/* VARIABLES & BASE STYLES */
:root {
    --color-ivory: #FDFBF7;
    --color-soft-ivory: #1D2D44;
    --color-charcoal: #2A3F5C;
    --color-dark-gray: #152233;
    --color-gold: #E18023;
    --color-gold-hover: #F29545;
    --color-taupe: #666766;
    --color-light-text: #B0B5BA;

    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 60px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.2;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.mx-auto {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    border-color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    transform: translateY(-2px);

}

.dark-section .btn-secondary {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    border-color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.5);
}

.dark-section .btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-ivory);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY UTILS */
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-taupe);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.justify-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* SECTIONS BASE */
section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.dark-section {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.advisory-services {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-ivory);
}

.soft-section {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-ivory);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

/* ANIMATIONS */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.animate-on-scroll.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* HEADER BASE (Initial State) */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.98);
    /* Proper dark background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 18px 5%;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* HEADER SCROLLED (Flat Full-Width State) */
.site-header.scrolled {
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    padding: 12px 5%;
}

.header-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-tagline {
    /* font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: var(--transition); */
    height: 10px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.header-logo {
    height: 44px;
    padding-top: 5px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--color-ivory);
}

.header-logo img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-logo {
    height: 44px;
}

/* FLOATING ACTIONS */
.floating-actions {
    position: fixed;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.action-btn {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.action-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: white;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    background-color: #85d24b;
}

.phone-btn {
    background-color: #f17c21;
}

.document-btn {
    background-color: #f17c21;
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 120px 0 100px;
    background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Bespoke luxury visual */
    background-image: url('img/manhattan-modern-architecture.jpg.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: slowZoom 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes slowZoom {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.85) 0%, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-intro {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-intro .name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-intro .titles {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 4vw, 6.5rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hero-subheadline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    max-width: 800px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* philosophy split-section */

.split-bg-image {
    background-image: url('img/timezone.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    /* background-attachment: fixed; */
    z-index: 1;
    /* animation: slowZoom 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out; */
}

.philosophy {
    padding-block: 100px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-ivory);
}

.cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.global-ticker {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 18px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-content {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-taupe);
    animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content span {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin: 0 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@keyframes ticker {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* SPLIT LAYOUT */
.split-layout {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.split-layout.reverse {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.split-left,
.split-right {
    flex: 1;
}

.split-left .section-title{
 font-size: 3vw;
 margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.split-left .sub-title-statement{
    font-size: 2vw;
}

.split-right p {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.highlight-statement {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.gold-text {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ADVISORY SERVICES */
.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.service-card {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); */
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 3rem 3rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.service-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.service-card p {
    color: #D3D3D3;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.service-card ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.service-card ul li {
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.service-card ul li i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.service-card ul li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* CINEMATIC SECTIONS */
.cinematic-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.cinematic-bg-1,
.cinematic-bg-2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cinematic-bg-1 {
    /* Luxury abstract dark */
    background-image: url('img/principles-sec.jpeg');
}

.cinematic-bg-2 {
    /* Premium abstract texture */
    background-image: url('img/principles-sec.jpeg');
}

.cinematic-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 101%;
    background: rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.85);
    z-index: 1;
}

.gradient-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.95), rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.25));
}

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

/* THOUGHT LEADERSHIP */
.thought-leadership {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-gray);
}

.cinematic-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.75) 0%, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.95) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.editorial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1150px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.quote-subtext {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.principles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.1);
    padding-top: 4rem;
}

.principle .line {
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.principle:hover .line {
    width: 80px;
    background: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.principle h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* INVESTOR INTELLIGENCE */
.vault-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 1rem 0 3rem;
}

.intelligence h2 {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.intelligence .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

/* Horizontal Scrollbar at the Bottom */
.vault-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 4px;
}

.vault-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.vault-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.vault-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 1.5rem);
    min-width: 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 280px;
    border-top: 1px solid transparent;
}

.vault-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-top-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.vault-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.vault-card p {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-text {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.btn-text i {
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-text:hover i {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* about-heading */

.about-heading {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* blog */
.blog-section.soft-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.blog-text {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.section-badge {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    /* margin-bottom: 10px; */
}

.blog-heading {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* WEBINARS & EVENTS */
.events-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.events-content h2 {
    text-align: center;
}

.event-spotlight {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 3rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.event-spotlight:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.events-note{
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 300;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.events-btn{
    padding: 12px 20px;
}

.spotlight-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 18px 44px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.event-spotlight h3 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.event-spotlight p {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* STRATEGIC SCOPE (Section 7 - Soft Ivory) */
.strategic-scope.soft-section {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-ivory);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.strategic-scope.soft-section .scope-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.strategic-scope.soft-section .scope-item {
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.strategic-scope.soft-section .scope-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.strategic-scope.soft-section .scope-item .item-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.strategic-scope.soft-section .scope-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.strategic-scope.soft-section .scope-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* GLOBAL MARKETS SECTION (Section 8 - Dark) */
.global-markets.dark-section {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-image: url(img/global-markets.jpeg);
    padding: 80px 0;
    opacity: 0.;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.global-markets.dark-section .markets-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.global-markets.dark-section .market-item {
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.global-markets.dark-section .market-item .btn-text {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.global-markets.dark-section .market-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* .global-markets.dark-section .market-item:hover {
    background: rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.03);
} */

.global-markets.dark-section .market-region {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.global-markets.dark-section .market-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.global-markets.dark-section .market-item p,
.global-markets.dark-section .market-features {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.market-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.market-features li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    /* margin-bottom: 0.8rem; */
}

.market-overview-title{
    color: var(--color-gold);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.market-features li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .scope-grid,
    .markets-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .scope-item,
    .market-item {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .scope-grid,
    .markets-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .scope-item,
    .market-item {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .scope-grid,
    .markets-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .country-image-frame-container {
        width: 98% !important;
        margin-bottom: 0px !important;
    }

    .about-image-container::before{
        width: 285px !important;
    }

    .split-left .section-title{
        font-size: 6vw;
    }
    .split-left .sub-title-statement{
        font-size: 4vw;
    }

    .split-right p{
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .spotlight-badge{
        padding:12px 10px;
    }

}


/* AUDIENCE */
.audience.soft-section {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-ivory);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.audience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.audience-card {
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.audience-card:hover {
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.audience-card:hover .card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.card-content {
    padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
}

.vault-card a {
    margin-left: 28px;
}

.audience-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.audience-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .audience-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .audience.soft-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .audience-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        /* Increased gap for better separation on mobile */
    }

    .audience-card {
        max-width: 450px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .audience-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .card-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
    }

    .card-image {
        height: 200px;
        /* Slightly taller image for mobile to maintain aspect ratio */
    }
}

/* HUMAN SIDE */
.image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1620641788421-7a1c342ea42e?q=80&w=2069&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* CREDIBILITY */
.stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.credibility-heading {
    text-align: center;
}

.credibility-sub-title {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-item i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.principles-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
}

.principle h4 {
    padding-inline: 62px;
}

/* WHY SQUAREA SECTION */
.why-squarea {
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.3);
}

.why-card.highlight-card {
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.why-card.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.3);
}

.why-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.why-card.highlight-card .why-card-header {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.15);
}

.why-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.why-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin: 0;
}

.why-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.why-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-list li .list-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-list li .list-content strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.why-list li .list-content p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
}

/* RESPONSIVE WHY SQUAREA */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .why-card {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .why-card-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* FINAL CTA */
.final-cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.final-cta .hero-headline {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.final-cta .hero-subheadline {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-size: 1.4vw;
    text-align: center;
}

.final-cta .final-cta-note{
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
    background: var(--color-dark-gray);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.footer-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-brand .name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-brand .titles {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    line-height: 2;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.footer-link-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-links a i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 200;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.copyright p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
}


.back-to-top {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Pop form */
/* OVERLAY */
.global-popup {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.85);
    /* Premium solid dark backdrop */
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    /* Extra blur for elite glassmorphism */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;

    transition: 0.3s ease;

    z-index: 99999;
    padding: 20px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    /* Enable scrolling if form is taller than viewport */
}

/* ACTIVE */
.global-popup.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* BOX */
.global-popup-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    background: #0f172a;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    margin: auto;
    /* Centers centered modal and scales elegantly */
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.global-popup.active .global-popup-box {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* LEFT */
.popup-left {
    padding: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111827, #1e293b);
    color: white;
}

.popup-left h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.popup-left p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* RIGHT */
.popup-right {
    padding: 50px;
    background: #111827;
}

/* FORM */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: #1e293b;
    color: white;
    outline: none;
}

.form-group textarea {
    height: 120px;
    resize: none;
}

/* BUTTON */
.popup-right button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.popup-right button:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

/* CLOSE */
.popup-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;

    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;

    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;

    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================
   NAVIGATION MENU DESKTOP STYLES
   ========================================== */
.header-logo-mobile {
    display: none;
}

.header-tagline-desktop {
    display: block;
}

.header-logo-desktop {
    display: block;
}

/* Active Link Styling */
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100% !important;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-left: 15px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.header-nav {
    display: block;
}

.nav-menu {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    opacity: 0.85;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Hamburger menu styles */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-ivory);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Mobile overlay styles */
.mobile-menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(26, 40, 60, 0.99), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.99));
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: 2000;
    padding: 0;
}

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

/* Header inside Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mobile-menu-logo {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.mobile-menu-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.mobile-menu-close:hover,
.mobile-menu-close:focus {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Body (Links list) */
.mobile-menu-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-menu {
    list-style: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-menu li {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-nav-menu li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delay for menu items */
.mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-nav-menu li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-nav-menu li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-nav-menu li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.mobile-menu-overlay.active .mobile-nav-menu li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.menu-num {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-right: 12px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Footer inside Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu-footer {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.menu-footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.menu-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.menu-socials a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-socials a:hover,
.menu-socials a:focus {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.25);
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT US SECTION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.about-us {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-mobile-header {
    display: none;
}

.about-desktop-header {
    display: block;
}

.about-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.about-intersection-box {
    margin-block: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.intersection-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-intersection-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.about-intersection-list li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.about-intersection-list li .gold-bullet {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.highlight-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 2px dashed rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.4);
    padding-left: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory) !important;
}

.about-credentials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.credential-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cred-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cred-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.about-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 450px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.about-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
    object-position: center top;
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.image-overlay-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.8) 0%, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOG SECTION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.blog-section {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-ivory);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.3);
}

.blog-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-date {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-date span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-category {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-title a {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-readmore {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-readmore i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-readmore:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.blog-readmore:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media(max-width:768px) {

    .global-popup-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .popup-right {
        padding: 60px 25px;
    }

    .popup-left h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

}

/* RESPONSIVE SYSTEM (Mobile-First Polish) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .nav-menu {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

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

    .split-layout,
    .split-layout.reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 140px;
        /* Ensure space for fixed header */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .about-us.dark-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .about-desktop-header {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .about-mobile-header {
        display: block !important;
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-mobile-header .section-badge {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
        color: var(--color-gold);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .about-mobile-header .about-heading {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-top: 5px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .about-mobile-header .about-lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--color-gold);
        opacity: 0.95;
        display: inline-block;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .about-mobile-header .about-lead::after {
        content: '';
        display: block;
        width: 50px;
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--color-gold);
        margin: 12px auto 0;
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .split-left {
        order: 2;
    }

    .split-right {
        order: 1;
    }

    .about-image-container {
        padding: 0 0 20px 0; /* Add bottom margin spacing */
        min-height: auto;
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Arched Outline behind the portrait */
    .about-image-container::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: calc(50% - 145px); /* Center aligned with max-width */
        width: 290px;
        height: 360px;
        border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
        border-radius: 150px 150px 12px 12px;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transform: translate(12px, 12px); /* Offset outline down and right */
    }

    /* Arched Portrait wrapper */
    .about-image-wrapper {
        height: 360px;
        width: 290px; /* Center-aligned premium block width */
        border-radius: 150px 150px 12px 12px; /* Arch shape matching the outline */
        z-index: 1;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-credentials {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01));
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        padding: 24px 20px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        margin-top: 3rem;
        flex-direction: row;
    }

    .credential-item {
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Vertical line separator between stats items */
    .credential-item:first-child::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        right: -0.75rem;
        top: 15%;
        height: 70%;
        width: 1px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }

    .cred-num {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        color: var(--color-gold);
        text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.35);
        margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }

    .cred-text {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.85);
        font-weight: 400;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .blog-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 120px 0 100px;
        /* Generous top padding to completely resolve collision with fixed header */
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .image-placeholder {
        height: 380px;
        /* Responsive placeholder image height */
    }

    .event-spotlight {
        padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
        /* Keep text columns readable */
    }

    .philosophy {
        padding-block: 60px;
    }

    .split-layout {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-top {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .footer-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .service-card {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }

    .market-list .market {
        min-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .highlight-statement {
        font-size: 2rem;
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Mobile Header Layout */
    .site-header {
        padding: 20px 4%;
    }

    .header-tagline-desktop {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .header-logo-mobile {
        display: block !important;
        height: 30px;
        width: auto;
        object-fit: contain;
    }

    .header-logo-desktop {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .site-header.scrolled {
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 4%;
        border-radius: 0;
        background: rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.98);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .header-tagline {
        /* font-size: 0.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px; */
        height: 10px;
    }

    .site-header.scrolled .header-tagline {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 30px;
    }

    .site-header.scrolled .header-logo {
        height: 30px;
    }

    /* Floating Actions Optimized */
    .floating-actions {
        right: 16px;
        bottom: 24px;
        gap: 10px;
        transform: none;
    }

    .action-btn {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        width: 92%;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 120px 0 130px;
        /* Extra bottom padding for stacked buttons and ticker */
    }

    .hero-intro .name {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .hero-intro .titles {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .hero-headline {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
        line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .hero-subheadline {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .hero-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .philosophy {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .strategic-scope {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    /* .final-cta */
    .final-cta .hero-subheadline{
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px 24px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Floating Actions for smaller mobile */
    .floating-actions {
        right: 18px;
        bottom: 42px;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .action-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Popup padding and details */
    .popup-right {
        padding: 64px 20px;
    }

    .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   THANK YOU BANNER PAGE (Full Background Image)
   ========================================== */
.thankyou-banner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 180px 0 120px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.thankyou-banner-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Cinematic global markets image as background */
    background-image: url('img/global-markets.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: slowZoom 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.thankyou-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Rich radial glassmorphic overlay for legibility */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.8) 0%, rgba(15, 25, 38, 0.95) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.thankyou-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(21, 34, 51, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 4.5rem 4rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.thankyou-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: pulseIcon 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseIcon {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px rgba(225, 128, 35, 0));
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.4));
    }
}

.thankyou-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.thankyou-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.thankyou-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.thankyou-details {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.detail-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.detail-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.detail-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--color-taupe);
}

.detail-value {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.detail-value.status-active {
    color: #85d24b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.detail-value.status-active .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #85d24b;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85d24b;
    animation: blinkDot 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes blinkDot {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }
}

.thankyou-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.thankyou-cta .btn i {
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE FOR THANK YOU BANNER */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .thankyou-banner {
        padding: 150px 0 80px;
    }

    .thankyou-banner-content {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
        border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .thankyou-details {
        padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .thankyou-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   EDITORIAL BLOG DETAIL PAGE STYLES
   ========================================== */
.blog-detail-hero {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    background-color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-meta-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-detail-cat {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-detail-date {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.blog-detail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.author-img {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

.author-info {
    text-align: left;
}

.author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.author-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.blog-featured-img-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: -40px auto 60px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.blog-featured-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(400px, 50vh, 550px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.blog-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.blog-detail-body {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-ivory);
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.blog-detail-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.blog-detail-content p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-detail-content .blog-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.blog-detail-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-detail-content blockquote {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-detail-content ul.blog-list {
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.blog-detail-content ul.blog-list li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-detail-content ul.blog-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -2px;
}

.blog-post-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-charcoal) 0%, var(--color-dark-gray) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    margin: 5rem 0 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.blog-post-cta h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-post-cta p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.related-posts-section {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.related-posts-heading {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.back-to-blogs {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-blogs:hover {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-detail-hero {
        padding-top: 100px;
    }

    .blog-featured-img-container {
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .blog-detail-content {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .blog-detail-content .blog-lead {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }

    .blog-detail-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .blog-detail-content blockquote {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin: 2rem 0;
        padding-left: 1.2rem;
    }

    .blog-post-cta {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }

    .blog-post-cta h4 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .related-posts-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   404 ERROR PAGE STYLES
   ========================================== */
.error-icon i {
    animation: compassWiggle 6s infinite ease-in-out;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes compassWiggle {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: rotate(20deg); }
    75% { transform: rotate(-20deg); }
}

/* ==========================================
   COUNTRY DETAIL PAGE STYLES
   ========================================== */
.country-hero-split {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.08) 0%, rgba(10, 17, 26, 1) 70%), var(--color-charcoal);
    padding: 90px 0 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-split-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.country-hero-specs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.spec-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.75);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.spec-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.03);
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.btn-secondary-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-secondary-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.country-region-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.country-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.country-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.85);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.country-detail-body {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
}

.back-to-markets-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.back-to-markets-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-markets-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-markets-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.back-to-markets-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.country-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
}

.country-main-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Arched Country Featured Image Frame styling */
.country-image-frame-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.country-image-outline {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 240px 240px 16px 16px;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.country-image-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 240px 240px 16px 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.country-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.country-image-frame-container:hover .country-featured-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.country-image-frame-container:hover .country-image-outline {
    transform: translate(-6px, -6px);
}

.country-description-box .lead-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.9);
    font-weight: 200;
}

.country-description-box {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.country-highlights-section h2.sub-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.country-highlight-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.highlight-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.8rem 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translateX(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.highlight-item .item-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.highlight-item .item-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.85);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.country-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.sidebar-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.positioning-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.08) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 40px rgba(225, 128, 35, 0.05);
}

/* Status Pulse Badge */
.status-pulse-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(133, 210, 75, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(133, 210, 75, 0.25);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: #85d24b;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #85d24b;
    animation: blinkDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.pulse-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #85d24b;
}

.positioning-card .card-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
}

.positioning-card h4.positioning-statement {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
}

.positioning-card .gold-accent-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.briefing-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.briefing-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-light-text);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.explore-more-section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.explore-more-section .markets-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-split-grid {
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .country-image-frame-container {
        height: 420px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-split-left {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .country-hero-specs {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .country-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4.5rem;
    }
    
    .explore-more-section .markets-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .sidebar-card {
        padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .country-hero-split {
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-group .btn,
    .hero-cta-group .btn-secondary-glass {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .explore-more-section .markets-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .country-detail-body {
        padding: 60px 0 80px;
    }
    
    .back-to-markets-wrapper {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    
    .country-image-frame-container {
        height: 320px;
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    
    .country-image-outline {
        border-radius: 120px 120px 12px 12px;
    }
    
    .country-image-wrapper {
        border-radius: 120px 120px 12px 12px;
    }
    
    .country-description-box {
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .highlight-item {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}