/* --- MODERN EXECUTIVE GLASSMORPHISM DESIGN SYSTEM --- */
:root {
    --bg-main: #f4f7f9;
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    --bg-glass-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    --bg-glass-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    
    /* Brand Palette derived from LGR Advisory Logo */
    --brand-navy: #0f243c;
    --brand-navy-dark: #0a192b;
    --brand-teal: #166173;
    --brand-emerald: #347855;
    --brand-olive: #517c38;
    --brand-accent: #166173;
    
    --text-primary: #0f172a;
    --text-secondary: #334155;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    
    --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --border-subtle: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.7);
    --border-accent: rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.28);
    
    --shadow-glass: 0 10px 32px -4px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.06), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.03);
    --shadow-hover: 0 22px 44px -12px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.16), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.08);
    
    --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --max-width: 1220px;
    --transition-speed: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    
    --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f243c 0%, #166173 55%, #347855 100%);
    --accent-line-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f243c 0%, #166173 50%, #347855 100%);
    --cta-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f243c 0%, #166173 100%);
    --cta-hover-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #166173 0%, #347855 100%);
    
    /* Brand-tinted ambient background orbs */
    --orb-1-color: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.16), rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.01) 70%);
    --orb-2-color: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52, 120, 85, 0.13), rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.01) 70%);
}

/* Base Resets */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(at 85% 5%, rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.07) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 10% 80%, rgba(52, 120, 85, 0.06) 0px, transparent 50%);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.68;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: 1rem;
    background: var(--brand-navy);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
}

/* Background Orbs for Glassmorphism Effects */
.bg-orb {
    position: fixed;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(85px);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.bg-orb-1 {
    top: -120px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;
    background: var(--orb-1-color);
}

.bg-orb-2 {
    bottom: 5%;
    left: -120px;
    width: 640px;
    height: 640px;
    background: var(--orb-2-color);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* --- HEADER & NAVIGATION BRANDING --- */
header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.04);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0.65rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.15rem 0;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 195px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: -52px 0 -46px 0;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed);
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo-text-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: -1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--accent-line-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width var(--transition-speed);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--brand-navy);
}

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

.nav-cta {
    background: var(--cta-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 980px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.16);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-cta::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--cta-hover-gradient);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.28);
}

.btn-cta {
    background: var(--cta-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: 980px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.18);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.3);
    background: var(--cta-hover-gradient);
}

.btn-cta:disabled {
    opacity: 0.65;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 980px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    border-color: var(--brand-teal);
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-actions-mobile {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-teal);
    color: var(--brand-teal);
}

/* --- PAGE CONTENT CONTAINER --- */
main {
    flex: 1;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem 4.5rem 2rem;
}

/* --- EDITORIAL HEADINGS --- */
.eyebrow-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    background: rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.2);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 980px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.eyebrow-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--brand-emerald);
}

h1, h2 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Decorative Heading Accent Lines */
h1::after, h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-line-gradient);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

h1::after {
    width: 84px;
}

h2::after {
    width: 64px;
}

/* Hero heading & text centered and balanced */
.hero-layout h1 {
    text-align: center;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-layout h1::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.04rem;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    text-align: center;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    margin-top: -0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    text-align: center;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

/* Override left alignment for specific internal structures */
.about-card-content h2,
.contact-container h2,
.left-heading {
    text-align: left;
}

.about-card-content h2::after,
.contact-container h2::after,
.left-heading::after {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
}

/* --- HERO BANNER --- */
.hero-banner {
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem 3rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 310px;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-portrait-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-teal);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.hero-portrait-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-accent);
    border-top-color: var(--brand-emerald);
}

.hero-portrait-img {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-portrait-name {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
}

.hero-portrait-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.pills-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 1.35rem 0 0 0;
}

.pill {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 980px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.04);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-teal);
    background: rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.05);
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* --- STATS / METRICS STRIP --- */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 1.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3.5px;
    background: var(--accent-line-gradient);
}

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

.stat-value {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--brand-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

/* --- MARKET PERSPECTIVE SHOWCASE (FULL-WIDTH STACKED CARDS) --- */
.perspective-section {
    margin-top: 4.5rem;
}

.perspective-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.perspective-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--brand-teal);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.perspective-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-accent);
    border-left-color: var(--brand-emerald);
}

.perspective-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- GLASS GRID CARDS --- */
.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.card-grid .info-card {
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 3.5px solid var(--brand-teal);
}

.card-grid .info-card h3,
.card-grid .info-card p {
    text-align: center;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.card-grid .info-card p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.info-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding: 2.15rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.info-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-accent);
}

.card-icon-box {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.07) 0%, rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.14) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.2);
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.info-card:hover .card-icon-box {
    background: var(--brand-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* Services Page Question Cards */
.services-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.service-question-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--brand-teal);
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.service-question-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-left-color: var(--brand-emerald);
}

.service-question-card p {
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.service-question-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Typical Engagements Grid */
.engagements-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* --- TIMELINE / CAREER BLOCK & EXPERIENCE PROFILE --- */
.timeline-section {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.25rem;
}

.timeline-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 9px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-navy) 0%, var(--brand-teal) 50%, var(--brand-emerald) 100%);
    border-radius: 3px;
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.timeline-item {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 2.4rem;
    left: -2.25rem;
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 3.5px solid var(--brand-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.12);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.timeline-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-accent);
}

.timeline-item:hover::before {
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald);
    background: var(--brand-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(52, 120, 85, 0.2);
}

.timeline-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-role {
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.timeline-company {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.timeline-date {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    background: rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.2);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 980px;
}

.bullet-list {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.bullet-list li {
    list-style-type: disc;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.bullet-list li::marker {
    color: var(--brand-teal);
}

.about-card-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-profile-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 180px;
}

.about-profile-avatar {
    width: 156px;
    height: 156px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* --- CALL TO ACTION BLOCK --- */
.cta-box {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    background: var(--brand-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3.75rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-box h2::after {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.cta-box p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 740px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
}

.cta-box .btn-cta {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.cta-box .btn-cta:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- CONTACT PAGE & FORM --- */
.contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.08fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-teal);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form:hover {
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-accent);
    border-top-color: var(--brand-emerald);
}

.form-content-wrapper {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.form-content-wrapper.hide {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.success-message {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.success-message.show {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.success-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.12);
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.25);
}

.contact-form.submitted {
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.legal-notice {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
    background: rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.04);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-teal);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.form-error-banner {
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #991b1b;
    background: #fef2f2;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    border-left: 3px solid #dc2626;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-error-banner.visible {
    display: block;
}

.profile-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.profile-avatar {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.profile-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-direct-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

.contact-direct-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--brand-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.14);
}

/* --- FOOTER & COGWEB NATURAL PULSE & INTERACTIVE CLICK POP --- */
footer {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 115px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: -30px -12px -30px -22px;
}

.footer-text {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-teal);
}

.footer-copyright {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Clean, Non-Bold Pulsating Link (No Underline) */
.cogweb-link {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--brand-teal);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    padding: 1px 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    animation: cogwebGentlePulse 2.4s infinite ease-in-out;
    transform-origin: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

@keyframes cogwebGentlePulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.85;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        opacity: 1;
        color: var(--brand-navy);
    }
}

.cogweb-link:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: var(--brand-navy);
}

/* Visible tactile click and shockwave pop */
@keyframes cogwebClickPop {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.4);
    }
    30% {
        transform: scale(0.86);
        background: rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.15);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 97, 115, 0.25);
    }
    60% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(22, 97, 115, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        background: transparent;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 97, 115, 0);
    }
}

.cogweb-link:active,
.cogweb-link.clicked {
    animation: cogwebClickPop 0.45s ease-out !important;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS --- */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .nav-actions-mobile {
        display: flex;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
    }

    .hero-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.25rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-portrait-card {
        margin: 0 auto;
        max-width: 340px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: #ffffff;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        gap: 1rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(15, 36, 60, 0.12);
    }

    .nav-links.mobile-active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .nav-cta {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 0.25rem;
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 3.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-banner {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem 2.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.25rem;
    }

    .contact-form {
        padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2.15rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .lead-text {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .timeline-section {
        padding-left: 1.75rem;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-item::before {
        left: -1.75rem;
    }

    .info-card,
    .service-question-card,
    .perspective-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .service-question-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .footer-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 1.15rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-card-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .about-profile-column {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo-img {
        height: 150px;
        margin: -40px 0 -35px 0;
    }

    .logo-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

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

    .btn-cta {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.8rem;
    }

    .profile-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .profile-details {
        align-items: center;
    }
}