:root {
  --ink: #16201d;
  --forest: #24413a;
  --forest-dark: #1a2f2a;
  --cream: #f6f3ec;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gold: #d9a441;
  --brick: #a94a3f;
  --gray-text: #4a4a4a;
  --border-gray: #d8d5cd;
  --charcoal: #1c1e22;
  --charcoal-deep: #131518;
  font-size: 16px;
  --glass-bg: rgba(22,32,29,.50);
  --glass-blur: blur(20px);
  
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

section[id], header[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px; /* clears the fixed navbar (90px) + a little breathing room */
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { overflow-x: hidden; width: 100%; }
body.lightbox-open { overflow: hidden; }

img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 15px;
}
.btn-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: #000; }
.btn-solid { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); width: 100%; }
.btn-solid:hover { background: #000; }
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);

  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(160%);

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);

  transition: background .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}

.btn-ghost:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh; /* better on mobile browsers with dynamic toolbars */
  padding: 90px 3rem 4rem; /* reserve space equal to the fixed navbar's height */
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;

  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 108%, rgba(217,164,65,.30) 0%, rgba(217,164,65,0) 100%),
    radial-gradient(48% 60% at 78% 18%, rgba(169,74,63,.35) 0%, rgba(169,74,63,0) 100%),
    radial-gradient(45% 55% at 18% 12%, rgba(36,65,58,.55) 0%, rgba(36,65,58,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--ink) 55%, #0e1512 100%);
}


/* soft floating glow orb for depth, similar to the reference's central light */
.hero-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 62%;
  width: 640px;
  height: 640px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217,164,65,.22) 0%, rgba(217,164,65,0) 70%);
  filter: blur(10px);
}

.navbar{
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    height: 90px;
    padding: 0 3rem;

    /* Transparent at the top */
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    box-shadow: none;

    transition: all .35s ease;
}
.navbar.scrolled,
.navbar.menu-open{
    background: var(--glass-bg);

    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);

    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.navbar.menu-open{
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.logo-mark { flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.logo-title { font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.logo-tag { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #d8d0c4; margin-top: 0.15rem; font-style: italic; }
.logo img {
    height: 90px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.nav-links a{
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: color .3s ease;
}

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

.nav-links a::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;

    left:0;
    bottom:-8px;

    width:100%;
    height:2px;

    background:var(--gold);

    transform:scaleX(0);
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    transform-origin:center;

    transition:transform .3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a:focus::after{
    transform:translateX(-50%)  scaleX(1);
}

.nav-links a::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    left: 50%;
    bottom: -8px;

    width: 0;
    height: 2px;

    background: var(--gold);

    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transition: width .3s ease;
}

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

.nav-toggle {
    display:none;
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    background:none;
    border:none;
    cursor:pointer;
    position:relative;
}
.nav-toggle span {  
    position:absolute;
    left:7px;
    width:28px;
    height:3px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:2px;
    transition:all .3s ease;
}

/* Top */
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1){
    top:10px;
}

/* Middle */
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2){
    top:19px;
}

/* Bottom */
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3){
    top:28px;
}

/* ---------- OPEN STATE ---------- */

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1){
    top:19px;
    transform:rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2){
    opacity:0;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3){
    top:19px;
    transform:rotate(-45deg);
}



.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  padding: 20px 30px;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hero-actions .btn-dark {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.hero-actions .btn-dark:hover {
  background: #e8b654;
}

/* ABOUT */
.about {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 5rem 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
}
.about h2 { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-text p { color: var(--gray-text); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.signature { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.sig-name { font-weight: 700; }
.about-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image img {
  width: 75%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* SERVICES */
.services {
  padding: 5rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.services h2 { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.services-sub {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #e5e2d9;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
}
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.05;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.service-front, .service-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.service-front { background: var(--white); }
.service-icon {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.icon-navy { background: #dce6f0; }
.icon-gold { background: #f7e6b8; }
.icon-teal { background: #cdeae2; }
.icon-purple { background: #e1dbf2; }
.icon-blue { background: #d7e7f5; }
.icon-amber { background: #f2e3c4; }
.icon-red { background: #f6dcd6; }
.icon-green { background: #d9ecdf; }
.service-front h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.service-back {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}
.service-back h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.service-back p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e6e6e0; }
.service-readmore {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.service-readmore:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateX(2px); }
.service-card:hover .service-front { opacity: 0; }
.service-card:hover .service-back { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/*  WHY CHOOSE US  */
.why-choose {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    var(--forest-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 3rem 0;
}
.why-choose::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 85%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 85%);
}
.why-inner, .stats-bar { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}
.why-bar { display: block; width: 70px; height: 3px; background: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.why-left h2 { font-size: 2.6rem; }

.acc-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.acc-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.acc-icon { position: relative; width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.acc-icon::before, .acc-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.acc-icon::before { width: 16px; height: 2px; top: 7px; left: 0; }
.acc-icon::after { width: 2px; height: 16px; top: 0; left: 7px; }
.acc-item.open .acc-icon::after { transform: scaleY(0); }

.acc-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}
.acc-item.open .acc-panel { max-height: 200px; }
.acc-panel p { padding-top: 1rem; color: #d6d6ce; max-width: 640px; }

.stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.stat {
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num { display: block; font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 2.4rem; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-text); }

/* TESTIMONIALS / GOOGLE REVIEWS */
.testimonials { padding: 5rem 3rem; background: var(--cream); text-align: center; }
.testimonials h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

.reviews-widget { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: left; }

.reviews-summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.google-brand { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.4rem; }
.g-logo { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.g-blue { color: #4285F4; }
.g-red { color: #EA4335; }
.g-yellow { color: #FBBC05; }
.g-green { color: #34A853; }
.google-word { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); }
.rating-line { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-right: auto; }
.rating-num { font-family: 'Fraunces', serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.stars-row { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.rating-count { color: var(--gray-text); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn-google-review {
  background: #4285F4;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-google-review:hover { background: #3367d6; }

.reviews-carousel { position: relative; }
.reviews-viewport { overflow: hidden; padding: 16px 4px; margin: -16px -4px; }
.reviews-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.r-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 0.94rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.r-card-center {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  z-index: 2;
}
.r-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.r-avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; min-width: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.r-id { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.r-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
.r-verified { flex-shrink: 0; }
.r-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #9a9a90; }
.r-stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.r-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 6;
  line-clamp: 6;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: #6b6b6b;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.carousel-arrow-next { right: -1.1rem; }
.carousel-arrow-prev { left: -1.1rem; }
.carousel-arrow:hover { background: var(--ink); }
.carousel-arrow:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: not-allowed; }
.carousel-arrow:disabled:hover { background: #6b6b6b; }

.r-text.expanded { -webkit-line-clamp: unset; line-clamp: unset; }
.r-readmore {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #4285F4;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.reviews-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.reviews-dots button {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--border-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.reviews-dots button.active { background: var(--ink); }

/* ===========================
   TRUSTED BY
=========================== */

.trusted-wrapper{
    display:flex;
    width:100%;
    max-width:1320px;
    margin:0 auto;          /* Centers the whole component */
    background:#2d433d;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.trusted-by{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:

      #1a2f2a;
    padding:5rem 3rem;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
}
.trusted-heading, .trusted-wrapper { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.trusted-heading{
    width:100%;
    max-width:900px;
    margin:0 auto 3rem;
    text-align:center;
}

.trusted-heading h2{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:2.5rem;
    margin-bottom:0.8rem;
}

.trusted-heading p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size:1.05rem;
    line-height:1.7;
    max-width:760px;
    margin:0 auto;
}

.sidebar{
    width:320px;

    background: var(--glass-bg);

    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);

    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.category{
    background:transparent;
    color:#fff;
    border:none;
    padding:2rem;
    font-size:1.35rem;
    font-weight:700;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.25s;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.category:hover{
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.category.active{
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);

    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

    box-shadow:
        inset 4px 0 var(--gold),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.content{
    flex:1;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    padding:3rem;
}

.panel{
    display:none;
    animation:fade .35s;
    width:100%;
}

.panel.active{
    display:block;
}

@keyframes fade{
    from{
        opacity:0;
        transform:translateY(12px);
    }
    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:none;
    }
}

.logo-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 220px));
    justify-content:center;
    gap:40px;
    width:100%;
    max-width:100%;
}

.logo-circle{
    width:150px;
    height:150px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    transition:.25s ease;
    cursor:pointer;
}


.logo-circle:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.logo-circle img{
    display:block;
    max-width:68%;
    max-height:68%;
    width:auto;
    height:auto;
    object-fit:contain;
    margin:auto;
}

/* ---------- LOGO LIGHTBOX ---------- */
.logo-lightbox{
    position:fixed;
    inset:0;
    z-index:1000;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:rgba(10,12,11,.88);
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity .25s ease;
    padding:2rem;
}
.logo-lightbox.open{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
}
.logo-lightbox img{
    width:min(420px, 85vw);
    height:min(420px, 70vh);
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:2.5rem;
    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
    object-fit:contain;
    transform:scale(.9);
    transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.logo-lightbox.open img{
    transform:scale(1);
}
.logo-lightbox-close{
    position:absolute;
    top:24px;
    right:28px;
    width:44px;
    height:44px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:none;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:1.8rem;
    line-height:1;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s ease;
}
.logo-lightbox-close:hover{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

@media(max-width:480px){
    .logo-lightbox img{ width:min(300px, 85vw); height:min(300px, 60vh); padding:1.5rem; border-radius:16px; }
    .logo-lightbox-close{ top:16px; right:16px; width:38px; height:38px; font-size:1.5rem; }
}


@media(max-width:900px){

.trusted-wrapper{
    background: rgba(45,67,61,.65);
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sidebar{
    width:100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.content{
    width:100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
}

.logo-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 170px));
    gap:32px;
    justify-content:center;
    justify-items: center;
    width:100%;
}

}
/* ============ CONTACT ============ */

.contact {
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  text-align: center;
}

.contact h2 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feelings {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
}

/* Reassurance */

.reassurance{
    margin: 0 0 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-text);
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.highlight{
    display: inline;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    background: rgba(217,164,65,.12);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.reassurance strong{
    color:var(--gold);
    background:#fff7df;
    padding:4px 10px;
    border-radius:4px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;   /* Make both columns equal height */
  text-align: left;
}

.map-embed {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.map-embed iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .45rem;
}

.form-field label{
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.95rem;
}

.form-field input,
.form-field textarea{
  background:#e2ded3;
  border:none;
  border-radius:3px;
  padding:.95rem;
  font-family:inherit;
  font-size:1rem;
}

.map-embed{
  border-radius:4px;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:320px;
  background:#ddd;
}

/* IMMEDIATE HELP */
.immediate-help{
    padding:100px 20px;
    background:#faf8f2;
    text-align: center;
}

.immediate-help h2{
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:35px;
}

.help-note{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:0 auto 70px;
    background:var(--forest);
    color:#fff;
    padding:22px 28px;
    border-radius:6px;
    text-align:center;
    font-weight:600;
}
.help-grid{
    max-width:1100px;
    margin:60px auto 0;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:50px;
    align-items:start;
}

.help-card h4{

    font-size:2rem;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    color:#13251d;
}

.help-card p{

    color:#555;
    line-height:1.8;
}

.help-main{

    text-align:center;
}

.help-main p{
    max-width:420px;
    margin:0 auto;

    line-height:1.9;
    font-size:1.05rem;
}


.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--forest-dark);
  color: var(--ice);
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.footer-top { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-top {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-brand p { color: var(--white); margin-top: 0.4rem; max-width: 320px; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-cols { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.25rem 2.5rem; }
.footer-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; }
.footer-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.footer-value { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.copyright { text-align: center; background: transparent; color: var(--white); margin: 0; padding: 1rem 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; }

@keyframes menuFade { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-12px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

/* ===========================
   SERVICES PAGE
=========================== */

/* -- View All Services button under homepage grid -- */
.services-cta-wrap{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
    margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

/* -- Page hero (shorter than homepage hero) -- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 52vh;
  min-height: 52svh;
  padding-top: 90px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 65% at 50% 115%, rgba(217,164,65,.28) 0%, rgba(217,164,65,0) 100%),
    radial-gradient(48% 65% at 78% 10%, rgba(169,74,63,.32) 0%, rgba(169,74,63,0) 100%),
    radial-gradient(45% 60% at 18% 8%, rgba(36,65,58,.55) 0%, rgba(36,65,58,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--ink) 55%, #0e1512 100%);
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(85% 80% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 85%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(85% 80% at 50% 40%, #000 30%, transparent 85%);
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem 3.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; color: #f1efe8; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: center; }

/* -- Quick nav chip row -- */
/* Scrollable chip row */
.quicknav-wrapper{
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;          /* navbar height */
    z-index: 99;
    background: rgba(246, 243, 236, .88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(160%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(22, 32, 29, .06);
}

.quicknav{
    display:flex;
    gap:.75rem;
    overflow-x:auto;
    white-space:nowrap;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    max-width:1160px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:.9rem 3rem;
}
.quicknav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.quicknav a{
    flex-shrink:0;
    padding:.55rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius:999px;
    background: var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--border-gray);
    color:var(--ink);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:.85rem;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.25s;
}

.quicknav a:hover{

    background:var(--ink);

    color:var(--white);

    border-color:var(--ink);

}
/* -- Category sections -- */
.cat-section { padding: 5rem 3rem; scroll-margin-top: 150px; }
.cat-section.bg-white { background: var(--white); }
.cat-section.bg-cream { background: var(--cream); }

.cat-inner {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.cat-heading { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; position: sticky; top: 165px; }
.cat-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.cat-eyebrow { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.cat-heading h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
.cat-heading p { color: var(--gray-text); font-size: 0.98rem; margin: 0; }
.cat-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.cat-contact-btn,
.cat-readmore-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.cat-contact-btn {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
}
.cat-contact-btn:hover {
  background: #000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.cat-readmore-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gray);
}
.cat-readmore-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cat-contact-btn::after,
.cat-readmore-btn::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.cat-contact-btn:hover::after,
.cat-readmore-btn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* brief highlight on the case-type field when arriving via a "Contact Now" link */
.scf-field.just-selected select {
  animation: scfPulse 1.2s ease;
}
@keyframes scfPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217,164,65,.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(217,164,65,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217,164,65,0); }
}

.cat-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 5.5rem;
}
.cat-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: 6px;

  /* scroll-reveal: start hidden, offset to the left */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0s);
}
.cat-list.is-visible li {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cat-list li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}
.bg-cream .cat-list li { background: var(--cream); }
.cat-list li .tick {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

.icon-brick { background: #f3ddd9; }
.icon-forest-tint { background: #d7e5df; }

/* -- Why choose (checklist grid) -- */
.why-grid-section { background: var(--forest-dark); color: var(--white); padding: 5rem 3rem; }
.why-grid-inner { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; }
.why-grid-inner > .section-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-head span.eyebrow-label { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.section-head h2 { margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 2.2rem; }
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.why-grid-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.why-grid-item .check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.why-grid-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.why-grid-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

/* -- Industries -- */
.industries-section { padding: 5rem 3rem; background: var(--cream); text-align: center; }
.industries-section .section-head { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; }

.logos-marquee {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.logos-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: logos-scroll 18s linear infinite;
}
.logos-marquee:hover .logos-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-marquee-circle {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.logo-marquee-circle:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }
.logo-marquee-circle img {
  max-width: 68%;
  max-height: 68%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@keyframes logos-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logos-track { animation: none; }
}

/* -- Process -- */
.process-section { padding: 5rem 3rem; background: var(--white); }
.process-section .section-head { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; text-align: center; }
.process-flow {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem; position: relative; }
.process-step .step-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.process-step h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-text); margin: 0; }
.process-flow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-gray);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* -- Services CTA banner -- */
.services-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--brick) 0%, var(--ink) 80%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.services-cta-banner h2 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.services-cta-banner p { color: #f1efe8; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }

/* ==========================================================
   TRACK EXPLORER — "find your cyber career path" component
   ========================================================== */
.track-explorer {
  padding: 5.5rem 3rem;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.track-explorer-inner { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; }

.track-header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.track-header .cat-eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.track-header h2 { font-size: 2.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.track-header p { color: var(--gray-text); font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0; }

.track-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* -- Sidebar tab list -- */
.track-sidebar {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(22,32,29,.05);
}
.track-tab {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.track-sidebar .track-tab:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.track-tab:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.track-tab-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
.track-tab-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--ink); }
.track-tab-sub { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray-text); }
.track-tab-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: .2s ease;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.track-tab.active {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: calc(1.3rem - 4px);
}
.track-tab.active .track-tab-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* -- Dark content card -- */
.track-panel {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(50% 65% at 100% 0%, rgba(217,164,65,.22) 0%, rgba(217,164,65,0) 100%),
    radial-gradient(55% 70% at 0% 100%, rgba(169,74,63,.22) 0%, rgba(169,74,63,0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--forest-dark) 0%, var(--ink) 60%, #0e1512 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(22,32,29,.18);
  animation: fade .35s;
}
.track-panel.active { display: block; }

.tp-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.tp-eyebrow { font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.tp-top h3 { font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.tp-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.tp-stats { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tp-stat { text-align: right; padding-right: 1.25rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.tp-stat:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }
.tp-stat strong { display: block; font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.tp-stat span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #cfcbc0; }

.tp-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin: 1.75rem 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.tp-section-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #cfcbc0; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.tp-body {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* -- Side box: roles + CTA -- */
.tp-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.tp-role-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.tp-role-tags span {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.tp-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: auto; }
.tp-btn-solid, .tp-btn-ghost {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.tp-btn-solid { background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); }
.tp-btn-solid:hover,
.tp-btn-solid.cat-contact-btn:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.tp-btn-ghost { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.tp-btn-ghost:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(217,164,65,.35); }

/* -- Full topic list: the main event -- */
.tp-topics-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25) transparent;
}
.tp-topics-box::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.tp-topics-box::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.tp-topics-box::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius: 3px; }
.tp-topics-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.75rem; }
.tp-topics-header .tp-section-label { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tp-topics-count { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #a9a599; white-space: nowrap; }
.tp-topics-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
}
.tp-topics-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #e6e4dc;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
}
.tp-topics-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .track-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .track-panel { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .tp-top { flex-direction: column; }
  .tp-stats { align-self: flex-start; }
  .tp-stat { text-align: left; }
  .tp-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tp-topics-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tp-topics-box { max-height: 340px; }
  .tp-actions { flex-direction: row; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .track-explorer { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .track-header h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .tp-top h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .tp-actions { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* -- Services case-inquiry form banner -- */
.services-contact-form {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
}
.scf-inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.services-contact-form h2 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.services-contact-form > .scf-inner > p { color: #f1efe8; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.scf-inner form { text-align: left; }
.scf-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.scf-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .45rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.scf-field:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.scf-field label { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--white); }
.scf-field input,
.scf-field select,
.scf-field textarea {
  background: #e2ded3;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: .95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.scf-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.scf-field input:focus,
.scf-field select:focus,
.scf-field textarea:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 1px;
}
.scf-submit-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.scf-status { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: #f1efe8; }
.scf-status.success { color: #bfe3c9; }
.scf-status.error { color: #f2b8ae; }

/* RESPONSIVE*/
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about, .why-inner, .contact-grid, .scf-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .service-card { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray); }
  .r-card { flex-basis: calc(50% - 0.625rem); }
  .reviews-summary { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
  .rating-line { margin-right: 0; }
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .cat-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .cat-heading { position: static; }
  .cat-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-flow { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 2.5rem; }
  .process-flow::before { display: none; }
  .quicknav { top: 0; }

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

.nav-links a:active::after{
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
  .nav-links{
    position:absolute;
    top:100%;
    left:0;
    right:0;

    background: var(--glass-bg);

    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);

    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;

    padding:1.5rem 3rem;
    gap:1.25rem;

    display:none;
}

.nav-links.open{
    display:flex;
    animation: menuFade .25s ease;
}

@keyframes menuFade{
    from{
        opacity:0;
        transform:translateY(-12px);
    }
    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:translateY(0);
    }
}


  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav-contact { display: none; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero-content { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 4rem; }
  .navbar { padding: 0 1.5rem; }
  .about { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .about-image { justify-content: center; }
  .about-image img { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }
  .services { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .why-choose { padding: 3rem 1.5rem 0; }
  .why-left h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .testimonials { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .trusted-by { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .trusted-heading h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .category { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .content { padding: 2rem 1rem; }
  .logo-grid { gap: 24px; }
  .logo-circle { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
  .contact { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .contact h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .immediate-help { padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2rem; }
  .help-note { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 1rem; }
  .site-footer { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .hero-content p { font-size: 1rem; }
  .btn { padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .logo-title { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .about h2, .services h2, .contact h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-card { aspect-ratio: unset; min-height: 220px; }
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat { padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .footer-cols { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .nav-links { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
  .logo-circle { width: 105px; height: 105px; }
  .r-card { flex-basis: 100%; padding: 1.25rem; }
  .testimonials { padding: 3rem 1.25rem; }
  .reviews-summary { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
  .carousel-arrow-next { right: 0.25rem; }
  .carousel-arrow-prev { left: 0.25rem; }
  .help-note { text-transform: none; }

  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .page-hero-content { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
  .cat-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .why-grid-section, .industries-section, .process-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .logos-track { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .logo-marquee-circle { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
  .process-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-cta-banner { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .services-cta-banner h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
}

@media (max-width:1024px){

    .help-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }

    .help-card,
    .help-main{
        display:flex;
        flex-direction:column;
        justify-content:flex-start;
      }

    .help-main p{
        max-width:100%;
    }
}