/* ========================================
   Lex Ascendas - Legal Website Styles
   ======================================== */

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
    /* Colors - Navy Blue & Gold Theme */
    --color-background: #0a1628;
    --color-background-soft: #0f1d33;
    --color-background-card: #142542;
    --color-navy-deep: #070f1c;
    --color-navy-light: #1a2d4d;
    
    --color-ivory: #f5f2eb;
    --color-ivory-soft: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.7);
    --color-ivory-muted: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.5);
    --color-ivory-subtle: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.1);
    
    --color-gold: #d4af37;
    --color-gold-bright: #e8c547;
    --color-gold-soft: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
    --color-gold-muted: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    
    --color-border: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.1);
    
    /* Light Background Colors */
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    --color-light-gray: #f7f7f7;
    --color-dark-text: #1a1a1a;
    --color-dark-text-soft: #4a4a4a;
    --color-dark-text-muted: #6a6a6a;
    --color-border-light: rgba(26, 45, 77, 0.15);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --section-padding: 60px;
    --container-max-width: 1280px;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: var(--color-background);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Container */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 70px;
}

/* ========================================
   Navigation
   ======================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 15px 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: #0000004d;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
    padding: 15px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

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

/* Logo */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-img-small {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.logo-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1;
}

.logo-tagline {
    font-size: 9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ffffffb3;
    position: relative;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

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

/* Call Now Button */
.nav-call-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: #000;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-call-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-bright);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* Nav Toggle (Mobile) */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-ivory);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* ========================================
   Hero Section
   ======================================== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Hero Banner Image */
.hero-banner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-banner-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.hero-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85) 40%,
        rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.75) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: 
        /* Gold glow accents */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(201, 169, 98, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(201, 169, 98, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        /* Blue ambient glow */
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(26, 45, 77, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(48px, 10vw, 80px);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-ivory) 0%, var(--color-gold-bright) 50%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    text-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-gold-bright);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Grid Layout */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-content {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: none;
}

.hero-description {
    margin: 0 0 40px 0;
}

/* Hero Form */
.hero-form-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.hero-form-card {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, rgba(26, 45, 77, 0.8) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 32px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.hero-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-form-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.hero-form .form-group {
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-form .form-group input,
.hero-form .form-group select,
.hero-form .form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-form .form-group input::placeholder,
.hero-form .form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
}

.hero-form .btn-primary {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.scroll-line {
    display: block;
    width: 2px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-gold-bright), var(--color-gold), transparent);
    animation: scrollPulse 2s infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* ========================================
   Buttons
   ======================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-gold-bright) 100%);
    color: var(--color-background);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-gold-bright);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    border-color: var(--color-ivory-subtle);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ========================================
   Section Styles
   ======================================== */
.section-padding {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 0px;
}

.section-header.centered {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 45px);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-header.centered .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
    margin: 16px auto 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    margin-bottom: 16px
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ========================================
   About Section
   ======================================== */
.about {
    background: #f7f7f7;
}

.about .section-title,
.about .lead-text {
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
}

.about .section-label {
    color: #d4af37b3;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--color-dark-text-soft);
}

.about .stat-number {
    color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.about .stat-label {
    color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
}

.about .image-frame {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--color-dark-text-soft);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--color-gold-bright);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
}

.about-image img {
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.image-frame {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ========================================
   Founder Section
   ======================================== */
.founder {
    background: var(--color-background-soft);
}

.founder .section-title {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.founder .lead-text {
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
}

.founder .section-label {
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
}

.founder-content p {
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
}

.founder-role {
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
}

.founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-image {
    position: relative;
}

.founder-image img {
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.founder-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, var(--color-navy-light) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.founder-content {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.founder-role {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-navy-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.founder-credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 10px;

}

.credential-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-dark-text-muted);
}

.credential-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* ========================================
   Team Section
   ======================================== */
.team {
    background: #f7f7f7;
}

.team .section-title {
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
}

.team .section-label {
    color: var(--color-navy-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.team .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-dark-text-soft);
}

.team-name {
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
}

.team-bio {
    color: var(--color-dark-text-soft);
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.team-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-muted);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.team-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-card:hover .team-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), transparent);
}

.team-content {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-role {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-navy-light);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.team-bio {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-dark-text-soft);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ========================================
   Practice Areas Section
   ======================================== */
.practice {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--color-navy-light) 100%);
}

.practice-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.practice-grid-7 {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.practice-grid-7 .practice-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 18px);
    max-width: calc(25% - 18px);
    min-width: 260px;
}

.partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.partner-card .team-role {
    color: #00000070;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-card .team-role {
    color: #00000070;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.practice-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, var(--color-navy-light) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.practice-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-muted);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.practice-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.practice-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--color-gold-bright);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-icon {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.practice-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.practice-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ========================================
   Approach Section
   ======================================== */
.approach-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.approach-step {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, var(--color-navy-light) 100%);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.approach-step:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-muted);
}

.step-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--color-gold-bright);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-step p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Why Choose Us */
.approach {
    background: #f7f7f7;
}

.approach .section-title {
    color: var(--color-dark-text);
}

.approach .section-label {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-choose-item {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, var(--color-navy-light) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-choose-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-muted);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.why-choose-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-choose-icon svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    stroke-width: 1.2;
}

.why-choose-item:hover .why-choose-icon {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.why-choose-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========================================
   Testimonials Section
   ======================================== */
.testimonials {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-light) 0%, var(--color-background-soft) 100%);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, rgba(26, 45, 77, 0.5) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 280px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-muted);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 24px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.author-image {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
}

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

.author-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.author-role {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
}

/* ========================================
   Contact Section
   ======================================== */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
    max-width: 450px;
}

.contact-details {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
    color: var(--color-gold-bright);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-item:hover .contact-icon {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.contact-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-value {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
}

.contact-value:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact {
    background: var(--color-background-soft);
}

.contact .section-title {
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.contact .section-label {
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
}

.contact .lead-text {
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
}

.contact-label {
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
}

.contact-value {
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, var(--color-navy-light) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.contact-form .form-group label {
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
}

.contact-form .form-group input,
.contact-form .form-group select,
.contact-form .form-group textarea {
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    background: var(--color-background);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

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

.form-group select {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23d4af37' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='m6 9 6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    padding-right: 42px;
}

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

.g-recaptcha {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ========================================
   Disclaimer Modal
   ======================================== */
.disclaimer-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(7, 15, 28, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.disclaimer-modal.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.disclaimer-content {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, var(--color-navy-light) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
    border-radius: 8px;
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    animation: modalFadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.disclaimer-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.disclaimer-body {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.disclaimer-body p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.disclaimer-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.disclaimer-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

body.modal-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ========================================
   Footer
   ======================================== */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-background-soft) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-muted);
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

.footer-links ol, ul {
    padding-left: 0rem;
}

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

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.footer-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

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

.footer-disclaimer {
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.footer-disclaimer p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px 24px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
}

.footer-credit {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    flex-basis: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer-legal a {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
}

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

/* ========================================
   News Channel Section
   ======================================== */

.news-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-banner-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

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

.news-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.8) 0%, rgba(7, 15, 28, 0) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.news-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.news-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.news-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-soft);
}

.news-channel {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-background-soft) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
}

.cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
}

.news-videos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.news-video-card {
    background: var(--color-background-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
}

.news-video-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-soft);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.video-wrapper iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.news-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-light) 0%, var(--color-background-card) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.cta-content {
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-ivory-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

@keyframes scrollPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleY(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scaleY(0.8);
    }
}

/* ========================================
   Responsive Design
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 80px;
    }
    
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-cta {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-form-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-form-card {
        max-width: 500px;
    }
    
    .about-grid,
    .founder-grid,
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .about-image,
    .founder-image {
        order: -1;
    }
    
    .practice-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .practice-grid-7 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .approach-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .news-videos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 70%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-background) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-left: 40px;
        gap: 30px;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    
    .practice-grid,
    .practice-grid-7,
    .approach-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .team-image {
        height: 280px;
    }
    
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 32px;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .news-videos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .news-banner-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-brand,
    .footer-nav,
    .footer-contact {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer-brand .logo {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-description {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .footer-links,
    .footer-contact-list {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-links ol,ul {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    
    .founder-credentials {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .news-videos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    
    .news-banner-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   Image Placeholders
   ======================================== */

/* Elegant fallback for missing images */
.about-image img,
.founder-image img {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-background-card) 0%, var(--color-background-soft) 100%);
    min-height: 400px;
}

/* Client avatar placeholder styling */
.author-image {
    background: var(--color-gold-muted);
}

/* Image loading states */
img {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

img[loading] {
    opacity: 0;
}

img.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Placeholder pattern for image containers */
.about-image,
.founder-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-image::before,
.founder-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, var(--color-gold-muted) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, var(--color-gold-muted) 0%, transparent 40%);
    opacity: 0.2;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-image img,
.founder-image img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}