/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MB Carpets and Tiles Ltd — Premium Flooring Showroom Design Layer
   Deep Navy Blue #002147 + Flat Silver #C0C0C0 + Pearl #E5E4E2  ·  Loaded after style.css
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   GLOBAL TOKENS + POLISHES
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
    --gold-pale: #E5E4E2;
    --ivory:     #F8F8F8;
    --cream:     #F0EFEE;
    --shadow-gold: 0 6px 20px rgba(192,192,192,0.25);
}

.subtitle {
    letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
}

/* Silver underline below every section h2 */
.section-header h2 {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}
.section-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
}
.section-header { text-align: center; }


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TOP BAR — Premium gold-accent strip
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Gold gradient accent line at very top of page */
.header::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        var(--forest-dark) 0%,
        var(--gold-dark) 15%,
        var(--gold) 35%,
        var(--gold-light) 50%,
        var(--gold) 65%,
        var(--gold-dark) 85%,
        var(--forest-dark) 100%);
}

.top-bar {
    background: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.15) !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.top-bar .container {
    height: 38px !important;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left a,
.top-bar-left span {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.top-bar-right span {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
}

/* "Free Measuring" promo chip */
.top-bar-promo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 0.71rem !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-right: 14px;
    margin-right: 14px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.top-bar-promo i { color: var(--gold-light) !important; font-size: 0.7rem; }
.top-bar-promo a {
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,212,212,0.45);
    padding-bottom: 1px;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.top-bar-promo a:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: #fff;
}

.top-bar .social-links a {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
}

/* Login icon */
.top-bar-login {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 7px !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s !important;
}
.top-bar-login:hover {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* Hide email in top bar on narrower screens where promo chip takes space */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .top-bar-email-hide { display: none !important; }
    .top-bar-promo { display: none !important; }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   NAVBAR — Elegant white bar, animated underline active
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.12) !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.nav-container {
    height: 74px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

/* Logo — bigger */
.navbar .logo img {
    height: 58px !important;
    max-height: 58px !important;
    max-width: 220px !important;
    width: auto !important;
}

/* Nav links — animated gold underline */
.nav-link {
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 8px 4px !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
    transition: color 0.22s ease !important;
}
.nav-link::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%) !important;
    transform: scaleX(0) !important;
    transform-origin: center !important;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2) !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1) !important;
}
.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-dark) !important; }
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* Dropdown toggle chevron */
.nav-link .fa-chevron-down {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    margin-left: 3px !important;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease !important;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .fa-chevron-down,
.nav-dropdown.open .fa-chevron-down {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
}

/* Dropdown menu */
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px !important;
    min-width: 220px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.18) !important;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
    padding: 8px 6px !important;
}
.dropdown-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 9px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #374151 !important;
    transition: all 0.18s ease !important;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.08) !important;
    color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
}
.dropdown-item i {
    width: 18px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.dropdown-item:hover i { color: var(--gold-dark) !important; }
.dropdown-divider-line {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.15);
    margin: 6px 8px;
}

/* CTA button in nav */
.nav-cta .btn-primary {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    padding: 9px 20px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

/* Scroll shadow */
.header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.09) !important;
}
.header.scrolled .navbar {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98) !important;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO — Deep Forest Green (matches logo), split layout
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* No-image state: rich forest gradient (same as logo dark) */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — Premium redesign (Navy + Silver theme)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 0%, rgba(0,80,160,0.40) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 100%, rgba(0,40,100,0.35) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #000A1F 0%, #001540 35%, #002060 65%, #001030 100%) !important;
    min-height: 95vh !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Subtle tile grid overlay */
.hero:not(.has-hero-image)::before {
    display: block !important;
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 5%, rgba(192,192,192,0.14) 0%, transparent 42%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 95%, rgba(0,60,140,0.30) 0%, transparent 45%) !important;
    background-size: 48px 48px, 48px 48px, auto, auto !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 0 !important;
}
.hero:not(.has-hero-image)::after { display: none !important; }
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .container { position: relative !important; z-index: 2 !important; }

/* Split layout */
.hero-wrapper {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px !important;
    gap: 56px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-height: calc(95vh - 80px) !important;
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}
.hero-left { grid-column: 1; }

/* ── Top chip ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-size: 0.70rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-chip-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #4CAF50;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(76,175,80,0.25);
    animation: blink-dot 2.5s ease infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes blink-dot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* ── Hero Title ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-title {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

/* MB brand row */
.ht-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ht-mb {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.50em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    background: rgba(212,212,212,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,212,212,0.20);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.ht-separator {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,212,212,0.30) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Main brand name */
.ht-name {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.8rem) !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 0.92 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: block !important;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.40) !important;
}
.ht-name em {
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
    font-size: 0.75em !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
}

/* Tagline below */
.ht-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 1.1vw, 0.78rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    display: block;
}

/* ── Description ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-description {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px !important;
}
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-description strong { color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

/* ── Hero CTA Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-btn-primary {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.30) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s !important;
}
.hero-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #E5E4E2 !important;
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35) !important;
}
.hero-btn-ghost {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.25s !important;
}
.hero-btn-ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ── Trust chips (below buttons) ─────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 20px 0 0;
}
.hero-trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-trust-chip i {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
}

/* ── Stats strip ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stats {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
    padding-top: 28px !important;
    margin-top: 28px !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
}
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stat-item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10) !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stat-item:first-child { padding-left: 0 !important; text-align: left !important; }
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stat-item:last-child { border-right: none !important; }
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    display: block !important;
}
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stat-label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42) !important;
    font-size: 0.70rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
}

/* ── Scroll hint ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-scroll {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.40) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
}
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-scroll span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important; }
.hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-scroll::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO RIGHT VISUAL PANEL — Premium flooring mosaic
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-right-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 480px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Central glow orb */
.hvr-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,60,140,0.45) 0%, rgba(192,192,192,0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: orb-pulse 4s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes orb-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Mosaic wrapper (slight tilt) */
.hvr-mosaic {
    position: relative;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

/* 2×2 tile grid */
.hvr-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    transform: rotate(6deg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hvr-tile {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.hvr-tile::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px,
        transparent 1px, transparent 20px
    );
}
.hvr-t1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,212,212,0.50) 0%, rgba(180,180,180,0.28) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212,212,212,0.45);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.hvr-t2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,52,112,0.60) 0%, rgba(0,33,71,0.80) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.hvr-t3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,33,71,0.70) 0%, rgba(0,20,50,0.90) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hvr-t4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192,192,192,0.25) 0%, rgba(160,160,160,0.12) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(192,192,192,0.30);
}

/* Animated hover float on tiles */
.hvr-t1 { animation: tile-float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hvr-t2 { animation: tile-float 6s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite; }
.hvr-t3 { animation: tile-float 6s ease-in-out 3s infinite; }
.hvr-t4 { animation: tile-float 6s ease-in-out 4.5s infinite; }
@keyframes tile-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* Centre emblem over the grid */
.hvr-emblem {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-6deg);
    background: rgba(0,10,28,0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
    z-index: 3;
}
.hvr-emblem-initials {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hvr-emblem-tagline {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.30em;
}

/* Decorative outer ring */
.hvr-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: ring-spin 20s linear infinite;
}
.hvr-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px; left: 40%;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,212,212,0.60);
}
@keyframes ring-spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ── Floating badges ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hvr-badge {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,12,32,0.80);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
    z-index: 4;
}
.hvr-badge i { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 0.72rem; }

.hvr-badge-carpets {
    top: 5%;
    left: -18%;
    animation: badge-float-a 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hvr-badge-tiles {
    top: 38%;
    right: -16%;
    animation: badge-float-b 5s ease-in-out 1.7s infinite;
}
.hvr-badge-free {
    bottom: 8%;
    left: -14%;
    animation: badge-float-a 5s ease-in-out 3.2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badge-float-a {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes badge-float-b {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(8px); }
}

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1060px) {
    .hero-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px !important; gap: 36px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
    .hero-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        max-width: 700px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        padding: 80px 0 60px !important;
    }
    .hero-right-visual { display: none !important; }
    .hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
    .hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stat-item { padding: 0 16px !important; }
    .hero:not(.has-hero-image) .hero-stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .ht-name { font-size: 2.6rem !important; }
    .hero-trust-chips { gap: 6px; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column !important; }
    .hero-buttons .btn { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CATEGORY SHOWCASE — Flexible centered grid
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cat-showcase {
    background: #000D1F;
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-showcase::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(192,192,192,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(192,192,192,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(192,192,192,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    background-size: 44px 44px, 44px 44px, auto;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cat-showcase .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cat-showcase .section-header h2 { color: var(--white) !important; }
.cat-showcase .section-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important; }
.cat-showcase .subtitle { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

/* Flexible centered layout — works for 2, 3 or more tiles */
.cat-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    margin-top: 52px !important;
}
.cat-tile {
    flex: 1 1 300px !important;
    max-width: 440px !important;
    min-width: 280px !important;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 360px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.cat-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.015);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.cat-tile-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile-bg { transform: scale(1.07); }
.cat-tile-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,
        transparent 1px, transparent 22px
    );
}
.cat-tile-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 38px 34px 10px;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
    transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.35s;
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile-icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); transform: scale(1.12); }
.cat-tile-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 8px 32px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.cat-tile-body h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.cat-tile-body p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.cat-tile-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile-cta {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    color: #fff;
    gap: 12px;
}
.cat-tile-cta .fas { font-size: 0.66rem; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile-cta .fas { transform: translateX(5px); }


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FEATURES BANNER — Warm Cream trust strip
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.features-banner {
    background: #F0EFEE !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.18) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.18) !important;
}

/* Home page features-creative-wrapper */
.features-banner .feature-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,192,192,0.32) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
}
.features-banner .feature-text h4 { color: var(--forest-dark) !important; font-size: 1rem !important; }
.features-banner .feature-text p  { color: #5A6472 !important; font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
.features-banner .feature-divider {
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.22) !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    align-self: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* About page feature-banner-item — FIX INVISIBLE TEXT on cream bg */
.features-banner .feature-banner-item i     { color: var(--gold)      !important; font-size: 1.8rem !important; }
.features-banner .feature-banner-item h4    { color: var(--forest-dark) !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
.features-banner .feature-banner-item p     { color: #5A6472 !important; font-size: 0.82rem !important; }
.features-banner .features-banner-grid      { gap: 0 !important; }
.features-banner .feature-banner-item {
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.25);
    padding-left: 22px;
    margin-left: 18px;
}
.features-banner .feature-banner-item:first-child {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-left: 0;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRODUCTS SECTION (homepage)
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-products-section { background: var(--ivory) !important; }
.home-products-section .project-card {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    transition: transform 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.07) !important;
}
.home-products-section .project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.13) !important;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SERVICES — Gold bottom accent on hover
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services .service-card {
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent !important;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s !important;
}
.services .service-card:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold) !important; }


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HOW IT WORKS — Premium dashed connector + strong cards
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-process {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,
        var(--forest-dark) 0%,
        var(--forest) 55%,
        var(--forest-light) 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 90px 0 !important;
}

/* Subtle tile-grid overlay */
.home-process::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 8% 60%, rgba(192,192,192,0.12) 0%, transparent 52%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 92% 15%, rgba(192,192,192,0.08) 0%, transparent 44%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: auto, auto, 58px 58px, 58px 58px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.home-process .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.home-process .section-header .subtitle { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.home-process .section-header h2         { color: var(--white) !important; }
.home-process .section-header h2::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent) !important; }
.home-process .section-header p          { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60) !important; }

/* Steps wrapper — dashed connecting line */
.home-process .process-steps {
    position: relative;
    gap: 32px !important;
}
.home-process .process-steps::before {
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(192,192,192,0.38) !important;
    background: none !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    top: 54px !important;
}

/* Step dot markers at top of each card */
.home-process .process-step {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
    border-top: 3px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.50) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 38px 30px 34px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s !important;
}
.home-process .process-step::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -3px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(192,192,192,0.25), 0 0 0 8px rgba(192,192,192,0.08);
    z-index: 2;
}
.home-process .process-step::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px; right: -24px;
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.06);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.home-process .process-step:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(192,192,192,0.55) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}

/* Large gold step number */
.home-process .process-step-num {
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 22px !important;
    font-size: 4.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(192,192,192,0.35);
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
.home-process .process-step-num i { display: none !important; }
.home-process .process-step-title {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}
.home-process .process-step-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65) !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ABOUT SECTION — More creative with decorative accent
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-section {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle right-side background wash */
.about-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    clip-path: polygon(15% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-section .about-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* About image: add gold accent border-corner */
.about-section .about-image {
    position: relative;
}
.about-section .about-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -14px;
    right: -14px;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-right: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.about-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(192,192,192,0.42) !important;
}

/* Left-align about content h2 */
.about-section .about-content h2 {
    display: block !important;
    text-align: left !important;
}
.about-section .about-content h2::after { margin: 12px 0 0 !important; }

/* About feature tiles */
.about-feature {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
}
.about-feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.09) !important;
}
.about-feature i { color: var(--gold) !important; }


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   DIRECTOR / CEO — Deep forest background, dramatic quote
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Light variant (used on home + about) */
.director-light,
.home-director-light {
    background: var(--ivory) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.14) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.14) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}
.director-light::before,
.director-light::after,
.home-director-light::before,
.home-director-light::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Subtle tile-pattern on light director section */
.director-light .director-wrapper,
.home-director-light .director-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.director-light .subtitle,
.home-director-light .subtitle { color: var(--gold) !important; }

/* Large decorative quote mark */
.director-light .director-quote-mark,
.home-director-light .director-quote-mark {
    font-size: 7rem !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    opacity: 0.12 !important;
    line-height: 0.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
}

.director-light .director-message,
.home-director-light .director-message {
    color: #374151 !important;
    font-size: 1.02rem !important;
    line-height: 1.80 !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.40) !important;
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    margin-left: 4px !important;
}

.director-light .director-name,
.home-director-light .director-name {
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.director-light .director-role,
.home-director-light .director-role {
    color: #6B7280 !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
}

.director-light .director-signature::before,
.home-director-light .director-signature::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent) !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    width: 80px !important;
}

/* Photo styling */
.director-light .director-img,
.home-director-light .director-img {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 3px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.25) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
}

.director-light .director-photo-placeholder,
.home-director-light .director-photo-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDE8DF 0%, #E0D5C5 100%) !important;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(192,192,192,0.40) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
}
.director-light .director-photo-placeholder i,
.home-director-light .director-photo-placeholder i { color: var(--gold-dark) !important; }
.director-light .director-photo-placeholder p,
.home-director-light .director-photo-placeholder p { color: #8B7355 !important; }


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ — Warm cream bg, enhanced accordion
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-section.home-faq {
    background: #F0EFEE !important;
    padding: 90px 0 !important;
}
.home-faq .faq-item {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    border-color: rgba(192,192,192,0.16) !important;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}
.home-faq .faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(192,192,192,0.13) !important;
}
.home-faq .faq-question {
    padding: 20px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
}
.home-faq .faq-item.active .faq-question {
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.04) !important;
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0 !important;
}
.home-faq .faq-item.active .faq-question span { color: var(--gold-dark) !important; }
.home-faq .faq-answer-content {
    padding: 4px 24px 22px !important;
    color: #4B5563 !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
}
.home-faq .faq-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 32px !important;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY CHOOSE US — 2×2 card grid
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-section { background: var(--white); padding: 90px 0; }

.why-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.why-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 38px 34px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.32s ease, box-shadow 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease;
    cursor: default;
}
.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.32s ease;
}
.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
    border-color: rgba(192,192,192,0.30);
}
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Large faded number in corner */
.why-card::after {
    content: attr(data-num);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px; right: 12px;
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: var(--forest-dark);
    opacity: 0.04;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-card-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.10);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.10rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest-dark); margin: 0; }
.why-card p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: #5A6472; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

@media (max-width: 680px) { .why-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HERO (subpages) — Gold gradient bottom line
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero { overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 30%, var(--gold-light) 60%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.60;
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SERVICES PAGE — Alternating creative blocks
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-page-section { background: var(--white); padding: 90px 0; }
.service-detail-block { position: relative; }
.service-num-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px; left: 0;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: var(--forest-dark);
    opacity: 0.05;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.service-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}
.service-img-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: transparent padding-box,
                linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), transparent) border-box;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.service-icon-fallback {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14) !important;
}
.service-feature-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 18px 0; }
.service-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.25);
    color: var(--gold-dark);
    padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.service-tag i { font-size: 0.68rem; }
.service-block-separator {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
    margin: 0 0 70px; opacity: 0.35;
}
.service-block-separator::before,
.service-block-separator::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--gray-200); }
.service-block-separator i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.services-trust-strip {
    background: #F0EFEE;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.18);
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRODUCTS PAGE — Filter bar + cards
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.products-page { padding: 60px 0 90px !important; }
.projects-filter-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 48px !important;
    padding: 18px !important;
    background: var(--white) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.15) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
}
.filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.20) !important;
    background: var(--white) !important;
    color: #5A6472 !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}
.filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.06) !important;
}
.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(192,192,192,0.30) !important;
}
.projects-grid .project-card {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}
.projects-grid .project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ PAGE — Enhanced accordion + search
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-page-section { background: #F8F8F8; padding: 80px 0; }
.faq-wrapper .faq-item {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-color: rgba(192,192,192,0.18) !important;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s !important;
}
.faq-wrapper .faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(192,192,192,0.12) !important;
}
.faq-wrapper .faq-question { padding: 20px 24px !important; border-radius: 14px !important; }
.faq-wrapper .faq-item.active .faq-question { border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0 !important; }
.faq-wrapper .faq-answer-content { padding: 0 24px 22px !important; line-height: 1.75 !important; color: #4B5563 !important; }
.faq-search-wrap { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 40px; position: relative; }
.faq-search-wrap input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px 14px 48px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.20);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--forest-dark);
    outline: none;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.faq-search-wrap input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(192,192,192,0.10);
}
.faq-search-wrap i {
    position: absolute; left: 18px; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT PAGE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section { background: var(--ivory) !important; }
.contact-info { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-info::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-item-icon { background: rgba(192,192,192,0.18) !important; }
.contact-item-icon i { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.contact-form-section .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(192,192,192,0.10) !important;
}
.contact-form-section label { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.map-section iframe { border-radius: 16px !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.10) !important; }


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ABOUT PAGE
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LEGAL PAGES — Sidebar layout
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.policy-section { background: #F0EFEE !important; padding: 70px 0 90px !important; }

.legal-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}

.policy-content {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 48px 52px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.10);
    max-width: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}
.policy-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    margin-top: 38px !important;
    padding-top: 28px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #F0EDE6 !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
}
.policy-content h2:first-of-type { border-top: none !important; padding-top: 0 !important; margin-top: 28px !important; }
.policy-content h3 { color: var(--forest) !important; margin: 22px 0 8px !important; }
.policy-intro {
    display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center !important; gap: 8px !important;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.20) !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 7px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: var(--gold-dark) !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.contact-box {
    background: var(--gold-pale, #E5E4E2) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.25) !important;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 22px 26px !important;
    margin: 24px 0 !important;
}
.policy-footer {
    background: rgba(0,33,71,0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,33,71,0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    margin-top: 32px !important;
}

/* Warning / note box in cookie policy */
.warning-box {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.07) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.30) !important;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    margin: 20px 0 !important;
}
.warning-box i { color: var(--gold-dark); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Cookie table */
.cookie-table { overflow-x: auto !important; margin: 18px 0 !important; border-radius: 10px !important; border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.15) !important; }
.cookie-table table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.cookie-table th {
    background: var(--forest) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    text-align: left;
}
.cookie-table td {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.10);
    color: var(--gray-700, #374151);
    vertical-align: top;
}
.cookie-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.cookie-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: rgba(0,33,71,0.03); }

.legal-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.legal-nav-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.15);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.legal-nav-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--forest);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.15);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.legal-nav-card h4 i { color: var(--gold); }
.legal-nav-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 13px; border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none; color: #4B5563;
    font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s; margin-bottom: 4px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.legal-nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.07); color: var(--gold-dark);
    border-color: rgba(192,192,192,0.15);
}
.legal-nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192,192,192,0.12), rgba(192,192,192,0.06));
    color: var(--gold-dark); border-color: rgba(192,192,192,0.25); font-weight: 600;
}
.legal-nav-link i { width: 18px; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.legal-contact-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%);
    border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; color: #fff;
}
.legal-contact-card h4 { font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-light, #D4D4D4); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.legal-contact-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.legal-contact-card .lcl-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal-contact-card .lcl-row i { width: 14px; color: var(--gold-light, #D4D4D4); font-size: 0.78rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.legal-contact-card .lcl-row a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.legal-contact-card .lcl-row a:hover { color: var(--gold-light, #D4D4D4); }
.legal-contact-card .btn-lcc {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 16px; padding: 10px 16px;
    background: #ffffff; color: var(--forest); border-radius: 9px;
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.legal-contact-card .btn-lcc:hover { background: #E5E4E2; color: var(--forest-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .legal-sidebar { position: static; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .legal-nav-card, .legal-contact-card { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
    .policy-content { padding: 30px 28px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .policy-content { padding: 22px 18px !important; }
    .legal-sidebar { flex-direction: column; }
    .policy-content h2 { font-size: 1rem !important; }
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CTA SECTION — Tile-diamond overlay
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section:not(.has-bg-image)::before {
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(192,192,192,0.10) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(192,192,192,0.07) 0%, transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
    background-size: auto, auto, 60px 60px, 60px 60px !important;
}

.btn-login:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(192,192,192,0.40) !important;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER — Gold shimmer top line + refined
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
    border-top: none !important;
}
.footer::before {
    content: '' !important;
    display: block !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        var(--forest-dark) 0%,
        var(--gold-dark) 15%,
        var(--gold) 35%,
        var(--gold-light) 50%,
        var(--gold) 65%,
        var(--gold-dark) 85%,
        var(--forest-dark) 100%) !important;
}

/* Footer grid: 4 cols (no about col — moved to brand strip) */
.footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr !important;
    padding-top: 44px !important;
}

.footer-links-col h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.footer-links li a {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s !important;
}
.footer-links li a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    padding-left: 4px !important;
}

.footer-contact p {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    padding-bottom: 18px !important;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom-inner p { font-size: 0.78rem !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38) !important; margin: 0 !important; }
.footer-legal-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.footer-legal-links a { font-size: 0.76rem !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45) !important; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.footer-legal-links span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.20) !important; font-size: 0.6rem; }

/* Call button in footer contact column */
.footer-call-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.35);
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 14px;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.footer-call-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--forest-dark) !important; }
.footer-call-btn i { font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER BRAND STRIP — Logo + tagline + CTA row
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-brand-strip {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.18);
    padding: 28px 0;
}
.fbs-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fbs-logo img {
    max-height: 52px;
    max-width: 170px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.92;
}
.fbs-sep { width: 1px; height: 44px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); flex-shrink: 0; }
.fbs-tagline { flex: 1; min-width: 180px; }
.fbs-tagline p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin: 0 0 2px; line-height: 1.4; }
.fbs-tagline span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.fbs-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-left: auto; }
.fbs-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.fbs-socials a {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.fbs-socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: white; }
.fbs-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.fbs-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.fbs-cta-btn i { font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   COMPANY FACTS STRIP — About page
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.company-facts-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%);
    padding: 52px 0;
}
.cfs-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cfs-item {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 160px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 32px;
}
.cfs-num {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cfs-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.50);
}
.cfs-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(192,192,192,0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRODUCT DETAIL HERO — Compact, clean
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.project-hero {
    min-height: 320px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%) !important;
}
.project-hero.has-project-img { min-height: 400px !important; }
.project-hero-inner { padding-top: 36px !important; }
.project-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem) !important; margin-bottom: 12px !important; }
.project-hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,13,31,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,13,31,0.60) 50%, rgba(0,13,31,0.20) 100%) !important;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SERVICES PAGE — Fixed sdb-visual / sdb-content classes
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sdb-visual { position: relative; }
.sdb-content { position: relative; }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRODUCT DETAIL — Aliases matching PHP class names
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.product-detail-content {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 70px 0;
}
.product-detail-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.product-detail-main {}
.product-detail-sidebar .project-sidebar-card { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .product-detail-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
    .product-detail-sidebar .project-sidebar-card { position: static !important; }
}



/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE / RESPONSIVE EXTRAS
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cat-tile { max-width: 45%; }
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
    .cat-tile { max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; }
    .why-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .why-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .home-process .process-steps::before { display: none !important; }
    .features-banner .features-banner-grid {
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    .features-banner .feature-banner-item {
        border-left: none !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(192,192,192,0.18) !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        padding-top: 18px !important;
    }
    .features-banner .feature-banner-item:first-child { border-top: none !important; padding-top: 0 !important; }
    .features-banner div[style*="width:1px"] { display: none !important; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE — All pages, mobile-first
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── 1024px — Tablet landscape ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .hero-right-visual { display: none !important; }

    .service-detail-block {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 36px !important;
    }
    .sdb-visual { order: 1 !important; }
    .sdb-content { order: 2 !important; }

    .about-section::after { display: none !important; }
}

/* ─── 900px — Tablet portrait ─── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }

    .director-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; text-align: center; }
    .director-photo-col { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
    .director-img { max-width: 260px; }
    .director-signature::before { margin: 0 auto 12px !important; }

    .cat-tile { min-height: 300px !important; }

    .why-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px; }
    .legal-sidebar { position: static !important; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .legal-nav-card, .legal-contact-card { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
}

/* ─── 768px — Mobile (main breakpoint) ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* ── Navigation: Show dropdowns as accordion ── */
    .nav-dropdown {
        display: block !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07) !important;
        background: none !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown .dropdown-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 13px 0 !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
        position: static !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        background: rgba(0,33,71,0.04) !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        display: none !important;
        padding: 6px 8px 10px !important;
        margin: 0 0 8px !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        pointer-events: all !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-menu { display: block !important; }
    .nav-dropdown .dropdown-item {
        padding: 9px 12px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        color: var(--forest) !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover { background: rgba(0,33,71,0.08) !important; color: var(--forest-dark) !important; }
    .nav-dropdown .dropdown-divider-line { display: none !important; }

    /* ── Hero ── */
    .hero-wrapper { max-width: 100% !important; }
    .ht-name { font-size: 2.4rem !important; }
    .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
    .hero-stat-item { padding: 14px 10px !important; }

    /* ── Category showcase ── */
    .cat-grid { gap: 16px !important; }
    .cat-tile { min-width: 100% !important; min-height: 260px !important; }

    /* ── Process section ── */
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .home-process .process-steps::before { display: none !important; }

    /* ── About section ── */
    .about-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
    .about-image { max-width: 100% !important; }
    .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }

    /* ── Services page ── */
    .service-detail-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px !important; }
    .sdb-visual[style*="order:2"] { order: 1 !important; }
    .sdb-content[style*="order:1"] { order: 2 !important; }
    .service-num-badge { display: none !important; }

    /* ── Why section ── */
    .why-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 16px !important; }

    /* ── FAQ ── */
    .faq-search-wrap { max-width: 100% !important; }
    .faq-cta { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 18px !important; text-align: center !important; }
    .faq-cta-content { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; }
    .faq-cta-buttons { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; }
    .faq-cta-buttons .btn { flex: 1 !important; justify-content: center !important; }

    /* ── Product detail ── */
    .product-detail-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .product-detail-sidebar .project-sidebar-card { position: static !important; }
    .project-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }

    /* ── CTA section ── */
    .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: center !important; }
    .cta-buttons .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 340px; justify-content: center !important; }

    /* ── Footer brand strip ── */
    .fbs-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
    .fbs-sep { display: none; }
    .fbs-actions { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .fbs-tagline p { font-size: 0.8rem !important; }

    /* ── Footer grid ── */
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 28px !important; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }

    /* ── Page hero ── */
    .page-hero { padding: 60px 0 50px !important; }
    .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.6rem) !important; }

    /* ── Legal pages ── */
    .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .legal-sidebar { position: static !important; flex-direction: column !important; }
    .policy-content { padding: 28px 22px !important; }
}

/* ─── 560px — Small mobile ─── */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .why-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column !important; }
    .hero-buttons .btn { width: 100% !important; justify-content: center !important; }
    .ht-name { font-size: 2rem !important; letter-spacing: -0.015em !important; }
    .ht-initials { font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
    .cat-tile { min-height: 240px !important; }

    /* Services features-banner */
    .features-banner .features-banner-grid { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 20px !important; }
    .features-banner .features-banner-grid > div[style*="width:1px"] { display: none !important; }
    .feature-banner-item { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; }

    .project-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
    .director-wrapper { gap: 28px !important; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { align-items: center !important; text-align: center !important; }
    .footer-legal-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

    /* Hide scrollbar x-overflow on page */
    .container { overflow-x: clip; }
}

/* ─── 400px — Very small phones ─── */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .ht-name { font-size: 1.7rem !important; }
    .hero-stat-item { padding: 10px 6px !important; }
    .hero-stat-number { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
    .section-header h2 { font-size: 1.55rem !important; }
    .why-card { padding: 22px 18px !important; }
    .faq-search-wrap input { font-size: 0.88rem !important; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVY + SILVER COLOUR CORRECTIONS
   Navy (#002147) = primary action colour  |  Silver (#C0C0C0) = accent decoration
   Pearl (#E5E4E2) = light section backgrounds
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Buttons: Navy primary, not silver ──────────────────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: var(--forest) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,33,71,0.22) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--forest-light) !important;
    border-color: var(--forest-light) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,33,71,0.30) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ── Outline-gold → Silver outline (navy text on white) ─────────────── */
.btn-outline-gold {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background: var(--forest) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--forest) !important;
}

/* ── Section subtitles: silver text needs to be visible on light bgs ── */
.subtitle { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.hero .subtitle,
.cta-section .subtitle,
.page-hero .subtitle { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.cat-showcase .subtitle { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

/* ── Section h2 underline: silver gradient (looks premium) ─────────── */
.section-header h2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold) 60%, var(--gold-light) 100%) !important;
}

/* ── Nav active link: navy text (not silver) ────────────────────────── */
.nav-link.active { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.nav-link:hover  { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.nav-link::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--forest) 0%, var(--forest-light) 100%) !important;
}
.nav-link.active::after, .nav-link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1) !important; }

/* ── Dropdown: navy accent colours ─────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--forest) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,33,71,0.14) !important;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--forest) !important;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(0,33,71,0.07) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
}
.dropdown-item i { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.dropdown-item:hover i { color: var(--forest-light) !important; }
.dropdown-divider-line { background: rgba(0,33,71,0.10) !important; }

/* ── Navbar border: subtle navy ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,33,71,0.10) !important; }

/* ── Top bar border ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.top-bar { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important; }
.top-bar-promo i { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.top-bar-promo a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important; }
.top-bar-login:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important; }

/* ── Header accent stripe: navy → silver shimmer → navy ─────────────── */
.header::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        var(--forest-dark) 0%,
        var(--forest) 20%,
        var(--gold) 40%,
        var(--gold-light) 50%,
        var(--gold) 60%,
        var(--forest) 80%,
        var(--forest-dark) 100%) !important;
}

/* ── Why cards: navy icon background ─────────────────────────────────── */
.why-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest) 0%, var(--forest-light) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,33,71,0.25) !important;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-light) 0%, var(--forest) 100%) !important; }

/* ── About badge (years experience): navy bg ────────────────────────── */
.about-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest) 0%, var(--forest-dark) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,33,71,0.35) !important;
}
.about-badge h3, .about-badge p { color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ── About features icons ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-feature i { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Service card icon ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest) 0%, var(--forest-light) 100%) !important; }
.service-card:hover .service-card-icon { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,33,71,0.30) !important; }

/* ── Service page: service icon fallback bg ─────────────────────────── */
.service-icon-fallback { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%) !important; }

/* ── Feature banner items: fix text on cream bg ─────────────────────── */
.features-banner .feature-banner-item h4 { color: var(--forest-dark) !important; }
.features-banner .feature-banner-item p  { color: var(--gray-600) !important; }

/* ── FAQ search: navy focus ring ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-search-wrap { border-color: rgba(0,33,71,0.14) !important; }
.faq-search-wrap:focus-within { border-color: var(--forest) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,33,71,0.10) !important; }
.faq-search-wrap i { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── FAQ item active: navy ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item.active .faq-question { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.faq-question .fa-chevron-down { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── CTA section buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section .btn-outline-white:hover { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Contact form focus ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.contact-form select:focus {
    border-color: var(--forest) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,33,71,0.10) !important;
}

/* ── Footer call btn ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-call-btn { background: var(--forest) !important; border-color: var(--forest) !important; }
.footer-call-btn:hover { background: var(--forest-light) !important; border-color: var(--forest-light) !important; color: #fff !important; }

/* ── Footer brand strip CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.fbs-cta-btn {
    background: var(--forest) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--forest-light) !important;
}
.fbs-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--forest-light) !important; color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ── Footer links hover ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.footer-links a:hover i { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

/* ── Hero stat border ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-stat-item { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; }
.hero-stat-number { color: #ffffff !important; }
.hero-stat-label  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62) !important; }

/* ── Admin sidebar: navy primary, silver accent ──────────────────────── */
.admin-sidebar { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%) !important; }
.sidebar-nav li.active a {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-light) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.sidebar-nav li.active a i { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.sidebar-nav li a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important; }

/* ── Admin btn-primary: navy ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.admin-content .btn-primary,
.admin-topbar .btn-primary,
.modal .btn-primary,
.action-btn.primary {
    background: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: var(--forest) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.admin-content .btn-primary:hover,
.modal .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--forest-light) !important;
    border-color: var(--forest-light) !important;
}

/* ── Admin form focus rings: navy ────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--forest) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,33,71,0.10) !important;
}

/* ── Admin stat cards ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-card.primary .stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest) 0%, var(--forest-dark) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,33,71,0.30) !important;
}
.stat-card.success .stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest-light) 0%, var(--forest) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,33,71,0.20) !important;
}

/* ── Admin login left panel: navy gradient ───────────────────────────── */
.login-brand-panel { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 60%, var(--forest-light) 100%) !important; }

/* ── Quick action icon colours (admin dashboard) ─────────────────────── */
.db-action-icon { background: var(--forest) !important; color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ── Table head / page headers in admin ──────────────────────────────── */
.section-title-bar { border-left-color: var(--forest) !important; }
.form-section-title { border-bottom-color: var(--forest) !important; color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Products / category filter active state ─────────────────────────── */
.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--forest) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--forest) !important;
}

/* ── Product card hover border ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.project-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0,33,71,0.25) !important; }
.project-card:hover .project-card-title { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Service detail page tags ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-tag {
    background: rgba(0,33,71,0.08) !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0,33,71,0.15) !important;
}

/* ── Director quote mark ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.director-quote-mark { color: rgba(0,33,71,0.15) !important; }
.director-section.director-light .director-name { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Legal sidebar card links ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.legal-nav-item.active, .legal-nav-item:hover { background: rgba(0,33,71,0.08) !important; color: var(--forest) !important; }
.legal-nav-item i { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.legal-contact-card .btn { background: var(--forest) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Page hero breadcrumb links ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

/* ── Cookie consent buttons ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cookie-consent .btn-primary { background: var(--forest) !important; border-color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VISIBILITY & CONTRAST FIXES — March 2026
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Product-detail hero: show background image via CSS variable ──────── */
.project-hero.has-project-img {
    min-height: 420px !important;
    background: var(--proj-hero-bg, linear-gradient(145deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--forest) 100%)) center/cover no-repeat !important;
}

/* ── Process section — dark navy bg, all text must be light ──────────── */
.process-section .subtitle,
.home-process .subtitle {
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
}
.process-section h2,
.home-process h2,
.process-section p,
.home-process > .container > .section-header p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90) !important;
}
.process-step-title { color: #ffffff !important; }
.process-step-desc  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }
.process-step-num   { color: var(--gold-light) !important; }

/* ── CTA section: dark navy bg — use white btn + navy text ───────────── */
.cta-section .btn-primary,
.cta-section .btn-primary:link,
.cta-section .btn-primary:visited {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
}
.cta-section .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-pale) !important;
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold-pale) !important;
}

/* ── FAQ section dark bg — btn-primary = white bg ────────────────────── */
.home-faq .faq-cta .btn-primary,
.faq-section .faq-cta .btn-primary {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
}
.home-faq .faq-cta .btn-primary:hover,
.faq-section .faq-cta .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-pale) !important;
    color: var(--forest-dark) !important;
}

/* ── faq.php hero & page CTA contact button ──────────────────────────── */
.page-hero ~ .faq-page-section .btn-primary,
.faq-cta .btn-primary {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--forest) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ── FAQ h2/p on dark sections ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-faq .section-header h2 { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.home-faq .section-header .subtitle { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.home-faq .section-header p { color: var(--gray-500) !important; }

/* ── Products page CTA (same class cta-section, already covered above) ─ */

/* ── About page: subtitle and headings on light bg ───────────────────── */
.about-section .subtitle { color: var(--forest) !important; }
.director-section.director-light .subtitle { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Why section subtitles ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-section .subtitle { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Services section on light bg ───────────────────────────────────── */
.services .subtitle { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Product/Projects section on light bg ────────────────────────────── */
.projects-section .subtitle,
.home-products-section .subtitle { color: var(--forest) !important; }

/* ── Feature banner on dark bg (after hero) ──────────────────────────── */
.features-banner { background: var(--forest) !important; }
.features-banner .feature-item h4 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.features-banner .feature-item p   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important; }
.features-banner .feature-icon-circle {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.features-banner .feature-divider {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20) !important;
}