/* 
==============================================================================
Aereus Global Commercial Investment LLC
Premium Corporate Stylesheet - "Soothing & Premium" Midnight Theme
==============================================================================
*/

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

:root {
  /* Colors - "Soothing & Premium" Palette */
  --clr-primary-dark: #0B0B0C;
  --clr-primary: #141416;
  --clr-primary-light: #1A1A1D;
  --clr-primary-lightest: #252528;
  
  --clr-success: #10B981;
  --clr-warning: #F59E0B;
  --clr-error: #EF4444;

  --clr-secondary: #D4B483;
  --clr-secondary-light: #E5C6A0;
  --clr-secondary-dark: #A68B67;

  --clr-text: #1F2937;
  --clr-text-light: #64748B;
  --clr-white: #FFFFFF;
  --clr-silver: #F3F4F6;
  --clr-bg-light: #FAF9F6;
  
  --clr-accent: #E5E7EB;

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease-in-out;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s ease-in-out;
  --transition-slow: 0.5s ease-in-out;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.15);
  
  /* BorderRadius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;

  /* Responsive Spacing Units */
  --space-xs: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 0.75rem);
  --space-sm: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  --space-md: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --space-lg: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  --space-xl: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 10rem);
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--clr-secondary-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.logo-img {
  height: clamp(50px, 8vw, 70px);
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: clamp(60px, 10vw, 90px);
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.7rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem); }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.2vw, 0.95rem);
  text-align: justify;
}

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-align: justify;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Base Classes */
.container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/* Utilities */
.bg-light { background-color: var(--clr-bg-light); }
.bg-creme { background-color: var(--clr-bg-light); }
.bg-white { background-color: var(--clr-white); }
.bg-dark { background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark); }
.text-white { color: var(--clr-white) !important; }
.text-muted { color: var(--clr-text-light); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.mb-small { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-medium { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-large { margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.mt-large { margin-top: 4rem; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.highlight { color: var(--clr-secondary); }


/* Cleanup for text-light utility */
.text-light { color: var(--clr-text-light) !important; }
.bg-dark .text-light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important; }
.bg-white .text-light, .bg-light .text-light, .bg-creme .text-light { 
  color: var(--clr-text-light) !important; 
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
}

.nav-cta {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-block {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-link {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  gap: 0.8rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Typography & Headers
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.text-white .section-title {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.underline {
  height: 4px;
  width: 60px;
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.underline.left {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.underline.bg-primary {
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Loader
   ========================================================================== */
.loader-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.spinner {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 4px solid var(--clr-primary-light);
  border-top-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  background: transparent;
}

.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(2, 12, 27, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.logo {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.logo-text strong {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #D1D5DB;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.bar {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 5px auto;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* Dropdowns for Navigation */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-icon {
  font-size: 0.6em;
  margin-left: 5px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dropdown.active-dropdown > .nav-link .dropdown-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.7) 40%, rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.05) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease 0.5s forwards;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-tagline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.scroll-indicator:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.mouse {
  width: 26px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.wheel {
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollWheel 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
  0% { top: 6px; opacity: 1; }
  100% { top: 20px; opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are Section
   ========================================================================== */
.who-we-are-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bg-light .glass-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.glass-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.1);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.card-icon svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.glass-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.glass-card p {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Track Record Section
   ========================================================================== */
.group-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.two-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.four-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card.large .card-image-wrapper {
  height: 280px;
}

.card-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.project-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.project-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.badge-thermal {
  background-color: rgba(2, 12, 27, 0.1);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

.badge-solar {
  background-color: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.1);
  color: var(--clr-secondary-dark);
}

.project-location {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Current Pipeline Section
   ========================================================================== */
.pipeline-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.pipeline-item {
  display: flex;
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.pipeline-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-lightest);
}

.pipeline-img-wrap {
  width: 40%;
  min-height: 250px;
  position: relative;
}

.pipeline-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.pipeline-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.4);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.pipeline-content {
  width: 60%;
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pipeline-content h3 {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pipeline-content p {
  color: var(--clr-silver);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pipeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Business Model Section
   ========================================================================== */
.value-creation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.value-item {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-accent);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
}

.value-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.value-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.three-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.basic-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.card-title-bordered {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-secondary-light);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Impact & ESG Section
   ========================================================================== */
.esg-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.esg-pillar {
  text-align: center;
}

.esg-circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-secondary) 0%, var(--clr-secondary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.esg-pillar:hover .esg-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Portfolio Filtering Section
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-filters {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.portfolio-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: block; /* For JS Filtering */
}

.portfolio-item.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.portfolio-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(2,12,27,0.9) 0%, rgba(2,12,27,0) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.portfolio-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--clr-secondary-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.portfolio-overlay h4 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.view-project-btn {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.view-project-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.view-project-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

/* Modal */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: rgba(2, 12, 27, 0.9);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-content {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 800px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal.active .modal-content {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.close-modal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px; right: 20px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: none;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.close-modal:hover {
  background: rgba(255,0,0,0.8);
}

.modal-body img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.modal-text {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.modal-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.modal-text p {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-list {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-list svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.1);
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: none;
}
.form-status.success { color: var(--clr-secondary); display: block; }
.form-status.error { color: #e53e3e; display: block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
/* Footer Styles */
.footer {
  background-color: #020817;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.footer-brand h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Back to Top
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Animations & Interactivity
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fade In Elements */
.fade-in-section {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
  will-change: opacity, visibility;
}

.fade-in-section.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Design
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pipeline-item { flex-direction: column !important; }
  .pipeline-img-wrap, .pipeline-content { width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    left: 0;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .nav-list .dropdown {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    margin-top: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .dropdown.active-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
  }
  .dropdown-icon {
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .dropdown-link {
    color: #94A3B8;
  }
  .dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-white);
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .two-col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .footer-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Page Hero & Multi-page Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 12rem 0 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/carbon-fibre.png');
  opacity: 0.1;
}

.page-hero .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.preview-card {
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.preview-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.preview-card p {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.p-large {
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.mt-medium {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.mt-large {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 10rem 0 5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are Custom Section
   ========================================================================== */
.two-col-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 450px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.two-col-split.align-center {
  align-items: center;
}

.three-col-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 300px), 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.dark-card {
  background-color: #1A1A1D;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.dark-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.05);
}

.dark-card h4 {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.dark-card p {
  color: #F3F4F6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-title.text-left {
  font-family: serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #eed6b6; /* matching the goldish tone from the screenshot */
  font-size: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .split-image img {
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Removed media queries for three-col-cards as they are now auto-fitting */

/* ==========================================================================
   Financial & Risk Section
   ========================================================================== */
.outline-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.outline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  background-color: rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.04);
}

.outline-card h4 {
  color: #eed6b6;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: serif;
}

.outline-card p {
  color: #d1d5db;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.financial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.financial-grid .full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .financial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Premium Footer Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1.5fr 1.5fr 2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.brand-col h2 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.brand-col .brand-desc {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition-short);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-nav li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-nav a {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-short);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-contact {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact svg {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Footer Address Grid */
.footer-addresses {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

.address-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.address-col h4 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.address-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.address-info-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #D1D5DB !important;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.address-info-item strong {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .address-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .address-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .address-col h4::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-flex p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

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

.footer-legal .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-flex {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations & Reveals
   ========================================================================== */
.fade-in-section, .fade-up, .fade-left, .fade-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.fade-up { transform: translateY(40px); }
.fade-left { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.fade-right { transform: translateX(40px); }

.fade-in-section.is-visible, 
.fade-up.is-visible, 
.fade-left.is-visible, 
.fade-right.is-visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Are Page Specifics
   ========================================================================== */
.who-we-are-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.glass-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-accent);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .who-we-are-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .who-we-are-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Global Office Cards (Contact Page) */
.office-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.office-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-accent);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.office-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.office-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

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

.office-card h4 {
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.office-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.office-card.coming-soon {
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    border-style: dashed;
}

/* Enforce light text for all tags in dark sections globally */
.bg-dark h1, .bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3, .bg-dark h4, .bg-dark h5, .bg-dark h6 {
    color: var(--clr-white) !important;
}

.bg-dark p, .bg-dark li, .bg-dark span {
    color: #F3F4F6 !important;
}

.bg-dark .highlight {
    color: var(--clr-secondary) !important;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   Visibility & Accessibility Overrides
   ========================================================================== */
.bg-dark, .dark-card, .glass-card, .pipeline-content, .page-hero {
    color: var(--clr-silver);
}

.bg-dark h1, .bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3, .bg-dark h4, .bg-dark h5, .bg-dark h6,
.dark-card h1, .dark-card h2, .dark-card h3, .dark-card h4,
.glass-card h1, .glass-card h2, .glass-card h3, .glass-card h4,
.pipeline-content h1, .pipeline-content h2, .pipeline-content h3,
.page-hero h1, .page-hero h2 {
    color: var(--clr-white) !important;
}

.bg-dark p, .bg-dark li, .bg-dark span,
.dark-card p, .dark-card li,
.glass-card p, .glass-card li,
.pipeline-content p {
    color: var(--clr-silver) !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.bg-dark .highlight, .dark-card .highlight, .pipeline-content .highlight {
    color: var(--clr-secondary) !important;
}

.bg-dark .btn-link, .dark-card .btn-link, .pipeline-content .btn-link {
    color: var(--clr-secondary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Modal (Popup)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.contact-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.contact-modal-container {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    width: 95%;
    max-width: 600px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.2);
}

.contact-modal-overlay.active .contact-modal-container {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.contact-modal-header {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-modal-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.contact-modal-header p {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-modal-body {
    padding: 3rem;
}

.close-contact-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 10;
}

.close-contact-modal:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Modal Form Specifics */
.modal-form .form-group label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.modal-form input, .modal-form textarea {
    background-color: #F9FAFB;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-form input:focus, .modal-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    background-color: #FFF;
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contrast & Theme Engine (Strict Binary Logic)
   Harden Version - Placed at end of file to win all cascade battles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Theme: LIGHT (Dark Text on Light BG) */
body .bg-white, body .bg-light, body .bg-creme, body .theme-light {
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-text) !important;
}

body .bg-white p, body .bg-white li, body .bg-white span, body .bg-white blockquote,
body .bg-light p, body .bg-light li, body .bg-light span, body .bg-light blockquote,
body .bg-creme p, body .bg-creme li, body .bg-creme span, body .bg-creme blockquote,
body .theme-light p, body .theme-light li, body .theme-light span,
body .glass-card.bg-white p, body .glass-card.bg-white li {
  color: var(--clr-text) !important;
}

body .bg-white h1, body .bg-white h2, body .bg-white h3, body .bg-white h4,
body .bg-light h1, body .bg-light h2, body .bg-light h3, body .bg-light h4,
body .bg-creme h1, body .bg-creme h2, body .bg-creme h3, body .bg-creme h4 {
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark) !important;
}

/* Theme: DARK (Light Text on Dark BG) */
body .bg-dark, body .theme-dark {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  color: var(--clr-silver) !important;
}

body .bg-dark p, body .bg-dark li, body .bg-dark span:not(.logo-text), body .bg-dark blockquote,
body .theme-dark p, body .theme-dark li, body .theme-dark span {
  color: var(--clr-silver) !important;
}

body .bg-dark h1, body .bg-dark h2, body .bg-dark h3, body .bg-dark h4 {
  color: var(--clr-white) !important;
}

body .bg-dark .section-subtitle, body .theme-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-secondary) !important;
}

/* Special Case: Nested Dark in Light (e.g. Dark Card in Light Section) */
body .bg-white .dark-card, body .bg-light .dark-card, body .bg-creme .dark-card {
  background-color: var(--clr-primary-dark) !important;
}
body .bg-white .dark-card p, body .bg-light .dark-card p, body .bg-creme .dark-card p {
  color: var(--clr-silver) !important;
}

/* Special Case: Nested Light in Dark (e.g. White Card in Dark Section) */
body .bg-dark .bg-white, body .bg-dark .glass-card {
  background-color: var(--clr-white) !important;
}
body .bg-dark .bg-white p, body .bg-dark .glass-card p,
body .bg-dark .bg-white li, body .bg-dark .glass-card li {
  color: var(--clr-text) !important;
}
/* Check List Utility */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.check-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Custom Pipeline Page Styles - Premium Enhanced */
.pipeline-card-alt {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pipeline-card-alt:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(238, 214, 182, 0.1);
}

.pipeline-card-alt h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pipeline-card-alt p {
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  text-align: left !important; /* Better for small cards */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pipeline-grid-custom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Hardening & Performance Optimization
   ========================================================================== */

/* Institutional Grade Constraints */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

/* Hardware Accelerated Reveals */
.fade-up, .fade-in, .fade-left, .fade-right {
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

/* Grid Hardening: Footer Quadrants */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-col h3::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    
    .social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Address Grid: Regional Hubs Responsive Logic */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .address-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
    .address-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* Typography Fluidity Fixes */
:root {
    --fluid-h1: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 4.5rem);
    --fluid-h2: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    --fluid-h3: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    --fluid-body: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
}

body {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Image Optimization Proxy */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    font-style: italic; /* for alt text styling if image fails */
    vertical-align: middle;
    shape-margin: 1rem;
}

/* Ultra-Premium Glassmorphism Polish */
.glass-card, .pipeline-card-alt, .contact-form-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.bg-dark .glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* Form Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 2rem !important;
    }
    
    .office-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL COMPREHENSIVE POLISH — Site-wide Responsive & Performance
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── Split Layout: Stack on tablet ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .two-col-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .two-col-split.align-center {
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .split-image {
        order: -1; /* Image always first on mobile */
    }

    .split-image img {
        width: 100%;
        max-height: 380px;
        object-fit: cover;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
}

/* ── Contact Grid: single col on tablet ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ── Mobile Nav: hide CTA button cleanly ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-cta {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ── Project Cards: uniform image height ── */
.card-image-wrapper {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* ── Gallery: Masonry-friendly grid on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gallery-grid,
    .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── Three-col cards: responsive collapse ── */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .three-col-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── Pipeline hero split-col: responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .two-col-split[style*="grid-template-columns: 1.25fr"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ── Back to Top: keep above mobile elements ── */
.back-to-top {
    z-index: 9990;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
}

/* ── Prevent horizontal scrollbar from overflowing inline styles ── */
[style*="min-height: 100vh"] {
    min-height: 100svh; /* Modern viewport unit for mobile browser bars */
}

/* ── Section headings: responsive sizing ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 3.2rem);
    }

    .section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }

    .page-hero {
        padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
    }
}

/* ── Footer brand logo: prevents overflow ── */
.footer-logo {
    max-width: 180px;
}

/* ── Smooth focus ring for keyboard accessibility ── */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Print media: basic clean print styles ── */
@media print {
    .header, .footer, .back-to-top, .loader-overlay {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body {
        background: white;
        color: black;
    }
}