/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: #212529;
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: #FAF7F2;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1A2B3C;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ===== COLORS ===== */
:root {
    --navy: #1A2B3C;
    --gold: #C6A15B;
    --charcoal: #2C3E4F;
    --sand: #F5F0E8;
    --slate: #4A6572;
    --burgundy: #8B3A3A;
    --green: #2E7D5E;
    --cream: #FAF7F2;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --light-gray: #E9ECEF;
    --medium-gray: #6C757D;
    --dark-gray: #212529;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    from {
        transform: translateY(100%);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(198, 161, 91, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: -1000px 0;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 1000px 0;
    }
}

.animate-fadeInUp {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.animate-fadeInLeft {
    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.animate-fadeInRight {
    animation: fadeInRight 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.animate-scaleIn {
    animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.animate-float {
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.delay-1 {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
    opacity: 0;
    animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

.delay-2 {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
    opacity: 0;
    animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

.delay-3 {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
    opacity: 0;
    animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

.delay-4 {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
    opacity: 0;
    animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.site-header {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background-color: rgba(26, 43, 60, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.site-header .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-list a {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

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

.nav-list a:hover::after,
.nav-list a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-list a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-list a.active {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-client {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    padding: 10px 25px !important;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-client::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-client:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-client:hover {
    background-color: #b58f4a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
}

.btn-client::after {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-about p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    left: 0;
}

.footer-contact p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 20px;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icons a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.social-icons a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.social-icons a:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.social-icons a i,
.social-icons a span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.hero {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" opacity="0.1"><path d="M20,20 L80,20 L80,80 L20,80 Z" stroke="%23C6A15B" fill="none" stroke-width="2"/><path d="M30,30 L70,30 L70,70 L30,70 Z" stroke="%23C6A15B" fill="none" stroke-width="2"/><path d="M40,40 L60,40 L60,60 L40,60 Z" stroke="%23C6A15B" fill="none" stroke-width="2"/></svg>');
    background-size: 200px;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: float 20s linear infinite;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease forwards;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.hero-content .gold-text {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-content .gold-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    animation: slideIn 1s ease forwards 0.5s;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease forwards 0.3s;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease forwards 0.6s;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #b58f4a;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 33px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-outline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: left 0.3s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-outline:hover::before {
    left: 0;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
}

.hero-card {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInRight 1s ease forwards 0.3s;
}

.hero-card h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-card h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
}

.steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
}

.step:hover .step-number {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.step p {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ===== TRUST BADGES ===== */
.trust-badges {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-badges::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.trust-badges::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--navy) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.badge-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.badge-item {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.badge-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.badge-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.badge-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.badge-item:hover .badge-number {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.badge-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--light-gray);
}

/* ===== SECTION TITLES ===== */
.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.section-title::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--navy));
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

/* ===== PRACTICE AREAS ===== */
.practice-areas-preview,
.practice-areas-list {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.practice-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.practice-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.practice-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.practice-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.practice-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.practice-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.practice-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.practice-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

.practice-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--navy));
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.practice-card:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.practice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.practice-icon {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--charcoal));
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-icon {
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--navy));
    color: var(--white);
}

.practice-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.practice-card p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.read-more {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* ===== ABOUT TEASER ===== */
.about-teaser {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-teaser::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-teaser::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--white) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.05;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-teaser .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-teaser h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.about-teaser blockquote {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 30px 0;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease forwards 0.2s;
}

.about-teaser blockquote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -10px;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-teaser p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease forwards 0.4s;
}

.about-teaser .btn-outline {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease forwards 0.6s;
}

.about-teaser img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInRight 1s ease forwards;
}

.about-teaser img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
.testimonials {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 20px 0 40px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--gold) var(--light-gray);
}

.testimonial-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 5px;
}

.testimonial-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.testimonial-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.testimonial-item {
    flex: 0 0 350px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.testimonial-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
}

/* ===== BLOG HIGHLIGHTS ===== */
.blog-highlights {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.blog-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.blog-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.blog-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 200px;
}

.blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.blog-category {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-title {
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.blog-meta {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* ===== CONTACT CTA ===== */
.contact-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #b58f4a 100%);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--white) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.2;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.contact-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--navy) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.contact-cta .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-cta h2 {
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.contact-cta p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.2s;
}

.contact-cta .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.contact-cta .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    animation: none;
}

/* ===== PAGE HEADER ===== */
.page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--white) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.05;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-header h1 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.page-header p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.2s;
}

/* ===== TEAM PAGE ===== */
.team-grid {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.team-member {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.team-member:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.team-member img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-member:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

.team-member h3 {
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.team-member .position {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.team-member p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== CONTACT PAGE ===== */
.contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.contact-form {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover,
.form-group select:hover {
    border-color: var(--slate);
}

.contact-info {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--charcoal) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-info h2 {
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-info p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.contact-info i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    width: 25px;
}

/* ===== BLOG PAGE ===== */
.blog-listing {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.pagination {
    margin-top: 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.pagination a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    border: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pagination a:hover,
.pagination a.active {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* ===== BLOG POST PAGE ===== */
.blog-post {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.post-content {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.post-content h2 {
    margin: 40px 0 20px;
}

.post-content h3 {
    margin: 30px 0 15px;
}

.post-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.post-content ul,
.post-content ol {
    margin: 20px 0 20px 30px;
}

.post-content blockquote {
    margin: 30px 0;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ON SCROLL ===== */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

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

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero .container,
    .about-teaser .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-content .gold-text {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-list {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background-color: var(--navy);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 15px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }
    
    .nav-list.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-content .gold-text {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-item {
        flex: 0 0 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .btn-primary, .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-content .gold-text {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .badge-item {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }
    
    .badge-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}/* ===== HERO SECTION ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: particleMove 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes particleMove {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.hero-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-subtitle::before,
.hero-subtitle::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-subtitle::before {
    left: -40px;
}

.hero-subtitle::after {
    right: -40px;
}

.hero-wave {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
}

.hero-wave svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.step-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.step-content h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.step-content p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-card-footer {
    margin-top: 30px;
    text-align: right;
}

.card-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-link:hover {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ===== TRUST BADGES ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.badge-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.badge-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    font-size: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.badge-item:hover .badge-icon {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 0.2;
}

/* ===== SECTION HEADER ===== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-description {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.section-action {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* ===== PRACTICE CARDS ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.practice-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
}

.practice-icon {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--charcoal));
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.practice-icon-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    left: -5px;
    right: -5px;
    bottom: -5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--navy));
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-icon-wrapper::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.practice-card-footer {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.about-teaser {
    position: relative;
}

.about-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" opacity="0.05"><path d="M20,20 L80,20 L80,80 L20,80 Z" stroke="%23C6A15B" fill="none" stroke-width="2"/><path d="M30,30 L70,30 L70,70 L30,70 Z" stroke="%23C6A15B" fill="none" stroke-width="2"/></svg>');
    background-size: 100px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.feature-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
}

.image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.experience-badge .years {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.testimonial-carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 20px 0 40px;
}

.testimonial-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.testimonial-item {
    flex: 0 0 350px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-content {
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--charcoal));
    color: var(--white);
}

.quote-mark {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.8;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--navy));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.author-info h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-info p {
    margin: 5px 0 0;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.author-rating {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.carousel-prev,
.carousel-next {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.carousel-prev:hover,
.carousel-next:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-gray);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ===== BLOG CARDS ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.blog-card {
    position: relative;
}

.blog-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-category-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ===== CONTACT CTA ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.contact-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-particles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: particleMove 15s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.4); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(198, 161, 91, 0); }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-subtitle::before,
    .hero-subtitle::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .experience-badge {
        right: 10px;
        bottom: 10px;
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .experience-badge .years {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons .btn-primary,
    .cta-buttons .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .testimonial-item {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
    }
    
    .about-features {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .feature {
        width: 100%;
    }
}