstep3__nav-item { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 4px); min-width: 0; }
  .pstep3__panel { padding: 28px 20px; border-radius: 12px; }
}

/* Bento — video tall card */
.edu-bento__card--video {
  background: #000;
  padding: 0;
  justify-content: stretch;
}
.edu-bento__video-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.edu-bento__video-wrap iframe,
.edu-bento__video-wrap video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ── Site CTA Sections ───────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Shared */
.site-cta { position: relative; }

/* ── CTA 1: Dark Band ── */
.site-cta-dark {
  background: var(--dark);
  background-image: url('../images/hero-why-malta.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 40%;
  padding: 72px 0 48px;
  position: relative;
}
.site-cta-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(36,37,38,.87);
}
.site-cta-dark .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.site-cta-dark__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.site-cta-dark__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px);
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 700;
}
.site-cta-dark__title em { color: var(--yellow); font-style: normal; }
.site-cta-dark__sub {
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 480px;
}
.site-cta-dark__actions {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-cta-dark__note { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.site-cta-dark .btn-yellow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: opacity .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-cta-dark .btn-yellow:hover { opacity: .85; }
.site-cta-dark .btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent; color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-cta-dark .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* ── CTA Stats block (all service CTAs) ── */
.cta-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.cta-stat:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.cta-stat:hover .cta-stat__num {
  filter: brightness(1.15);
}
.cta-stat:hover .cta-stat__label {
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-stat__num {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex;
  transition: filter 0.2s ease;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}
.cta-stat__unit {
  font-size: 0.55em;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.cta-stat__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.cta-stat__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Dark variant (on .site-cta-dark) */
.cta-stats--dark {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.cta-stats--dark .cta-stat__num { color: var(--yellow); }
.cta-stats--dark .cta-stat__unit { color: var(--yellow); }
.cta-stats--dark .cta-stat__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.cta-stats--dark .cta-stat__divider { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

/* Yellow variant (on .site-cta-yellow) */
.cta-stats--yellow {
  border: 1px solid rgba(36,37,38,.15);
  background: rgba(36,37,38,.06);
}
.cta-stats--yellow .cta-stat__num { color: var(--dark); }
.cta-stats--yellow .cta-stat__unit { color: var(--dark); }
.cta-stats--yellow .cta-stat__label { color: rgba(36,37,38,.5); }
.cta-stats--yellow .cta-stat__divider { background: rgba(36,37,38,.15); }

/* Scroll entrance: stats block slides from right */
.cta-stats {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease 0.5s, transform 0.9s ease 0.5s;
}
.site-cta-dark.cta--in .cta-stats,
.site-cta-yellow.cta--in .cta-stats {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Mobile: stack below text (matches existing 900px breakpoint) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-stats {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cta-stat { padding: 20px 18px; }
}

/* ── CTA: Scroll entrance animations (dark + yellow) ── */
.site-cta-dark__eyebrow,
.site-cta-dark__title,
.site-cta-dark__sub,
.site-cta-yellow__title,
.site-cta-yellow__sub {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.site-cta-dark.cta--in .site-cta-dark__eyebrow,
.site-cta-yellow.cta--in .site-cta-yellow__title {
  opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0s;
}
.site-cta-dark.cta--in .site-cta-dark__title {
  opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.25s;
}
.site-cta-dark.cta--in .site-cta-dark__sub,
.site-cta-yellow.cta--in .site-cta-yellow__sub {
  opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Yellow CTA — actions sağdan gelir */
.site-cta-yellow__actions {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.site-cta-yellow.cta--in .site-cta-yellow__actions {
  opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.25s;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .site-cta-yellow__actions { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ── CTA Dark: Button microinteractions ── */
.site-cta-dark .btn-yellow svg {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}
.site-cta-dark .btn-yellow:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}
@keyframes cta-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254,204,0,0); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(254,204,0,0.22); }
}
.site-cta-dark .btn-yellow {
  animation: cta-glow-pulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.site-cta-dark .btn-yellow:hover {
  animation: none;
  opacity: .9;
}

/* ── CTA Dark: Reduced motion override ── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .site-cta-dark__eyebrow,
  .site-cta-dark__title,
  .site-cta-dark__sub,
  .site-cta-dark__actions {
    opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none;
  }
  .site-cta-dark .btn-yellow {
    animation: none;
  }
  .site-cta-dark .btn-yellow svg {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ── CTA 2: Yellow Band ── */
.site-cta-yellow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 72px 0 48px;
}
.site-cta-yellow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero-why-malta.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.site-cta-yellow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 20, 0.68);
  z-index: 1;
}
.site-cta-yellow .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}
.site-cta-yellow__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 44px);
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 800;
}
.site-cta-yellow__sub {
  font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 500px;
}
.site-cta-yellow__actions {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.site-cta-yellow__note { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.site-cta-yellow .btn-dark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: opacity .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-cta-yellow .btn-dark:hover { opacity: .85; }
.site-cta-yellow .btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent; color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-cta-yellow .btn-outline:hover { border-color: #fff; }

/* ── CTA 3: Split Cards ── */
.site-cta-split { background: #f4f4f2; padding: 80px 0; }
.site-cta-split__heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.site-cta-split__heading h2 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.site-cta-split__rule {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 25%, rgba(36,37,38,0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.site-cta-split__heading p { font-size: 15px; color: #666; }
.site-cta-split__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.site-cta-split__card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.site-cta-split__card--dark { background: var(--dark); }
.site-cta-split__card--white { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e8e8e6; }

.site-cta-split__label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-block; width: fit-content;
}
.site-cta-split__card--dark .site-cta-split__label { color: var(--yellow); }
.site-cta-split__card--white .site-cta-split__label {
  color: var(--dark); background: var(--yellow);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
}
.site-cta-split__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.site-cta-split__card--dark .site-cta-split__title { color: #fff; }
.site-cta-split__card--white .site-cta-split__title { color: var(--dark); }

.site-cta-split__desc {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px; flex: 1;
}
.site-cta-split__card--dark .site-cta-split__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); }
.site-cta-split__card--white .site-cta-split__desc { color: #666; }

.site-cta-split__list { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.site-cta-split__list li { font-size: 13px; padding-left: 20px; position: relative; }
.site-cta-split__card--dark .site-cta-split__list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.site-cta-split__card--dark .site-cta-split__list li::before {
  content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
}
.site-cta-split__card--white .site-cta-split__list li { color: #555; }
.site-cta-split__card--white .site-cta-split__list li::before {
  content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px;
}
.site-cta-split .btn-yellow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--yellow); color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: opacity .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-cta-split .btn-yellow:hover { opacity: .85; }
.site-cta-split .btn-outline-dark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--dark);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, color .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-cta-split .btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--dark); color: #fff; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-cta-dark .wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .site-cta-dark__actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .site-cta-yellow .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .site-cta-split__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE COMPREHENSIVE FIXES
   A Plus Solutions — Mobile Compatibility Pass
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. NAV — Reduce height on mobile, fix menu open position ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav { height: 68px; }
  .nav-logo__img { height: 44px; margin: 0; }
  .nav-links.open { top: 68px; }
}

/* ── 2. SECTION PADDING — Reduce large vertical padding for mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-pad   { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding: 44px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section-pad   { padding: 48px 0; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding: 36px 0; }
}

/* ── 3. HERO — Reduce top padding so content isn't pushed too far down ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero__inner { padding-top: 160px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
}

/* ── 4. PAGE HERO (pg-hero) — Reduce top padding ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pg-hero__inner { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
  .pg-hero { min-height: 320px; }
}

/* ── 5. CF-COMPARE CTA BUTTON — Full-width on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cf-compare__cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

/* ── 6. CF-KEYFACTS — Reduce excess horizontal padding on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cf-keyfacts__row { padding: 16px 18px; }
  .cf-keyfacts__title { padding: 20px 18px 16px; }
}

/* ── 7. SERVICES PAGE GRID — Stack 2-col to 1-col on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .svc-grid__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
}

/* ── 8. HR HERO — Reduce inner padding on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hr-hero__inner { padding-top: 88px; padding-bottom: 64px; gap: 40px; }
}

/* ── 9. CONTACT V2 LEFT PANEL — Reduce excessive top padding on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-v2__left-inner { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
}

/* ── 10. CONTACT FORM ROW — Stack 2-col row to 1-col on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-form__row--2 { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
}

/* ── 11. FOOTER MAIN — Force 1-col at 640px ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-main__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 12. WHY MALTA — Prevent benefit items from being too small at medium mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-malta__benefits { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ── 13. HERO FORM — Better stacking on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__form { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__form input { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .hero__form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── 14. WC-CARD — Reduce ghost number size on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wc-card__ghost-num { font-size: 80px; }
  .wc-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
}

/* ── 15. CF-BEFORE PANELS — Stack early on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cf-before__panels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 16. SVC-GRID CARDS (homepage services section) — Stack on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services__grid .svc-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* ── 17. BLOG FEATURED — Ensure proper image height on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-featured__img-wrap { min-height: 220px; }
  .blog-featured__body { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* ── 18. CF-HERO-FORM — Stack to 1-col on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cf-hero-form { max-width: 100%; }
  .cf-hero-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 19. SECTION TITLE LETTER SPACING — Reduce on mobile to prevent overflow ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section-title { letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .hero__title { letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
}

/* ── 20. CF-FAQ — Ensure FAQ item question gap is readable on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cf-faq__q { gap: 16px; font-size: 14px; }
  .cf-faq__body-inner { padding: 0 0 20px; }
}

/* ── 21. TRUSTED-BY — Adjust mask gradient for small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trusted-by__track {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
  }
}

/* ── 22. STICKY CTA BAR — Ensure close button is reachable ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sticky-cta { padding: 12px 16px; }
}

/* ── 23. WHATSAPP FLOAT — Keep above sticky bar on very small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .wa-float { bottom: 90px; right: 14px; }
}

/* ── 24. POST HERO — Reduce excessive padding on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .post-hero { padding-top: 88px; }
  .post-body-wrap { padding-top: 40px; }
}

/* ── 25. GALLERY — Reduce columns on very small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gallery-grid { columns: 1; }
}

/* ── 26. PROCESS STEPS — Ensure readable layout on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pstep3__layout { flex-direction: column; }
  .pstep3__nav { flex-direction: row; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 8px; }
}

/* ── 27. WHO WE HELP QUIZ — Ensure quiz options stack correctly ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .quiz__options { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 28. CO-CTA ACTIONS — Full-width buttons on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .co-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .co-cta__actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── 29. FOOTER CTA — Ensure button wraps properly ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-cta__heading { font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
  .footer-cta__btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── 30. MOBILE NAV CTA — Hidden on desktop, shown at bottom of mobile menu ── */
.nav-cta--mobile {
  display: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-cta--mobile {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 24px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe033 0%, #fecc00 45%, #f59f00 100%);
    color: var(--dark) !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(254,204,0,0.3);
  }
}

/* ── 31. CF-COMPARE CTA SECTION — Center on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cf-compare__cta { padding: 24px 0 0; }
  .cf-compare__cta-eyebrow { font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
}

/* ── 32. LEGAL HERO — Reduce padding at small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .legal-hero { padding-left: var(--pad-x); padding-right: var(--pad-x); }
}

/* ── 33. CONTACT MAP — Reduce height on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-map iframe { height: 260px; }
}

/* ── 34. HR HERO STATS — Force 2-col on very small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hr-hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hr-stat__num { font-size: 36px; }
}

/* ── 35. INLINE FORMS (service page hero forms) — Full width on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .aplus-inline-form { max-width: 100%; }
  .aplus-inline-form__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 36. GENERAL: Prevent horizontal overflow on mobile
   Mobile overhaul 2026-07 phase 8: band-aid removal test.
   Layout fixes now live at end of file; keep img rule only. Body overflow
   is being audited by Playwright — restore if any page still leaks. ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
}

/* ── 37. HIW2 STEPS — Mobile: scaled-down 3-col layout matching desktop ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hiw2__steps::before { left: 105px; }
  .hiw2__steps::after  { left: 105px; }
  .hiw2__step {
    grid-template-columns: 70px 50px 1fr;
    column-gap: 10px;
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
  .hiw2__icon-col { display: flex; }
  .hiw2__num-col  { display: flex; }
  .hiw2__pin      { width: 66px; height: 66px; }
  .hiw2__pin-shape { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .hiw2__pin-icon  { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .hiw2__pin-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .hiw2__num      { font-size: 28px; }
  .hiw2__card-col { padding-left: 0; }
  .hiw2__card     { padding: 14px 16px; }
  .hiw2__card-title { font-size: 14px; }
  .hiw2__card-desc  { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* HIW2 — Reduced motion fallback */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hiw2__step .hiw2__pin,
  .hiw2__step .hiw2__num,
  .hiw2__step .hiw2__card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .hiw2__steps::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* ── 38. HERO CONTENT — Constrain width on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__content { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__form    { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__desc    { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── 39. FOOTER SOCIAL MARQUEE — Clip overflow ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .social-marquee { overflow: hidden; }
}

/* ── 40. TRUSTED-BY TRACK — Clip inner overflow ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trusted-by__track { overflow: hidden; }
  .trusted-by { overflow: hidden; }
}

/* ── 41. FOOTER QUICK LINKS BAR — Stack vertically on mobile (3 links + social too wide at 375px) ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-ql { padding: 0; }
  .footer-ql__inner {
    height: auto;
    padding: 16px var(--pad-x);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-ql__links { gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}


/* ─── Consultation Modal ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.consult-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.consult-modal.is-open { display: flex; }
.consult-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.consult-modal__box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  animation: modalIn 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.consult-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: #f3f3f3;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.consult-modal__close:hover { background: #e5e5e5; }
.consult-modal__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.consult-modal__title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.consult-modal__sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.consult-modal__field {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.consult-modal__field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.consult-modal__field input,
.consult-modal__field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--dark);
  background: #fafafa;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.consult-modal__field input:focus,
.consult-modal__field select:focus { border-color: var(--yellow); background: #fff; }
.consult-modal__field input.is-error,
.consult-modal__field select.is-error { border-color: #e53e3e; }
.consult-modal__submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.consult-modal__hint {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #999;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.consult-modal__form[hidden] { display: none; }
.consult-modal__success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 0 4px;
  animation: modalIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.consult-modal__success[hidden] { display: none; }
.consult-modal__success-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(254,204,0,0.35);
}
.consult-modal__success-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.consult-modal__success-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  max-width: 360px;
}
.consult-modal__success-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.consult-modal__success-dismiss {
  display: block;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #888;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.consult-modal__success-dismiss:hover { color: var(--dark); }

/* ─── Nav Dropdown Link ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-dropdown__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-dropdown__link:hover,
.nav-dropdown__link.is-current { color: var(--yellow); }

/* Hero book btn */
.hero__consult-btn { margin-top: 8px; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 18px 48px; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

/* ─── Hero Scroll Down ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero__scroll-down {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.hero__scroll-down:hover { color: #fff; }
.hero__scroll-down__label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero__scroll-down svg {
  animation: scrollBounce 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(5px); }
}

/* OUR SERVICES — Figma: Montserrat SemiBold 35px letter-spacing 0 */
.services .section-title {
  font-size: 35px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

/* ─── Service Card — Centered + Yellow Circle Icon ──────────── */
/* ─── Service Cards — REBUILT (OUR SERVICES homepage section) ── */

/* Disable conflicting layers from base + enhanced rules */
.services .svc-card__num    { display: none; }
.services .svc-card__list   { display: none; }
.services .svc-card__cta    { display: none; }

/* Top yellow gradient stripe — wipes in on hover */
.services .svc-card::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fecc00, #e5a800);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
  z-index: 2;
}
.services .svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Card container */
.services .svc-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 36px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.055);
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-d-xs);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-spring),
    border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.services .svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.008);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-y-md), var(--sh-d-sm);
  border-color: rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Background image layer — visible but soft */
.services .svc-card__art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.28;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.services .svc-card:hover .svc-card__art {
  opacity: 0.4;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.services .svc-card__art::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 55%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 100%
  );
}

/* Stack all card content above the art layer */
.services .svc-card > *:not(.svc-card__art) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Icon circle */
.services .svc-card__icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
}
.services .svc-card:hover .svc-card__icon-wrap {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}
.services .svc-card__icon-wrap .svc-card__icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.services .svc-card__icon-wrap .svc-card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.services .svc-card:hover .svc-card__icon-wrap .svc-card__icon {
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* Title */
.services .svc-card__title {
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

/* Description */
.services .svc-card__desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.services .svc-card__desc strong {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAV DROPDOWN FIX — must be last in file
   Overrides any earlier conflicting rules
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-item--dropdown {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .nav-item__link {
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    max-height: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown::before {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-dropdown.is-open {
    max-height: 400px !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .nav-item--dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown:not(.is-open) {
    max-height: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }

  .nav-item--dropdown:has(.nav-dropdown.is-open) .nav-item__chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   MOBILE TYPOGRAPHY — SYSTEMATIC SCALE v2  2026-07-12
   One consistent scale for all breakpoints.
   H2 = section titles | H3 = card/component titles
   Body = 15px everywhere on mobile
   ========================================================== */

/* ---- 768px and below ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* ── Global section anatomy ── */
  .section-title              { font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
  .section-sub                { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .section-label              { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .section-line               { margin: 10px auto 32px; }

  /* ── H2: Major section headings ── */
  .why-malta__heading .section-title { font-size: 22px; }
  .calc .section-title               { font-size: 22px; }
  .quiz .section-title               { font-size: 22px; }
  .wc-heading                 { font-size: 22px; }
  .wwh-title                  { font-size: 22px; }
  .wwh-segs__title            { font-size: 22px; }
  .hiw2__title                { font-size: 22px; }
  .pstep3__heading            { font-size: 22px; }
  .cf-handle__title           { font-size: 22px; }
  .cf-compare__title          { font-size: 22px; }
  .cf-faq__title              { font-size: 22px; }
  .cf-connected__title        { font-size: 22px; }
  .cf-before__headline        { font-size: 22px; }
  .co-cta__title              { font-size: 22px; }
  .svc-grid__heading          { font-size: 22px; }
  .site-cta-split__heading h2 { font-size: 22px; }
  .guides-grid__heading       { font-size: 22px; }
  .abt-timeline__heading      { font-size: 22px; }
  .abt-timeline__year         { font-size: 22px; }
  .abt-faq__heading           { font-size: 22px; }
  .bnk-built__title           { font-size: 22px; }
  .bnk-finalcta__title        { font-size: 22px; }
  .res-beyond__title          { font-size: 22px; }
  .res-finalcta__title        { font-size: 22px; }
  .hr-openings__heading       { font-size: 22px; }
  .hr-why__heading            { font-size: 22px; }
  .edu-bento__title           { font-size: 22px; }
  .wm-adv__title              { font-size: 22px; }

  /* ── H3: Card / component titles ── */
  .wc-feature__title          { font-size: 17px; }
  .wc-card__title             { font-size: 15px; }
  .help-card__title           { font-size: 15px; }
  .cf-keyfacts__title         { font-size: 15px; }
  .cf-setup__title            { font-size: 17px; }
  .abt-chapter__title         { font-size: 17px; }
  .abt-founder-video__title   { font-size: 17px; }
  .bnk-readiness__title       { font-size: 17px; }
  .res-route__title           { font-size: 17px; }
  .res-handle__title          { font-size: 17px; }
  .trade-tiles__heading       { font-size: 17px; }

  /* ── CTA / feature headings (slightly larger) ── */
  .footer-cta__heading        { font-size: 24px; }
  .post-cta-strip__heading    { font-size: 22px; }
  .cta-meet__heading          { font-size: 22px; }
  .abt-final__title           { font-size: 24px; }
  .founder__heading           { font-size: 22px; }

  /* ── Hero / page titles (kept large) ── */
  .hero__title                { font-size: 44px; }
  .abt-hero__title            { font-size: 30px; }
  .blog-hero__title           { font-size: 24px; }
  .gallery-hero__title        { font-size: 24px; }
  .legal-hero__title          { font-size: 22px; }
  .pg-hero__title             { font-size: 22px; }
  .featured__title            { font-size: 22px !important; }
  .post-hero__title           { font-size: 22px; }

  /* ── Stats ── */
  .proc-tbar__num             { font-size: 24px; }
  .hr-stat__num               { font-size: 26px; }
  .abt-chapter__stat-val      { font-size: 20px; }
  .wm-stats__val              { font-size: 20px; }
  .res-hero__stat-num         { font-size: 20px; }
  .res-handle__num span       { font-size: 24px; }
  .wm-adv__card-number        { font-size: 44px; }
  .guide-card__num            { font-size: 26px; }
  .guide-featured__title      { font-size: 18px; }

  /* ── Decorative / ghost elements ── */
  .wc-card__ghost-num         { font-size: 56px; }
  .abt-chapter__visual-word   { font-size: 28px; }
  .abt-chapter__visual-num    { font-size: 56px; }
  .abt-chapter__content       { font-size: 56px; }
  .cf-before__ghost           { font-size: 56px; }
  .gallery-hero::before       { font-size: 80px; }
  .guide-featured::after      { font-size: 80px; }
  .social-marquee__text       { font-size: 26px; }
}

/* ---- 640px and below ---- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {

  /* ── H2 ── */
  .section-title              { font-size: 20px; }
  .wc-heading                 { font-size: 20px; }
  .hiw2__title                { font-size: 20px; }
  .wwh-title                  { font-size: 20px; }
  .wwh-segs__title            { font-size: 20px; }
  .founder__heading           { font-size: 20px; }
  .featured__title            { font-size: 20px !important; }
  .co-cta__title              { font-size: 20px; }
  .svc-grid__heading          { font-size: 20px; }
  .guides-grid__heading       { font-size: 20px; }
  .cf-handle__title           { font-size: 20px; }
  .cf-compare__title          { font-size: 20px; }
  .cf-faq__title              { font-size: 20px; }
  .cf-connected__title        { font-size: 20px; }
  .cf-before__headline        { font-size: 20px; }
  .why-malta__heading .section-title { font-size: 20px; }
  .calc .section-title               { font-size: 20px; }
  .quiz .section-title               { font-size: 20px; }
  .abt-timeline__heading      { font-size: 20px; }
  .abt-faq__heading           { font-size: 20px; }
  .bnk-built__title           { font-size: 20px; }
  .bnk-finalcta__title        { font-size: 20px; }
  .res-beyond__title          { font-size: 20px; }
  .res-finalcta__title        { font-size: 20px; }
  .edu-bento__title           { font-size: 20px; }
  .wm-adv__title              { font-size: 20px; }
  .hr-openings__heading       { font-size: 20px; }
  .hr-why__heading            { font-size: 20px; }

  /* ── H3 ── */
  .wc-feature__title          { font-size: 16px; }
  .wc-card__title             { font-size: 15px; }
  .help-card__title           { font-size: 15px; }
  .cf-keyfacts__title         { font-size: 14px; }
  .cf-setup__title            { font-size: 16px; }
  .abt-chapter__title         { font-size: 16px; }
  .bnk-readiness__title       { font-size: 16px; }
  .res-route__title           { font-size: 16px; }
  .res-handle__title          { font-size: 16px; }

  /* ── CTA headings ── */
  .footer-cta__heading        { font-size: 22px; }
  .cta-meet__heading          { font-size: 20px; }
  .abt-final__title           { font-size: 22px; }

  /* ── Hero titles ── */
  .hero__title                { font-size: 40px; }
  .pg-hero__title             { font-size: 20px; }
  .abt-hero__title            { font-size: 26px; }
  .abt-final__title           { font-size: 22px; }
  .gallery-hero__title        { font-size: 22px; }
  .blog-hero__title           { font-size: 20px; }
  .legal-hero__title          { font-size: 20px; }
  .post-hero__title           { font-size: 20px; }

  /* ── Stats ── */
  .hr-stat__num               { font-size: 22px; }
  .abt-chapter__stat-val      { font-size: 20px; }
  .res-hero__stat-num         { font-size: 20px; }
  .bnk-hero__stat-num         { font-size: 20px; }
  .wm-stats__val              { font-size: 20px; }

  /* ── Decorative ── */
  .wc-card__ghost-num         { font-size: 40px; }
  .abt-chapter__visual-num    { font-size: 40px; }
  .abt-chapter__content       { font-size: 40px; }
  .cf-before__ghost           { font-size: 40px; }
  .gallery-hero::before       { font-size: 60px; }
  .guide-featured::after      { font-size: 60px; }
  .wm-adv__card-number        { font-size: 36px; }
  .social-marquee__text       { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* ---- 480px and below ---- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* ── H2 ── */
  .section-title              { font-size: 18px; }
  .why-malta__heading .section-title { font-size: 18px; }
  .calc .section-title               { font-size: 18px; }
  .quiz .section-title               { font-size: 18px; }

  /* ── CTA headings ── */
  .footer-cta__heading        { font-size: 20px; }
  .cta-meet__heading          { font-size: 18px; }
  .contact-v2__heading        { font-size: 32px; }
  .abt-final__title           { font-size: 20px; }

  /* ── Hero ── */
  .hero__title                { font-size: 36px; }
  .abt-hero__title            { font-size: 22px; }
  .gallery-hero__title        { font-size: 20px; }
  .blog-hero__title           { font-size: 20px; }
  .legal-hero__title          { font-size: 20px; }
  .social-marquee__text       { font-size: 18px; }

  /* ── Decorative ── */
  .wc-card__ghost-num         { font-size: 32px; }
  .abt-chapter__visual-num    { font-size: 32px; }
  .abt-chapter__content       { font-size: 32px; }
  .guide-featured::after      { font-size: 48px; }
  .wm-adv__card-number        { font-size: 28px; }
}

/* =============================================================
   BANKING — Bank-Ready File Dashboard
   ============================================================= */

.bk-file {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Left panel — dark file */
.bk-file__left {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 40px 44px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.bk-file__folder-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.bk-file__checklist {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 10px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.bk-file__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.bk-file__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.bk-file__check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.bk-file__item-label {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.bk-file__item-cat {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bk-file__item-cat--kyc { background: rgba(99,179,255,0.18); color: #7ec8ff; }
.bk-file__item-cat--sof { background: rgba(255,193,7,0.18);  color: #ffd54f; }
.bk-file__item-cat--biz { background: rgba(167,243,208,0.18); color: #86efac; }
.bk-file__item-cat--app { background: rgba(216,180,254,0.18); color: #d8b4fe; }

.bk-file__note {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Right panel — pipeline */
.bk-file__right {
  background: #f7f7f7;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.bk-file__pipeline-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.bk-file__stage {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  position: relative;
}

.bk-file__stage-connector {
  width: 2px;
  height: 16px;
  background: var(--gray-line);
  margin-left: 28px;
}

.bk-file__stage-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.bk-file__stage-num--done {
  background: #22c55e;
}

.bk-file__stage-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.bk-file__stage-body strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.bk-file__stage-body span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.bk-file__stage-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--gray-line);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.bk-file__stage--final {
  border-color: #22c55e;
  background: #f0fdf4;
}

.bk-file__stage--final .bk-file__stage-body strong {
  color: #16a34a;
}

/* Banking file stages stagger animation */
.bk-stage-anim {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 1s ease, transform 1s ease;
}
.bk-stage-anim.stage-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Banking responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bk-file { grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bk-file { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bk-file__left { padding: 28px 24px 32px; }
  .bk-file__right { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .bk-file__stage-connector { margin-left: 24px; }
}

/* =============================================================
   RESIDENCY — Relocation Journey Timeline
   ============================================================= */

.relo-journey {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.relo-journey__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 48px 0;
}

/* Horizontal baseline — removed */
.relo-journey__track::before {
  display: none;
}

.relo-journey__line {
  display: none;
}

.relo-journey__milestone {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Alternating: even milestones flip body below the baseline */
.relo-journey__milestone .relo-journey__top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Odd milestones: body above line */
.relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(odd) .relo-journey__top {
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(odd) .relo-journey__body {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Even milestones: body below line */
.relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(even) .relo-journey__top {
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(even) .relo-journey__body {
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.relo-journey__dot {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark);
  border: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.relo-journey__dot--home {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: var(--dark);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
}

.relo-journey__body {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 140px;
}

.relo-journey__step {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.relo-journey__label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.relo-journey__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.relo-journey__list li {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.relo-journey__list li::before {
  content: '·';
  margin-right: 4px;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Milestone stagger animation */
.relo-journey__milestone {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(odd) {
  transform: translateY(-20px);
}
.relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(even) {
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.relo-journey__milestone.ms-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* "Settled in Malta" milestone — special treatment */
.relo-journey__milestone--home .relo-journey__body {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  max-width: 160px;
}

.relo-journey__milestone--home .relo-journey__step { color: var(--dark); opacity: 0.6; }
.relo-journey__milestone--home .relo-journey__label { color: var(--dark); }
.relo-journey__milestone--home .relo-journey__list li { color: var(--dark); opacity: 0.75; }
.relo-journey__milestone--home .relo-journey__list li::before { color: var(--dark); }

/* Residency responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .relo-journey__track {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .relo-journey__track::before {
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 24px;
    right: auto;
    width: 2px;
    height: auto;
    transform: none;
  }

  .relo-journey__milestone {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 0 20px 0;
  }

  .relo-journey__milestone .relo-journey__top,
  .relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(odd) .relo-journey__top,
  .relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(even) .relo-journey__top {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(odd) .relo-journey__body,
  .relo-journey__milestone:nth-child(even) .relo-journey__body {
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .relo-journey__dot {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  /* Hide connector line divs on mobile — vertical line is drawn by ::before */
  .relo-journey__line {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   EDUCATION — Pathway Cards
   ============================================================= */

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

.edu-pathway__card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), border-top-color var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-pathway__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  border-top-color: var(--dark);
}

.edu-pathway__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.edu-pathway__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.edu-pathway__card:hover .edu-pathway__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}

.edu-pathway__tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.edu-pathway__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.edu-pathway__steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  padding-left: 14px;
  padding-top: 4px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.edu-pathway__steps li {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
}

.edu-pathway__steps li::before {
  content: '•';
  position: absolute;
  left: -18px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  top: 0;
}

.edu-pathway__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}

.edu-pathway__link:hover {
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  border-color: var(--yellow-dark);
}

.edu-pathway__art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
  opacity: 0.25;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.edu-pathway__card:hover .edu-pathway__art {
  opacity: 0.4;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.edu-pathway__art::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 55%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 100%
  );
}

/* Education pathway cards */
.edu-pathway__card--school      .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/services/education.jpg'); }
.edu-pathway__card--university  .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/who-entrepreneur.jpg'); }
.edu-pathway__card--language    .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/who-corporate.jpg'); }
.edu-pathway__card--relocation  .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/who-family.jpg'); }

/* Residency pathway cards */
.edu-pathway__card--longterm    .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/services/residency.jpg'); }
.edu-pathway__card--tax-res     .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/services/tax.jpg'); }
.edu-pathway__card--remote-work .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/who-remote.jpg'); }
.edu-pathway__card--reunion     .edu-pathway__art { background-image: url('../images/who-family.jpg'); }

/* Education responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .edu-pathway { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .edu-pathway { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================================
   INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS — EU Business Bridge
   ============================================================= */

.eu-bridge {
  background: #f9f9f9;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.eu-bridge::before {
  content: none;
}

.eu-bridge__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
}

.eu-bridge__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eu-bridge__rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.eu-bridge__intro {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.eu-bridge__map {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Source + EU columns */
.eu-bridge__col {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(36,37,38,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(36,37,38,0.06);
}

.eu-bridge__col-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.eu-bridge__market-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.eu-bridge__market-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.75);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.eu-bridge__bullet {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--yellow);
}

/* Arrow connectors */
.eu-bridge__arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.eu-bridge__arrow-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(254,204,0,0.3), rgba(254,204,0,0.7));
}

.eu-bridge__arrow-head {
  color: var(--yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Malta center column */
.eu-bridge__col--malta {
  flex: 0 0 260px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.eu-bridge__malta-flag {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.eu-bridge__malta-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.eu-bridge__facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.eu-bridge__facts li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.eu-bridge__fact-val {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.eu-bridge__fact-desc {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(36,37,38,0.6);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.eu-bridge__cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.eu-bridge__cta .btn-primary {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
}

.eu-bridge__cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--yellow-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* EU Bridge responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .eu-bridge__col--malta { flex: 0 0 220px; }
  .eu-bridge__arrow { width: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .eu-bridge__map {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .eu-bridge__arrow {
    width: auto;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    height: 40px;
  }

  .eu-bridge__arrow-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
  }

  .eu-bridge__col--malta {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .eu-bridge__col { width: 100%; }
}

/* =============================================================
   MPRP — Requirements Snapshot Cards
   ============================================================= */

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

.mprp-snapshot__card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}

.mprp-snapshot__card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.mprp-snapshot__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.mprp-snapshot__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.mprp-snapshot__card:hover .mprp-snapshot__icon {
  background: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
}

.mprp-snapshot__cat {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.mprp-snapshot__label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mprp-snapshot__value {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mprp-snapshot__value span {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--gray-mid);
  display: block;
}

.mprp-snapshot__desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #888;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-line);
}

/* MPRP responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mprp-snapshot { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .mprp-snapshot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================================
   CITIZENSHIP — Qualification Framework Table
   ============================================================= */

.ctz-framework {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.ctz-framework__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.ctz-framework__row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.ctz-framework__row--head {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.08);
}

.ctz-framework__cell {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ctz-framework__cell:last-child { border-right: none; }

.ctz-framework__cell--label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.ctz-framework__cell--val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.ctz-framework__cell--val span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ctz-framework__cell--highlight {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.06);
}

.ctz-framework__cell--track {
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
}

.ctz-framework__track-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ctz-framework__track-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.ctz-framework__cell--track-b .ctz-framework__track-badge {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.25);
  color: var(--yellow);
}

.ctz-framework__req-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.ctz-framework__row--outcome .ctz-framework__cell--val {
  color: var(--yellow);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.ctz-framework__note {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-style: italic;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Citizenship framework responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ctz-framework__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    position: relative;
  }

  .ctz-framework__row--head { display: none; }

  .ctz-framework__cell {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 12px 18px;
  }

  .ctz-framework__cell--label {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .ctz-framework__cell--highlight { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.04); }
}

/* ================================================================
   WHY MALTA PAGE — Hero entrance animation
   ================================================================ */
.pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__label,
.pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__title,
.pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__accent,
.pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__sub {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--why-malta.hero--in .pg-hero__label  { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.pg-hero--why-malta.hero--in .pg-hero__title  { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__accent          { transform-origin: left center; transform: scaleX(0.2); }
.pg-hero--why-malta.hero--in .pg-hero__accent { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.62s, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.62s; }
.pg-hero--why-malta.hero--in .pg-hero__sub    { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.78s; }

.pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__stat-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(24px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--why-malta.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.pg-hero--why-malta.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.85s; }
.pg-hero--why-malta.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 1.1s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__label,
  .pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__title,
  .pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__accent,
  .pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__sub,
  .pg-hero--why-malta .pg-hero__stat-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   WHY MALTA — Stats bar: yukarıdan aşağı stagger
   ================================================================ */
.wm-stats__grid.reveal-stagger > * {
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

/* ================================================================
   WHY MALTA — Image strip: sol soldan, sağ sağdan
   ================================================================ */
.wm-adv__imgstrip.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: none;
}
.wm-adv__img-wrap:nth-child(1) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-160px);
  transition: opacity 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.wm-adv__img-wrap:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(160px);
  transition: opacity 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s,
              transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s;
}
.wm-adv__imgstrip.imgstrip--in .wm-adv__img-wrap:nth-child(1),
.wm-adv__imgstrip.imgstrip--in .wm-adv__img-wrap:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .wm-adv__img-wrap:nth-child(1),
  .wm-adv__img-wrap:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   WHO WE HELP PAGE — Hero entrance animation
   ================================================================ */
.pg-hero--who .pg-hero__label,
.pg-hero--who .pg-hero__title,
.pg-hero--who .pg-hero__accent,
.pg-hero--who .pg-hero__sub {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--who.hero--in .pg-hero__label { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.pg-hero--who.hero--in .pg-hero__title { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.pg-hero--who .pg-hero__accent         { transform-origin: left center; transform: scaleX(0.2); }
.pg-hero--who.hero--in .pg-hero__accent {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.62s, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.62s;
}
.pg-hero--who.hero--in .pg-hero__sub { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.78s; }

/* Right stats: sağdan stagger */
.pg-hero--who .pg-hero__stat-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(24px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--who.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.pg-hero--who.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.85s; }
.pg-hero--who.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 1.1s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pg-hero--who .pg-hero__label,
  .pg-hero--who .pg-hero__title,
  .pg-hero--who .pg-hero__accent,
  .pg-hero--who .pg-hero__sub,
  .pg-hero--who .pg-hero__stat-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   WHO WE HELP — Bento title reveal
   ================================================================ */
.edu-bento__title,
.edu-bento__rule {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.edu-bento__rule { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.edu-bento__title.bento--in,
.edu-bento__rule.bento--in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ================================================================
   WHO WE HELP — CTA Split: sol soldan, sağ sağdan
   ================================================================ */
.site-cta-split__heading {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.site-cta-split__heading.split--in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.site-cta-split__grid.reveal-stagger { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
.site-cta-split__card {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.site-cta-split__card:nth-child(1) { transform: translateX(-60px); }
.site-cta-split__card:nth-child(2) { transform: translateX(60px); transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.site-cta-split__card.split-card--in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .edu-bento__title, .edu-bento__rule,
  .site-cta-split__heading,
  .site-cta-split__card { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   GUIDES PAGE — Hero entrance animation
   ================================================================ */
.pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__label,
.pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__title,
.pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__accent,
.pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__sub {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--guides.hero--in .pg-hero__label { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.pg-hero--guides.hero--in .pg-hero__title { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__accent         { transform-origin: left center; transform: scaleX(0.2); }
.pg-hero--guides.hero--in .pg-hero__accent {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.62s, transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0.62s;
}
.pg-hero--guides.hero--in .pg-hero__sub { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.78s; }

.pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__stat-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(24px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--guides.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.pg-hero--guides.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.85s; }
.pg-hero--guides.hero--in .pg-hero__stat-item:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 1.1s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__label,
  .pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__title,
  .pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__accent,
  .pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__sub,
  .pg-hero--guides .pg-hero__stat-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   WHO WE HELP — Quiz section: şekilli animasyonlar
   ================================================================ */

/* Header wrapper: reveal devre dışı, çocuklar ayrı animasyon */
.quiz .reveal:not(.quiz__box) {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}
.quiz .section-label {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.quiz .section-title {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s,
              transform 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s;
}
.quiz .section-line {
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.38s;
}
.quiz .reveal:not(.quiz__box) > p:last-child {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.52s,
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.52s;
}
.quiz.quiz--in .section-label        { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.quiz.quiz--in .section-title        { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.quiz.quiz--in .section-line         { transform: none; }
.quiz.quiz--in .reveal:not(.quiz__box) > p:last-child { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Quiz box: biraz daha gecikmeli reveal */
.quiz .quiz__box.reveal {
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s,
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s;
}

/* ── Dinamik quiz içeriği: her render'da otomatik oynar ── */
@keyframes quiz-label-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes quiz-q-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@keyframes quiz-ans-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.quiz__q-label {
  animation: quiz-label-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}
.quiz__q-text {
  animation: quiz-q-in 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s both;
}
.quiz__ans:nth-child(1) { animation: quiz-ans-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.28s both; }
.quiz__ans:nth-child(2) { animation: quiz-ans-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.40s both; }
.quiz__ans:nth-child(3) { animation: quiz-ans-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.52s both; }
.quiz__ans:nth-child(4) { animation: quiz-ans-in 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.64s both; }

/* Progress bar smooth */
.quiz__bar { transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .quiz .section-label, .quiz .section-title, .quiz .section-line,
  .quiz .reveal:not(.quiz__box) > p:last-child { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .quiz__q-label, .quiz__q-text, .quiz__ans { animation: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — Hero entrance animation
   ================================================================ */
.pg-hero--services .pg-hero__label,
.pg-hero--services .pg-hero__title,
.pg-hero--services .pg-hero__sub {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-hero--services.hero--in .pg-hero__label { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.pg-hero--services.hero--in .pg-hero__title { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.pg-hero--services.hero--in .pg-hero__sub   { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.55s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pg-hero--services .pg-hero__label,
  .pg-hero--services .pg-hero__title,
  .pg-hero--services .pg-hero__sub { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — Mini CTA entrance
   ================================================================ */
.pg-mini-cta__text {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-36px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.pg-mini-cta .btn-yellow {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(36px);
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s,
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s;
}
.pg-mini-cta.mini-cta--in .pg-mini-cta__text { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.pg-mini-cta.mini-cta--in .btn-yellow        { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pg-mini-cta__text, .pg-mini-cta .btn-yellow { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE — Entrance & Scroll Animations
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero entrance ── */
.abt-hero__eyebrow,
.abt-hero__est,
.abt-hero__title,
.abt-hero__tagline,
.abt-hero__cta {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.abt-hero__eyebrow { transform: translateX(-32px); transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.abt-hero__est     { transform: translateX(32px);  transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.abt-hero__title   { transform: translateY(48px);  transition-delay: 0.4s;  }
.abt-hero__tagline { transform: translateY(24px);  transition-delay: 0.75s; }
.abt-hero__cta     { transform: translateY(24px);  transition-delay: 1.0s;  }

.abt-hero--in .abt-hero__eyebrow,
.abt-hero--in .abt-hero__est,
.abt-hero--in .abt-hero__title,
.abt-hero--in .abt-hero__tagline,
.abt-hero--in .abt-hero__cta {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ── Chapters entrance ── */
.abt-chapter__visual,
.abt-chapter__content {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.abt-chapter:not(.abt-chapter--flip) .abt-chapter__visual { transform: translateX(-64px); }
.abt-chapter:not(.abt-chapter--flip) .abt-chapter__content { transform: translateX(64px); transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.abt-chapter--flip .abt-chapter__visual  { transform: translateX(64px);  }
.abt-chapter--flip .abt-chapter__content { transform: translateX(-64px); transition-delay: 0.18s; }

.abt-chapter--in .abt-chapter__visual,
.abt-chapter--in .abt-chapter__content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Stats count-up stagger */
.abt-chapter__stat {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.abt-chapter--in .abt-chapter__stat:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.abt-chapter--in .abt-chapter__stat:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.58s; }
.abt-chapter--in .abt-chapter__stat:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.74s; }
.abt-chapter--in .abt-chapter__stat:nth-child(4) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.90s; }

/* Values list stagger */
.abt-value {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-28px);
  transition: opacity 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.0s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.abt-chapter--in .abt-value:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.abt-chapter--in .abt-value:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.58s; }
.abt-chapter--in .abt-value:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.76s; }

/* ── Founder Video ── override reveal container, animate children */
.abt-founder-video.reveal {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}
.abt-founder-video__media,
.abt-founder-video__content {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.abt-founder-video__media   { transform: translateX(-56px); }
.abt-founder-video__content { transform: translateX(56px); transition-delay: 0.22s; }

.abt-founder-video--in .abt-founder-video__media,
.abt-founder-video--in .abt-founder-video__content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ── Timeline items stagger ── */
.abt-timeline__item.reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
.abt-timeline__item.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.abt-timeline__item.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.abt-timeline__item.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ── FAQ accordion items stagger ── */
.abt-faq__accordion.reveal {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}
.abt-faq__accordion .faq-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.abt-faq__accordion.is-visible .faq-item:nth-child(1) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.abt-faq__accordion.is-visible .faq-item:nth-child(2) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.abt-faq__accordion.is-visible .faq-item:nth-child(3) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.abt-faq__accordion.is-visible .faq-item:nth-child(4) { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ── About Final CTA ── */
.abt-final__label,
.abt-final__title,
.abt-final__btn,
.abt-final__sub {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
              transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.abt-final__label { transform: translateY(-18px); transition-delay: 0.0s; }
.abt-final__title { transform: translateY(42px);  transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.abt-final__btn   { transform: translateY(26px);  transition-delay: 0.50s; }
.abt-final__sub   { transform: translateY(16px);  transition-delay: 0.70s; }

.abt-final--in .abt-final__label,
.abt-final--in .abt-final__title,
.abt-final--in .abt-final__btn,
.abt-final--in .abt-final__sub {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ── Reduced motion ── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .abt-hero__eyebrow, .abt-hero__est, .abt-hero__title,
  .abt-hero__tagline, .abt-hero__cta,
  .abt-chapter__visual, .abt-chapter__content,
  .abt-chapter__stat, .abt-value,
  .abt-founder-video__media, .abt-founder-video__content,
  .abt-faq__accordion .faq-item,
  .abt-final__label, .abt-final__title, .abt-final__btn, .abt-final__sub {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Final CTA — Combined Stats + Meet section
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.final-cta {
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.55;
}
.final-cta__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.final-cta__top {
  padding: 72px 0 60px;
}
.final-cta__top .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
}
.final-cta__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.final-cta__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 42px);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.final-cta__title em { color: var(--yellow); font-style: normal; }
.final-cta__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.final-cta__sep {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  max-width: calc(var(--max-w) - var(--pad-x) * 2);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.final-cta .cta-meet__inner {
  padding-top: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 72px;
}
.final-cta .cta-meet__heading { color: #fff; }
.final-cta .cta-meet__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.final-cta .cta-meet__checklist li { color: #fff; }
.final-cta .cta-avatar img { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .final-cta__top .wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .final-cta__top { padding: 56px 0 48px; }
}

@keyframes meet-btn-pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254,204,0,0.55), 0 6px 28px rgba(254,204,0,0.35); }
  60%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(254,204,0,0),  0 6px 28px rgba(254,204,0,0.35); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254,204,0,0),     0 6px 28px rgba(254,204,0,0.35); }
}

.final-cta .nav-cta--book {
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  animation: meet-btn-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
  position: relative;
}
.final-cta .nav-cta--book:hover {
  animation: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(254,204,0,0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

/* ================================================================
   MOBILE QA FIXES — 375px overflow corrections
   ================================================================ */

/* About page: stack chapters vertically on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .abt-chapters { overflow-x: hidden; }

  .abt-chapter {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .abt-chapter--flip { direction: ltr; }
  .abt-chapter--flip > * { direction: ltr; }

  .abt-chapter__visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 260px;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .abt-chapter__content {
    padding: 48px 24px 56px;
    min-height: auto;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }

  /* Founder video: stack on mobile */
  .abt-founder-video__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }

  /* Who We Help: CTA split cards stack on mobile */
  .site-cta-split__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .site-cta-split__card {
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOUNDER AWARDS BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.founder__awards-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 20px 120px;
  background: var(--yellow);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--yellow);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  animation: awardsPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.founder__awards-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -75%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-24deg);
  animation: awardsShine 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.founder__awards-btn > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.founder__awards-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: var(--dark);
  transition: stroke 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.founder__awards-btn:hover {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--yellow);
  border-color: var(--dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.55);
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.founder__awards-btn:hover svg {
  stroke: var(--yellow);
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
}
.founder__awards-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.founder__awards-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--dark);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@keyframes awardsPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.55),
                0 6px 14px rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.28);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(254, 204, 0, 0),
                0 10px 22px rgba(254, 204, 0, 0.45);
  }
}

@keyframes awardsShine {
  0% { left: -75%; }
  60%, 100% { left: 125%; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .founder__awards-btn,
  .founder__awards-btn::before {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   MERVE MODAL — AWARDS & RECOGNITION
   ============================================================ */
.merve-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.merve-modal[hidden] { display: none; }

.merve-modal__backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.merve-modal__scroll {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 40px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.merve-modal__box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  animation: merveModalIn 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both;
}
@keyframes merveModalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.merve-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.merve-modal__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }

/* Dark background content area */
.merve-modal__bg {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: #111;
  position: relative;
}
.merve-modal__bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.72);
}

.merve-modal__inner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 44px;
}

.merve-modal__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.merve-modal__divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.merve-modal__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.merve-modal__col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Right column: Awards card fills full height, items space evenly */
.merve-modal__col:last-child {
  height: 100%;
}
.merve-modal__col:last-child .merve-modal__card {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.merve-modal__col:last-child .merve-modal__check-list {
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0;
}

.merve-modal__card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px 24px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.merve-modal__card-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Check list */
.merve-modal__check-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.merve-modal__check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.merve-modal__check-list svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  stroke: var(--yellow);
}
.merve-modal__check-list span {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.merve-modal__check-list strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.merve-modal__check-list em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Partner logos */
.merve-modal__logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px 20px;
  align-items: center;
}
.merve-modal__logos img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.merve-modal__logos img:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* Staggered reveal on modal open */
.merve-modal__anim {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 70ms);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.merve-modal.is-open .merve-modal__anim {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
/* Divider grows horizontally rather than sliding up */
.merve-modal__divider.merve-modal__anim {
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
}
.merve-modal.is-open .merve-modal__divider.merve-modal__anim {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
/* Logos rest at 0.6 opacity by default — animate to that, not 1 */
.merve-modal.is-open .merve-modal__logos img.merve-modal__anim {
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.merve-modal__logos img.merve-modal__anim:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  transition-delay: 0s;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .merve-modal__anim {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .merve-modal__logos img.merve-modal__anim { opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .merve-modal__scroll { margin: 20px auto; padding: 0 12px 24px; }
  .merve-modal__inner { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .merve-modal__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .merve-modal__title { font-size: 16px; }
  .merve-modal__logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE BANNER — boxed, rounded-corner photo strip
   ============================================================ */
.page-banner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 80px auto 8px;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  line-height: 0;
}
.page-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-banner { margin: 48px auto 8px; padding: 0 20px; }
  .page-banner img { height: 220px; border-radius: 10px; }
}

/* PAGE BANNER — title overlay */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
}
.page-banner__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}
.page-banner img {
  border-radius: 0;
}
.page-banner__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 45%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-banner__title {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-banner__frame { border-radius: 10px; }
  .page-banner__overlay { padding-left: 24px; }
  .page-banner__title { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA — Cinematic Full-Bleed (home #cta-meet) + shared phone mockup
   ============================================================ */
.ctv-section { position: relative; padding: 120px 0; overflow: hidden; }

.ctv-4 { color: #fff; padding: 160px 0; }
.ctv-4__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.55) contrast(1.05) saturate(0.9);
}

/* Home CTA — match the company page final-cta background treatment */
#cta-meet.ctv-4 { background: #000; }
#cta-meet .ctv-4__bg {
  filter: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
#cta-meet .ctv-4__vignette {
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 100%);
}

/* Home CTA — two-column layout (left text, right phone) */
#cta-meet .ctv-4__wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
}
#cta-meet .ctv-4__lede { margin: 0 0 48px; }
#cta-meet .ctv-4__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
#cta-meet .ctv-4__trust { justify-content: flex-start; border-top: none; padding-top: 16px; }
#cta-meet .ctv-4__phone-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
#cta-meet .ctv-4__phone-col .ctv-5__phone {
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
    inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  #cta-meet .ctv-4__wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 56px;
  }
  #cta-meet .ctv-4__phone-col { order: 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #cta-meet .ctv-4__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  #cta-meet .ctv-4__glass { width: 100%; }
}
.ctv-4__vignette {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
}
.ctv-4__noise {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.08; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.4 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}
.ctv-4__wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ctv-4__eyebrow {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.35em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.ctv-4__title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 88px); line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.ctv-4__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--yellow); font-weight: 300; }
.ctv-4__lede {
  font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 48px; line-height: 1.65;
}
.ctv-4__actions {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.ctv-4__glass {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 26px; min-width: 280px;
  border-radius: 14px; text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  color: #fff; transition: all .25s ease;
}
.ctv-4__glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.ctv-4__glass--primary {
  background: rgba(254,204,0,0.18); border-color: rgba(254,204,0,0.5);
}
.ctv-4__glass--primary:hover { background: rgba(254,204,0,0.28); }
.ctv-4__glass--wa .ctv-4__glass-icon { color: #25D366; }
.ctv-4__glass-icon {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.ctv-4__glass--primary .ctv-4__glass-icon { color: var(--yellow); }
.ctv-4__glass-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; }
.ctv-4__glass-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.ctv-4__glass-sub { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.7; margin-top: 2px; }

.ctv-4__trust {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.ctv-4__trust-label { font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.6; }
.ctv-4__trust-item { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-size: 15px; }
.ctv-4__trust-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ctv-4 { padding: 100px 0; }
  .ctv-4__glass { min-width: 0; width: 100%; }
}

/* ---- Shared WhatsApp phone mockup (used in service page CTAs) ---- */
.ctv-5 { background: #fdfdfc; padding: 120px 0; }
.ctv-5__wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Phone mockup */
.ctv-5__phone {
  width: 320px; height: 620px; margin: 0 auto;
  background: #0a0a0a; border-radius: 42px;
  padding: 12px; box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
    inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
}
.ctv-5__phone-notch {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100px; height: 22px; background: #0a0a0a;
  border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px; z-index: 3;
}
.ctv-5__phone-screen {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 30px;
  background: #e5ded4;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.ctv-5__chat-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 44px 16px 12px; background: #075E54; color: #fff;
}
.ctv-5__chat-head img { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.ctv-5__chat-who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 13px; }
.ctv-5__chat-who b { font-weight: 600; }
.ctv-5__chat-who span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.85; }
.ctv-5__chat-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25D366; }

.ctv-5__chat-body {
  flex: 1; padding: 14px 12px; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='80' height='80' opacity='0.1'><circle cx='10' cy='10' r='1' fill='%23000'/></svg>") repeat, #e5ded4;
}
.ctv-5__msg {
  max-width: 78%; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.4;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.ctv-5__msg--out { align-self: flex-end; background: #dcf8c6; color: #000; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px; }
.ctv-5__msg--in { align-self: flex-start; background: #fff; color: #000; border-bottom-left-radius: 2px; }
.ctv-5__time { display: block; font-size: 10px; opacity: 0.5; margin-top: 2px; text-align: right; }
.ctv-5__msg--typing {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: ctv5-typing-out 0.5s 2.6s ease-in forwards;
}
.ctv-5__msg--typing span {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #888;
  animation: ctv2-blink 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.ctv-5__msg--typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.ctv-5__msg--typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

.ctv-5__msg--reply {
  opacity: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 14px;
  margin-top: -8px;
  animation: ctv5-reply-in 0.5s 3.1s ease-out forwards;
}
.ctv-5__msg--reply .ctv-5__time { margin-top: 6px; }

@keyframes ctv5-typing-out {
  0%   { opacity: 1; max-height: 40px; padding: 12px 14px; margin-top: 0; }
  100% { opacity: 0; max-height: 0; padding: 0 14px; margin-top: -8px; }
}
@keyframes ctv5-reply-in {
  0%   { opacity: 0; max-height: 0;   padding: 0 14px;  margin-top: -8px; transform: translateY(4px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; max-height: 240px; padding: 12px 14px; margin-top: 0; transform: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ctv-5__msg--typing { animation: none; display: none; }
  .ctv-5__msg--reply {
    opacity: 1; max-height: none; padding: 12px 14px; margin-top: 0; animation: none;
  }
}

.ctv-5__chat-input {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 14px; background: #f0f0f0;
  font-size: 13px; color: #888;
}
.ctv-5__chat-input svg { color: #25D366; }

/* Copy column */
.ctv-5__copy-col { max-width: 620px; }
.ctv-5__eyebrow {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--yellow-dark); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.ctv-5__title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 60px); line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--dark); margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.ctv-5__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--yellow-dark); }
.ctv-5__lede { font-size: 17px; color: #555; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 40px; max-width: 520px; }

.ctv-5__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ctv-5__btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: all .25s ease;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.ctv-5__btn span { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; text-align: left; }
.ctv-5__btn b { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; }
.ctv-5__btn em { font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; opacity: 0.75; font-weight: 500; }
.ctv-5__btn--wa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
  padding: 22px 26px;
}
.ctv-5__btn--wa:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37,211,102,0.42); color: #fff; }
.ctv-5__btn--meet {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: var(--dark);
}
.ctv-5__btn--meet:hover { border-color: var(--dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

.ctv-5__foot { font-size: 13px; color: #999; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ctv-5__wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  .ctv-5__phone-col { order: 2; }
}


/* =============================================================================
   === MOBILE OVERHAUL 2026-07 ================================================
   Canonical breakpoint tiers (all max-width):
     XL  ≤1200px  container compression       --pad-x: 64px
     LG  ≤1024px  tablet landscape            --pad-x: 40px
     MD  ≤900px   tablet portrait (hamburger) --pad-x: 32px
     SM  ≤640px   large phone                 --pad-x: 20px
     XS  ≤380px   small phone                 --pad-x: 16px

   All fixes below live in this section — do not modify earlier @media blocks.
   Cascade order (later wins) makes this the effective source of truth for
   mobile behavior. Each phase is documented inline with severity + issue #.
   ============================================================================= */

/* ── PHASE 1.1 — Design token cascade ── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) { :root { --pad-x: 64px; } }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { :root { --pad-x: 40px; } }
@media (max-width: 900px)  { :root { --pad-x: 32px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { :root { --pad-x: 20px; } }
@media (max-width: 380px)  { :root { --pad-x: 16px; } }

/* ── PHASE 1.2 — iOS zoom-on-focus guard (≥16px prevents auto-zoom) ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  input, textarea, select { font-size: 16px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 1.3 — Global iframe safety (prevents overflow from embeds) ── */
iframe { max-width: 100%; }

/* ── PHASE 1.4 — Global hero vertical padding reducer at ≤640 ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .abt-hero__inner,
  .cf-hero__inner,
  .services-hero__inner,
  .contact-v2__left-inner,
  .contact-v2__right,
  .quote-left__inner,
  .quote-right {
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }
  .hero__inner {
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .abt-hero__inner,
  .cf-hero__inner,
  .services-hero__inner {
    padding-top: 96px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .hero__inner {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

/* ── PHASE 1.5 — Body scroll-lock utility (scroll-Y preserving)
   Used by APlus.lockScroll() in main.js. `--scroll-y` set to `-Ypx`
   before adding class, then restored on unlock. ── */
body.no-scroll {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--scroll-y, 0);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* =============================================================================
   === PHASE 2 — Global Chrome (nav, header, footer, WhatsApp) ================= */

/* ── PHASE 2.1 — Hamburger 48×48 tap target (WCAG 2.5.5) ── */
.nav-toggle {
  padding: 12px !important;
  min-width: 48px;
  min-height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ── PHASE 2.2 — Show hamburger at ≤900 (was 768) — iPad portrait too
   Additive: does NOT remove the existing 768 rule; both apply, ≤900 wins first.
   Dark background matches the existing 768 drawer design; links stay white. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta:not(.nav-cta--mobile) { display: none; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(12,13,14,0.97);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 40px 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 99;
    align-items: flex-start;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-item,
  .nav-links.open .nav-item__link,
  .nav-links.open .nav-cta--mobile { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-item__link,
  .nav-links.open a.nav-item__link {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-item__link:hover,
  .nav-links.open .nav-item__link.active {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 4px 0 8px 12px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown.is-open { display: block; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown__link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown__link:hover { color: #fff; }
  .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown__all {
    color: var(--yellow);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    display: block;
  }
}

/* ── PHASE 2.3 — Footer main grid mobile collapse
   Verified: existing 1024 rule = 1fr 1fr, 480 rule = 1fr. Add 900 = 2-col, 640 = 1-col ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-main__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-main__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 2.4 — WhatsApp float: iOS safe-area + smaller on tiny phones ── */
.wa-float {
  bottom: max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 24px)) !important;
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .wa-float {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    bottom: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 16px)) !important;
  }
  .wa-float svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   === PHASE 3 — Homepage + shared home sections =============================== */

/* ── PHASE 3.1 — Hero form: stack + full-width at ≤640 ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero__form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .hero__form input,
  .hero__form select,
  .hero__form textarea,
  .hero__form .btn {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .hero__form .btn { min-height: 48px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 3.2 — Trusted-by marquee: clip parent globally (marquee always
   exceeds viewport by design); tighten gap on small phones ── */
.trusted-by, .trusted-by__track { overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trusted-by__inner { gap: 32px; }
  .trusted-by__inner img { max-height: 32px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 3.3 — Services carousel: responsive card widths ── */
.svc-carousel {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.svc-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.svc-carousel > * { scroll-snap-align: start; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-carousel > * { flex-basis: calc((100% - 24px) / 2); flex-shrink: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .svc-carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .svc-carousel { gap: 12px; padding-inline: 0; width: 100%; flex: 1 1 100%; min-width: 0; }
  .svc-carousel > * { flex-basis: 100%; min-width: 100%; }
  /* Position prev/next as overlay so carousel gets full viewport width */
  .svc-carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  .svc-carousel-btn--prev { left: 8px; }
  .svc-carousel-btn--next { right: 8px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 3.4 — Hover-only reveal fallback: make CTAs visible on touch
   devices where hover never fires. `@media (hover:none)` scopes tightly
   without affecting desktop `:hover` styles. ── */
@media (hover: none) {
  .svc-photo-card__cta { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .svc-photo-card__bg { opacity: 1; }
  .help-card__overlay { opacity: 0.9; }
  .help-card__body { transform: translateY(0); }
  .help-card__desc { opacity: 1; max-height: none; }
  .wwh-seg__link,
  .wwh-seg--photo .wwh-seg__link { opacity: 1; transform: none; color: currentColor; }
  .svc-card .svc-card__spotlight { opacity: 0; } /* skip mouse spotlight on touch */
}

/* ── PHASE 3.5 — Ghost numbers + large stat numbers: fluid clamp
   Multiple earlier rules set fixed 80/60/40/32 — these clamps win by
   being lower in the cascade and using min/preferred/max sizing that
   never overflows tiny viewports. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .wc-card__ghost-num { font-size: clamp(56px, 14vw, 120px) !important; line-height: 1; }
  .wm-tax-card__number { font-size: clamp(48px, 13vw, 88px); line-height: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .wc-card__ghost-num { font-size: clamp(40px, 12vw, 72px) !important; }
  .wm-tax-card__number { font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 64px); }
}

/* ── PHASE 3.6 — Home section 2-col grids: promote 768→900 collapse
   These grids use hardcoded px widths that overflow between 769–899.
   `min-width:0` on children prevents min-content expansion (which was
   pushing single-col 1fr past viewport). ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder__inner,
  .cta-meet__inner,
  .featured__cards,
  .wc-grid,
  .who-we-help__grid,
  .why-malta__features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-malta__benefits { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .founder__inner > *,
  .cta-meet__inner > *,
  .featured__cards > *,
  .wc-grid > *,
  .who-we-help__grid > *,
  .why-malta__features > *,
  .why-malta__benefits > * { min-width: 0; }
  /* Desktop button paddings that overflow on mobile */
  .founder__awards-btn { padding: 16px 24px; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── PHASE 3.7 — hiw2 card visual overflow (decorative pin extending past
   card edge) — clip section on mobile so pins don't punch out ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hiw2 { overflow-x: clip; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   === PHASE 4 — About + Company + Process + Why-Malta ========================= */

/* ── PHASE 4.1 — About chapter: remove 100vh sticky visual on mobile
   Chapter uses a two-column grid where the LEFT visual is `position:sticky;
   height:100vh` to pin while text scrolls. On mobile this pins a giant
   dark image and text can't reach it. Stack + release sticky. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .abt-chapter { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
  .abt-chapter--flip { direction: ltr; }
  .abt-chapter__visual {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto;
    height: clamp(240px, 42vw, 360px);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .abt-chapter__visual-word { font-size: clamp(24px, 6vw, 48px); top: 20px; left: 20px; }
  .abt-chapter__visual-num { font-size: clamp(56px, 18vw, 120px); }
  .abt-chapter__visual-tag { bottom: 20px; left: 20px; }
  .abt-chapter__content { padding: 48px 24px 56px; border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .abt-chapter__content { padding: 40px 20px 48px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 4.1b — About founder video: desktop uses transform translateX
   for a layered look; on mobile that causes overflow. Reset. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .abt-founder-video__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .abt-founder-video__media,
  .abt-founder-video__content { transform: none !important; }
  .abt-founder-video__media { min-width: 0; }
  .abt-founder-video__content { min-width: 0; padding: 0; }
}

/* ── PHASE 4.2 — About timeline: linear stack, hide horizontal rail ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .abt-timeline__h-line { display: none; }
  .abt-timeline__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }
  .abt-timeline__item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
    gap: 12px 16px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--yellow);
    position: relative;
  }
  .abt-timeline__year { grid-column: 1; font-size: 20px; align-self: start; }
  .abt-timeline__dot { grid-column: 1; align-self: start; margin-top: 8px; }
  .abt-timeline__body { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; }
}

/* ── PHASE 4.3 — Why-Malta 5-badge grid: cascade to 2 → 1 col ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .wm-badges { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .wm-badges { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── PHASE 4.4 — Why-Malta split (creds | tax panel): promote 960 → 900
   and add cleaner smaller-screen padding ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .wm-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .wm-creds { gap: 24px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 4.5 — Why-Malta stats grid: existing rules already 3→2 at 900,
   3→2 at 480. Add 1-col at 380 for extra-narrow. ── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .wm-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── PHASE 4.6 — Bento (who-we-help / education): stack on mobile.
   Bento uses named-area or dense grid — collapse to single column.
   Video card uses portrait 9:16 source — respect that ratio so it fills
   the card instead of leaving empty space below. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .edu-bento__grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .edu-bento__card,
  .edu-bento__card--tall {
    min-height: 280px;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
  }
  .edu-bento__card--tall { min-height: 320px; }
  /* Portrait video: match source aspect + object-fit cover for full frame */
  .edu-bento__card--video {
    aspect-ratio: 9/16;
    min-height: 0;
    max-height: 640px;
  }
  .edu-bento__video-wrap { aspect-ratio: auto; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
  .edu-bento__video-wrap video,
  .edu-bento__video-wrap iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  /* Hero scroll-down: animation `hero-fade-up` ends with translateY(0),
     wiping out the translateX(-50%) centering. Bypass on mobile. */
  .hero__scroll-down,
  .hero--animated .hero__scroll-down {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   === PHASE 5 — Comparison tables (8 service pages) ============================
   Selector .cf-compare__cols is shared across:
   banking, citizenship, education, trade-consultancy (intl-business),
   mprp, residency, tax-compliance, company (values). One rule covers all. ── */

/* ── PHASE 5.1 — Promote 2-col → 1-col collapse from 768 to 1024
   Existing rule at 3670 collapses at 768; adding earlier trigger. ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cf-compare__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 5.2 — Small-screen compression for compare cards ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cf-compare__col { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .cf-compare__col-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  .cf-compare__col-name { font-size: 18px; }
  .cf-compare__cta-btn { width: 100%; padding: 14px; justify-content: center; }
  .cf-compare__row { padding: 10px 0; gap: 10px; }
  .cf-compare__row-text { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   === PHASE 6 — Interactive (modals, lightbox, forms) ========================= */

/* ── PHASE 6.1 — Consult modal responsive padding ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .consult-modal__box {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 24px);
    margin: 12px;
  }
  .consult-modal__title { font-size: 24px; }
  .consult-modal__field { margin-bottom: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .consult-modal__box { padding: 20px 16px; margin: 8px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 6.2 — Global 44×44 tap target for icon-only buttons on mobile.
   Uses min-* so any element with explicit width/height still wins.
   Scoped to ≤900 (touch tier). ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .consult-modal__close,
  .vid-modal__close,
  .gallery-lb__close,
  .gallery-lb__nav,
  .merve-modal__close,
  .contact-v2__info-icon,
  .gallery-item__zoom,
  .svc-carousel-btn,
  .pstep3__nav-item {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  .svc-carousel-btn { width: 44px !important; height: 44px !important; }
}

/* ── PHASE 6.3 — Calendly embed responsive height on small phones ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .calendly-inline-widget,
  [data-calendly-inline] {
    min-height: 580px;
    height: 100vh !important;
    max-height: 720px !important;
  }
}

/* ── PHASE 6.4 — Contact/quote form rows: stack at ≤640 (was 768).
   The .contact-form__row--2 and .aplus-inline-form__row are 2-col on
   desktop; existing rules already stack at 768. Add earlier at 640
   for large phones. ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-form__row--2,
  .aplus-inline-form__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .contact-form textarea,
  .aplus-inline-form textarea { min-height: 120px; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   === PHASE 7 — Contact + Gallery + long-tail ================================= */

/* ── PHASE 7.1 — Contact page: promote sticky-panel collapse 960 → 1024
   Existing rule at line 3761 kicks at 960; the 769-959 range renders side-
   by-side and is cramped. Also drop sticky+100vh height. ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-v2__left {
    position: relative !important;
    height: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
  }
  .contact-v2__left-inner { min-height: 0; }
}

/* ── PHASE 7.2 — Gallery grid: explicit responsive columns
   Convert CSS `columns` to CSS Grid on mobile — `columns:1` was collapsing
   item aspect-ratios and producing zero-height rows on some browsers. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    columns: unset;
  }
  .gallery-grid > * { break-inside: auto; margin-bottom: 0; width: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* ── PHASE 7.3 — Who-we-help bento already stacked in Phase 4.6 ── */

/* ── PHASE 7.4 — Long-tail: blog single-hero meta line wrap safety ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-single-hero__meta,
  .blog-single__meta {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    row-gap: 4px;
  }
  .blog-single-hero__meta > * { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ── PHASE 7.5 — Guides card grid stack ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .guides-grid, .blog-grid, .related-posts__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── PHASE 7.6 — Global reveal transform hardening on mobile
   Multiple sections use `transform: translateX(Npx)` as initial animation
   state; when a section is off-screen at page load, the browser still lays
   it out at that offset and causes horizontal overflow. Replace X→Y on
   mobile so animation direction stays natural but no width leaks. Also
   contain per-section transforms with `overflow-x: clip` on `main`. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  main { overflow-x: clip; }
  .pstep3__panels { transform: translateY(20px); }
  .pstep3__panels.pstep3--in { transform: none; }
  .cta-stats { transform: none !important; }
  .site-cta-split__card--dark,
  .site-cta-split__card--white { transform: none !important; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   === POST-DEPLOY FIXES 2026-07-11 ============================================
   Live QA feedback after first mobile deploy. ── */

/* ── FIX 1 — .svc-photo-card__content fixed 210px height was cropping the
   "LEARN MORE" CTA on mobile where descriptions wrap taller. Let it grow. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svc-photo-card__content { height: auto; min-height: 210px; }
}

/* ── FIX 2 — Why-Malta credentials (wm-cred): horizontal row on mobile.
   Icon shrunk to 44px and pushed left; label sits to the right. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .wm-cred {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .wm-cred__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .wm-cred__icon--img { margin: 0; }
  .wm-cred__label { max-width: none; margin: 0; text-align: left; }
}

/* ── FIX 3 — Why-Malta tax-panel list icons: shrink from 70px → 44px on mobile
   and tighten padding so text has more horizontal room. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .wm-tax-card__list {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .wm-tax-card__list li {
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .wm-tax-card__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
  }
}

/* ── FIX 2b — Footer quick links + social icons: center on mobile
   Existing 640 rule (main.css:15287) uses align-items: flex-start; override. ── */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-ql__inner {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-ql__links,
  .footer-ql__social {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ── FIX 2c — About final CTA: reduce excessive top/bottom whitespace
   Desktop uses min-height: 80vh — too tall on mobile screens.
   Also brighten faded grey text (label, ghost, sub) for readability. ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .abt-final {
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding: 64px 24px !important;
  }
  .abt-final__label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }
  .abt-final__title-ghost { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important; }
  .abt-final__sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .abt-final { padding: 48px 20px !important; }
}

/* ── FIX 3 — About page comprehensive mobile rewrite
   Prior Phase 4 rules covered chapter stacking, but production shows:
   - Hero massive empty space (min-height: 680px on 375px)
   - Timeline year overlapping body heading
   - Chapter content text bleeding past card
   ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Hero: replace 680px minimum with proportional height */
  .abt-hero {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 480px !important;
    align-items: center;
    background-position: 20% center !important;
  }
  .abt-hero__inner {
    padding: 120px 24px 60px !important;
  }
  .abt-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 11vw, 64px) !important;
    line-height: 1.05;
  }

  /* Chapter direction reset + strict width bounds. Desktop `.abt-chapter--flip`
     uses direction:rtl which reflows content right; on mobile force LTR and
     clip container width so text never spills past the viewport. */
  .abt-chapter,
  .abt-chapter--flip {
    direction: ltr !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .abt-chapter > * {
    direction: ltr !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Chapter content: strict box, centered text, safe wrapping */
  .abt-chapter__content {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: normal;
    hyphens: auto;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    direction: ltr !important;
    padding: 48px 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    transform: none !important; /* strip desktop translateX ±64 reveal offset */
  }
  .abt-chapter__visual { transform: none !important; }
  .abt-chapter__content > * {
    text-align: center !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .abt-chapter__content h2::after,
  .abt-chapter__content h3::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .abt-chapter__stats,
  .abt-chapter__stats > * {
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .abt-chapter__content > * {
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .abt-chapter__content h2,
  .abt-chapter__content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  .abt-chapter__content p,
  .abt-chapter__content li {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .abt-chapter__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }

  /* Timeline: robust rewrite — force year to display block with width,
     dot on separate row so year/body don't overlap.
     Structure: col1 = year+dot vertical rail, col2 = body */
  .abt-timeline__item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
    gap: 8px 16px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--yellow);
    align-items: start;
  }
  .abt-timeline__year {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2 !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--yellow) !important;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    text-align: left !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .abt-timeline__dot { display: none; }
  .abt-timeline__body {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .abt-timeline__body h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .abt-timeline__body p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
}

/* ── FIX 4 — Contact left panel: dark photo background (malta-dark-bg.png)
   instead of plain yellow. Text colours flip to white for legibility.
   Heading mobile sizes are also bumped up (see 768/640 rules above). ── */
.contact-v2__left {
  background: #0d0d0d url('../images/malta-dark-bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.contact-v2__left::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.52);
  z-index: 0;
}
.contact-v2__left::after {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.contact-v2__eyebrow { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.contact-v2__heading { color: #fff; }
.contact-v2__desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.contact-v2__info li,
.contact-v2__info li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.contact-v2__info li a:hover { color: #fff; }
.contact-v2__info-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.contact-v2__info li a:hover .contact-v2__info-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
}
.contact-v2__trust span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* =============================================================================
   === PHASE 10 — Service page hero: mobile layout redesign ===================
   Design goal: dark solid content area on top, hero photo as block below.
   Form hidden on mobile → replaced by pill-shaped CTA link.
   Applies only to service hero IDs (never touches home hero #hero).
   ============================================================================= */

/* Default: mobile CTA hidden on desktop */
.hero__mobile-cta { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Hero fills exactly the viewport — Trusted By stays hidden on first load */
  #cf-hero, #bnk-hero, #tax-hero, #res-hero,
  #edu-hero, #intl-hero, #mprp-hero, #ctz-hero {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: auto !important;
    align-items: stretch;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
  }

  /* Photo block: order 3, fills remaining viewport space behind the floating CTA */
  #cf-hero .hero__bg, #bnk-hero .hero__bg, #tax-hero .hero__bg,
  #res-hero .hero__bg, #edu-hero .hero__bg, #intl-hero .hero__bg,
  #mprp-hero .hero__bg, #ctz-hero .hero__bg {
    order: 3;
    position: relative !important;
    inset: auto !important;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background-position: center center;
    background-size: cover;
    margin-top: 0;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Vertical gradient at top of photo: dark → transparent (the key opacity effect) */
  #cf-hero .hero__bg::after, #bnk-hero .hero__bg::after, #tax-hero .hero__bg::after,
  #res-hero .hero__bg::after, #edu-hero .hero__bg::after, #intl-hero .hero__bg::after,
  #mprp-hero .hero__bg::after, #ctz-hero .hero__bg::after {
    display: block !important;
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.40) 25%,
      transparent 55%
    );
  }

  /* Content area: solid black background, order 1, diagonal clip at bottom */
  #cf-hero .hero__inner, #bnk-hero .hero__inner, #tax-hero .hero__inner,
  #res-hero .hero__inner, #edu-hero .hero__inner, #intl-hero .hero__inner,
  #mprp-hero .hero__inner, #ctz-hero .hero__inner {
    order: 1;
    background: #000;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 100px !important;
    padding-bottom: 28px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Big title: "Malta" white / "Company Formation" yellow — each on ONE line.
     9vw at 390px = 35px; keeps "Company Formation" (17 chars) on a single line. */
  #cf-hero .hero__title, #bnk-hero .hero__title, #tax-hero .hero__title,
  #res-hero .hero__title, #edu-hero .hero__title, #intl-hero .hero__title,
  #mprp-hero .hero__title, #ctz-hero .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 8vw, 42px) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    color: #fff !important;
  }

  #cf-hero .hero__title span, #bnk-hero .hero__title span, #tax-hero .hero__title span,
  #res-hero .hero__title span, #edu-hero .hero__title span, #intl-hero .hero__title span,
  #mprp-hero .hero__title span, #ctz-hero .hero__title span {
    color: var(--yellow) !important;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Description text */
  #cf-hero .hero__desc, #bnk-hero .hero__desc, #tax-hero .hero__desc,
  #res-hero .hero__desc, #edu-hero .hero__desc, #intl-hero .hero__desc,
  #mprp-hero .hero__desc, #ctz-hero .hero__desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  }

  /* Checklist items */
  #cf-hero .hero__checklist, #bnk-hero .hero__checklist, #tax-hero .hero__checklist,
  #res-hero .hero__checklist, #edu-hero .hero__checklist, #intl-hero .hero__checklist,
  #mprp-hero .hero__checklist, #ctz-hero .hero__checklist {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  #cf-hero .hero__checklist li, #bnk-hero .hero__checklist li, #tax-hero .hero__checklist li,
  #res-hero .hero__checklist li, #edu-hero .hero__checklist li, #intl-hero .hero__checklist li,
  #mprp-hero .hero__checklist li, #ctz-hero .hero__checklist li {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  #cf-hero .hero__check-icon, #bnk-hero .hero__check-icon, #tax-hero .hero__check-icon,
  #res-hero .hero__check-icon, #edu-hero .hero__check-icon, #intl-hero .hero__check-icon,
  #mprp-hero .hero__check-icon, #ctz-hero .hero__check-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  /* Hide form, trust badges, and badge label on mobile */
  #cf-hero .cf-hero-form, #bnk-hero .cf-hero-form, #tax-hero .cf-hero-form,
  #res-hero .cf-hero-form, #edu-hero .cf-hero-form, #intl-hero .cf-hero-form,
  #mprp-hero .cf-hero-form, #ctz-hero .cf-hero-form,
  #cf-hero .hero__trust, #bnk-hero .hero__trust, #tax-hero .hero__trust,
  #res-hero .hero__trust, #edu-hero .hero__trust, #intl-hero .hero__trust,
  #mprp-hero .hero__trust, #ctz-hero .hero__trust,
  #cf-hero .hero__badge, #bnk-hero .hero__badge, #tax-hero .hero__badge,
  #res-hero .hero__badge, #edu-hero .hero__badge, #intl-hero .hero__badge,
  #mprp-hero .hero__badge, #ctz-hero .hero__badge {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile CTA button: order 2, floats ON TOP of photo in gradient zone.
     Negative margin-bottom pulls the photo (order 3) up so the button
     sits fully within the dark gradient at the top of the photo. */
  #cf-hero .hero__mobile-cta, #bnk-hero .hero__mobile-cta, #tax-hero .hero__mobile-cta,
  #res-hero .hero__mobile-cta, #edu-hero .hero__mobile-cta, #intl-hero .hero__mobile-cta,
  #mprp-hero .hero__mobile-cta, #ctz-hero .hero__mobile-cta {
    order: 2;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 80%;
    margin: -28px auto;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffe033 0%, #fecc00 50%, #f0a800 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 230, 80, 0.5);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }
  #cf-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active, #bnk-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active,
  #tax-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active, #res-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active,
  #edu-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active, #intl-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active,
  #mprp-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active, #ctz-hero .hero__mobile-cta:active {
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
}