/* ======================== RESET & VARIABLES ======================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
    --gold: #C9A84C;
    --gold-light: #D4BA6A;
    --gold-dark: #A8893A;
    --gold-glow: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    --black: #0A0A0A;
    --black-light: #111111;
    --black-card: #161616;
    --black-border: #252525;
    --white: #F5F0E8;
    --white-pure: #FFFFFF;
    --gray: #8A8A8A;
    --gray-light: #BFBFBF;
    --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Subtle noise grain overlay for texture */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.025;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
}

::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ======================== NAVIGATION ======================== */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-logo { flex-shrink: 0; }

.nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.2);
    padding: 0.8rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1), 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.nav-logo img {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 30px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; margin-left: auto; }

.nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    transition: width var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* Search icon button in nav */
.nav-search-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gray);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-search-btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.nav-search-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(196,160,80,0.08);
}
/* No underline pseudo-element for search btn */
.nav-search-btn::after { display: none !important; }

/* Mobile search icon — shown only on mobile */
.nav-search-mobile {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gray);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-search-mobile svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.nav-search-mobile:hover, .nav-search-mobile:active {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(196,160,80,0.08);
}
.nav-search-mobile::after { display: none !important; }

/* ── Header search overlay ── */
.header-search-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 1100;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    animation: searchSlideDown 0.2s ease;
}
.header-search-overlay.active { display: flex; }
@keyframes searchSlideDown { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

.header-search-overlay input[type="text"] {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    outline: none;
}
.header-search-overlay input[type="text"]::placeholder { color: var(--gray); }
.header-search-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--gray);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-search-close:hover { color: var(--white); }
.header-search-close svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-search-mobile { display: flex; }
    .header-search-overlay { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
    .header-search-overlay input[type="text"] { font-size: 1rem; }
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 1001;
    border: none;
    background: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
}
.nav-toggle span {
    width: 26px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: block;
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Unified right-side wrapper (mobile search + hamburger) */
.nav-mobile-actions {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-mobile-actions { display: flex; }
}

/* ── Inline central search bar (desktop) ── */
.nav-search-wrap {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.nav-search-wrap:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--black);
}
.nav-search-wrap svg.nav-search-icon {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    color: var(--gray);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 0.55rem;
}
.nav-search-wrap input[type="text"] {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 0;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
}
.nav-search-wrap input[type="text"]::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.nav-search-results {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.2);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.2);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
    max-height: 420px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 1050;
}
.nav-search-results.active { display: block; }

.nav-search-result {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.nav-search-result:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nav-search-result:hover,
.nav-search-result:focus {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    color: var(--white);
}
.nav-search-result .nsr-title {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-family: var(--serif);
}
.nav-search-result .nsr-excerpt {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-search-result mark {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-search-results .nsr-see-all {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}
.nav-search-results .nsr-see-all:hover {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    color: var(--gold-light);
}
.nav-search-results .nsr-empty {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Hide desktop search bar on mobile — mobile uses search icon + overlay */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-search-wrap { display: none; }
}

/* Hide desktop-only buttons on mobile, and vice versa */
.nav-links { display: flex; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav.scrolled { padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; }
    .nav { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
}

/* ── Inner page header (breadcrumb + title) — correct top spacing ── */
.page-header {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding-top: calc(1.5rem + 38px + 1.5rem + 2rem); /* nav padding + logo + nav padding + breathing room */
    padding-bottom: 2.75rem;
}
.page-header .section-container {
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--gray);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.page-header .breadcrumb span { color: var(--black-border); margin: 0 0.4rem; }
.page-header .section-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
.page-header h1,
.page-header .section-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.page-header p {
    color: var(--gray);
    max-width: 640px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-header {
        padding-top: calc(1rem + 30px + 1rem + 1.5rem);
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .page-header .section-container {
        padding-left: 1.25rem;
        padding-right: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ── Universal nav-clearance for ALL inner-page hero/header blocks ──
   Any class named *-hero or .page-hero that sits below the fixed nav
   must have enough top-padding to clear it.
   Formula: nav padding-top (1.5rem) + logo height (38px) + nav padding-bottom (1.5rem) + breathing room (2rem)
   On mobile the nav compresses to ~1rem + 30px + 1rem + 1.5rem.
*/
.page-hero,
.search-hero,
.intake-hero,
.calc-hero,
.tools-hero {
    padding-top: calc(1.5rem + 38px + 1.5rem + 2.5rem) !important;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .page-hero,
    .search-hero,
    .intake-hero,
    .calc-hero,
    .tools-hero {
        padding-top: calc(1rem + 30px + 1rem + 1.5rem) !important;
    }
}

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

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 500px at 25% 45%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 400px at 75% 75%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle animated shimmer on hero */
.hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.015) 60deg, transparent 120deg);
    animation: heroShimmer 20s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes heroShimmer {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 8rem 2.5rem 4rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-text { max-width: 580px; }

.hero-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s 0.2s ease forwards;
}

.hero-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.hero-name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.02;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s 0.35s ease forwards;
}

.hero-courts {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gray);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.hero-courts span { color: var(--gold-dark); margin: 0 0.6rem; }

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s 0.65s ease forwards;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s 0.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn:hover { color: var(--black); }
.btn:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }

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

.btn-primary::before { background: var(--gold-light); }

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--black);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.hero-image {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.hero-image img {
    max-height: 72vh;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(1.05);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    right: -16px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--black), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gold accent line below hero image */
.hero-image-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px;
    left: -16px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* ======================== SECTIONS ======================== */
section { padding: 7rem 2.5rem; }

.section-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.section-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.12;
}

.divider {
    width: 50px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* ======================== ABOUT ======================== */
.about {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    position: relative;
}

.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 30%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.about-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(12%) contrast(1.03);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-image-border {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: -16px;
    bottom: -16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-image-border {
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: -12px;
    bottom: -12px;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.about-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    line-height: 1.65;
    position: relative;
}

.about-quote::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin-left: -2px;
}

.about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

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

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

/* ======================== PRACTICE AREAS ======================== */
.practice {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    position: relative;
}

.practice-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.practice-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.practice-header .section-label::before { display: none; }

.practice-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.practice-card {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.practice-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.practice-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 60px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
}
.practice-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.practice-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.practice-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.practice-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.practice-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ======================== POSITIONING ======================== */
.positioning {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.positioning-header {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.positioning-header p {
    color: var(--gray);
    max-width: 620px;
}

.positioning-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.positioning-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05), rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.95));
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.positioning-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14), transparent 48%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.positioning-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.positioning-card p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ======================== SELECTED CASES ======================== */
.cases {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.cases-header {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cases-header p {
    color: var(--gray);
}

.cases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.case-card {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05), rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.95));
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 1.8rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.case-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12), transparent 48%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.case-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.case-type {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.case-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.case-card p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.case-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ======================== PROCESS ======================== */
.process {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.process-intro p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    max-width: 540px;
}

.process-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.process-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.process-step-number {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.process-step h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.process-note {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ======================== FAQ ======================== */
.faq {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.faq-header {
    max-width: 660px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.faq-header p {
    color: var(--gray);
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.faq-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-item p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ======================== ARTICLES / WRITING ======================== */
.writing {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.writing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.article-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.article-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.article-card-cover {
    display: block;
    margin: -2.5rem -2.5rem 1.4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.article-card-cover img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-cover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.article-source {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-source svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--gold); }

.article-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-card h3 a { color: var(--white); transition: color var(--transition); }
.article-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.article-date {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-link {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.article-link:hover { gap: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold-light); }

.article-link svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    fill: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.article-link:hover svg { stroke: var(--gold-light); }

.page-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
}

.page-image-panel {
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    background: var(--black-card);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-image-panel img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.page-note-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(201,168,76,0.03));
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gray-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.link-cluster {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.writing-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.writing-cta .btn {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
}

/* ======================== GOOGLE BUSINESS ======================== */
.gbp-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black-card), var(--black-light));
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gbp-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dark), transparent);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.gbp-banner-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.gbp-banner-text p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

/* ======================== CONTACT ======================== */
.contact {
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    position: relative;
}

.contact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 40%;
    height: 60%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 100%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.025) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.contact-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
}

.contact-info-wrapper,
.contact-form-wrapper {
    min-width: 0;
}

.contact-info-wrapper h2,
.contact-form-wrapper h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.contact-info-wrapper > p,
.contact-form-wrapper > p {
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-info > p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-method {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.contact-method:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }

.contact-method-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.contact-method:hover .contact-method-icon {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

.contact-method-icon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.contact-method-text .label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-method-text a,
.contact-method-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.social-link {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

.social-link svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    fill: var(--gray-light);
    transition: fill var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover svg { fill: var(--gold); }

/* Contact form side */
.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.form-intro {
    margin: 0 0 2.25rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03));
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gray-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-info-block {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-block:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info-block h3 {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-info-block p,
.contact-info-block a {
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

.contact-link svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.map-section,
.response-section {
    padding: 0 0 5rem;
}

.map-section h2,
.response-section h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: var(--white);
}

.map-container {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--black-card);
}

.response-box {
    max-width: 720px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    background: var(--black-card);
}

.contact-form-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3), transparent);
}

.contact-form-wrapper h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    background: var(--black);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: #555;
}

.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

.form-group select option { background: var(--black); }

/* ======================== DISCLAIMER MODAL ======================== */
.disclaimer-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.86);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 2000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
}

.disclaimer-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.disclaimer-modal {
    width: min(680px, 100%);
    max-height: min(88vh, 760px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.98), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98));
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    padding: 2.4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.disclaimer-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.disclaimer-modal h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.disclaimer-modal p {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.disclaimer-list {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
}

.disclaimer-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.disclaimer-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.disclaimer-actions .btn {
    min-width: 180px;
    justify-content: center;
}

body.modal-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ======================== FOOTER ======================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.footer-content {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-brand img {
    height: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    max-width: 360px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-disclaimer-link {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    font: inherit;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-disclaimer-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.form-privacy-note {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--gray-light);
}

.form-privacy-note a {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.policy-copy {
    max-width: 860px;
}

.policy-copy section + section {
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.policy-meta {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* ======================== BACK TO TOP ======================== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 100;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.back-to-top svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 2;
}

/* ======================== ANIMATIONS ======================== */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.fade-in-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.fade-in-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.fade-in-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.fade-in-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.fade-in-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ======================== MOBILE MENU ======================== */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

.mobile-menu a {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu a:hover::after { width: 60%; }

/* WhatsApp floating button */
.whatsapp-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 2rem;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 950;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.whatsapp-btn svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    fill: white;
}

/* ======================== RELATED INSIGHTS ======================== */
.related-insights-block {
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
.related-insights-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.related-insights-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}
.related-insight-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
    display: block;
    padding-left: 0;
}
.related-insight-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* ======================== CASE TIMELINE ======================== */
.case-timeline { margin: 2.5rem 0; }
.case-timeline-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.timeline-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.timeline-item.open { border-color: var(--gold); }
.timeline-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.timeline-trigger:hover { background: rgba(196,160,80,0.06); }
.timeline-step-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--black-border);
    color: var(--gray);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.timeline-item.open .timeline-step-num {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
}
.timeline-trigger-text { flex: 1; }
.timeline-trigger-title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.timeline-trigger-meta {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.timeline-chevron {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    color: var(--gray);
    transition: transform 0.25s, color 0.2s;
}
.timeline-item.open .timeline-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--gold); }
.timeline-body {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem 3.8rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.75;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}
.timeline-item.open .timeline-body { display: block; }
.timeline-body p { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.timeline-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-body .tl-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(196,160,80,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,160,80,0.3);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-right: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.timeline-body .tl-tag.tl-warn {
    background: rgba(255,180,50,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255,180,50,0.3);
    color: #f0b429;
}
.timeline-calculator-cta {
    background: rgba(196,160,80,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196,160,80,0.25);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.timeline-calculator-cta p {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin: 0;
}
.timeline-calculator-cta a { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ======================== LEGAL TOOLTIPS ======================== */
.ldef {
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--gold);
    cursor: help;
    position: relative;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.ldef::after {
    content: attr(data-def);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 240px;
    white-space: normal;
    z-index: 800;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.18s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
/* Arrow */
.ldef::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 2px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 6px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: var(--black-border);
    z-index: 801;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.18s;
}
.ldef:hover::after,
.ldef:hover::before,
.ldef:focus::after,
.ldef:focus::before { opacity: 1; }
/* On mobile, tap to toggle */
.ldef.tip-open::after,
.ldef.tip-open::before { opacity: 1; }
/* Keep tooltip on screen at edges */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ldef::after { left: 0; transform: none; width: 200px; }
    .ldef::before { left: 1rem; transform: none; }
}

/* Assess Your Case floating button */
.assess-fab {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem 0.7rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: 950;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(196, 160, 80, 0.45);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.assess-fab svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.assess-fab:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(196, 160, 80, 0.55);
    color: var(--black);
}

/* On the case-assessment page itself, hide the assess FAB */
body.page-case-assessment .assess-fab { display: none; }

/* Phone FAB — mobile only, mirrors WhatsApp button on the right */
.phone-fab {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 90px;
    right: 1rem;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    border-radius: 50%;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 950;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(196, 160, 80, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.phone-fab svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}
.phone-fab:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(196, 160, 80, 0.5);
    color: var(--black);
}

/* ======================== RESPONSIVE ======================== */

/* Large tablets / small desktops */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 6rem 2rem 3rem;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .hero-text { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-label { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-label::before { display: none; }
    .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-image { order: -1; }
    .hero-image img { max-height: 45vh; }
    .hero-image::before, .hero-image-accent { display: none; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .about-image-wrapper { max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .cases-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .positioning-grid,
    .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    section { padding: 5rem 2rem; }
}

/* Tablets portrait */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
    .about-image-border { display: none; }
    .nav { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
    .nav.scrolled { padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
    .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .cases-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .positioning-grid,
    .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .writing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .article-card-cover { margin: -2rem -1.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .article-card-cover img { height: 200px; }
    .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
    .process-step { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; padding: 1.25rem; }
    .about-quote { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .gbp-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .gbp-banner .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .footer-content { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .footer-links { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: left; }
    .hero-courts { font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .hero-name { margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
    .hero-tagline { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .contact-form-wrapper { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .article-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .practice-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .disclaimer-modal { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .back-to-top { bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.25rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content { padding: 5rem 1rem 2.5rem; }
    .hero-image img { max-height: 38vh; }
    .hero-name { font-size: 2.4rem; }
    .hero-tagline { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.62rem; }
    .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .disclaimer-overlay {
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: max(0.75rem, env(safe-area-inset-top)) 0.75rem 0.75rem;
    }
    .disclaimer-modal {
        max-height: calc(100dvh - 1.5rem);
        padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
    }
    .disclaimer-modal h2 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
    .disclaimer-modal p,
    .disclaimer-list li { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.65; }
    .disclaimer-actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .disclaimer-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .process-step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-step-number { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .contact-method { gap: 1rem; }
    .contact-method-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .social-link { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .mobile-menu a { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* Ensure tap targets are large enough on touch */
@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .nav-links a { padding: 0.5rem 0; }
    .btn { min-height: 48px; }
    .social-link, .contact-method-icon { min-width: 48px; min-height: 48px; }
}

/* ======================== NOTABLE MATTERS ======================== */
.matters {
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    position: relative;
}

.matters::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 30%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.matters-header {
    max-width: 660px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.matters-header p {
    color: var(--gray);
}

.matters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.matter-card {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.matter-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    transition: height var(--transition-slow);
}

.matter-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.matter-card:hover::before { height: 100%; }

.matter-type {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.matter-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.matter-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.matters-disclaimer {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #555;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ======================== FAQ ACCORDION ======================== */
.faq-accordion {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-item-accordion {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.faq-item-accordion.active {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.faq-question svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 2;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.faq-item-accordion.active .faq-question svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 2rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-item-accordion.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
}

/* ======================== CREDENTIALS STRIP ======================== */
.credentials-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06), var(--black));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
}

.credentials-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.credential-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--gray-light);
}

.credential-item svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.credential-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--black-border);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .matters-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .faq-question { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .credentials-inner { gap: 1.5rem; justify-content: flex-start; }
    .credential-divider { display: none; }
}

/* Respect reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
    .hero-bg::after { animation: none; }
    .fade-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ======================== MULTI-PAGE LAYOUT ======================== */
/* Practice area detail pages */
.page-hero {
    padding: calc(1.5rem + 38px + 1.5rem + 2.5rem) 2.5rem 5rem;
    background: var(--black);
    position: relative;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 500px at 25% 45%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .section-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb span {
    color: var(--gray);
}

.page-content {
    padding: 4rem 2.5rem 7rem;
    background: var(--black);
}

.page-content .section-container {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.page-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 3rem 0 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.page-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
}

.page-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.page-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.page-content ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.page-content ul li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.65em;
    width: 6px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

/* ---- Privacy / Policy page overrides (must follow .page-content rules) ---- */
.page-content .policy-copy h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.page-content .policy-copy p,
.page-content .policy-copy li {
    color: var(--gray-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.page-content .policy-copy ul {
    list-style: disc;
    margin: 1rem 0 0 1.2rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.page-content .policy-copy ul li {
    padding-left: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.page-content .policy-copy ul li::before {
    display: none;
}

.page-content .policy-copy li + li {
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
}

.page-cta {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06), rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.95));
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    text-align: center;
}

.page-cta h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-cta p {
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.page-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.association-note {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08), rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.94));
}

.association-note .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.association-note .section-label::before {
    width: 24px;
}

.association-note h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.association-note p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
}

.association-note .btn {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Practice index cards */
.practice-index-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.practice-index-card {
    background: var(--black-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Icon box — shared between homepage .practice-icon and practice page .practice-card-icon */
.practice-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-icon {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.38);
}

.practice-card-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: var(--gold);
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.practice-index-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.practice-index-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: var(--white);
}

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

.practice-index-card .practice-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.practice-index-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.practice-index-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.practice-index-card .card-link {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Related practice areas sidebar */
.related-practices {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.related-practices h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.related-practices a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.related-practices a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Contact page map */
.map-embed {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    filter: grayscale(80%) invert(92%) contrast(83%);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero { padding: calc(1rem + 30px + 1rem + 1.5rem) 1.25rem 3rem; }
    .page-content { padding: 3rem 1.25rem 5rem; }
    .practice-index-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .page-cta { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .page-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .page-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .association-note { padding: 1.9rem 1.5rem; }
    .page-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .page-image-panel img { min-height: 260px; }
}

/* ======================== STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR ======================== */
.mobile-cta-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.mobile-cta-bar a {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-cta-bar .mcta-assess {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.mobile-cta-bar .mcta-assess:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.mobile-cta-bar .mcta-consult {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}
.mobile-cta-bar .mcta-consult:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-cta-bar { display: flex; }
    .footer { padding-bottom: 4.5rem; }
    .whatsapp-btn {
        bottom: 90px;
        left: 1rem;
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
    }
    .whatsapp-btn svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
    /* Assess FAB: hidden on mobile — assessment is in the bottom bar instead */
    .assess-fab { display: none !important; }
    /* Phone FAB: visible only on mobile, bottom-right */
    .phone-fab { display: flex; }
}

/* ======================== IN THE NEWS (inner pages) ======================== */
.page-news-section {
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--black-border);
}

.page-news-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.page-news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.page-news-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--black-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--black-border);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.page-news-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.page-news-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.page-news-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.page-news-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-news-outlet {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, var(--sans));
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
    border-radius: 3px;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
}

.page-news-date {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gray);
}

.page-news-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.page-news-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-news-read {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.page-news-read svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    stroke: var(--gold); fill: none;
    stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.page-news-card:hover .page-news-read svg {
    transform: translate(3px, -2px);
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .page-news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ======================== ABOUT PAGE — PHOTO BREAK ======================== */
.about-photo-break {
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.about-photo-break img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(1.04);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.about-photo-break-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,10,10,0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-photo-break img { height: 240px; }
}

/* ======================== SECTION TEXTURE ======================== */
/* Subtle noise on alternating dark sections for depth */
.practice, .cases, .news-section, .faq {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 180px 180px;
}