/*
Theme Name: Advocate Pravesh Joshi
Theme URI: https://advocatepraveshjoshi.example
Author: Advocate Pravesh Prasad Joshi
Author URI: mailto:advocatepraveshjoshi@gmail.com
Description: Premium, conversion-focused legal WordPress theme for Advocate Pravesh Prasad Joshi, Dehradun. Features a sliding consultation form, an "How may I help you" assistant, floating WhatsApp and call-to-action buttons, a professional header and a decorated footer. Navy, gold and charcoal palette.
Version: 3.2.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: pravesh-advocate
Tags: legal, lawyer, advocate, one-page, custom-colors, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   Design tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --navy:#0B1F3A;
  --navy-2:#0f2c52;
  --gold:#C8A14D;
  --gold-soft:#e3c887;
  --charcoal:#1A1A1A;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --cream:#f7f4ee;
  --ink:#202733;
  --muted:#5b6776;
  --line:rgba(11,31,58,.12);
  --maxw:1200px;
  --radius:16px;
  --shadow-1:0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,58,.10);
  --shadow-2:0 24px 60px rgba(11,31,58,.22);
  --serif:"Playfair Display",Georgia,serif;
  --sans:"Inter","Segoe UI",system-ui,sans-serif;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);line-height:1.65;font-size:17px;
  overflow-x:clip;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--navy);line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 .4em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.8rem)}
.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);display:inline-block;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.section{padding:84px 0}
.section--tint{background:var(--cream)}
.section--navy{background:var(--navy);color:#dde6f2}
.section--navy h2,.section--navy h3{color:#fff}
.lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.06rem;max-width:62ch}
.section--navy .lead{color:#b9c6da}
.center{text-align:center}
.center .lead{margin-inline:auto}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;
  padding:.85rem 1.5rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,background .25s ease;line-height:1}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft));color:var(--navy);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
.btn--gold:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(200,161,77,.55)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.btn--navy{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn--navy:hover{background:var(--navy-2)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header
   ========================================================================== */
/* Scroll-progress bar (modern touch) */
.scroll-progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;z-index:100;pointer-events:none;background:transparent}
.scroll-progress span{display:block;height:100%;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 60%,#b07d2a);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(200,161,77,.6);transition:width .1s linear}

/* Top utility bar */
.topbar{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0a1830,var(--charcoal) 55%,#0a1830);color:#cfd6e0;font-size:.85rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.16)}
.topbar .container{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  gap:14px;padding-top:9px;padding-bottom:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar a{color:#cfd6e0;transition:color .2s ease}
.topbar a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.topbar__info{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar__info span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem}
.topbar__social a{margin-left:14px;position:relative}
.topbar__social a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-3px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s ease}
.topbar__social a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* Main header — glass, animated gold underline, shrink-on-scroll */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(11,31,58,.08);transition:background .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease}
.site-header::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(200,161,77,.55),transparent);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.site-header.shrink{background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,58,.1)}
.site-header.shrink::after{opacity:1}
.header-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;
  padding:15px 0;transition:padding .3s ease}
.site-header.shrink .header-inner{padding:8px 0}

/* Brand with gradient-ring mark + glow */
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.brand__mark{position:relative;width:50px;height:50px;flex:none;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.28),rgba(200,161,77,.05));
  padding:2px;transition:width .3s ease,height .3s ease,transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.brand__mark::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:14px;padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),transparent 60%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.brand:hover .brand__mark{transform:translateY(-1px) rotate(-3deg);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(200,161,77,.35)}
.brand__seal,.brand__mark .custom-logo{width:42px;height:42px;flex:none;border-radius:11px;display:block;
  object-fit:cover;transition:width .3s ease,height .3s ease}
.site-header.shrink .brand__mark{width:44px;height:44px}
.site-header.shrink .brand__seal,.site-header.shrink .brand__mark .custom-logo{width:36px;height:36px}
.brand__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.brand__name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.34rem;color:var(--navy);
  letter-spacing:.01em;white-space:nowrap}
.site-header.shrink .brand__name{font-size:1.2rem}
.brand__tag{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);
  font-weight:700;margin-top:4px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.brand__tag::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);display:inline-block;flex:none}
.brand__dot{color:rgba(200,161,77,.6)}
@media(max-width:480px){.brand__name{font-size:1.08rem}.brand__tag{letter-spacing:.18em}.brand__mark{width:44px;height:44px}.brand__seal{width:36px;height:36px}}

/* Nav links — pill hover + animated gold underline */
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.nav a{padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);
  position:relative;transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.nav a:hover{background:rgba(200,161,77,.1);color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f)}
.nav a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:14px;bottom:5px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s ease}
.nav a:hover::after,.nav .current-menu-item>a::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.header-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.header-actions .btn--gold{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0}
.header-actions .btn--gold .btn-arr{width:17px;height:17px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;
  margin-left:0;max-width:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-width .3s ease,opacity .3s ease,margin-left .3s ease}
.header-actions .btn--gold:hover .btn-arr{max-width:24px;opacity:1;margin-left:7px}

.nav-toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;flex-direction:column;
  gap:5px;padding:8px}
.nav-toggle span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);display:block;transition:.3s;border-radius:2px}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

@media(max-width:1024px){
  .nav-toggle{display:flex}
  .nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(84vw,340px);
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#102a4d,var(--navy) 45%,#07152b);
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;padding:96px 18px 30px;gap:4px;
    transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);z-index:59;
    box-shadow:-20px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);overflow-y:auto}
  .nav.open{transform:translateX(0)}
  .nav a{color:#e6edf6;padding:14px 14px;border-radius:10px}
  .nav a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .nav a::after{display:none}
  .header-actions .btn--gold{display:none}
}

/* ---- Mega-menu dropdowns ---- */
.nav-item{position:relative}
.nav-trigger{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;
  position:relative;transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.nav-trigger:hover,.nav-item.open .nav-trigger{background:rgba(200,161,77,.1);color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f)}
.nav-trigger::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:14px;right:26px;bottom:5px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s ease}
.nav-item:hover .nav-trigger::after,.nav-item.open .nav-trigger::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-trigger .chev{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;transition:transform .25s}
.nav-item.open .nav-trigger .chev{transform:rotate(180deg)}

.mega{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  width:max-content;max-width:min(640px,92vw);background:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.25);
  border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(11,31,58,.22);padding:20px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .25s ease,transform .25s ease,visibility .25s;z-index:61}
.mega::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-7px;left:50%;width:14px;height:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  border-left:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.25);border-top:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.25);transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-item:hover .mega,.nav-item.open .mega{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.nav-item--right .mega{left:auto;right:0;transform:translateY(10px)}
.nav-item--right:hover .mega,.nav-item--right.open .mega{transform:translateY(0)}
.nav-item--right .mega::before{left:auto;right:30px}

.mega__lead{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;max-width:340px}
.mega__lead .eyebrow{margin-bottom:.3rem}
.mega__lead h4{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 .35em}
.mega__lead p{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55}
.mega__cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);font-size:.9rem;transition:gap .25s ease,color .2s ease}
.mega__cta:hover{color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);gap:10px}
.mega__cta svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:2.4}

.mega-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px;width:560px;max-width:88vw}
.mega-link{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding:11px 12px;border-radius:12px;
  transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.mega-link:hover{background:rgba(200,161,77,.1);transform:translateX(3px)}
.mega-link .mic{width:40px;height:40px;flex:none;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.16),rgba(200,161,77,.05));border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.28);
  transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease}
.mega-link .mic svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;transition:stroke .25s ease}
.mega-link:hover .mic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);transform:rotate(-5deg)}
.mega-link:hover .mic svg{stroke:#fff}
.mega-link b{display:block;color:var(--navy);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.2}
.mega-link span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.4}

.mega-steps{display:grid;gap:4px;width:320px;max-width:88vw}
.mega-steps li{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding:9px 10px;border-radius:11px;
  transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.mega-steps li:hover{background:rgba(200,161,77,.1);transform:translateX(3px)}
.mega-steps .sn{width:30px;height:30px;flex:none;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;font-family:var(--serif);
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(200,161,77,.35)}
.mega-steps b{display:block;color:var(--navy);font-size:.92rem}
.mega-steps span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem}

@media(max-width:1024px){
  .nav-trigger{color:#e6edf6;width:100%;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 14px;border-radius:10px}
  .nav-trigger:hover,.nav-item.open .nav-trigger{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .nav-trigger::after{display:none}
  .mega{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;width:auto;max-width:none;
    box-shadow:none;border:0;border-radius:0;padding:4px 10px 14px;background:transparent;backdrop-filter:none;
    display:none}
  .nav-item.open .mega,.nav-item:hover .mega{display:block;transform:none}
  .mega::before{display:none}
  .mega__lead{flex-direction:column;max-width:none}
  .mega__lead h4{color:#fff}.mega__lead p{color:#aebcd2}
  .mega__cta{color:#fff}
  .mega-grid,.mega-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;width:auto}
  .mega-link:hover,.mega-steps li:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
  .mega-link b,.mega-steps b{color:#fff}
  .mega-link span,.mega-steps span{color:#aebcd2}
  .mega-link .mic{background:rgba(200,161,77,.18)}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.scroll-progress span{transition:none}}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{position:relative;isolation:isolate;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding:84px 0 92px;
  background:
   radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 88% -12%,rgba(200,161,77,.22),transparent 58%),
   radial-gradient(900px 700px at 8% 110%,rgba(36,74,128,.5),transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(155deg,#102a4d 0%,var(--navy) 40%,#07152b 100%)}
/* soft animated glow */
.hero__glow{position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:620px;height:620px;right:-120px;top:-160px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.28),transparent 65%);filter:blur(20px);
  animation:heroFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes heroFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(26px)}}
/* faint baseline grid */
.hero__grid-lines{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.5;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:100% 48px;mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000,transparent 75%)}
.hero__grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.04fr .96fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}

.hero__kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.34);color:var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight:600;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:20px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.hero__status{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#4ade80;flex:none;position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,.6);animation:heroPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes heroPulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,.55)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(74,222,128,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,0)}}
.hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.35rem,5vw,3.75rem);line-height:1.07;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:.32em}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 55%,#b07d2a);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.hero__sub{color:#c5d2e6;font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:50ch;margin-bottom:30px}
.hero__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:34px}
.hero__cta .btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;
  margin-left:8px;transition:transform .25s ease}
.hero__cta .btn--gold:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.hero__stats{display:flex;gap:34px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__stats .num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;line-height:1}
.hero__stats .lbl{font-size:.82rem;color:#aebcd2;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-top:4px}

/* Visual / portrait */
.hero__visual{position:relative}
.hero__portrait{position:relative;border-radius:24px;padding:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.7),rgba(200,161,77,.05) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,.12));
  box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.hero__portrait::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:24px;padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(230,205,147,.9),transparent 55%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.hero__portrait img{display:block;width:100%;border-radius:16px}
/* floating credential card (bottom-left) */
.hero__badge{position:absolute;left:-18px;bottom:30px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:13px 17px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--navy);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(7,21,43,.4);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  animation:heroFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero__badge .b-icon{display:grid;place-items:center;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:11px;
  background:var(--navy)}
.hero__badge .b-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;
  stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.hero__badge .b-lbl{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.hero__badge .b-lbl strong{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--navy);font-family:var(--serif)}
/* floating free-consultation card (top-right) */
.hero__fcard{position:absolute;right:-14px;top:26px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;
  padding:12px 15px;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(16,33,58,.72);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.4);
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.4);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  animation:heroFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite .5s}
.hero__fcard .fc-tick{display:grid;place-items:center;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(74,222,128,.16);flex:none}
.hero__fcard .fc-tick svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:#4ade80;fill:none;stroke-width:2.4}
.hero__fcard .fc-txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.25;font-size:.72rem;color:#b9c6da}
.hero__fcard .fc-txt strong{font-size:.86rem;color:#fff;font-weight:700}
/* decorative gold sparks */
.hero__spark{position:absolute;color:var(--gold)}
.hero__spark::before{content:"✦";font-size:18px}
.hero__spark--1{right:14px;bottom:-10px;opacity:.85}
.hero__spark--2{left:-26px;top:40%;font-size:.7em;opacity:.5}

@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero{padding:62px 0 70px}
  .hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .hero__visual{max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
  .hero__fcard{right:0}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .hero__stats{gap:22px}
  .hero__badge{left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);bottom:-16px}
  .hero__badge,.hero__fcard{animation:none}
  .hero__fcard{right:-6px;top:14px;padding:9px 12px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero__glow,.hero__badge,.hero__fcard,.hero__status{animation:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Practice areas
   ========================================================================== */
.grid-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:22px;margin-top:46px}
.pa-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px 24px 26px;
  transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(11,31,58,.05)}
.pa-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:18px;padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.85),transparent 50%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.pa-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px rgba(11,31,58,.16);border-color:transparent}
.pa-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.pa-card .ic{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.16),rgba(200,161,77,.05));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.28);transition:transform .35s ease,background .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.pa-card .ic svg{width:27px;height:27px;stroke:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;transition:stroke .35s ease}
.pa-card:hover .ic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
.pa-card:hover .ic svg{stroke:#fff}
.pa-card h3{font-size:1.16rem;margin-bottom:.4em;transition:color .3s ease}
.pa-card:hover h3{color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f)}
.pa-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
.pa-card .pa-go{position:absolute;right:18px;bottom:18px;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(200,161,77,.12);opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);
  transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .3s ease}
.pa-card .pa-go svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);fill:none;stroke-width:2.2}
.pa-card:hover .pa-go{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}

/* ==========================================================================
   About
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}
/* Modern About treatment (echoes hero + practice) */
.section--about{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}
.section--about .sec-glow{position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:480px;height:480px;left:-170px;bottom:-170px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.14),transparent 65%);filter:blur(10px)}
.about-media{position:relative}
.about-frame{position:relative;border-radius:22px;padding:9px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(11,31,58,.18);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.7),rgba(200,161,77,.05) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,.5))}
.about-frame::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:22px;padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(230,205,147,.9),transparent 55%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.about-frame img{display:block;width:100%;border-radius:14px}
.about-fcard{position:absolute;right:-16px;bottom:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;
  padding:14px 18px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(7,21,43,.4);animation:heroFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.about-fcard .afc-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.95rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.about-fcard .afc-lbl{font-size:.74rem;color:#cdd9ec;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25}
.about-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 0;display:grid;gap:11px}
.about-list li{display:flex;gap:13px;align-items:flex-start;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 15px;
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}
.about-list li:hover{transform:translateX(4px);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(11,31,58,.07);border-color:rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
.about-list .ck{flex:none;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a)}
.about-list .ck svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:2.6}
.about-cta .btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;margin-left:8px;transition:transform .25s ease}
.about-cta .btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .about-media{max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.about-fcard{animation:none}}

/* Why choose */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:46px}
/* Modern dark "Why choose" band (echoes the hero) */
.section--why{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;
  background:
   radial-gradient(1000px 520px at 84% -14%,rgba(200,161,77,.2),transparent 58%),
   radial-gradient(820px 620px at 6% 116%,rgba(36,74,128,.5),transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(155deg,#102a4d 0%,var(--navy) 42%,#07152b 100%)}
.section--why .sec-glow{position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:520px;height:520px;right:-150px;top:-150px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.18),transparent 65%);filter:blur(14px);
  animation:heroFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite}
.section--why .sec-grid-lines{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.45;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:100% 50px;mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000,transparent 75%)}
.section--why h2{color:#fff}
.section--why h2 em{font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 60%,#b07d2a);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.why-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:18px;padding:28px 24px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease}
.why-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:18px;padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.9),transparent 50%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 28px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.4);border-color:transparent}
.why-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.why-card .n{display:inline-grid;place-items:center;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;margin-bottom:18px;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-soft);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.18),rgba(200,161,77,.05));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.34);transition:transform .35s ease,background .35s ease,color .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.why-card:hover .n{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
.why-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.45em}
.why-card p{color:#aebcd2;font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.section--why .sec-glow{animation:none}}

/* FAQ */
/* FAQ — modern accordion (echoes the page treatment) */
.section--faq{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbf9f4 0%,#fff 40%)}
.section--faq .sec-glow{position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:480px;height:480px;left:-160px;top:-140px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.13),transparent 65%);filter:blur(10px)}
.section--faq h2 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.faq{max-width:840px;margin:46px auto 0}
.faq-item{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;margin-bottom:14px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;
  position:relative;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(11,31,58,.04);transition:box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease}
.faq-item::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:16px;padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.85),transparent 55%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.faq-item:hover{box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(11,31,58,.1)}
.faq-item:hover::before,.faq-item.open::before{opacity:1}
.faq-q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;padding:20px 22px;font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.04rem;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;gap:16px;transition:color .25s ease}
.faq-item.open .faq-q,.faq-q:hover{color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f)}
.faq-q .pm{flex:none;width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1;color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.16),rgba(200,161,77,.06));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.34);transition:transform .35s ease,background .35s ease,color .35s ease}
.faq-item.open .pm{transform:rotate(45deg);background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);color:#fff;
  border-color:transparent}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease}
.faq-a p{margin:0;padding:0 22px 22px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}

/* Blog */
.posts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:24px;margin-top:40px}
.post-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.post-card .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));overflow:hidden}
.post-card .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.post-card .body{padding:20px}
.post-card .meta{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase}
.post-card h3{font-size:1.18rem;margin:.4em 0}
.post-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem}

/* Contact / map — modern treatment */
.section--contact{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}
.section--contact .sec-glow{position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:500px;height:500px;right:-170px;bottom:-170px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.14),transparent 65%);filter:blur(10px)}
.section--contact h2 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:stretch}
.contact-info{background:rgba(255,255,255,.66);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;
  padding:34px 32px;box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(11,31,58,.06);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.contact-info ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0 0;display:grid;gap:12px}
.contact-info li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid transparent;transition:background .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,transform .25s ease}
.contact-info li:hover{background:#fff;border-color:rgba(200,161,77,.35);transform:translateX(4px)}
.contact-info .ic{width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.16),rgba(200,161,77,.05));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.3);transition:background .3s ease,transform .3s ease}
.contact-info .ic svg{width:21px;height:21px;stroke:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;transition:stroke .3s ease}
.contact-info li:hover .ic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);transform:rotate(-5deg)}
.contact-info li:hover .ic svg{stroke:#fff}
.contact-info b{display:block;color:var(--navy);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:1px}
.contact-info span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.contact-info a{color:var(--muted)}
.contact-info a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f)}
.map-wrap{position:relative;border-radius:22px;padding:9px;min-height:400px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.7),rgba(200,161,77,.05) 45%,rgba(255,255,255,.5));
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(11,31,58,.18)}
.map-wrap iframe{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:382px;border:0;display:block;border-radius:14px}
@media(max-width:820px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.map-wrap{min-height:340px}}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{background:
   radial-gradient(700px 300px at 90% 0,rgba(200,161,77,.10),transparent 60%),
   var(--charcoal);color:#c7cfdb;padding-top:64px}
.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;gap:36px;padding-bottom:46px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.footer-col h4{color:#fff;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:18px;position:relative;padding-bottom:10px}
.footer-col h4::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:40px;height:2px;background:var(--gold)}
.footer-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px}
.footer-brand svg{width:42px;height:42px}
.footer-brand b{color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem}
.footer-col p{font-size:.92rem;color:#aab4c2}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.footer-col ul a{color:#c7cfdb;font-size:.93rem;transition:color .2s,padding .2s}
.footer-col ul a:hover{color:var(--gold);padding-left:5px}
.footer-contact li{display:flex;gap:10px;font-size:.92rem;color:#aab4c2;margin-bottom:12px}
.footer-contact svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex:none;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;margin-top:3px}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:18px}
.footer-social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);transition:.25s}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.footer-social svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:#fff}
.footer-social a:hover svg{fill:var(--navy)}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:20px 0;font-size:.84rem;color:#8c97a6}
.footer-disclaimer{background:rgba(0,0,0,.35);font-size:.78rem;color:#8c97a6;padding:16px 0;line-height:1.6}
.footer-disclaimer .container{max-width:980px;text-align:center}
@media(max-width:820px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}}
@media(max-width:520px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating actions: WhatsApp + Call to action
   ========================================================================== */
.floats{position:fixed;right:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:70;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;align-items:flex-end}
.float-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);text-decoration:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:.92rem;transition:transform .25s}
.float-btn:hover{transform:scale(1.05)}
.float-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px;flex:none}
.float-wa{background:#25D366}
.float-wa svg{fill:#fff}
.float-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft));color:var(--navy)}
.float-cta svg{stroke:var(--navy);fill:none;stroke-width:2}
@media(max-width:520px){.float-btn span{display:none}.float-btn{padding:14px;border-radius:50%}}

/* ==========================================================================
   "How may I help you" assistant
   ========================================================================== */
.assistant{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:90px;z-index:80;width:330px;max-width:calc(100vw - 36px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.4);
  border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);overflow:hidden;
  transform:translateY(20px) scale(.96);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),opacity .4s}
.assistant.show{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.assistant__head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:16px 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));color:#fff}
.assistant__head .av{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(200,161,77,.25);border:1px solid var(--gold)}
.assistant__head .av svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6}
.assistant__head b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.05rem}
.assistant__head small{color:#aebcd2;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.assistant__head small::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#3ddc84;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(61,220,132,.6);animation:pulse 1.8s infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(61,220,132,.55)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(61,220,132,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(61,220,132,0)}}
.assistant__close{margin-left:auto;background:none;border:0;color:#cdd8e6;font-size:1.3rem;cursor:pointer;line-height:1}
.assistant__body{padding:16px 18px}
.assistant__bubble{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px 14px 14px 4px;
  padding:12px 14px;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:14px}
.assistant__quick{display:grid;gap:8px}
.assistant__quick button{text-align:left;background:rgba(11,31,58,.04);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:10px;padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;
  transition:.2s}
.assistant__quick button:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sliding consultation form (enters from right -> centre)
   ========================================================================== */
.cform-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:90;background:rgba(8,18,33,.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .5s}
.cform-overlay.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.cform{position:fixed;top:50%;left:50%;z-index:91;width:min(380px,calc(100vw - 28px));
  max-height:min(620px,92vh);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.45);
  border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);overflow:hidden;
  transform:translate(120vw,-50%);opacity:0;
  transition:transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),opacity .7s}
.cform.show{transform:translate(-50%,-50%);opacity:1}
.cform__head{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));color:#fff;
  padding:14px 18px;position:relative;flex:none}
.cform__head .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft);margin:0;font-size:.62rem}
.cform__head h3{color:#fff;margin:.15em 0 0;font-size:1.12rem}
.cform__head p{margin:.25em 0 0;color:#b9c6da;font-size:.8rem;line-height:1.4}
.cform__close{position:absolute;top:10px;right:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:0;color:#fff;
  width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;font-size:1.1rem;cursor:pointer;line-height:1}
.cform__close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.cform__body{padding:14px 18px 18px;overflow-y:auto;flex:1 1 auto}
.cform__field{margin-bottom:9px}
.cform__field label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:3px}
.cform__field input,.cform__field select,.cform__field textarea{width:100%;padding:8px 11px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;font:inherit;font-size:.88rem;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.cform__field input:focus,.cform__field select:focus,.cform__field textarea:focus{outline:none;
  border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,161,77,.18)}
.cform__field textarea{min-height:56px;resize:vertical}
.cform__hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.cform__actions{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:nowrap;margin-top:10px}
.cform__actions .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center;min-width:0;padding:.7rem .9rem;font-size:.88rem}
.cform__msg{margin-top:10px;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:9px;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;display:none}
.cform__msg.ok{display:block;background:#e7f6ec;color:#1c7a3e;border:1px solid #b9e2c6}
.cform__msg.err{display:block;background:#fceaea;color:#b3261e;border:1px solid #f1c4c0}
@media(max-width:520px){.cform{transform:translate(120vw,-50%)}.cform.show{transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}}

/* WP core / content */
.entry{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;padding:60px 22px}
.entry h1{margin-bottom:.3em}
.entry-meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:24px}
.entry-content p{margin:0 0 1.2em}
.entry-content img{border-radius:12px;margin:1.2em 0}
.entry-content blockquote{border-left:4px solid var(--gold);margin:1.4em 0;padding:.4em 1.2em;
  background:var(--cream);font-style:italic;color:var(--navy)}
.page-hero{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy),#08182f);color:#fff;padding:56px 0;text-align:center}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff}
.page-hero .crumbs{color:#aebcd2;font-size:.88rem}
.page-hero .crumbs a{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.pagination{display:flex;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin:40px 0;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pagination .page-numbers{padding:8px 14px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;font-weight:600}
.pagination .current{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy)}
.widget{margin-bottom:30px}
.widget-title{font-size:1.1rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold);padding-bottom:8px;margin-bottom:14px}
.comment-list{list-style:none;padding:0}
.comment-list .comment{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:14px}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip-link:focus{left:10px;top:10px;background:#fff;padding:8px 14px;z-index:100;border-radius:6px}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dedicated pages: About, Practice, How We Work
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero--rich{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;padding:78px 0;
  background:
   radial-gradient(1100px 560px at 86% -16%,rgba(200,161,77,.22),transparent 58%),
   radial-gradient(820px 620px at 6% 120%,rgba(36,74,128,.5),transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(155deg,#102a4d 0%,var(--navy) 42%,#07152b 100%)}
.page-hero--rich::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.4;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:100% 48px;mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000,transparent 75%)}
.page-hero--rich::after{content:"";position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:560px;height:560px;right:-140px;top:-160px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.2),transparent 65%);filter:blur(16px);
  animation:heroFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite}
.page-hero--rich .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.page-hero--rich h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.page-hero--rich h1 em{font-style:italic;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 60%,#b07d2a);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.page-hero--rich .lead{color:#c3d0e6;margin-inline:auto;max-width:60ch;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.65}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.page-hero--rich::after{animation:none}}

/* About: intro + visiting card */
.about-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:46px;align-items:center}
.about-intro img{border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.3)}
@media(max-width:820px){.about-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.vcard{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:420px}
.vcard::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-30px;top:-30px;width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.4),transparent 70%)}
.vcard .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.vcard h3{color:#fff;margin:.2em 0 .1em}
.vcard .role{color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:16px}
.vcard ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:11px}
.vcard li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.92rem;color:#cdd8e6}
.vcard svg{width:17px;height:17px;flex:none;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;margin-top:3px}
.vcard a{color:#cdd8e6}.vcard a:hover{color:#fff}

.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-top:42px}
.value-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.value-card .vic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(11,31,58,.06);margin-bottom:14px}
.value-card .vic svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7}
.value-card h3{font-size:1.1rem}.value-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin:0}

/* Practice detail */
.pa-detail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:22px;margin-top:46px}
.pa-detail-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:30px 28px;position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(11,31,58,.05);transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease}
.pa-detail-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:18px;padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.85),transparent 50%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;pointer-events:none}
.pa-detail-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px rgba(11,31,58,.16);border-color:transparent}
.pa-detail-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.pa-detail-card .ic{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:15px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.16),rgba(200,161,77,.05));border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.28);
  transition:background .35s ease,transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.pa-detail-card .ic svg{width:28px;height:28px;stroke:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;transition:stroke .35s ease}
.pa-detail-card:hover .ic{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
.pa-detail-card:hover .ic svg{stroke:#fff}
.pa-detail-card h3{font-size:1.22rem;transition:color .3s ease}
.pa-detail-card:hover h3{color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f)}
.pa-detail-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6}
.pa-detail-card ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0 0;display:grid;gap:9px}
.pa-detail-card li{display:flex;gap:11px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink)}
.pa-detail-card li svg{width:13px;height:13px;flex:none;stroke:#fff;fill:none;stroke-width:3;margin-top:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);border-radius:5px;padding:3px;box-sizing:content-box}

/* Timeline (How we work) */
.timeline{max-width:780px;margin:50px auto 0;position:relative}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:28px;top:10px;bottom:10px;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),rgba(200,161,77,.12))}
.tl-step{position:relative;padding:0 0 36px 84px}
.tl-step:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.tl-num{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.45rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px #fff,0 12px 26px rgba(200,161,77,.4);transition:transform .35s ease}
.tl-step:hover .tl-num{transform:scale(1.06)}
.tl-step h3{font-size:1.25rem;margin:.2em 0 .3em;color:var(--navy)}
.tl-step p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.65}
.section--tint .tl-num{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--cream),0 12px 26px rgba(200,161,77,.35)}
.section .tl-num{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px #fff,0 12px 26px rgba(200,161,77,.35)}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#102a4d,var(--navy) 45%,#081a33);border-radius:24px;
  padding:50px;text-align:center;color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-top:20px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(11,31,58,.3);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.3)}
.cta-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(560px 240px at 50% -40%,rgba(200,161,77,.28),transparent 60%)}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;position:relative}
.cta-band p{color:#b9c6da;position:relative;max-width:56ch;margin:.4em auto 22px}
.cta-band .btns{position:relative;display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ==========================================================================
   About: advocate profile feature
   ========================================================================== */
.profile-feature{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
@media(max-width:860px){.profile-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}}
.profile-feature__media{position:relative}
.profile-feature__media img{border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.35);width:100%}
.profile-feature__media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:16px -16px -16px 16px;
  border:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:var(--radius);z-index:-1}
.profile-badge{position:absolute;right:-14px;bottom:22px;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;
  padding:12px 18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);text-align:center}
.profile-badge .pb-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.profile-badge .pb-lbl{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.04em}

.profile-feature h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.2vw,2.5rem)}
.profile-feature .role{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:-.2em 0 1rem}
.profile-feature p{color:var(--ink);font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.7}
.profile-feature p+p{margin-top:.9em}

.profile-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:20px 0 6px}
.profile-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--cream);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 14px;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--navy)}
.profile-chip svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:2}

.profile-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
.btn--wa{background:#25D366;color:#fff}
.btn--wa:hover{background:#1ebe5b}
.btn--wa svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:#fff}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage polish
   ========================================================================== */
/* Elegant centred section eyebrows with flanking gold rules */
.center .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.center .eyebrow::before,.center .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:28px;height:2px;
  background:var(--gold);opacity:.55;display:inline-block}
.section--navy.center .eyebrow::before,.section--navy.center .eyebrow::after,
.section--navy .center .eyebrow::before,.section--navy .center .eyebrow::after{opacity:.7}

/* Hero refinements */
.hero__divider{width:64px;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);
  border-radius:3px;margin:0 0 22px}
.hero__trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:28px 0 0}
.hero__trust .tchip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.28);color:#e8eefa;
  font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);transition:border-color .25s ease,background .25s ease}
.hero__trust .tchip:hover{border-color:rgba(200,161,77,.6);background:rgba(200,161,77,.1)}
.hero__trust .tchip svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:2}
.hero__stats{padding-top:28px;margin-top:10px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}

/* Practice Areas — modern section treatment (echoes the hero) */
.section--practice{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fbf9f4 0%,#fff 38%)}
.section--practice .sec-glow{position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:520px;height:520px;right:-160px;top:-140px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.16),transparent 65%);filter:blur(10px)}
.section--practice .sec-grid-lines{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;opacity:.6;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(11,31,58,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:100% 52px;mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,#000,transparent 60%)}
.section--practice h2 em{font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}

/* Section heading rhythm */
.center h2{margin-bottom:.5em}
.center .lead{margin-top:.2em}

/* ==========================================================================
   About page — "Chamber Dossier" (bespoke advocate profile)
   Navy-dominant, warm-paper reading sections, gold as the single accent.
   Signature: arched portrait niche + wax-seal scales medallion.
   All rules scoped under .chamber-page to avoid collisions.
   ========================================================================== */
.chamber-page{
  --cd-ink:#0B1F3A; --cd-ink-2:#0a2547; --cd-ink-3:#081a33;
  --cd-gold:#C8A14D; --cd-gold-soft:#e6cd93; --cd-gold-deep:#a9842f;
  --cd-paper:#faf7f0; --cd-paper-2:#f2ece0; --cd-ink-soft:#33405a;
  --cd-hair:rgba(200,161,77,.4);
}
.chamber-page .wrap{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.chamber-page .kicker{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.34em;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--cd-gold);display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;gap:12px}
.chamber-page .kicker::before{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--cd-gold);opacity:.8}

/* Reusable wax-seal scales medallion */
.cd-seal{display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, #163459, #0B1F3A 70%);
  border:1px solid var(--cd-gold);box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.35),inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(200,161,77,.14)}
.cd-seal svg{stroke:var(--cd-gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

/* ---- 1. HERO --------------------------------------------------------- */
.cd-hero{position:relative;background:
   radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 82% -8%, rgba(200,161,77,.16), transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(160deg,var(--cd-ink) 0%, var(--cd-ink-3) 100%);
  color:#eaf0fa;overflow:hidden}
.cd-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:18px;border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.28);
  border-radius:8px;pointer-events:none}
.cd-hero .wrap{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:54px;
  align-items:center;padding-top:78px;padding-bottom:78px}
.cd-registry{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(230,205,147,.85);margin:0 0 18px}
.cd-hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);color:#fff;font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5vw,3.7rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:.005em;margin:0 0 8px}
.cd-hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--cd-gold-soft)}
.cd-name{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#cdd9ec;
  font-size:1.04rem;margin:14px 0 0}
.cd-rule{width:74px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cd-gold),transparent);
  margin:22px 0;border-radius:2px}
.cd-hero .lead{color:#c3d0e6;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:46ch;margin:0}
.cd-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:30px}
.cd-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:26px;margin-top:34px;padding-top:22px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.cd-meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:.86rem;color:#bcccde;font-weight:500}
.cd-meta svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--cd-gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}

/* Arched portrait niche + seal */
.cd-portrait{position:relative;justify-self:center}
.cd-frame{position:relative;width:min(360px,80vw);aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:180px 180px 22px 22px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--cd-gold);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.cd-frame::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:9px;border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.45);
  border-radius:172px 172px 16px 16px;pointer-events:none}
.cd-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center}
.cd-portrait .cd-seal{position:absolute;right:-22px;bottom:30px;width:96px;height:96px}
.cd-portrait .cd-seal svg{width:46px;height:46px}
.cd-portrait .cd-seal .yr{position:absolute;bottom:13px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:.66rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--cd-gold-soft)}

/* ---- 2. MANDATE (intro prose) --------------------------------------- */
.cd-mandate{background:var(--cd-paper);position:relative}
.cd-mandate .wrap{padding-top:84px;padding-bottom:84px;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.22fr;gap:0}
.cd-mandate__aside{padding-right:46px}
.cd-mandate__aside .kicker{color:var(--cd-gold-deep)}
.cd-mandate__aside .kicker::before{background:var(--cd-gold-deep)}
.cd-standfirst{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.5vw,1.95rem);line-height:1.35;color:var(--cd-ink);margin:18px 0 0}
.cd-standfirst b{font-style:normal;color:var(--cd-gold-deep)}
.cd-mandate__body{padding-left:48px;border-left:1px solid var(--cd-hair);color:var(--cd-ink-soft)}
.cd-mandate__body p{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.92;margin:0 0 1.15em;text-align:justify;
  text-justify:inter-word;hyphens:auto}
.cd-mandate__body p:first-of-type::first-letter{font-family:var(--serif);float:left;
  font-size:3.6rem;line-height:.74;font-weight:700;color:var(--cd-gold-deep);margin:.05em .12em 0 0}

/* ---- 3. RECORD (stats) ---------------------------------------------- */
.cd-record{background:var(--cd-ink);color:#dde6f2}
.cd-record .wrap{padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:52px;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.cd-stat{text-align:center;position:relative;padding:6px 8px}
.cd-stat+.cd-stat::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-11px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:1px;height:54px;background:rgba(200,161,77,.3)}
.cd-stat .n{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4vw,3rem);line-height:1}
.cd-stat .n span{color:var(--cd-gold)}
.cd-stat .t{display:block;width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--cd-gold);margin:12px auto;border-radius:2px}
.cd-stat .l{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9fb1c9;font-weight:600}

/* ---- 4. PRACTICE (schedule of expertise) ---------------------------- */
.cd-practice{background:var(--cd-paper-2)}
.cd-practice .wrap{padding-top:84px;padding-bottom:84px}
.cd-head{text-align:center;max-width:60ch;margin:0 auto 52px}
.cd-head .kicker{color:var(--cd-gold-deep)}
.cd-head .kicker::before{display:none}
.cd-head .kicker{justify-content:center}
.cd-head h2{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--cd-ink);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.7rem);
  margin:14px 0 14px;line-height:1.14}
.cd-head .deck{color:var(--cd-ink-soft);font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0}
.cd-head .div{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:18px;color:var(--cd-gold)}
.cd-head .div::before,.cd-head .div::after{content:"";width:40px;height:1px;background:var(--cd-gold);opacity:.6}
.cd-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--cd-hair);
  border:1px solid var(--cd-hair);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden}
.cd-cell{background:var(--cd-paper);padding:30px 26px;position:relative;
  transition:background .3s ease,transform .3s ease}
.cd-cell::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:26px;right:26px;bottom:22px;height:2px;
  background:var(--cd-gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .35s ease}
.cd-cell:hover{background:#fff;z-index:1}
.cd-cell:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.cd-ic{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--cd-gold);display:grid;
  place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;background:rgba(200,161,77,.08);transition:background .3s,transform .3s}
.cd-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--cd-gold-deep);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.cd-cell:hover .cd-ic{background:var(--cd-ink);transform:rotate(-4deg)}
.cd-cell:hover .cd-ic svg{stroke:var(--cd-gold-soft)}
.cd-cell h3{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--cd-ink);font-size:1.18rem;margin:0 0 .4em}
.cd-cell p{color:var(--cd-ink-soft);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}

/* ---- 5. PLEDGE (pull-quote) ----------------------------------------- */
.cd-pledge{position:relative;background:
   radial-gradient(900px 400px at 50% 120%, rgba(200,161,77,.14), transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cd-ink-3),var(--cd-ink));color:#fff;text-align:center;overflow:hidden}
.cd-pledge .wrap{padding-top:78px;padding-bottom:78px;position:relative}
.cd-pledge .cd-seal{width:64px;height:64px;margin:0 auto 26px}
.cd-pledge .cd-seal svg{width:32px;height:32px}
.cd-pledge blockquote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.1vw,2.25rem);line-height:1.45;max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;position:relative}
.cd-pledge blockquote::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;left:50%;top:-54px;transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:5rem;color:var(--cd-gold);opacity:.5;line-height:1}
.cd-pledge cite{display:block;margin-top:26px;font-style:normal;font-family:var(--sans);
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--cd-gold-soft);font-weight:600}

/* ---- 6. CHAMBER (contact card + CTA) -------------------------------- */
.cd-chamber{background:var(--cd-paper)}
.cd-chamber .wrap{padding-top:84px;padding-bottom:84px;display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:46px;align-items:center}
.cd-chamber .kicker{color:var(--cd-gold-deep)}
.cd-chamber .kicker::before{background:var(--cd-gold-deep)}
.cd-chamber h2{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--cd-ink);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);margin:14px 0 12px}
.cd-chamber .deck{color:var(--cd-ink-soft);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:48ch;margin:0 0 26px}
.cd-card{background:var(--cd-ink);color:#dde6f2;border-radius:18px;padding:34px 32px;
  box-shadow:0 28px 60px rgba(11,31,58,.28);border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.3);position:relative}
.cd-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;width:34px;height:34px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--cd-gold);border-right:1px solid var(--cd-gold);opacity:.6}
.cd-card .kicker{color:var(--cd-gold)}.cd-card .kicker::before{background:var(--cd-gold)}
.cd-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;margin:12px 0 4px}
.cd-card .role{color:var(--cd-gold-soft);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:20px}
.cd-card ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 24px;padding:0;display:grid;gap:15px}
.cd-card li{display:flex;gap:13px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.5;color:#cdd9ec}
.cd-card li svg{width:19px;height:19px;flex:none;stroke:var(--cd-gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;margin-top:2px}
.cd-card a{color:#cdd9ec}.cd-card a:hover{color:var(--cd-gold-soft)}
.cd-card .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}

/* ---- Responsive ----------------------------------------------------- */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .cd-hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;text-align:center;padding-top:60px;padding-bottom:60px}
  .cd-hero .lead{margin-inline:auto}.cd-cta{justify-content:center}.cd-meta{justify-content:center}
  .cd-kicker,.cd-hero .kicker{justify-content:center}
  .cd-mandate .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .cd-mandate__aside{padding-right:0}
  .cd-mandate__body{padding-left:0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--cd-hair);padding-top:26px}
  .cd-record .wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:30px}
  .cd-stat:nth-child(3)::before,.cd-stat:nth-child(3)::after{display:none}
  .cd-stat+.cd-stat::before{display:none}
  .cd-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .cd-chamber .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .cd-hero h1{font-size:2.05rem}
  .cd-mandate__body p{text-align:left}
  .cd-mandate__body p:first-of-type::first-letter{font-size:2.9rem}
  .cd-record .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .cd-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cd-frame{width:min(290px,86vw)}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .cd-cell,.cd-ic{transition:none}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & footer polish v2 — premium modern accents
   ========================================================================== */
/* Top utility bar: gold accent line, availability dot, action pills */
.topbar{position:relative}
.topbar::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold) 30%,var(--gold-soft) 50%,var(--gold) 70%,transparent)}
.tb-hours{position:relative}
.tb-dot{display:inline-block;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#4ade80;margin-right:7px;
  vertical-align:middle;box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,.6);animation:heroPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite}
.topbar__social{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}
.topbar__social .tb-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;margin-left:0;padding:5px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.35);background:rgba(200,161,77,.08);
  color:#e7d9b6;font-weight:600;font-size:.8rem;transition:background .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,color .25s ease,transform .2s ease}
.topbar__social .tb-pill:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);border-color:transparent;
  color:#10233f;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.topbar__social .tb-pill::after{display:none}
.topbar__social .tb-pill svg{width:14px;height:14px}
@media(max-width:600px){.topbar__social .tb-pill span,.topbar__social .tb-pill{font-size:.76rem}}

/* Header bar: persistent faint gold hairline + brand sheen */
.site-header::after{opacity:.45}
.site-header.shrink::after{opacity:1}
.brand__mark{overflow:hidden}
.brand__mark::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-120%;width:60%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.5),transparent);transform:skewX(-18deg);
  transition:left .6s ease;pointer-events:none}
.brand:hover .brand__mark::after{left:140%}

/* Mega-menu: slim gold gradient accent strip across the top */
.mega{background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),rgba(200,161,77,.25) 55%,transparent);
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:100% 3px;background-position:top left}

/* Footer: gold top border, gradient brand, refined links & social tiles */
.site-footer{border-top:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.3);position:relative}
.site-footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-1px;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(200,161,77,.7) 50%,transparent)}
.footer-brand b{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#fff,var(--gold-soft));-webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.footer-col h4::after{height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);width:46px}
.footer-col ul a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0;position:relative}
.footer-col ul a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.footer-contact li svg{stroke:var(--gold)}
.footer-social a{border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.28);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.footer-social a:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);border-color:transparent;
  transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tb-dot{animation:none}.brand:hover .brand__mark::after{transition:none}}

/* ==========================================================================
   v3 polish — WhatsApp float, consultation form, mobile menu, footer
   ========================================================================== */
/* ---- Floating WhatsApp button: gradient + pulsing halo + glow ---- */
.float-wa{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#25D366,#128C7E);position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(18,140,126,.45);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.float-wa::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;z-index:-1;
  background:#25D366;animation:waHalo 2.4s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes waHalo{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 16px rgba(37,211,102,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0)}}
.float-wa:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(18,140,126,.6)}
.float-wa svg{filter:drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.2))}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.float-wa::before{animation:none}}

/* ---- Sliding consultation form: gold accent + premium framing ---- */
.cform{border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.5);box-shadow:0 40px 90px rgba(7,18,33,.55);border-radius:22px}
.cform__head{background:
   radial-gradient(420px 200px at 100% -40%,rgba(200,161,77,.3),transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(135deg,#102a4d,var(--navy) 55%,#081a33);padding:18px 20px 16px}
.cform__head::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft) 50%,transparent)}
.cform__head .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.64rem}
.cform__head .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#4ade80;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,.6);animation:heroPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite}
.cform__close{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.cform__close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);transform:rotate(90deg)}
.cform__field input,.cform__field select,.cform__field textarea{padding:10px 13px;border-radius:11px;
  background:#fbfaf7;border-color:rgba(11,31,58,.14)}
.cform__field label{letter-spacing:.02em}
.cform__actions .btn--gold{box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cform__head .eyebrow::before{animation:none}}

/* ---- Mobile menu: branded slide-panel with accents + visible CTA ---- */
.nav-cta-mobile{display:none}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .nav{padding:88px 16px 30px;gap:2px;
    background:
     radial-gradient(520px 360px at 90% 6%,rgba(200,161,77,.16),transparent 60%),
     linear-gradient(165deg,#102a4d,var(--navy) 45%,#07152b)}
  .nav::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft) 50%,transparent)}
  .nav>a,.nav .nav-trigger{width:100%;text-align:left;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;
    font-size:1rem;border:1px solid transparent;position:relative}
  .nav>a:hover,.nav .nav-trigger:hover,.nav-item.open .nav-trigger{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(200,161,77,.3);color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .nav-item{width:100%}
  /* mega panels become inline accordions on mobile */
  .nav-item .mega{position:static;transform:none;left:auto;right:auto;width:100%;max-width:100%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);box-shadow:none;
    backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;background-image:none;
    margin:2px 0 6px;padding:10px;display:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible}
  .nav-item.open .mega{display:block}
  .nav-item .mega::before{display:none}
  .mega-grid{width:100%;grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mega__lead{max-width:100%}
  .mega__lead h4,.mega__lead p{color:#e6edf6}
  .mega__lead .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .mega-link b{color:#fff}.mega-link span span,.mega-link>span>span{color:#9fb0c8}
  .mega-link:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
  .mega-steps li b{color:#fff}.mega-steps li{color:#aebcd2}
  .mega__cta{color:var(--gold-soft)}
  /* visible CTA inside the mobile panel */
  .header-actions .btn--gold{display:none}
  .nav-cta-mobile{display:inline-flex!important;justify-content:center;width:100%;margin-top:14px}
}

/* ---- Footer: CTA strip + richer, more modern styling ---- */
.site-footer{background:
   radial-gradient(760px 320px at 88% 0,rgba(200,161,77,.12),transparent 60%),
   radial-gradient(620px 420px at 6% 30%,rgba(36,74,128,.28),transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(180deg,#0a1830,var(--charcoal) 60%)}
.footer-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.06),rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.28);border-radius:20px;padding:26px 30px;margin-bottom:50px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.footer-cta::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-40px;top:-60px;width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.22),transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.footer-cta__text .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.footer-cta__text h3{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);margin:.25em 0 0}
.footer-cta__text h3 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold-soft),var(--gold) 60%,#b07d2a);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.footer-cta__actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-cta__actions .btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;
  margin-left:7px;transition:transform .25s ease}
.footer-cta__actions .btn--gold:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn--ghost-light{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:var(--gold)}
.footer-col ul a{transition:color .2s ease,padding .2s ease}
.footer-col ul a::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:0;height:1px;background:var(--gold);
  margin-right:0;vertical-align:middle;transition:width .25s ease,margin-right .25s ease}
.footer-col ul a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);padding-left:0}
.footer-col ul a:hover::before{width:14px;margin-right:8px}
.footer-contact li svg{stroke:var(--gold)}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}

/* ==========================================================================
   v4 polish — "How may I help you" assistant + sitewide type refinements
   ========================================================================== */
/* Assistant card: gold accent, premium glass, refined quick options */
.assistant{border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.5);border-radius:22px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(7,18,33,.45);width:340px}
.assistant__head{position:relative;padding:18px 18px 16px;
  background:
   radial-gradient(360px 180px at 100% -50%,rgba(200,161,77,.32),transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(135deg,#102a4d,var(--navy) 55%,#081a33)}
.assistant__head::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft) 50%,transparent)}
.assistant__head .av{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:13px;border:0;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
.assistant__head .av svg{stroke:#fff;width:23px;height:23px}
.assistant__head b{font-size:1.06rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.assistant__head small{font-size:.78rem}
.assistant__close{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.assistant__close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);transform:rotate(90deg)}
.assistant__body{padding:16px 18px 18px}
.assistant__bubble{background:#fbfaf7;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px 14px 14px 4px;
  line-height:1.55;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(11,31,58,.05)}
.assistant__quick button{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:11px 38px 11px 14px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(11,31,58,.04);
  transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease,background .22s ease,color .22s ease}
.assistant__quick button::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:14px;top:50%;width:7px;height:7px;
  border-right:2px solid var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);border-top:2px solid var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);
  transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);opacity:0;transition:opacity .22s ease,right .22s ease}
.assistant__quick button:hover{background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(200,161,77,.12),rgba(200,161,77,.04));
  border-color:rgba(200,161,77,.55);color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);transform:translateX(3px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(200,161,77,.18)}
.assistant__quick button:hover::after{opacity:1;right:12px}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.assistant__close:hover{transform:none}}

/* ---- Sitewide typography & spacing refinements (light, progressive) ---- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{letter-spacing:-.012em;text-wrap:balance}
h1{line-height:1.08}
h2{line-height:1.14}
.lead{text-wrap:pretty;line-height:1.7}
p{text-wrap:pretty}
.section{padding:88px 0}
.section .center{margin-bottom:6px}
.center .lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
@media(max-width:640px){
  body{font-size:16px}
  .section{padding:60px 0}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v4 polish — "How may I help you" assistant + sitewide type/spacing
   ========================================================================== */
/* ---- Assistant card: matches form/footer polish ---- */
.assistant{border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.5);border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(7,18,33,.5)}
.assistant__head{position:relative;padding:16px 18px;background:
   radial-gradient(360px 160px at 100% -40%,rgba(200,161,77,.3),transparent 60%),
   linear-gradient(135deg,#102a4d,var(--navy) 55%,#081a33)}
.assistant__head::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-soft) 50%,transparent)}
.assistant__head .av{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);border:0;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(200,161,77,.4)}
.assistant__head .av svg{stroke:#fff}
.assistant__head b{letter-spacing:-.01em}
.assistant__head small{font-size:.78rem}
.assistant__close{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.1rem;transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.assistant__close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);transform:rotate(90deg)}
.assistant__bubble{border-color:rgba(200,161,77,.25);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(11,31,58,.06);line-height:1.55}
.assistant__quick button{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;
  border-radius:12px;border-color:rgba(200,161,77,.25);transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,transform .2s ease}
.assistant__quick button::after{content:"\203A";font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1;color:var(--gold);
  opacity:.6;transition:transform .25s ease,opacity .25s ease,color .25s ease}
.assistant__quick button:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));
  color:#fff;border-color:transparent;transform:translateX(2px)}
.assistant__quick button:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:translateX(3px);color:var(--gold-soft)}

/* ---- Sitewide typography & spacing refinements ---- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{letter-spacing:-.012em;text-wrap:balance}
h2{margin-bottom:.45em}
p{text-wrap:pretty}
.lead{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7}
:where(section[id],div[id="contact"],#home,#about,#practice,#why,#faq){scroll-margin-top:100px}
::selection{background:rgba(200,161,77,.28);color:var(--navy)}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}

/* ---- Keyword-rich "lawyer in Dehradun" SEO section ---- */
.section--seo{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden}
.section--seo .sec-glow{position:absolute;z-index:-1;width:480px;height:480px;right:-160px;top:-150px;
  border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,161,77,.13),transparent 65%);filter:blur(10px)}
.section--seo h2 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.seo-copy{max-width:880px;margin:32px auto 0;text-align:center}
.seo-copy p{color:var(--ink);font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.85;margin:0 0 1.1em}
.seo-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-top:28px}
.seo-tags span,.seo-tags a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:999px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.34);color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(11,31,58,.05);transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,transform .2s ease}
.seo-tags span::before,.seo-tags a::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a)}
.seo-tags span:hover,.seo-tags a:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-2));color:#fff;border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media(max-width:560px){.seo-copy p{text-align:left}}

/* ---- Keyword landing page: intro prose ---- */
.landing-intro{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}
.landing-intro p{color:var(--ink);font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.85;margin:0 0 1.15em}
.page-hero--rich .crumbs{color:#b9c6da;font-size:.85rem;margin:0 0 14px}
.page-hero--rich .crumbs a{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.page-hero__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:26px}
.page-hero__cta .btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:2.2;margin-left:7px;transition:transform .25s ease}
.page-hero__cta .btn--gold:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ==========================================================================
   v5 — show consultation form in full (no inner scroll) + nav fit
   ========================================================================== */
.cform{max-height:none}                 /* size to content — always show in full */
.cform__head{padding:13px 18px}
.cform__head p{display:none}            /* trim sub-line to keep the form short */
.cform__body{overflow:visible;padding:12px 18px 16px}
.cform__field{margin-bottom:8px}
.cform__field label{margin-bottom:2px}
.cform__field input,.cform__field select,.cform__field textarea{padding:9px 12px}
.cform__field textarea{min-height:44px}
.cform__actions{margin-top:12px}
/* Only on very short screens, cap height and allow graceful scroll to avoid clipping */
@media(max-height:560px){.cform{max-height:94vh}.cform__body{overflow-y:auto}}

/* Keep the (now longer) primary nav comfortable on mid-size desktops */
@media(min-width:1025px) and (max-width:1180px){
  .nav>a,.nav .nav-trigger{padding-left:9px;padding-right:9px;font-size:.93rem}
  .header-inner{gap:14px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v6 — professional hero (copy-led, minimized restrained portrait)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{padding:74px 0 82px}
.hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1.6fr .8fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.35rem)}
.hero__sub{font-size:1.05rem;color:#cdd9ec;max-width:58ch}
/* Minimized, understated portrait */
.hero__visual{max-width:320px;margin-left:auto;width:100%}
.hero__portrait{padding:6px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.38);box-shadow:0 22px 56px rgba(4,12,26,.5)}
.hero__portrait::before{opacity:.45}
.hero__portrait img{border-radius:11px}
/* Single sober credential plate */
.hero__plate{position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:9px 13px;border-radius:11px;background:rgba(8,18,33,.84);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.4);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(4,12,26,.4)}
.hero__plate .hp-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5}
.hero__plate .hp-txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2;font-size:.7rem;color:#b9c6da;font-weight:600}
.hero__plate .hp-txt strong{font-size:.84rem;color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700}
/* Professional credentials list (replaces marketing chips/stats) */
.hero__creds{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:30px 0 0;display:grid;gap:12px}
.hero__creds li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;color:#d7e0ee;font-size:.99rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.5}
.hero__creds li svg{flex:none;width:23px;height:23px;margin-top:1px;padding:4px;border-radius:7px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),#b07d2a);stroke:#0b1f3a;fill:none;stroke-width:3.2}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .hero__visual{max-width:280px;margin:0 auto}
  .hero__creds{max-width:560px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v7 — visible 10s auto-close countdown: bottom progress bar + "Closing in Ns"
   ========================================================================== */
.assistant__foot{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:12px;padding-top:2px}
.assistant__count{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.01em;white-space:nowrap}
.assistant__count .ac-num{min-width:1.1em;text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
/* small, colourful, decreasing progress bar */
.assistant__bartrack{flex:none;width:90px;height:6px;border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(11,31,58,.1);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(11,31,58,.05)}
.assistant__bar{display:block;height:100%;width:100%;border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#22c55e 0%,#84cc16 30%,#eab308 60%,#f97316 82%,#ef4444 100%);
  background-size:90px 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:left center;
  box-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(234,179,8,.5)}
.assistant.counting .assistant__bar{animation:acBar 10s linear forwards}
@keyframes acBar{from{width:100%}to{width:0%}}
.assistant.engaged .assistant__foot,.assistant.engaged .assistant__count,.assistant.engaged .assistant__bartrack{display:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.assistant.counting .assistant__bar{animation:none;width:100%}}

/* ==========================================================================
   v8 — transparent overlay navbar (home) + refined professional hero
   ========================================================================== */
/* Smaller menu text (all pages) */
.nav>a,.nav .nav-trigger{font-size:.85rem;padding:9px 12px}

/* Seamless navbar that blends into the hero (no overlap); solid & opaque on scroll */
body.home .site-header{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0d2546 0%,#102a4d 100%);
  backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;border-bottom-color:transparent;box-shadow:none}
body.home .site-header .brand__name{color:#fff}
body.home .site-header .brand__tag{color:var(--gold-soft)}
body.home .site-header .nav>a,body.home .site-header .nav .nav-trigger{color:#e8edf5}
body.home .site-header .nav>a:hover,body.home .site-header .nav .nav-trigger:hover,
body.home .site-header .nav-item.open .nav-trigger{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
body.home .site-header .nav .chev{stroke:currentColor}
body.home .site-header .nav-toggle span{background:#fff}
body.home .site-header.shrink{background:#fff;
  border-bottom-color:rgba(11,31,58,.08);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,58,.12)}
body.home .site-header.shrink .brand__name{color:var(--navy)}
body.home .site-header.shrink .brand__tag{color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f)}
body.home .site-header.shrink .nav>a,body.home .site-header.shrink .nav .nav-trigger{color:var(--ink)}
body.home .site-header.shrink .nav>a:hover,body.home .site-header.shrink .nav .nav-trigger:hover,
body.home .site-header.shrink .nav-item.open .nav-trigger{color:var(--gold-deep,#a9842f);background:rgba(200,161,77,.1)}
body.home .site-header.shrink .nav-toggle span{background:var(--navy)}

/* Refined, professional hero typography & alignment */
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,3.5vw,2.8rem);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.015em;
  margin-bottom:.55rem;max-width:19ch}
.hero__kicker{font-size:.72rem}
.hero__sub{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:52ch;color:#cdd9ec;margin-bottom:0}
.hero__divider{margin:18px 0}
.hero__cta{margin:24px 0 0}
.hero__creds{margin-top:24px;gap:11px}
.hero__creds li{font-size:.92rem}

/* Cleaner, more formal portrait (thin frame, scrim, understated plate) */
.hero__visual{max-width:300px}
.hero__portrait{padding:0;border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.32);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;
  background:#0b1f3a;box-shadow:0 20px 54px rgba(4,12,26,.55)}
.hero__portrait::before{display:none}
.hero__portrait::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:46%;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(6,15,28,.9),rgba(6,15,28,.3) 55%,transparent);pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.hero__portrait img{border-radius:0;width:100%;display:block;filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.02)}
.hero__plate{left:12px;right:12px;bottom:12px;z-index:2;background:rgba(8,18,33,.5);
  border:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.3);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}

/* ==========================================================================
   v9 — solid professional navy navbar (always fully visible) + sober hero
   ========================================================================== */
/* Navbar: solid deep navy that matches the hero; fully opaque, never clipped */
.site-header{background:#0f2647;backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(200,161,77,.16);box-shadow:none}
.site-header.shrink{background:#0b1d3c;box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(4,12,26,.45)}
.site-header .brand__name{color:#fff}
.site-header .brand__tag{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.site-header .nav>a,.site-header .nav .nav-trigger{color:#e7edf6}
.site-header .nav>a:hover,.site-header .nav .nav-trigger:hover,
.site-header .nav-item.open .nav-trigger{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.site-header .nav .chev{stroke:currentColor}
.site-header .nav-toggle span{background:#fff}
/* keep the same treatment when scrolled (no white flash, no ghosting) */
.site-header.shrink .brand__name{color:#fff}
.site-header.shrink .brand__tag{color:var(--gold-soft)}
.site-header.shrink .nav>a,.site-header.shrink .nav .nav-trigger{color:#e7edf6}
.site-header.shrink .nav>a:hover,.site-header.shrink .nav .nav-trigger:hover,
.site-header.shrink .nav-item.open .nav-trigger{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.site-header.shrink .nav-toggle span{background:#fff}
/* supersede the home-only rules so behaviour is identical everywhere */
body.home .site-header,body.home .site-header.shrink{background:#0f2647}
body.home .site-header.shrink{background:#0b1d3c}
body.home .site-header.shrink .brand__name{color:#fff}
body.home .site-header.shrink .nav>a,body.home .site-header.shrink .nav .nav-trigger{color:#e7edf6}
body.home .site-header.shrink .nav-toggle span{background:#fff}

/* Sober, refined hero background — deep navy, no flashy glow or grid */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0f2647 0%,#0b1f3e 55%,#0a1c38 100%)}
.hero>.hero__glow,.hero>.hero__grid-lines{display:none}

/* ==========================================================================
   v10 — mobile & iPad responsiveness: clean menu, backdrop, readable text
   ========================================================================== */
/* Dimmed backdrop behind the slide-out menu (created in JS) */
.nav-backdrop{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:58;background:rgba(4,11,24,.55);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .3s ease,visibility .3s ease}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  body.nav-open{overflow:hidden}                 /* lock page scroll while menu is open */
  body.nav-open .nav-backdrop{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
  /* Slide-out panel sits above the header so it opens unobstructed; solid navy */
  .nav{z-index:75;padding-top:84px;background:
     radial-gradient(420px 320px at 88% 4%,rgba(200,161,77,.14),transparent 60%),
     linear-gradient(165deg,#102a4d,#0b1f3e 45%,#07152b)!important}
  .nav>a,.nav .nav-trigger{color:#eef2f8!important;font-size:1rem}
  .nav>a:hover,.nav .nav-trigger:hover,.nav-item.open .nav-trigger{color:var(--gold-soft)!important}
  /* Keep the hamburger/close control tappable above the panel */
  .site-header{z-index:76}
  .nav-toggle{position:relative;z-index:77;width:42px;height:42px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    border-radius:10px}
  .nav-toggle span{background:#fff!important}
  /* Mega accordions inside the panel: clearly readable on navy */
  .nav-item .mega{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05)!important;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12)!important}
  .mega-link b,.mega-steps b{color:#fff!important}
  .mega-link span,.mega-link span span,.mega-steps span{color:#aebccd!important}
  .mega-link .mic{background:rgba(200,161,77,.2)!important}
  .mega-link .mic svg{stroke:var(--gold-soft)!important}
  /* hide the desktop utility bar items that crowd small screens, keep it tidy */
  .header-inner{padding:12px 0}
}

/* iPad / tablet portrait and below: comfortable spacing & type */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .hero__visual{max-width:300px;margin:0 auto;order:2}
  .hero__copy{order:1}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,5.4vw,2.4rem)}
  .section{padding:54px 0}
  .about-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .container{padding-left:18px;padding-right:18px}
  .hero{padding:30px 0 44px}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,7vw,2.05rem)}
  .hero__sub{font-size:.96rem}
  .hero__cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .hero__cta .btn{justify-content:center;width:100%}
  .section{padding:44px 0}
  h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,6vw,1.8rem)}
  .cta-band{padding:28px 20px}
  .cta-band .btns{flex-direction:column}
  .cta-band .btns .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .footer-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
  .footer-cta__actions{width:100%}
  .footer-cta__actions .btn{flex:1;justify-content:center}
  /* keep floating widgets from overlapping content */
  .assistant{right:12px;left:12px;width:auto;max-width:none}
  .float-wa{bottom:16px;right:16px}
}
/* very small phones */
@media(max-width:380px){
  .brand__name{font-size:1rem}
  .topbar{font-size:.78rem}
  .topbar__info{gap:12px}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v11 — hero layout like the reference: large advocate image (right, full
   height) + text block (left); plus reliable sticky nav
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:600px;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:62px 0;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0f2647 0%,#0b1f3e 55%,#0a1c38 100%)}
.hero .container.hero__grid{display:block;position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%}
.hero__copy{max-width:560px}
/* advocate image fills the right side, full height, bleeding to the edge */
.hero__visual{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:47%;max-width:760px;margin:0;z-index:1}
.hero__portrait{height:100%;width:100%;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;background:transparent;overflow:hidden}
.hero__portrait::before,.hero__portrait::after{display:none}
.hero__portrait img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:60% 26%;display:block;
  border-radius:0;filter:saturate(.97) contrast(1.02)}
/* blend the image's left edge + bottom into the navy so text reads cleanly */
.hero__visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0f2647 0%,rgba(13,34,64,.7) 14%,rgba(13,34,64,.2) 32%,transparent 50%)}
.hero__visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:42%;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,#0a1c38 2%,rgba(10,28,56,.35) 45%,transparent)}
.hero__plate{display:none}
/* large, confident headline like the reference */
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.6vw,3.7rem);line-height:1.1;max-width:15ch;margin-bottom:.5em}
.hero__sub{max-width:46ch;font-size:1.04rem}
.hero__cta{margin-top:24px}
.hero__creds{margin-top:22px}

/* Reliable sticky nav — stays visible while scrolling, on every page */
.site-header{position:-webkit-sticky;position:sticky;top:0}

/* Stack cleanly on tablet / mobile */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero{display:block;min-height:0;padding:30px 0 0}
  .hero .container.hero__grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .hero__copy{max-width:none;padding-bottom:30px}
  .hero__visual{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:none;height:auto;margin-top:18px}
  .hero__portrait{height:auto}
  .hero__portrait img{height:auto;max-height:380px;object-position:60% 18%}
  .hero__visual::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,#0a1c38 1%,transparent 36%)}
  .hero__visual::before{display:none}
  .hero h1{max-width:none}
}