/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT PORTFOLIO - REFINED LIGHT THEME
   Author: Ritwik Sachdeva | Senior Marketing Strategy & Growth Consultant
   Typography: Manrope / DM Sans (Headings) + Inter / DM Sans (Body)
   Palette: Warm Off-White (#F8F7F4), Pure White (#FFFFFF), Soft Beige (#EFEAE2),
            Deep Charcoal (#252525), Muted Grey (#686868), Terracotta (#C47B45)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;0,9..40,700;1,9..40,400&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&family=Manrope:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* --- CSS Variables & Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* Color Palette - Premium Light Theme */
  --bg-primary: #F8F7F4;          /* Warm off-white */
  --bg-secondary: #FFFFFF;        /* Pure white for cards & elevated elements */
  --bg-beige: #EFEAE2;            /* Soft beige for alternate sections & pills */
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-glass: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.94);

  --text-primary: #252525;        /* Deep charcoal */
  --text-secondary: #686868;      /* Professional muted grey */
  --text-muted: #8a8883;          /* Subtle tertiary grey */
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  --accent-primary: #C47B45;      /* Warm terracotta */
  --accent-secondary: #D9A77C;    /* Soft amber/terracotta */
  --accent-light: #F4EAE1;        /* Light terracotta tint */
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #C47B45 0%, #D9A77C 100%);
  --accent-glow: rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.18);
  --accent-glow-subtle: rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.08);

  --border-color: #E7E1D8;        /* Subtle warm grey */
  --border-subtle: #E7E1D8;
  --border-medium: #DCD5C9;
  --border-accent: rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.35);

  --success: #15803d;             /* Refined forest green */
  --warning: #b45309;
  --error: #b91c1c;

  /* Typography */
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --header-height: 78px;
  --section-spacing: 96px;
  --section-spacing-sm: 64px;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.02);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.07), 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.03);
  --shadow-navbar: 0 2px 14px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.03);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- Universal Reset & Base Elements --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 7px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #DCD5C9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --- Typography System --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.2vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 600;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 700px;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

/* --- Container & Layout Helpers --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.section {
  padding-top: var(--section-spacing);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding-top: var(--section-spacing-sm);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-spacing-sm);
}

.section-bg-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
}

.section-bg-white {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

/* Section Header Component */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title .text-gradient {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* --- Scroll Progress Bar --- */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* --- Custom Cursor (Light Theme) --- */
.custom-cursor-dot,
.custom-cursor-ring {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 10000;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-cursor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.custom-cursor-ring {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.45);
  transition: width 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.custom-cursor-ring.cursor-active {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  background-color: rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.08);
}

@media (pointer: coarse), (hover: none) {
  .custom-cursor-dot,
  .custom-cursor-ring {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* --- Subtle Ambient Background Elements --- */
.bg-ambient-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ambient-glow-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ambient-glow-1 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: #F4EAE1;
  top: -80px;
  right: -60px;
}

.ambient-glow-2 {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: #EFEAE2;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -80px;
}

.grid-pattern-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Navigation Header --- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), height var(--transition-smooth);
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  height: 68px;
  background-color: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navbar);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-monogram {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

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

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION DROPDOWN (Core Practices & Services)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-item-has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-item-has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-item-has-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  width: 380px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 14px 10px 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.22s;
  z-index: 1200;
}

/* Invisible bridge preventing mouseout between nav-link and dropdown */
.nav-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.nav-item-has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-has-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 12px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.dropdown-header-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.dropdown-header-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  background: var(--bg-beige);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.nav-dropdown-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover,
.nav-dropdown-item:focus {
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dropdown-item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  background: rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.dropdown-item-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-title {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.nav-dropdown-footer {
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
}

.dropdown-view-all {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-view-all:hover {
  background: var(--bg-beige);
}

/* Mobile Submenu Styling */
.mobile-nav-item-dropdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-dropdown-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-submenu-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-submenu-btn.is-expanded {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 0 6px 14px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  margin: 8px 0 8px 6px;
}

.mobile-submenu.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-sublink {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-sublink:hover,
.mobile-sublink.active {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1100;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  margin: 5px 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer (Light Theme) */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.mobile-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.mobile-link:hover,
.mobile-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* --- Buttons & Interactive Elements --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #B36C38;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.03);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.btn-icon-right svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon-right svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Badges & Status */
.badge-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.03);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.6);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.badge-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --- Cards & Surfaces (Pure White) --- */
.card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

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

.card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.card:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* --- HERO SECTION (Refined Light) --- */
.hero-section {
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 32px);
  padding-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-kpis {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hero-kpi-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-kpi-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-kpi-val .unit {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.hero-kpi-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Visual Composition */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-visual-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hero-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-visual-card:hover .hero-visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-overlay-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.05) 0%, rgba(248, 247, 244, 0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-card-floating-1,
.hero-card-floating-2 {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.07);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: float-gentle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-card-floating-1 {
  top: 12%;
  left: -20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-card-floating-2 {
  bottom: 8%;
  right: -18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

.stat-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #E8F5E9;
  color: var(--success);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.floating-text-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.floating-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.floating-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --- CLIENT LOGO / MARQUEE TICKER (Light Theme) --- */
.trust-marquee-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scroll-marquee 32s linear infinite;
  gap: 48px;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.marquee-item-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.marquee-item-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --- MARKETING EXPERTISE SECTION --- */
.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.expertise-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.expertise-card-head {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.expertise-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.expertise-card-title {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.expertise-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.expertise-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* --- ABOUT PREVIEW SECTION --- */
.about-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-preview-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.about-preview-portrait {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-badge-experience {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: -16px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.about-badge-exp-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-badge-exp-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.about-preview-content .lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.pillar-bullet {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- SERVICES PREVIEW SECTION --- */
.services-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card-extended {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 36px;
}

.service-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-index {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.service-deliverables {
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.service-deliverable-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card-action {
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-arrow:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: #B36C38;
}

/* --- RESULTS & METRICS SECTION (Light) --- */
.metrics-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.metric-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.metric-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.metric-counter span.accent-symbol {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.metric-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.metric-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.metric-disclaimer-note {
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- METHODOLOGY / 4-STEP TIMELINE --- */
.methodology-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.methodology-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  z-index: 0;
}

.step-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-number-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-beige);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.step-phase {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- FEATURED INSIGHTS CARDS --- */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.insight-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.insight-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 200px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
}

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

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

.insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.insight-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-title {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.insight-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* --- TESTIMONIALS SLIDER (Light Theme) --- */
.testimonial-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-track-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  opacity: 0.35;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.testimonial-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-primary);
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.rating-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #DCD5C9;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --- FINAL CONVERSION BANNER / CTA (Warm Terracotta & Soft Beige) --- */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-box {
  background: var(--bg-beige);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.cta-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --- FOOTER (Light Theme) --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-beige);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 72px 0 32px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.footer-brand-statement {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 28px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

/* --- FORMS & CONTACT ELEMENTS (Pure White & Light) --- */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.contact-direct-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.contact-direct-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-item-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-item-value a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.form-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-label .required-mark {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196, 123, 69, 0.15);
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--error);
  background-color: #FFF5F5;
}

.form-error-msg {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--error);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.form-control.is-invalid + .form-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

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

/* FAQ Accordion (Light Theme) */
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--accent-primary);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-beige);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), background var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--accent-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 0;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Confirmation Modal (Light Theme) */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.is-open .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-icon-circle {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E8F5E9;
  border: 2px solid var(--success);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--success);
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}