@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');
@import url('https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.5.0/css/all.min.css');

:root {
  --navy:       #003153;
  --navy-lt:    #132B5E;
  --saffron:    #00AAFF;
  --saffron-lt: #ff5555;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --cream:      #FAF8F5;
  --slate:      #F3F6FA;
  --text:       #1C1C2E;
  --muted:      #64748B;
  --border:     #E2E8F0;

  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(10,31,68,.07);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 32px rgba(10,31,68,.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 60px rgba(10,31,68,.16);

  --font: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --dur: .5s;           /* standard transition duration */
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font); color: var(--text); background: var(--white); line-height: 1.65; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

.container    { max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; } /* chage width from 1200 to 1080 */
.container--sm{ max-width: 820px;  margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

/* =============================================
   BUTTONS — two types, consistent animation
   ============================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease),
              color     var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),
              transform var(--dur) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn:hover  { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Primary — filled */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26, 120, 197, 0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--saffron-lt);
  border-color: var(--saffron-lt);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 34, 100, 0.45);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Secondary — ghost */
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

/* Ghost on light bg */
.btn-ghost--dark {
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
}
.btn-ghost--dark:hover {
  background: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--saffron);
}

/* White (on coloured bg) */
.btn-white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  color: var(--saffron-lt);
}

/* =============================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================= */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size: .8rem;
  padding: 8px 70px;
}
.topbar__inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; max-width}
.topbar__left  { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar__left span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar__left i { color: var(--white); font-size: .75rem; }
.topbar__right { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.topbar__right a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; transition: color var(--dur); }
.topbar__right a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }

/* =============================================
   HEADER
   ============================================= */
.site-header {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 900;
}
.header__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 32px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Logo */
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.logo__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--saffron); letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.logo__name  { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.1; }
.logo__name span { color: var(--saffron); }
.logo__sub   { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1px; }

/* Nav */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.main-nav > a, .nav-dropdown > a {
  font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 7px;
  color: var(--text); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.main-nav > a:hover, .nav-dropdown:hover > a, .main-nav > a.active { color: var(--saffron); background: rgba(232,119,34,.08); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
/* Invisible bridge fills the gap so mouse can travel into the menu */
.nav-dropdown::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 16px;
}
.nav-dropdown__menu {
  display: block;
  visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); min-width: 240px; padding: 8px; z-index: 999;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .22s var(--ease), transform .22s var(--ease), visibility .22s;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__menu,
.nav-dropdown.open  .nav-dropdown__menu {
  visibility: visible; opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Mobile: stack dropdown inline */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-dropdown__menu {
    position: static; box-shadow: none; border: none;
    background: var(--slate); border-radius: 8px;
    transform: none; margin-top: 4px;
    transition: none;
  }
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown__menu { visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .nav-dropdown.open  .nav-dropdown__menu { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
}
.nav-dropdown__menu a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text);
  transition: background var(--dur), color var(--dur), padding-left var(--dur);
}
.nav-dropdown__menu a:hover { background: rgba(232,119,34,.08); color: var(--saffron); padding-left: 18px; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 6px; }
.hamburger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; display: block; transition: .3s; }

/* =============================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================= */
.hero-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--navy); height: 92vh; min-height: 560px; max-height: 840px; }

.slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .8s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.slide.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

.slide__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.slide__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(10,31,68,.88) 0%, rgba(10,31,68,.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.slide__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px;
  max-width: 1080px;
}
.slide__tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--saffron);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.slide__tag i { font-size: .7rem; }
.slide__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.slide__title span { color: var(--saffron); }
.slide__desc { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); margin-bottom: 34px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 480px; }
.slide__ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Slider controls */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 88px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  z-index: 10; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: hero-scroll-bob 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-scroll__label {
  font-size: .65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.hero-scroll__icon {
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  font-size: .8rem;
  transition: border-color var(--dur), color var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.hero-scroll:hover .hero-scroll__icon {
  border-color: var(--saffron); color: var(--saffron); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@keyframes hero-scroll-bob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute; bottom: 32px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; gap: 10px; z-index: 10;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur), width var(--dur); padding: 0;
}
.slider-dot.active { background: var(--saffron); width: 28px; border-radius: 4px; }

.hero-slider__side-cards {
  position: absolute;
  top: 7%;
  right: 32px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.hero-slider__card {
  display: block;
  width: 200px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.24);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--dur), border-color var(--dur), box-shadow var(--dur);
}
.hero-slider__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.32);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}
.hero-slider__card-img {
  height: 100px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.hero-slider__card-body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hero-slider__card-body span {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-slider__card-body i {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

.hero-slider__card-body:hover i{
  border: 1px solid var(--saffron);
}

.hero-slider__card-body:hover{
  color: var(--saffron);
}
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 34%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: white; font-size: .95rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 10;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
  display: none; 
}
.slider-arrow:hover { background: var(--saffron); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }
.slider-arrow--prev { left: 24px; }
.slider-arrow--next { right: 24px; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-slider__side-cards { display: none; }
}

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

/* =============================================
   STATS STRIP
   ============================================= */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.stats-strip__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center; padding: 20px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item__num  { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--saffron); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.stat-item__label{ font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; }

/* =============================================
   SECTIONS
   ============================================= */
.section     { padding: 88px 0; }
.section--alt{ background: var(--cream); }
.section--slate { background: var(--slate); }

.section-eyebrow { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--saffron); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section-title   { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.4px; }
.section-title span { color: var(--saffron); }
.section-sub     { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 12px; max-width: 540px; line-height: 1.75; }
.section-header  { margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-header--center { text-align: center; }
.section-header--center .section-sub { margin: 12px auto 0; }

.rule { width: 48px; height: 3px; background: var(--saffron); border-radius: 2px; margin-top: 16px; }
.rule--center { margin: 16px auto 0; }

/* =============================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================= */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }

.service-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 30px 26px; display: block;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease),
              box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(232,119,34,.3); }

.service-card__icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232,119,34,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--saffron);
  transition: background var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon { background: var(--saffron); color: var(--white); transform: scale(1.05); }

.service-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card p  { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 18px; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--saffron);
  transition: gap var(--dur);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card__link { gap: 12px; }

/* =============================================
   FEATURES GRID
   ============================================= */
.features-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
.feature-item {
  padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.feature-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.feature-item__icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--saffron); color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: background var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.feature-item:hover .feature-item__icon { background: var(--saffron-lt); color: var(--white); transform: scale(1.05); }
.feature-item h4 { font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature-item p  { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* =============================================
   STEPS
   ============================================= */
.steps-row { display: flex; gap: 0; position: relative; }
.steps-row::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 26px; left: 14%; right: 14%; height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--saffron) 0, var(--saffron) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 20px);
}
.step-item { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 14px; }
.step-item__num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--navy);  
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.step-item h4 { font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step-item p  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* =============================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================= */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--saffron) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 64px 56px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(232,119,34,.32);
}
.cta-banner__text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25; }
.cta-banner__text p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin-top: 10px; font-size: .97rem; }
.cta-banner__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =============================================
   BLOG CARDS
   ============================================= */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.blog-card__thumb { height: 186px; background: var(--slate); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--dur); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-card__body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-card__cat  { display: inline-block; background: rgba(232,119,34,.1); color: var(--saffron); font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-card h3    { font-size: .97rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card p     { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }
.blog-card__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); }
.blog-card__meta a { color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 700; transition: gap var(--dur); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__meta a { gap: 9px; }

/* =============================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages) — full height, bg image
   ============================================= */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 84vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-about.jpg');
}
/* Per-page hero background images */
.hero-about       .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-about.jpg'); background-position: center 30%; }
.hero-services    .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-services.jpg'); }
.hero-gallery     .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-gallery.jpg'); }
/* .hero-blog        .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-about.jpg'); background-position: center 40%; } */
.hero-contact     .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-contact.jpg'); }

.hero-passport    .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-passport.jpg'); }
.hero-aadhaar     .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-aadhaar.jpg'); }
.hero-marriage    .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-marriage.jpg'); background-position: center 35%; }
.hero-certs       .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-certs.jpg'); }
.hero-rto         .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-rto.jpg'); background-position: center 60%; }
.hero-business    .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-business.jpg'); }
.hero-property    .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-home.jpg'); }
.hero-legal       .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-legal.jpg'); }
.hero-attestation .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-attestation.jpg'); }
.hero-newspaper   .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-newspaper.jpg'); }
.hero-advocate    .page-hero__bg { background-image: url('../images/banners/a2z-advocate.jpg'); background-position: center 25%; }
.page-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(10,31,68,.92) 0%, rgba(10,31,68,.6) 70%, rgba(10,31,68,.3) 100%);
}
.page-hero__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 72px 100px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -.4px; }
.page-hero p  { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); max-width: 600px; line-height: 1.75; }

.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-bottom: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color var(--dur); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--saffron-lt); }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: .65rem; }

/* =============================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================= */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }

.contact-info-card { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 16px; padding: 65px; color: var(--white); }
.contact-info-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-detail__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(232,119,34,.2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--saffron); flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur);
}
.contact-detail:hover .contact-detail__icon { background: var(--white); }
.contact-detail__label { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.contact-detail__val   { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--white); margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 600; }
.contact-detail__val a { color: var(--white); transition: color var(--dur); }
.contact-detail__val a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.contact-form-wrap { background: var(--white); border-radius: 16px; padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.contact-form-wrap h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.form-row   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .9rem; font-family: var(--font); color: var(--text); background: var(--white); outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--dur), box-shadow var(--dur);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--saffron); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,119,34,.12);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-group.file-upload-group .file-upload-field {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
   
  
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-group.file-upload-group .file-upload-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--navy);
 
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.form-group.file-upload-group .file-upload-trigger i {
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.form-group.file-upload-group input[type="file"] {
  display: none;
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICE DETAIL PAGE
   ============================================= */
.service-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 250px 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: start; }
.service-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; }
.service-sidebar__nav { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; }
.service-sidebar__nav h4 { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 14px 20px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.service-sidebar__nav ul li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: .86rem; color: var(--text); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur);
}
.service-sidebar__nav ul li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.service-sidebar__nav ul li a:hover, .service-sidebar__nav ul li a.active {
  color: var(--saffron); background: rgba(232,119,34,.06); padding-left: 26px;
}

.service-content { background: var(--white); border-radius: 14px; padding: 38px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.service-content h2 { font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-content p  { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.8; }
.service-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin: 20px 0; }
.service-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text); }
.service-list li i { color: var(--saffron); font-size: .85rem; }

/* =============================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================= */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.about-img-wrap { border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative; }
.about-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 400px; object-fit: cover; }
.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
  background: var(--saffron); color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.about-img-badge .num { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.about-img-badge .lbl { font-size: .75rem; margin-top: 4px; }

/* =============================================
   GALLERY
   ============================================= */
.gallery-filters { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; background: var(--white); color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--dur);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active { background: var(--saffron); border-color: var(--saffron); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232,119,34,.3); }

.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.gallery-item { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1/1; background: var(--slate); cursor: pointer; }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,31,68,.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 16px;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-item__caption { color: var(--white); font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.site-footer { background: #003153; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); padding: 72px 0 0; margin-top: 0; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 22px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09); }

.footer__brand p { margin: 18px 0 24px; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); }
.footer__socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer__socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  transition: background var(--dur), color var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.footer__socials a:hover { background: var(--saffron); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.footer__col h4 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer__col ul li + li { margin-top: 9px; }
.footer__col ul a {
  font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  transition: color var(--dur), padding-left var(--dur);
}
.footer__col ul a i { color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); font-size: .7rem; }
.footer__col ul a:hover { color: var(--saffron); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer__contact li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer__contact i { color: var(--white); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.footer__bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 0; font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.footer__bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); transition: color var(--dur); }
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: var(--saffron-lt); }

/* =============================================
   FLASH / FORMS
   ============================================= */
.flash { padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.flash--success { background: rgba(26,122,74,.1); color: #166534; border: 1px solid rgba(26,122,74,.25); }
.flash--error   { background: rgba(220,38,38,.07); color: #991B1B; border: 1px solid rgba(220,38,38,.2); }

/* =============================================
   WHATSAPP FLOAT
   ============================================= */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 9999;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.45);
  transition: transform var(--dur), box-shadow var(--dur);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.6); }

.scroll-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; left: 28px; z-index: 9999;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: white; font-size: .9rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.scroll-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.scroll-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--saffron); }

/* =============================================
   SCROLL FADE-IN
   ============================================= */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease); }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .main-nav {
    display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--white); flex-direction: column; padding: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-top: 2px solid var(--saffron); z-index: 999; gap: 2px;
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .main-nav > a, .nav-dropdown > a { width: 100%; }
  .nav-dropdown__menu { position: static; box-shadow: none; border: none; background: var(--slate); display: none; }
  .nav-dropdown__menu.open { display: block; }

  .slide__content { padding: 0 20px; }
  .slide__title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .slide__ctas { flex-direction: column; }

  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-sidebar { position: static; }
  .steps-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .steps-row::before { display: none; }
  .cta-banner { flex-direction: column; padding: 44px 32px; text-align: center; }
  .cta-banner__actions { justify-content: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-slider { height: 80vh; }
  .page-hero { min-height: 45vh; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .header__inner { padding: 12px 18px; }
}

/* =============================================
   COMPATIBILITY ALIASES
   (keeps old inline var() references working)
   ============================================= */
:root {
  --text-muted:  var(--muted);
  --font-display: var(--font);
  --navy-light:  var(--navy-lt);
}

/* Divider line (used in service detail + about) */
.divider-line {
  width: 44px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--saffron);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 12px 0 22px;
}

/* Sidebar help card CTA links */
.sidebar-cta-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; color: white;
  transition: opacity var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sidebar-cta-btn:hover { opacity: .88; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sidebar-cta-btn--orange { background: var(--saffron); }
.sidebar-cta-btn--green  { background: #25D366; }

/* =============================================
   HOME GALLERY CAROUSEL
   ============================================= */
.gallery-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.gallery-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
  cursor: grab;
}
.gallery-carousel.dragging { cursor: grabbing; transition: none; }

.gallery-carousel__item {
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 12px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/6;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--slate);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.gallery-carousel__item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-carousel__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Caption overlay */
.gallery-carousel__caption {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,31,68,.78) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--white); font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 28px 14px 12px;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur);
}
.gallery-carousel__item:hover .gallery-carousel__caption { opacity: 1; }

/* Placeholder tile (no images yet) */
.gallery-carousel__item--placeholder {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-lt) 100%);
}
.gallery-carousel__item--placeholder i {
  font-size: 2.2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.gallery-carousel__item--placeholder .gallery-carousel__caption {
  position: static; opacity: 1;
  background: none; padding: 0;
  font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* Arrows */
.gc-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy); font-size: .95rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 10;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: background var(--dur), color var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.gc-arrow:hover { background: var(--saffron); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }
.gc-arrow--prev { left: 12px; }
.gc-arrow--next { right: 12px; }
.gc-arrow:disabled { opacity: .35; pointer-events: none; }

/* Responsive: 2 visible on tablet, 1 on mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-carousel__item { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 9px); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .gallery-carousel__item { flex: 0 0 calc(100%); }
  .gc-arrow { display: none; }
}

/* =============================================
   LIGHTBOX
   ============================================= */
#lightbox {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
#lightbox.lb-open { display: flex; }

.lb-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 16, 36, .92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  cursor: zoom-out;
}

/* Stage */
.lb-stage {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  max-width: min(90vw, 1100px);
  max-height: 90vh;
  animation: lb-in .28s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
@keyframes lb-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.93); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1);  }
}

.lb-img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%; max-height: 82vh;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.lb-img.lb-loaded { opacity: 1; }

.lb-caption {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Close button */
.lb-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 3;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: white; font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.lb-close:hover { background: rgba(232,119,34,.8); transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* Prev / Next arrows */
.lb-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 3;
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: white; font-size: 1rem; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.lb-arrow:hover  { background: var(--saffron); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08); }
.lb-arrow:disabled { opacity: .2; pointer-events: none; }
.lb-prev { left: 16px; }
.lb-next { right: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lb-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: .85rem; }
  .lb-prev  { left: 6px; }
  .lb-next  { right: 6px; }
  .lb-close { top: 8px; right: 8px; }
}

/* =============================================
   FOUNDER SPOTLIGHT
   ============================================= */
.founder-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 12px;
}
 

.founder-card__img {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
}
.founder-card__img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
 
}
 

.founder-card__body { padding: 0px 28px 28px 0; }
.founder-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -.3px; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.founder-card__role {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--saffron);
  background: rgba(232,119,34,.08);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.founder-card__body p {
  font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.founder-card__tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 20px;  align-items: center;
}
.founder-card__tags span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background var(--dur), border-color var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.founder-card__tags span:hover {
  background: rgba(232,119,34,.08);
  border-color: rgba(232,119,34,.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.founder-card__tags i { color: var(--saffron); font-size: .75rem; }

/* =============================================
   TEAM GRID
   ============================================= */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  }
}
.section--image-banner {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 81vh;
  padding: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.team-card__body {
  padding: 24px 22px 28px;
}

.team-card__avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--border);
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--dur);
}
.team-card__avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.team-card:hover .team-card__avatar { transform: scale(1.02); }

.team-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.team-card__role {
  font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
  .founder-card__body { padding: 8px 8px 20px; }
}

/* =============================================
   PRACTICE AREA BLOCKS (Advocate page)
   ============================================= */
.practice-area {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.practice-area__head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.practice-area__head i {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(232,119,34,.1);
  color: var(--saffron);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur), color var(--dur), transform var(--dur);
}
.practice-area:hover .practice-area__head i {
  background: var(--saffron); color: var(--white); transform: scale(1.06);
}
.practice-area__head h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
}
.practice-area p {
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.practice-area .service-list { margin: 0; }