/*
==========================================================
  AURUM CONSULTING SERVICES — Global Stylesheet v1.0
  Colour palette: Black & Gold
==========================================================
*/

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================
   TOKENS
   ========================================================== */
:root {
  --black:        #0A0A0A;
  --black-2:      #111111;
  --black-3:      #181818;
  --black-4:      #222218;

  --gold:         #C9A84C;
  --gold-bright:  #E2B84A;
  --gold-dim:     #8C6C28;
  --gold-ghost:   rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.10);
  --gold-border:  rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);

  --ivory:        #EDE8E0;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --gray:         #8C8880;
  --gray-dark:    #484440;

  --serif:   'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --ease:    0.3s ease;
  --ease-lg: 0.55s ease;

  --r-sm: 2px;
  --r-md: 6px;

  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
}

/* ==========================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ========================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.75;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--ease); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--sans); border: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: var(--sans); }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
p { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================
   LAYOUT
   ========================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.container-sm {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.section        { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section-sm     { padding: 4rem 0; }
.section-dark   { background: var(--black-2); }
.section-card   { background: var(--black-3); }

/* ==========================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
   ========================================================== */
.eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.eyebrow.c { justify-content: center; }
.eyebrow.c::before { display: none; }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.c .section-lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.c { text-align: center; }

.gold-rule {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold-bright));
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.c .gold-rule { margin: 1.5rem auto; }

/* ==========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
  color: var(--black);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold-ghost);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(237, 232, 224, 0.18);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ==========================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================== */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  transition: padding var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo-mark {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav-logo-brand {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.44rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active { color: var(--ivory); }
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); }

/* Dropdown nav item */
.nav-item { position: relative; list-style: none; }

.nav-link-parent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-chevron {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-chevron,
.nav-item.dropdown-open .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }

/* Desktop dropdown panel */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: -1.25rem;
  min-width: 210px;
  background: rgba(12, 12, 18, 0.99);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s ease;
  z-index: 950;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }

.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.58rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--ease), background var(--ease), padding-left var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.nav-dropdown-link:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  padding-left: 1.55rem;
}
.nav-dropdown-link:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Mobile toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px;
  background: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(1px); }

/* ==========================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--black);
  padding-top: 80px;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,  rgba(201,168,76,0.042) 0, rgba(201,168,76,0.042) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.042) 0, rgba(201,168,76,0.042) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 68px 68px;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.78) 0%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.62) 40%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.38) 68%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.18) 100%
  ),
  linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    rgba(10,10,10,0.55) 0%,
    rgba(10,10,10,0) 35%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Decorative geometric SVG accents */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 740px;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 7rem;
}
.hero-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.75s ease 0.25s forwards;
}
.hero-tag-line { width: 2.5rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.hero-tag-text {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.75s ease 0.42s forwards;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  animation: fadeUp 0.75s ease 0.58s forwards;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.75s ease 0.74s forwards;
}
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-scroll-hint span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-dark);
}
.scroll-bar {
  width: 1px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--black-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: scrollDrop 1.8s ease infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ========================================================== */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--black-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.trust-bar .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-value {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--black-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold-bright));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover { background: var(--black-3); }
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.12), rgba(201,168,76,0.02));
}
.service-card-cta::after { transform: scaleX(1); background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-dim)); }
.service-card-cta:hover { background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.18), rgba(201,168,76,0.04)); }

.service-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.service-icon svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.service-link {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap var(--ease);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 0.75rem; }
.service-link svg {
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHY UAE SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.why-uae-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-uae-tiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--black-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.uae-tile {
  background: var(--black-2);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.uae-tile:hover { background: var(--black-3); }
.uae-tile svg {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  color: var(--gold);
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.uae-tile strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.uae-tile p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHY AURUM SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.why-aurum-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.why-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.why-col-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.18;
  line-height: 1;
}
.why-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.why-col p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.process-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 23px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 24px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 24px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-dim) 100%);
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.step-num {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--black-2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.process-step:hover .step-num {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   WHO WE SERVE SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.serve-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--black-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.serve-card {
  background: var(--black-2);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}
.serve-card:hover { background: var(--black-3); }
.serve-card svg {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  color: var(--gold);
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.serve-card span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================================== */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--black-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-banner-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-banner h2 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.cta-banner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.cta-banner-photo h2,
.cta-banner-photo p {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--black-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  padding-top: 5rem;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.footer-brand .nav-logo { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-brand .nav-logo-mark { height: 34px; }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 300px;
}
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.65rem; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.footer-social a svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: currentColor; }

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--ivory); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.footer-contact-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-contact-row svg {
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  color: var(--gold);
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.footer-contact-row span, .footer-contact-row a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-contact-row a:hover { color: var(--ivory); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-dark); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-dark); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================
   PAGE HERO BANNER (inner pages)
   ========================================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 9.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: var(--black-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 60%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-dark);
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero .lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================== */
.about-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.about-card {
  background: var(--black-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.about-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem; left: 1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem; bottom: -1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-quote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}
.about-quote-attr {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.services-list { margin-top: 2rem; }
.services-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.services-list-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.services-list-item svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.services-list-item span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.approach-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 2fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover {
  background: var(--black-3);
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
}
.value-card svg {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  color: var(--gold);
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.value-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.value-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-block {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.contact-info-block:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.contact-info-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--gold-ghost);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-icon svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  color: var(--gold);
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  stroke-linecap: round;
}
.contact-info-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.contact-info-text p, .contact-info-text a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.contact-info-text a:hover { color: var(--ivory); }

.contact-form-box {
  background: var(--black-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-form-head {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.contact-form-head h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.contact-form-head p { font-size: 0.875rem; margin: 0; }

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-group.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  color: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
  border-radius: 0;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C9A84C' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-group select option { background: var(--black-3); color: var(--ivory); }
.form-group textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--gray-dark); }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
}
.form-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.form-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gray-dark); }
/* Honeypot */
.form-hp { display: none !important; }

/* ==========================================================
   THANK YOU PAGE
   ========================================================== */
.thank-you-wrap {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 6rem;
  background: var(--black);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.thank-you-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.thank-you-box {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.ty-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  animation: popIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) 0.2s both;
}
.ty-icon svg {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.thank-you-box h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.thank-you-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.ty-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ==========================================================
   LEGAL PAGES
   ========================================================== */
.legal-body { padding: 5rem 0 6rem; }
.legal-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.legal-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0.875rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.legal-body h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
.legal-body p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.legal-body ul { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.legal-body ul li { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.85; list-style: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.legal-body a { color: var(--gold); }
.legal-body a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ==========================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOAT BUTTON
   ========================================================== */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  z-index: 800;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,211,102,0.38);
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================== */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes scrollDrop {
  0%   { top: -100%; }
  100% { top: 200%; }
}
@keyframes popIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-d5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1024px
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .trust-bar .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(1), .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--black-4); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-uae-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
  .why-aurum-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; }
  .process-connector { display: none; }
  .serve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
  .approach-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 900px  (nav collapses to hamburger)
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  /* Default mobile: hide links, show toggle */
  .nav-links  { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-inner > .btn { display: none; }

  /* ── When menu is OPEN: nav itself expands to full screen ── */
  .nav.menu-open {
    bottom: 0;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    background: rgba(8, 8, 14, 0.99);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .nav.menu-open .nav-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    min-height: 100%;
  }

  .nav.menu-open .nav-toggle { align-self: flex-end; margin-top: -46px; }

  /* Nav links — visible, stacked, reduced size */
  .nav.menu-open .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    position: static;
  }

  .nav.menu-open .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
    transition: color var(--ease), padding-left var(--ease);
  }
  .nav.menu-open .nav-link:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12); }
  .nav.menu-open .nav-link:hover,
  .nav.menu-open .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav.menu-open .nav-link::after { display: none; }

  /* Mobile chevron — bigger tap target */
  .nav.menu-open .nav-chevron { width: 14px; height: 14px; opacity: 1; }

  /* Mobile dropdown — collapses under parent */
  .nav.menu-open .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .nav.menu-open .nav-item.dropdown-open .nav-dropdown { display: flex; }

  .nav.menu-open .nav-dropdown-link {
    padding: 0.65rem 0 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gray);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav.menu-open .nav-dropdown-link::before { display: none; }
  .nav.menu-open .nav-dropdown-link:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 1.1rem; }

  /* Contact strip at bottom of open menu */
  .nav.menu-open::after {
    content: 'team@aurumcsp.com  ·  +971 4 824 1036';
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gray-dark);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .section-sm { padding: 3rem 0; }

  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-uae-tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .serve-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px
   ========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .trust-bar .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-item { border-right: none !important; }
  .serve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .contact-form-box { padding: 1.75rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
   ========================================================== */
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .hero h1, .hero-tag, .hero-lead, .hero-actions {
    opacity: 1; transform: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   FORM VALIDATION STATES
   ========================================================== */
.form-group.field-error input,
.form-group.field-error select,
.form-group.field-error textarea {
  border-color: rgba(200, 60, 60, 0.75) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 60, 60, 0.10) !important;
}
.form-error-msg {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #e05555;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-submit-error {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #e05555;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,60,60,0.25);
  background: rgba(200,60,60,0.05);
}

/* ==========================================================
   THANK-YOU PAGE — remove excess top blank space
   ========================================================== */
.thank-you-wrap {
  padding-top: 100px !important;   /* clears fixed nav + breathing room */
  padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important; /* content starts near top, not mid-screen */
  justify-content: center !important;
}
.thank-you-box {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   PAGE HERO — decorative right-side diamonds
   ========================================================== */
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 7%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.11);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) inset;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: slowSpin 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes slowSpin {
  from { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(405deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================
   RESOURCE HEADER — secondary bar for guide/resource pages
   ========================================================== */
.resource-bar {
  background: var(--black-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
}
.resource-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.resource-bar-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.resource-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.resource-tab {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.15rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.resource-tab:hover { color: var(--ivory); }
.resource-tab-active { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .resource-bar-inner { padding: 0.6rem 1rem; }
  .resource-tabs { gap: 1rem; }
  .resource-tab { font-size: 0.72rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   HOMEPAGE IMAGERY — brand SVG illustrations
   ========================================================== */
.img-panel {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--black-3), var(--black));
}
.img-panel svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.img-panel figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.75), transparent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne, var(--ivory));
}

.hero-skyline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-uae-map {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--black-2);
}

.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.resource-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--black-2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.resource-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.resource-card svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
.resource-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ivory); }
.resource-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }
.resource-card span {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--gold);
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.split-media {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split-media { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.services-list-item span a {
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.services-list-item span a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Extra safety: hide scroll hint on short viewports so it can never
   collide with the hero CTA buttons */
@media (max-height: 720px) {
  .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO PHOTO BACKGROUND
   ========================================================== */
.hero-photo-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 70%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-photo { background-image: none; }

/* ==========================================================
   PHOTO PANELS — real imagery replacing SVG illustrations
   ========================================================== */
.img-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.photo-panel {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.photo-panel img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.photo-panel figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85), transparent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.photo-strip {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  position: relative;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}
.photo-strip img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; max-height: 420px; }
.photo-strip-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.9) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.35) 55%, rgba(10,10,10,0.05) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.photo-strip-text {
  max-width: 420px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
}
.photo-strip-text p.eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.photo-strip-text h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.photo-strip-text p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.8; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .photo-strip img { max-height: 320px; }
  .photo-strip-overlay { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.92) 40%, rgba(10,10,10,0.55) 100%); align-items: flex-end; }
  .photo-strip-text { padding: 1.75rem; max-width: 100%; }
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* CTA banner real-photo background */
.cta-banner-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.62;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-banner-photo::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(10,10,10,0.12) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.42) 60%, rgba(10,10,10,0.68) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================
   CROSS REFERENCE — related guide / related service links
   Used on service pages and resource guides
   ========================================================== */
.xref {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.xref-label {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.xref-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem 1.4rem;
}
.xref a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.xref a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.xref-text { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--gray); }
.xref.center { justify-content: center; text-align: left; max-width: 900px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Inline links inside body copy and FAQ answers */
.inline-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.inline-link:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

/* Roman J for headings set in Playfair italic (its italic J looks like an f) */
.roman { font-style: normal; }

/* Anchor target for CTAs that land on the contact form */
.contact-form-box { scroll-margin-top: 100px; }

/* ==========================================================
   COOKIE BANNER — analytics consent
   ========================================================== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  left: 1rem; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 9998;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--black-2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.cookie-text { margin: 0; flex: 1 1 340px; font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--gray); }
.cookie-text a { color: var(--gold); }
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.78rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cookie-banner { left: 0.5rem; right: 0.5rem; bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .cookie-actions { width: 100%; }
  .cookie-btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Skip link: visible only when focused by keyboard */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #0A0A0A;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; }
main:focus { outline: none; }

/* ==========================================================
   PARTNER NETWORK
   Used by partners.html, partner-application.html and
   partner-thank-you.html
   ========================================================== */
.pn-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.pn-hero .lead + .lead { margin-top: 1rem; }
.pn-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; }
.inline-link-plain { color: var(--ivory); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35); }
.inline-link-plain:hover { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

/* Who we are looking for */
.pn-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5px;
  background: var(--black-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.pn-cat {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.pn-cat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold-bright));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}
.pn-cat:hover { background: var(--black-3); }
.pn-cat:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pn-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.55;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.pn-cat h3 { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.pn-cat p { font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* Two column lists */
.pn-split { align-items: start; gap: 5rem; }
.pn-split .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }

/* Exclusions */
.pn-note { margin-top: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-dark); }
.services-list-item svg.pn-cross { color: var(--gray); }

/* FAQ accordion */
.pn-faq { max-width: 780px; margin: 2.5rem auto 0; }
.pn-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14); }
.pn-faq-q {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%; padding: 1.15rem 0; text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ivory);
  background: none;
}
.pn-faq-q svg {
  width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.pn-faq-item.open .pn-faq-q svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.pn-faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.pn-faq-item.open .pn-faq-a { max-height: 600px; }
.pn-faq-a p { padding-bottom: 1.15rem; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* Enrolment form */
.pn-form-wrap { padding: 3.5rem 0 6rem; }
.pn-form [hidden] { display: none !important; }
.pn-progress {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 0 0 2rem; list-style: none;
}
.pn-progress li {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--black-4);
  padding-top: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--gray-dark);
}
.pn-progress li span {
  display: block; margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pn-progress li.done { border-top-color: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--gray); }
.pn-progress li.current { border-top-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ivory); }
.pn-progress li.current span { color: var(--gold); }

fieldset.pn-step { border: 0; min-width: 0; }
.js .pn-step { display: none; }
.js .pn-step.active { display: block; }
.pn-step legend {
  padding: 0; margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ivory);
}
.pn-step legend:focus { outline: none; }
.pn-step-note { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.pn-panel { background: var(--black-3); border: 1px solid var(--black-4); padding: 2.5rem; }
.pn-group-title {
  margin: 2rem 0 1.1rem; padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}
.pn-group-title.first { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; border-top: 0; }

.pn-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gray);
}
.pn-opt {
  font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; color: var(--gray-dark);
}
.pn-hint { font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--gray-dark); margin: 0; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }
.pn-counter { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-dark); text-align: right; }
.pn-text { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pn-declaration { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--gray); }
.pn-form .form-error-msg:empty { display: none; }

/* Radio cards */
.pn-choices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
.form-group .pn-choices label {
  position: relative; display: block; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; color: var(--ivory);
}
.form-group .pn-choices input {
  position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; border: 0;
}
.pn-face {
  display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 3.4rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem; line-height: 1.4;
  background: var(--black); border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
  transition: border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
.pn-choices label:hover .pn-face { border-color: var(--gold-border); }
.pn-choices input:checked + .pn-face { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08); }
.pn-choices input:focus-visible + .pn-face { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* Checkboxes and Yes/No */
.pn-inline { display: flex; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.form-group label.pn-check {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.8rem; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1.6;
  text-transform: none; color: var(--ivory);
}
.form-group label.pn-check input {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.22rem; padding: 0;
  accent-color: var(--gold);
  -webkit-appearance: auto; appearance: auto;
  background: none; border: 0;
}
.pn-check a { color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35); }

.pn-summary {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: #e05555;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,60,60,0.25); background: rgba(200,60,60,0.05);
}
.pn-actions { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.pn-actions button.btn:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: wait; transform: none; }

/* Confirmation page */
.pn-next {
  text-align: left; margin: 2rem 0; padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--black-3); border: 1px solid var(--black-4);
}
.pn-next h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pn-next ol { list-style: decimal; padding-left: 1.25rem; }
.pn-next li { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; padding-left: 0.25rem; }
.pn-next li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pn-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pn-split { gap: 3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pn-choices { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .pn-panel { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .pn-progress li { font-size: 0.74rem; }
  .pn-progress li span { font-size: 0.56rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pn-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pn-choices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pn-actions { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .pn-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
}
.pn-narrow { max-width: 760px; }

/* Partner Network: photo hero and homepage section */
.pn-hero-photo { padding: 10rem 0 6rem; }
.pn-hero-photo::after { display: none; }
.pn-hero-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: 60% 30%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.pn-hero-shade {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.72) 38%, rgba(10,10,10,0.25) 70%, rgba(10,10,10,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0) 35%);
}
.pn-hero-photo .page-hero-content { max-width: 640px; }
.pn-hero-photo .lead { color: #d9d4c7; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pn-hero-photo { padding: 8.5rem 0 4rem; }
  .pn-hero-shade { background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.84) 100%) !important; }
}

.pn-home-split { align-items: center; gap: 4.5rem; }
.pn-home-copy .section-title { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.pn-home-copy p { max-width: 520px; }
.pn-home-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.pn-home-photo { min-height: 380px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .pn-home-split { gap: 2.5rem; } }

/* Header: keep six menu items on one line between 901px and 1180px */
@media (max-width: 1180px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .nav-inner { gap: 1rem; }
  .nav-links { gap: 1.1rem; }
  .nav-link { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
  .nav-inner > .btn { margin-left: 0 !important; padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.74rem; }
  .nav-logo-brand { letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
}
@media (max-width: 1010px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .nav-links { gap: 0.9rem; }
  .nav-inner > .btn { display: none; }
}