/* =============================================
   REWIRE WELLNESS — Premium Design System v2.0
   Handcrafted by Webotrex Solutions
   ============================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Poppins:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ==================
   1. Design Tokens
   ================== */
:root {
  /* — Rich Color System — */
  --clr-navy: #152C4A;
  --clr-navy-deep: #0E1F36;
  --clr-navy-dark: #0A1626;
  --clr-navy-light: #1D3B63;
  --clr-teal: #124E96;
  --clr-teal-dark: #246366;
  --clr-teal-light: rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.08);
  --clr-accent: #369025;
  --clr-accent-light: rgba(54, 144, 37, 0.12);
  --clr-white: #FFFFFF;
  --clr-text: #1F2937;
  --clr-text-light: #6B7280;
  --clr-text-lighter: #9CA3AF;
  --clr-border: #E2E8F0;
  --clr-border-light: #F1F5F9;
  --clr-success: #2E7D32;
  --clr-error: #DC2626;
  --clr-star: #F59E0B;

  /* — Section Backgrounds (alternating for visual rhythm) — */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-accent: #F0F7F1;
  --bg-dark: #0F2740;
  --bg-card-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-blue: #F0F5FA;
  --bg-card-teal: #F4FBF4;
  --bg-card-navy: #F1F5F9;

  /* — Typography — */
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --fs-display: 54px;
  --fs-h1: 50px;
  --fs-h2: 42px;
  --fs-h3: 32px;
  --fs-h4: 24px;
  --fs-h5: 20px;
  --fs-body-lg: 20px;
  --fs-body: 17px;
  --fs-body-sm: 15px;
  --fs-caption: 13px;
  --fs-small: 12px;
  --fw-regular: 400;
  --fw-medium: 500;
  --fw-semibold: 500;
  --fw-bold: 600;
  --fw-extrabold: 700;
  --lh-tight: 1.1;
  --lh-snug: 1.25;
  --lh-normal: 1.6;
  --lh-relaxed: 1.8;

  /* — Spacing (8px grid) — */
  --sp-1: 8px; --sp-2: 16px; --sp-3: 24px; --sp-4: 32px;
  --sp-5: 40px; --sp-6: 48px; --sp-7: 56px; --sp-8: 64px;
  --sp-10: 80px; --sp-12: 96px; --sp-14: 112px; --sp-16: 128px;

  /* — Radius — */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-2xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* — Shadows — */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 16px 48px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.14);
  --shadow-glow-teal: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.2);
  --shadow-glow-navy: 0 4px 20px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 3px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.03);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 40px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.12);
  --shadow-float: 0 20px 60px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.15);

  /* — Transitions — */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --t-fast: 150ms;
  --t-base: 300ms;
  --t-slow: 500ms;

  /* — Layout — */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-wide: 1320px;
  --container-padding: 24px;
  --navbar-height: 80px;
}

/* ==================
   2. Reset & Base
   ================== */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; outline: none; background: none; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; border: none; outline: none; }

:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--clr-teal); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==================
   3. Typography
   ================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

/* Gradient highlighted text */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal) 0%, var(--clr-accent) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Underline accent */
.text-accent-underline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline;
}
.text-accent-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.15);
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ==================
   4. Layout
   ================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

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

.section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section--primary  { background: var(--bg-primary); }
.section--alt      { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section--accent   { background: var(--bg-accent); }
.section--dark     { background: var(--bg-dark); }

/* Section Header — left-aligned variant for editorial feel */
.section-header {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}

.section-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--clr-teal);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--clr-teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
}

.section-header--center .section-header__label {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.section-header__subtitle {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.section-header--center .section-header__subtitle {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==================
   5. Premium Buttons
   ================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-teal) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-navy);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.35);
}

/* Arrow animation on hover */
.btn--primary .btn__arrow {
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.btn--primary:hover .btn__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn--teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal), #1C6BE6);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-teal);
}
.btn--teal:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.35); }

.btn--white {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn--white:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }

.btn--ghost-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.btn--ghost-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn--lg { padding: 18px 40px; font-size: var(--fs-body); }
.btn--sm { padding: 12px 24px; font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); }

.btn .ripple {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: scale(0); animation: ripple-anim 0.6s linear; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ripple-anim { to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; } }

.btn-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2); flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ==================
   6. Navbar
   ================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--navbar-height);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.navbar--scrolled {
  background: rgba(250, 252, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.navbar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; max-width: 100%; padding: 0 5%; }

.nav__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; z-index: 1001; }
.nav__logo-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.nav__logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: var(--fw-bold); font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--clr-navy); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.nav__logo-text span { color: var(--clr-teal); }
.nav__logo-image { height: 64px; width: auto; transition: height var(--t-base); }

.nav__menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-5); }

.nav__link {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-medium); color: var(--clr-text);
  position: relative; padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--t-base);
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--clr-teal); border-radius: 1px;
  transition: width var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link--active { color: var(--clr-teal); }
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link--active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav__cta { margin-left: var(--sp-3); }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; gap: 5px; z-index: 1001; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.nav__toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--clr-navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--t-base); transform-origin: center; }
.nav--open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav--open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav--open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.nav__overlay { display: none; }

/* ==================
   7. Premium Hero
   ================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--navbar-height) + 40px) 0 80px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative gradient orbs */
.hero__decor-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero__decor-orb--1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px; top: -10%; right: -5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(54, 144, 37, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero__decor-orb--2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px; bottom: -5%; left: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero__decor-orb--3 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px; top: 20%; left: 40%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(54, 144, 37, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: center;
}

.hero__content { max-width: 560px; }

.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px; background: var(--clr-teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-teal); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.hero__badge svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-display); font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.hero__description {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); color: var(--clr-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); max-width: 480px;
}

/* Trust Indicators */
.hero__trust {
  display: flex; gap: var(--sp-5); margin-top: var(--sp-5);
  padding-top: var(--sp-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.trust-item__value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--fs-h4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold); color: var(--clr-navy);
}
.trust-item__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--clr-text-light); font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* Hero Image Wrapper with Floating Cards */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
}

.hero__image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.hero__image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
}

/* Gradient glow behind image */
.hero__image-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 80%; height: 80%;
  top: 10%; left: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

/* Floating Glass Cards */
.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: float-gentle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-card__icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.floating-card__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--clr-white); }
.floating-card__icon--teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal), #1C6BE6); }
.floating-card__icon--navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy), var(--clr-navy-light)); }
.floating-card__icon--accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent), #47B831); }

.floating-card--1 { top: 8%; left: -12%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.floating-card--2 { top: 60%; right: -8%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.floating-card--3 { bottom: 5%; left: -5%; animation-delay: 3s; }
.floating-card--4 { top: 30%; right: -15%; animation-delay: 4.5s; }

@keyframes float-gentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

/* ==================
   8. Bento Grid (What We Ignore)
   ================== */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.bento-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Premium Theme-Matched Solid Backgrounds for Cards */
.bento-card:nth-child(1) { background: var(--bg-card-blue); border-color: rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.2); }
.bento-card:nth-child(2) { background: var(--bg-card-teal); border-color: rgba(54, 144, 37, 0.2); }
.bento-card:nth-child(3) { background: #F8F4FF; border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2); } /* Soft Lavender */
.bento-card:nth-child(4) { background: #FFF5F0; border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2); } /* Soft Peach */
.bento-card:nth-child(5) { background: #F0FDF4; border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2); } /* Soft Mint */
.bento-card:nth-child(6) { background: var(--bg-card-navy); border-color: rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.2); }

.bento-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-teal), var(--clr-accent));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.bento-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }



/* Card icon */
.bento-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.bento-card__icon--teal  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 78, 150,0.12), rgba(18, 78, 150,0.04)); }
.bento-card__icon--navy  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 44, 74,0.1), rgba(21, 44, 74,0.03)); }
.bento-card__icon--accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(54, 144, 37,0.15), rgba(54, 144, 37,0.05)); }

.bento-card__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.bento-card__icon--teal svg { color: var(--clr-teal); }
.bento-card__icon--navy svg { color: var(--clr-navy); }
.bento-card__icon--accent svg { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.bento-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--fs-h5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold); color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.bento-card--large .bento-card__title { font-size: var(--fs-h4); }

.bento-card__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Decorative image placeholder inside bento card */
.bento-card__placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 120px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 78, 150,0.06), rgba(54, 144, 37,0.08));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--sp-3);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(18, 78, 150,0.15);
}
.bento-card__placeholder span {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--clr-text-lighter);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.bento-card--large .bento-card__placeholder { height: 180px; }

/* ==================
   9. Zig-Zag Feature Blocks (Root Causes)
   ================== */
.zigzag-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-8) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}

.zigzag-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.zigzag-block--reverse .zigzag__image { order: 2; }
.zigzag-block--reverse .zigzag__content { order: 1; }

.zigzag__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card-teal), var(--bg-card-blue));
  height: 320px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.zigzag__image-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--clr-text-lighter);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-align: center;
}

.zigzag__image-icon {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.zigzag__image-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--clr-teal); }

.zigzag__content { max-width: 480px; }

.zigzag__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal), #1C6BE6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-teal);
}
.zigzag__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--clr-white); }

.zigzag__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.zigzag__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--clr-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.zigzag__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-teal);
  transition: gap var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.zigzag__link:hover { gap: 14px; }
.zigzag__link svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ==================
   10. Horizontal Process / Journey
   ================== */
.process-journey {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-6) 0;
}

/* Connecting line fallback */
.process-journey::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 56px; left: 80px; right: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-teal), var(--clr-accent), var(--clr-teal));
  opacity: 0.25;
  display: none; /* using SVG connector instead */
}

.journey-svg-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 56px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.journey-svg-path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#journey-grad);
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 8 8;
  animation: flow-signal 8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes flow-signal {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -100;
  }
}

.process-step {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-2);
}

.process-step__circle {
  width: 112px; height: 112px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}

.process-step:hover .process-step__circle {
  border-color: var(--clr-teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-teal);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step__circle-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal), #1C6BE6);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.process-step__circle-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: white; }

.process-step__number {
  position: absolute; top: -6px; right: -6px;
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy), var(--clr-teal));
  color: white; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-small); font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.process-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--fs-h5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold); color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.process-step__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light);
  max-width: 180px; line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

/* Arrow connector between steps */
.process-connector {
  display: flex; align-items: center; padding-top: 42px;
}
.process-connector svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--clr-teal); opacity: 0.4; }

/* ==================
   11. Premium Service Panels
   ================== */
.service-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  background: var(--bg-card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-panel::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--clr-teal), var(--clr-accent));
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl) 0 0 var(--radius-2xl);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}

.service-panel:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-panel:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-panel--reverse .service-panel__image { order: -1; }

.service-panel__content { padding: var(--sp-2) 0; }

.service-panel__icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal-light), var(--clr-accent-light));
}
.service-panel__icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: var(--clr-teal); }

.service-panel__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.service-panel__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--clr-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.service-panel__outcomes {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.service-panel__outcomes li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); padding: 6px 0; color: var(--clr-text);
}
.service-panel__outcomes li svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--clr-success); flex-shrink: 0; }

.service-panel__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  height: 300px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card-teal), var(--bg-card-blue));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.service-panel__image span {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--clr-text-lighter);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Compact service cards for remaining items */
.services-compact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.service-compact {
  background: var(--bg-card-white); border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--sp-4);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-compact::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-teal), var(--clr-accent));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.service-compact:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color: transparent; }
.service-compact:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-compact__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal-light), var(--clr-accent-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.service-compact__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--clr-teal); }

.service-compact__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--fs-h5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold); color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-compact__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.service-compact__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semibold); color: var(--clr-teal);
  transition: gap var(--t-base);
}
.service-compact__link:hover { gap: 12px; }
.service-compact__link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* ==================
   12. Split Feature Layout (Why Choose Us)
   ================== */
.split-feature {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-10); align-items: center;
}

.split-feature__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); overflow: hidden;
  height: 540px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card-teal), var(--bg-card-blue));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  position: relative;
}
.split-feature__image span {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--clr-text-lighter);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); }

.feature-list-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.feature-list-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.feature-list-item__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal-light), var(--clr-accent-light));
}
.feature-list-item__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--clr-teal); }

.feature-list-item__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold); color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.feature-list-item__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: var(--clr-text-light); line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

/* ==================
   13. Statistics Counters
   ================== */
.stats-section {
  padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 78, 150,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-4); position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center; padding: var(--sp-4);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-item__number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold); color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-item__number .stat-suffix { font-size: 36px; color: var(--clr-teal); }

.stat-item__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* ==================
   14. Premium Testimonials
   ================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  align-items: start;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Asymmetric vertical stagger heights */
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(48px);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2):hover {
  transform: translateY(18px);
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3):hover {
  transform: translateY(42px);
}

/* Big elegant quote mark behind text */
.testimonial-card::after {
  content: '“';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 15px;
  font-size: 140px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
}

.testimonial__quote-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal-light) 0%, var(--clr-accent-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial__quote-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-teal);
  fill: var(--clr-teal);
}

.testimonial__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial__stars svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--clr-star);
  fill: var(--clr-star);
}

.testimonial__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding-top: var(--sp-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial__avatar-wrapper {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal-light), var(--clr-accent-light));
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.testimonial__avatar-wrapper svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.testimonial__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
}
.testimonial__role {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* ==================
   15. Luxury CTA Section
   ================== */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy-deep), var(--clr-navy-light)); padding: var(--sp-10) 0;
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Decorative elements */
.cta-section__decor-circle {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.cta-section__decor-circle--1 { width: 300px; height: 300px; top: -10%; right: -5%; }
.cta-section__decor-circle--2 { width: 250px; height: 250px; bottom: -15%; left: -5%; }
.cta-section__decor-circle--3 { width: 400px; height: 400px; top: 10%; left: 20%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 78, 150,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%); border: none; z-index: 0; }

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

.cta-section__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2); color: var(--clr-white);
  max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto var(--sp-3); line-height: var(--lh-snug);
}

/* WhatsApp Float */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed; width: 60px; height: 60px; bottom: 30px; left: 30px;
  background: #25D366; color: white; border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4); z-index: 100;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
.whatsapp-float svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-float { width: 50px; height: 50px; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; }
  .whatsapp-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
}

.cta-section__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto var(--sp-6); line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

.cta-section .btn-group { justify-content: center; }

/* ==================
   16. Page Banner
   ================== */
.page-banner {
  padding: calc(var(--navbar-height) + 60px) 0 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal-light), var(--clr-accent-light)); text-align: center;
}
.page-banner__breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--clr-text-light); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.page-banner__breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-teal); font-weight: var(--fw-medium); }
.page-banner__breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.page-banner__breadcrumb svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--clr-text-lighter); }
.page-banner__title { font-size: var(--fs-h1); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.page-banner__subtitle { font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); color: var(--clr-text-light); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ==================
   17. Premium Footer
   ================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Gradient top border */
.footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-teal), var(--clr-accent), var(--clr-teal));
}

.footer__main { padding: var(--sp-10) 0 var(--sp-6); }

.footer__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
}

.footer__brand { max-width: 320px; }

.footer__logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.footer__logo-text { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: var(--fw-bold); font-size: 20px; color: var(--clr-white); }
.footer__logo-text span { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.footer__brand-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

/* Newsletter */
.footer__newsletter { margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.footer__newsletter-label { font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-medium); color: var(--clr-white); margin-bottom: var(--sp-1); }
.footer__newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer__newsletter-input {
  flex: 1; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: white; font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--t-base);
}
.footer__newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer__newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--clr-teal); }
.footer__newsletter-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--clr-teal); color: white;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  transition: background var(--t-base); cursor: pointer; border: none;
}
.footer__newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-teal-dark); }

.footer__social { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-1); }
.footer__social-link {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: all var(--t-base);
}
.footer__social-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--clr-white); }
.footer__social-link svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold); color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.footer__links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer__links a {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color var(--t-base);
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--clr-white); }

.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.footer__contact-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--clr-accent); }

.footer__bottom {
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer__copyright { font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer__legal { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.footer__legal a { font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer__legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ==================
   18. Animations
   ================== */
[data-animate] { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out); }
[data-animate="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(40px); }
[data-animate="fade-in"] { transform: none; }
[data-animate="slide-left"] { transform: translateX(-50px); }
[data-animate="slide-right"] { transform: translateX(50px); }
[data-animate="scale-up"] { transform: scale(0.92); }
[data-animate].animated { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

[data-animate-stagger] > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out); }
[data-animate-stagger] > *.animated { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Card & general reusable patterns */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-card-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* Premium circular gradient icon backgrounds with animation */
.icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal-light) 0%, var(--clr-accent-light) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.icon-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--clr-teal);
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.icon-box:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-teal) 0%, var(--clr-accent) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-teal);
}
.icon-box:hover svg {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

.icon-box--lg {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
}
.icon-box--lg svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

/* Background patterns */
.dotted-grid-bg {
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(21, 44, 74, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

.neural-network-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.04;
}

/* Glowing blur blobs */
.glow-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* Blueprint Placeholders */
.blueprint-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 252, 255, 0.7) 0%, rgba(240, 246, 255, 0.5) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blueprint-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
}

.blueprint-placeholder__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--clr-teal);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blueprint-placeholder__sub {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==================
   13b. Expert Highlight (NEW)
   ================== */
.expert-highlight-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-alt) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.expert-highlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--sp-10);
  align-items: center;
}

.expert-highlight__portrait-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.expert-highlight__portrait {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.expert-highlight__portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.expert-highlight__portrait-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 120%;
  height: 120%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 78, 150, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(30px);
}

.expert-highlight__badge {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: float-gentle 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.expert-highlight__badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--clr-teal);
}

.expert-highlight__badge--1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.expert-highlight__badge--2 {
  bottom: 15%;
  right: -5%;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.expert-highlight__badge--3 {
  bottom: 5%;
  left: 5%;
  animation-delay: 3s;
}

.expert-highlight__content {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.expert-highlight__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
}

.expert-highlight__role {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg);
  color: var(--clr-teal);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}

.expert-highlight__bio {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.expert-highlight__meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.expert-highlight__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.expert-highlight__meta-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.expert-highlight__meta-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.expert-highlight__meta-val {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

/* ==================
   19. Responsive
   ================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --fs-display: 48px; --fs-h1: 40px; --fs-h2: 36px; --fs-h3: 28px; }
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero__content { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero__description { margin: 0 auto var(--sp-5); }
  .hero__trust { justify-content: center; }
  .btn-group { justify-content: center; }
  .hero__visual { margin-top: var(--sp-5); }
  .floating-card { display: none; }
  .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bento-card--large { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: auto; }
  .zigzag-block { gap: var(--sp-5); }
  .process-journey { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4); justify-content: center; }
  .process-journey::before { display: none; }
  .process-connector { display: none; }
  .service-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-panel__image { height: 220px; }
  .service-panel--reverse .service-panel__image { order: 0; }
  .services-compact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); }
  .split-feature__image { height: 360px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; }
  .journey-svg-container { display: none; }
  .expert-highlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); }
  .expert-highlight__portrait-wrapper { max-width: 320px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .expert-highlight__badge { display: none; }
  .testimonial-card:nth-child(2), .testimonial-card:nth-child(2):hover { transform: none; }
  .testimonial-card:nth-child(3), .testimonial-card:nth-child(3):hover { transform: none; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --fs-display: 36px; --fs-h1: 32px; --fs-h2: 28px; --fs-h3: 24px; --fs-h4: 20px; --container-padding: 20px; --navbar-height: 68px; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .nav__logo-image { height: 44px; }
  .navbar .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav__menu {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; width: 300px; height: 100vh; z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--clr-white); flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
    align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4); transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-out);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }
  .nav--open .nav__menu { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav__overlay { display: block; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); z-index: 999; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity var(--t-slow); }
  .nav--open .nav__overlay { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav__link { font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); }
  .nav__cta { margin-left: 0; margin-top: var(--sp-2); }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: calc(var(--navbar-height) + 32px) 0 48px; }
  .hero__visual { display: none; }
  .hero__trust { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); align-items: center; }
  .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento-card--large { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; }
  .zigzag-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .zigzag-block--reverse .zigzag__image { order: 0; }
  .zigzag-block--reverse .zigzag__content { order: 0; }
  .zigzag__image { height: 220px; }
  .process-step { flex-basis: 45%; }
  .services-compact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item__number { font-size: 40px; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-section { padding: var(--sp-10) 0; }
  .cta-section__title { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
  .btn-group { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .btn-group .btn { width: 100%; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .footer__brand { max-width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .footer__logo { justify-content: center; }
  .footer__social { justify-content: center; }
  .footer__contact-item { justify-content: center; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); text-align: center; }
  .footer__legal { justify-content: center; }
  .page-banner { padding: calc(var(--navbar-height) + 40px) 0 40px; }
  .page-banner__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root { --fs-display: 30px; --fs-h1: 28px; --fs-h2: 24px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}