/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* ---- Olive teal, sampled from the logo ---- */
  --navy: #0e3c3a;
  --navy-deep: #071f1e;
  --navy-soft: #1a6560;
  --royal: #145550;
  /* ---- Logo teal (replaces the old gold accent) ---- */
  --gold: #188078;
  --gold-light: #8ed4cc;
  --gold-deep: #0e5e59;
  --gold-bright: #d7c7a4;
  /* ---- Leaf green ---- */
  --burgundy: #4e7a62;
  --burgundy-deep: #345646;
  --burgundy-light: #6a947c;
  /* ---- Cool paper ---- */
  --ivory: #f3f7f6;
  --ivory-warm: #e6f0ee;
  --cream: #f7fbfa;
  --beige: #d7e6e1;
  --beige-deep: #c5d6d0;
  --greige: #c9d5d1;
  --green: #0e3c3a;
  --green-deep: #0a2c2b;
  --charcoal: #2b2b2b;
  --line: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.09);
  --line-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.18);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px -25px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.3);
  --shadow-glow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.5);
  --grad-cta: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f6a64 0%, #2aada6 48%, #188078 100%);
  --grad-gold-deep: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #0c4e4a 0%,
    #188078 50%,
    #3dada4 100%
  );
  --grad-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, #071f1e 0%, #0e3c3a 100%);
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f7f6 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  --r-xs: 10px;
  --r-sm: 14px;
  --r-md: 20px;
  --r-lg: 28px;
  --r-xl: 38px;
  --font-display: "Fraunces", "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}
/* ============================================================
   2. BASE
   ============================================================ */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
p {
  color: #4a4a4a;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.italic-serif {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
::selection {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--ivory);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-deep));
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
}
section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
}


@view-transition {
  navigation: auto;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #5a5a5a;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Buttons */
.btn-luxe {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-luxe-primary {
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 30px -10px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.btn-luxe-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px -12px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.75),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-luxe-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.18);
}
.btn-luxe-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-luxe i {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.btn-luxe:hover i.fa-arrow-right {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
/* ============================================================
   4. HEADER / NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  background: rgba(252, 247, 240, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.04);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -22px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.25);
}
.navbar {
  padding: 1rem 0;
}
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.brand .brand-mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 11px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.brand .brand-mark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.25),
    transparent 60%
  );
}
.brand small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.1);
  background: #fff;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
.nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
.mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
.nav-cta-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }

}
/* ============================================================
   5. HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 0;
  background-color: var(--navy-deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.28),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -15%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.35),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-headline .italic-serif {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 2.1rem;
}
.hero .btn-luxe-ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.hero .btn-luxe-ghost:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.hero-points li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}
.hero-points li i {
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
}
.hero-trust .meta .stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.hero-trust .meta strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-trust .meta small {
  color: #6c6c6c;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
/* Hero Visual - Floating Books */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 620px;
  perspective: 1400px;
}

.float-badge .ico {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.float-badge .ico.green {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
}
.float-badge .ico.dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.hero-visual {
    height: 480px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 576px) {.hero-visual {
    height: 420px;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }

}

.section-network .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* ============================================================
   8. SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.section-services {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
/* ============================================================
   9. WHY US
   ============================================================ */
.section-why {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--ivory);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-why::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.2),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.section-why::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.3),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(20px);
}
.section-why .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.section-why h2 {
  color: #fff;
}
.section-why p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}
.section-why .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.32);
}
.feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
}
.feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.feature-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.feature-list .ico {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.feature-list strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.feature-list small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: block;
}
.stat-card .ico {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.18);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* ============================================================
   10. BOOK SHOWCASE: SWIPER (home page portfolio ticker)
   ============================================================ */
.section-showcase {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, #fff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.section-showcase::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1200px;
  height: 1200px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1),
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.section-showcase .container,
.section-showcase .container-fluid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.showcase-swiper {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}
.showcase-swiper .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
}
.showcase-swiper .swiper-pagination {
  position: relative;
  bottom: auto !important;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  width: auto !important;
}
.showcase-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.2);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.showcase-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
}
.showcase-cta-row {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
/* ============================================================
   11. PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.section-process {
  background: var(--ivory);
}
/* ============================================================
   13. CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.section-cta {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 5rem 3rem;
  background-color: #0b1626;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      120deg,
      rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.88) 0%,
      rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.65) 45%,
      rgba(73, 36, 8, 0.45) 100%
    );
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 60px 100px -50px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.5);
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.45),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(8px);
}
.cta-band::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.4),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(10px);
}
.cta-band .inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cta-band .btn-luxe-primary {
  padding: 1.05rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cta-band .meta {
  display: block;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.cta-band .meta i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
}
/* ============================================================
   14. CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.section-contact {
  background: var(--ivory);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-contact::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(10px);
}
.contact-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.25);
  position: relative;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.form-control-luxe {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.form-control-luxe:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.18);
}
textarea.form-control-luxe {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}
select.form-control-luxe {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'><path fill='%2316283f' d='M6 8L0 0h12z'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
}
.contact-side {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-soft));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2.4rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-side::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.contact-side h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-side p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.contact-info-item .ic {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.16);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.contact-info-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.contact-info-item small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {.contact-card {
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }
.form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

}
/* ============================================================
   15. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1000px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.site-footer .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-brand {
  color: #fff;
}
.footer-brand .brand-mark {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.4rem;
  max-width: 360px;
}
.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.footer-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.footer-contact-row i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-contact-row a {
  color: inherit;
}
.footer-contact-row a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.footer-contact-row address {
  margin: 0;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-left: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-social-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.footer-social a svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  fill: currentColor;
}
.footer-social a:hover,
.footer-social a:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
.footer-social .social-trustpilot:hover,
.footer-social .social-trustpilot:focus-visible {
  background: #00b67a;
}
.footer-social .social-google:hover,
.footer-social .social-google:focus-visible {
  background: #4285f4;
}
.footer-social .social-facebook:hover,
.footer-social .social-facebook:focus-visible {
  background: #1877f2;
}
.footer-social .social-instagram:hover,
.footer-social .social-instagram:focus-visible {
  background: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    #f09433 0%,
    #e6683c 25%,
    #dc2743 50%,
    #cc2366 75%,
    #bc1888 100%
  );
}
.footer-social .social-linkedin:hover,
.footer-social .social-linkedin:focus-visible {
  background: #0a66c2;
}
.footer-social .social-youtube:hover,
.footer-social .social-youtube:focus-visible {
  background: #ff0033;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 576px) {.footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
.footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

}
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.6rem;
  right: 5.7rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.6);
  z-index: 50;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.6rem;
  bottom: 1.6rem;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.75);
  z-index: 51;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover,
.whatsapp-float:focus-visible {
  color: #fff;
  background: #1ebe5d;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.9);
}
.scroll-top.show {
  display: inline-flex;
}
.scroll-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}
.portfolio-banner h1 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.portfolio-tab.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.portfolio-tab.active .count {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.portfolio-search .clear.show {
  display: inline-flex;
}
.portfolio-meta .clear-filters.show {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.portfolio-empty.show {
  display: block;
}
.portfolio-empty .ic {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}
/* ============================================================
   17. LOGO IMAGE (header + footer)
   ============================================================ */
.brand img {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.site-footer .brand img {
  height: 54px;
  max-width: 240px;
  filter: brightness(1) drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.18));
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.brand img {
    height: 42px;
  }

}
/* ============================================================
   18. HERO IMAGE FRAME (replaces fake 3D book mockups)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-visual-image {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 620px;
}
.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* Soft gold halo glow */
.hero-image-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      closest-side at 65% 35%,
      rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.45),
      transparent 70%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      closest-side at 25% 75%,
      rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.2),
      transparent 70%
    );
  filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Decorative thin ring */
.hero-image-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ringPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-image-ring::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 22px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

@keyframes ringPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.hero-image-main {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* max-width: 92%; */
  max-height: 92%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 60px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.35))
    drop-shadow(0 16px 30px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.2));
  animation: heroFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-14px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.hero-visual-image {
    height: 480px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.hero-visual-image {
    height: 420px;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }

}
.cta-band-split .inner {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  max-width: none;
  align-self: center;
}
.cta-band-split .inner .meta {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.cta-band-split .inner h2 {
  text-align: left;
}
.cta-band-split .inner p {
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.cta-band-split .inner {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
.cta-band-split .inner h2 {
    text-align: center;
  }
.cta-band-split .inner .meta {
    justify-content: center;
  }

}
.contact-side:hover .contact-side-image img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
/* ============================================================
   22. ABOUT SECTION (between hero and network)
   ============================================================ */
.section-about {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-bg-blob {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.about-bg-blob-1 {
  top: 8%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.2),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.about-bg-blob-2 {
  bottom: -10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.1),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.section-about .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Visual side */
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 0;
}
.about-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; */
  /* box-shadow:
    0 50px 90px -40px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.45),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); */
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-image img {
  /* position: absolute; */
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.about-image:hover img {
  /* transform: scale(1.05); */
}
/* .about-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 55%,
    rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.25) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Content side */
.section-about h2 {
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.section-about p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}
.about-feature-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.2rem;
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.about-feature .ico {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.14);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.about-feature:hover .ico {
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}
.about-feature strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-feature small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: block;
}
.about-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.about-visual {
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: 540px;
  }
.about-feature-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
.about-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
.about-feature .ico {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.about-image {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.4;
  }
.about-cta-row .btn-luxe {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

}

/* ============================================================
   24. RESPONSIVE FORTIFICATION LAYER
   Tunes every section for tablet + mobile without rewriting earlier rules.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Global container + section spacing --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {.container {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
.section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 380px) {.section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

}
/* --- Header / navbar --- */
.brand img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.site-footer .brand img {
  height: 64px;
  max-width: 280px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.brand img {
    height: 44px;
    max-width: 200px;
  }
.navbar {
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.brand img {
    height: 40px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }
.mobile-toggle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

}

/* --- Hero --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {.hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 5rem;
  }
.hero-visual-image {
    height: 460px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
.hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 380px;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.hero {
    padding: 2rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
.hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.6rem);
  }
.hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
.hero-ctas {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
.hero-ctas .btn-luxe {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
.hero-visual-image {
    height: 360px;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
.hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

}

/* --- About --- */
@media (max-width: 575px) {.section-about {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

}

/* --- Why us / stats --- */
@media (max-width: 575px) {.feature-list li {
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
.feature-list .ico {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

}

/* --- Showcase swiper --- */
@media (max-width: 575px) {.showcase-swiper {
    padding: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem !important;
  }

}

/* --- CTA band --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {.cta-band {
    padding: 3rem 1.6rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.section-cta {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
.cta-band {
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  }
.cta-band-split .inner,
.cta-band .inner {
    padding: 2.4rem 1.4rem;
  }
.cta-band .meta {
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

}

/* --- Contact --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {.contact-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.contact-card {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  }
.contact-card h3.section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }
.contact-side {
    padding: 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  }
.contact-side h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
.contact-info-item {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
.contact-info-item .ic {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
.contact-info-item strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
.form-control-luxe {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

}
/* --- Footer --- */
.footer-bottom a {
  word-break: break-word;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.4rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 575px) {.site-footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  }
.footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
.footer-brand p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
.footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
.footer-bottom a {
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
  }

}

/* --- Scroll to top --- */
@media (max-width: 575px) {.scroll-top {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 4.8rem;
  }

  .whatsapp-float {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

}

/* --- Reduced motion accessibility --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {*,
*::before,
*::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

}
.legal-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* ============================================================
   Olive Publishers REDESIGN: minimal components
   ============================================================ */
/* ---- Overline (replaces eyebrow pills) ---- */
.overline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
/* ---- Hero points ---- */
.hero-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 2.2rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.hero-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.hero-points li i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
/* ---- Services: minimal cards ---- */
.svc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 2.4rem 2.1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.svc-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35);
}
.svc-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.svc-ico {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-ico {
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: #fff;
}
.svc-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.svc-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #5d5d5d;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.svc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

}

@media (max-width: 640px) {.svc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

}
/* ---- Why us: full-side media panel ---- */
.why-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 460px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy-soft) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
}
.why-media-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -20% -45% -20%;
  height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.45),
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.12) 55%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-media img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.why-media {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

}
/* ---- Portfolio: covers-only continuous slider ---- */
.cover-slider {
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}
.cover-slider .showcase-swiper {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3rem !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}
.cover-slider .swiper-wrapper {
  transition-timing-function: linear !important;
}
.cover-slider .swiper-slide {
  width: 215px;
  height: auto;
}
.cover-card {
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.35);
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
}
.cover-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {.cover-slider .swiper-slide {
    width: 160px;
  }

}
/* ---- Process: minimal step cards ---- */
.step-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.step-card {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.step-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0 0;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.3);
}
.step-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.step-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.step-ico {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #5d5d5d;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.step-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

}

@media (max-width: 640px) {.step-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .service-step-grid .step-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.4rem;
  }

}
/* ============================================================
   LEGAL PAGES: light hero + sticky TOC layout
   ============================================================ */
.legal-hero {
  padding: 6.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse 70% 80% at 50% -10%,
      rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.16),
      transparent 65%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffbf4 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.legal-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.legal-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal-hero h1 .accent {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-style: italic;
}
.legal-hero p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.legal-updated {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.legal-updated i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.legal-main {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 6.5rem;
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.legal-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.legal-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.3rem;
}
.legal-toc-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-left: 0.6rem;
}
.legal-toc nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #5d5d5d;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.legal-toc nav a span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.legal-toc nav a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.07);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
}
.legal-body {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 3.2rem 3.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.legal-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  padding-bottom: 1.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}
.legal-body h2 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin: 2.6rem 0 0.9rem;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
}
.legal-body h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.28em;
  bottom: 0.28em;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
}
.legal-body p,
.legal-body li {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}
.legal-body ul {
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.legal-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.legal-body li::marker {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.legal-body a {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.legal-body strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}
.legal-help {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.08), rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
.legal-help strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.legal-help span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #5d5d5d;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {.legal-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
.legal-toc {
    position: static;
  }
.legal-body {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 480px) {.legal-body {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.3rem;
  }

}

/* ============================================================
   25. TOPBAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}
.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar-left,
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.topbar-phones {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.topbar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.topbar a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.topbar i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.topbar-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: inline-block;
}
.topbar-note i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.topbar-cta {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.topbar-cta:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.topbar-cta i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.topbar-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .topbar-inner {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.35rem 1rem;
  }
  .topbar-left {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .topbar-left > a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .topbar-phones {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   26. NAV DROPDOWN (Services)
   ============================================================ */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-drop-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.nav-drop-toggle > i {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-toggle > i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.nav-drop-arrow {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-drop-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 16px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 200;
}
.nav-drop-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-drop-menu a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 0.62rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}
.nav-drop-menu a i {
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.nav-drop-menu a:hover,
.nav-drop-menu a.active {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.09);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.nav-drop-menu a::after {
  display: none;
}
.nav-drop-all {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .nav-drop-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-left: auto;
  }
  .nav-drop-arrow i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav-drop-arrow[aria-expanded="true"] i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
  .nav-drop-toggle > i {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-drop-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-dropdown.open .nav-drop-menu {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-dropdown:hover .nav-drop-menu {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   27. HERO STATS STRIP (home, under hero content)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2.6rem;
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}
.hero-stats .stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-stats .stat small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   28. PAGE HERO (inner page banner) + BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--navy-deep);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.86) 45%,
      rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.72) 100%
    ),
    url("../images/ai/uk-publishing-hero.webp");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.3),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(14px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.page-hero .overline {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.page-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.page-hero h1 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.page-hero p.lead-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.page-hero .hero-ctas {
  margin: 2rem 0 0;
}
.page-hero .btn-luxe-ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.page-hero .btn-luxe-ghost:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.breadcrumbs .sep {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   29. SPLIT DETAIL SECTIONS (image + content rows)
   ============================================================ */
.img-luxe {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.img-luxe img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.img-luxe:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.045);
}
.img-luxe::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent 60%,
    rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.28) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.img-luxe .img-tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.2rem;
  bottom: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.img-luxe .img-tag i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.split-row {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}
.split-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 1.8rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}
.check-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  margin-top: 0.28rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.check-list.two-col {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .check-list.two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .split-row {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   30. SERVICE PAGE LAYOUT (content + sticky sidebar)
   ============================================================ */
.svc-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 330px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.svc-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.sidebar-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.7rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sidebar-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.sidebar-nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.sidebar-nav a i {
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.sidebar-nav a:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.sidebar-nav a.current {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.sidebar-nav a.current i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.sidebar-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-soft) 100%);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -30%;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.4),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.sidebar-cta > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sidebar-cta h4 {
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.sidebar-cta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.sidebar-cta .btn-luxe {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
.sidebar-contact-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
  word-break: break-all;
}
.sidebar-contact-line i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .svc-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .svc-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   31. INCLUDED GRID (what's included cards)
   ============================================================ */
.include-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.3rem;
}
.include-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.include-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.3);
}
.include-card .ico {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.include-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.include-card small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: #5d5d5d;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .include-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   32. TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.section-testimonials {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testi-swiper {
  padding: 2.5rem 0.5rem 3.5rem !important;
}
.testi-swiper .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
}
.testi-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 2.1rem 1.9rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.3);
}
.testi-card .quote-ico {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.6rem;
  right: 1.8rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.16);
}
.testi-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.testi-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.testi-author .avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.testi-author small {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.testi-swiper .swiper-pagination {
  bottom: 0 !important;
}
.testi-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.2);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.testi-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 30px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
}

/* ---- Trustpilot review styling ---- */
:root {
  --tp-green: #00b67a;
}
.tp-star {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 1.55em;
  height: 1.55em;
  background: var(--tp-green);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tp-star svg {
  width: 74%;
  height: 74%;
  fill: #fff;
}
/* half-star: green fill on the left, muted on the right */
.tp-star-half {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tp-green) 0 50%, #dcdce6 50% 100%);
}
.tp-summary {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.6rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.tp-summary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 182, 122, 0.35);
}
.tp-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.tp-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.tp-summary-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.tp-summary-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.tp-summary-meta strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.tp-summary-meta strong span {
  color: #8a8a8a;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.tp-summary-meta small {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.tp-summary-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.tp-summary-link i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}
.tp-card-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.tp-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--tp-green);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tp-summary {
    gap: 0.55rem 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.1rem;
  }
  .tp-summary-meta {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .tp-summary-link {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   33. STATS BAND (counters)
   ============================================================ */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}
.stats-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    closest-side,
    rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.22),
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: blur(16px);
}
.stats-band .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.stat-item .lbl {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.stat-item .ic {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.14);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.4rem;
  }
  .stat-item .ic {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   34. FAQ ACCORDION (native details/summary)
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}
.faq-item summary:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.faq-item summary .faq-ico {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] summary .faq-ico {
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-item .faq-body {
  padding: 0 1.7rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}
.faq-cat-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 3rem 0 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.faq-cat-title i {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.section-faq {
  background: var(--ivory);
}

/* ============================================================
   35. GENRE CHIPS
   ============================================================ */
.genre-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.genre-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}
.genre-chip i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.genre-chip:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.genre-chip:hover i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   36. PORTFOLIO GRID PAGE + LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.section-portfolio-grid {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.4rem;
}
.pf-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.pf-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.pf-item::after {
  content: "\f00e";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.15),
    rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.65)
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.pf-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.45);
}
.pf-item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.pf-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.pf-item.pf-hidden {
  display: none;
}
.pf-more-row {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.6rem;
}
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.lightbox.open {
  display: flex;
}
.lightbox img {
  max-width: min(92vw, 520px);
  max-height: 86vh;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.4rem;
  right: 1.6rem;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   37. VALUE CARDS (about page)
   ============================================================ */
.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.value-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.3);
}
.value-card .ico {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.value-card:hover .ico {
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}
.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #5d5d5d;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .value-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .value-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   38. TEAM / EXPERT ROLE CARDS (about page)
   ============================================================ */
.expert-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.expert-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.expert-card img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.expert-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.expert-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.05) 30%,
    rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.88) 100%
  );
}
.expert-card .info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.expert-card .info .ic {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.9);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.expert-card .info strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.expert-card .info small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .expert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .expert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   39. CTA BAND: library background variant
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band-bg {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      120deg,
      rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.92) 0%,
      rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.78) 45%,
      rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.62) 100%
    ),
    url("../images/ai/uk-publishing-hero.webp");
}

/* ============================================================
   40. SERVICES OVERVIEW PAGE: alternating rows
   ============================================================ */
.svc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.svc-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.svc-row .img-luxe {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}
.svc-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.svc-row-num::before {
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  display: inline-block;
}
.svc-row h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.svc-row p {
  font-size: 0.99rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .svc-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2.6rem 0;
  }
  .svc-row.flip .img-luxe {
    order: -1;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   41. MINI CONTACT STRIP (service pages)
   ============================================================ */
.consult-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.09), rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.8rem 2.1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.consult-strip strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.consult-strip span {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: #5d5d5d;
}

/* ============================================================
   42. SERVICE CARDS AS LINKS (home grid)
   ============================================================ */
.svc-card-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: inherit;
}
.svc-card-link:hover {
  color: inherit;
}
.svc-card-link p {
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.svc-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.svc-more i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.svc-card-link:hover .svc-more i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ============================================================
   43. HERO PHOTO: arched online image frame (home)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-image-frame-photo {
  animation: heroFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-image-frame-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.45);
  border-radius: 250px 250px 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: ringPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-image-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 225px 225px 26px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(228, 198, 125, 0.4);
  box-shadow:
    0 50px 90px -35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 20px 40px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.hero-image-frame-photo .img-tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: 1.4rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-image-frame-photo .img-tag i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* ============================================================
   44. WHY PHOTO: full-height online image panel (home)
   ============================================================ */
.why-photo {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
}
.why-photo img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-photo {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   45. ROYAL REDESIGN: video hero, lead form, marquee, panels
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Hero video + overlay layering ---- */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: saturate(108%) contrast(102%);
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      100deg,
      rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.88) 40%,
      rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.72) 74%,
      rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.6) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.25) 0%, rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.55) 100%);
}
.hero::before,
.hero::after {
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-copy {
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ---- Hero eyebrow (crown pill) ---- */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.38);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.hero-points li strong {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-trustline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2.1rem;
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.hero-trustline .stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-trustline strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---- Hero lead-capture card ---- */
.lead-card {
  position: relative;
  scroll-margin-top: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.94), rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.96));
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.9rem 1.7rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 44px 90px -34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
}
.lead-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.lead-card-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.lead-card-head h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.lead-card-head p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.lead-field {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.lead-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.lead-field label .opt {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}
.field-required {
  color: inherit;
  font-size: 0.82em;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  opacity: 0.68;
}
.lead-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.lead-card .form-control-luxe {
  padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
}
.lead-card .form-control-luxe:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.28);
}
.lead-submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.hp-field {
  display: none;
}
.lead-card-foot {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem 1.3rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}
.lead-card-foot i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
}

/* ---- Shared form status messages ---- */
.form-success,
.form-error {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.form-success.show,
.form-error.show {
  display: block;
}
.form-success {
  background: rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.25);
  color: var(--green);
}
.form-error {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.3);
  color: var(--burgundy);
}
.lead-card .form-success {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.lead-card .form-error {
  background: rgba(168, 50, 79, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(168, 50, 79, 0.5);
  color: #f4c4cf;
}

/* ---- Pop-up enquiry modal (includes/lead-modal.php) ---- */
.lead-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4vh 1rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 25, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.lead-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.lead-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: auto;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.lead-modal.open .lead-modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.lead-card-modal {
  scroll-margin-top: 0;
}
.lead-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: -6px;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.lead-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.lead-modal-close:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.lead-modal-plan {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-align: center;
}
.lead-modal-plan i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.lead-modal-plan strong {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .lead-modal {
    padding: 2.5vh 0.85rem;
  }
  .lead-modal-close {
    top: -10px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .lead-card-modal {
    padding: 1.7rem 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  }
  .lead-card-modal .lead-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .lead-modal,
  .lead-modal-dialog {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ---- Retailer marquee (hero bottom trust bar) ---- */
.retailer-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: 3.2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.6rem;
  background: rgba(252, 248, 240, 0.97);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 -14px 44px -22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}
.retailer-strip-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.71rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.72;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.4rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 46s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.marquee-logo {
  height: 30px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 150px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-logo:hover {
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---- Media renders: local book images shown full size (about / why) ---- */
.media-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: visible;
}
.media-panel .panel-book {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
  animation: heroFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .media-panel .panel-book {
    max-width: 440px;
  }
}

/* ---- CTA band: local self-side photo background ---- */
.cta-band-bg {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      120deg,
      rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.92) 0%,
      rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.8) 45%,
      rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.66) 100%
    ),
    url("../images/ai/uk-publishing-hero.webp") !important;
}

/* ---- Hero two-column responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 0;
  }
  .hero-inner {
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .lead-card {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 2.4rem auto 0;
  }
  .retailer-strip {
    margin-top: 2.4rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .lead-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.3rem 1.4rem;
  }
  .lead-card-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .lead-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    gap: 2.4rem;
  }
  .marquee-logo {
    height: 26px;
  }
  .hero-trustline {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   46. MOBILE SLIDERS (services + process) & NAV UPGRADES
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Desktop / tablet: keep the grid, neutralise Swiper base CSS --- */
@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .svc-grid.mobile-swiper,
  .step-grid.mobile-swiper {
    display: block;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .mobile-swiper > .swiper-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-swiper > .swiper-wrapper > .swiper-slide {
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  .mobile-swiper > .mobile-swiper-pagination {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .svc-swiper > .swiper-wrapper { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .process-swiper > .swiper-wrapper { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .svc-swiper > .swiper-wrapper,
  .process-swiper > .swiper-wrapper { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* --- Mobile: real swipeable slider with dots --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .svc-grid.mobile-swiper,
  .step-grid.mobile-swiper {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 2.4rem;
  }
  .mobile-swiper .swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .mobile-swiper .swiper-slide > .svc-card,
  .mobile-swiper .swiper-slide.svc-card,
  .mobile-swiper .swiper-slide.step-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .mobile-swiper .mobile-swiper-pagination {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .mobile-swiper .mobile-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.22);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-swiper .mobile-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--grad-cta);
  }
  /* subtle swipe affordance */
  .section-services .svc-swiper,
  .section-process .process-swiper {
    position: relative;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile nav: in-menu CTA --- */
.nav-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
}
.nav-mobile-cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-links.open {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open .nav-mobile-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
  }
}

/* --- Animated hamburger button --- */
.mobile-toggle {
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.mobile-toggle i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] i {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   47. BOOK FAIR GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
.section-book-fair {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 12%, rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.13), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf8f1 0%, #f4efe4 100%);
}
.section-book-fair::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  right: -190px;
  bottom: -210px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 55px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.035), 0 0 0 110px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.025);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.book-fair-intro {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(300px, 0.9fr);
  align-items: end;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.book-fair-intro .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.book-fair-intro > p {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.book-fair-grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 280px) 330px;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.book-fair-card {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: span 4;
  min-width: 0;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px -32px rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.55);
}
.book-fair-card-feature {
  grid-column: 1 / span 5;
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
}
.book-fair-card:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 6 / span 4; grid-row: 1; }
.book-fair-card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 10 / span 3; grid-row: 1; }
.book-fair-card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 6 / span 3; grid-row: 2; }
.book-fair-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 9 / span 4; grid-row: 2; }
.book-fair-card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 3; }
.book-fair-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1), filter 0.7s ease;
}
.book-fair-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 46%, rgba(7, 17, 30, 0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.book-fair-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(1.08);
}
.book-fair-card figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  left: 1.35rem;
  right: 1.35rem;
  bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.book-fair-card figcaption span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.28rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.17em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.book-fair-card figcaption strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.45vw, 1.42rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.contact-info-item a,
.sidebar-contact-line a {
  color: inherit;
}
.contact-info-item a:hover,
.sidebar-contact-line a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section-book-fair {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
  }
  .book-fair-intro {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .book-fair-intro > p {
    max-width: 720px;
  }
  .book-fair-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    grid-template-rows: 430px repeat(3, 270px);
  }
  .book-fair-card,
  .book-fair-card:nth-child(n) {
    grid-column: auto;
    grid-row: auto;
  }
  .book-fair-card-feature {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .section-book-fair {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
  .book-fair-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 440px repeat(5, 245px);
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  .book-fair-card-feature {
    grid-column: auto !important;
  }
  .book-fair-card figcaption {
    left: 1.1rem;
    right: 1.1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .topbar-phones a {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}

/* Book fair full-image carousel */
.book-fair-swiper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.34);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 75px -38px rgba(7, 31, 30, 0.72);
}
.book-fair-slide {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin: 0;
  height: auto;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
.book-fair-open {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(460px, 53vw, 650px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(51, 72, 98, 0.72), transparent 68%),
    #091626;
  cursor: zoom-in;
}
.book-fair-open img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
.book-fair-open::after {
  content: "\f00e";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.4rem;
  bottom: 1.4rem;
  display: grid;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(9, 22, 38, 0.72);
  color: #fff;
  font: 900 0.95rem/1 "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.book-fair-open:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.012);
  filter: saturate(1.06);
}
.book-fair-open:hover::after {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.book-fair-open:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
  outline-offset: -3px;
}
.book-fair-slide figcaption {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 88px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 5.8rem 1.1rem 2rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.book-fair-slide figcaption span {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.17em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.book-fair-slide figcaption strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.book-fair-nav {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  top: 42%;
  display: grid;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(9, 22, 38, 0.74);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.book-fair-nav:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.book-fair-prev { left: 1.25rem; }
.book-fair-next { right: 1.25rem; }
.book-fair-pagination {
  bottom: 17px !important;
}
.book-fair-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
  opacity: 1;
}
.book-fair-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Book fair fullscreen viewer */
.book-fair-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem 5.5rem;
  background: rgba(5, 12, 22, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.book-fair-lightbox.open {
  display: flex;
}
.book-fair-lightbox figure {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 92vh;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
}
.book-fair-lightbox img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 88vw;
  max-height: 82vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58);
}
.book-fair-lightbox figcaption {
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.book-fair-lightbox-close,
.book-fair-lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.book-fair-lightbox-close:hover,
.book-fair-lightbox-nav:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.book-fair-lightbox-close {
  top: 1.35rem;
  right: 1.35rem;
}
.book-fair-lightbox-prev { left: 1.35rem; }
.book-fair-lightbox-next { right: 1.35rem; }
.book-fair-lightbox-count {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 1rem;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* Full-colour logo on the dark teal footer */
.site-footer .footer-brand .brand img {
  height: 68px;
  max-width: 280px;
  filter: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .book-fair-open {
    height: 420px;
  }
  .book-fair-slide figcaption {
    min-height: 104px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .book-fair-nav {
    top: 36%;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .book-fair-prev { left: 0.75rem; }
  .book-fair-next { right: 0.75rem; }
  .book-fair-open::after {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .book-fair-lightbox {
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem 4rem;
  }
  .book-fair-lightbox img {
    max-width: 96vw;
    max-height: 76vh;
  }
  .book-fair-lightbox-nav {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .book-fair-lightbox-prev { left: 0.85rem; }
  .book-fair-lightbox-next { right: 0.85rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .book-fair-swiper {
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .book-fair-open {
    height: 350px;
  }
  .site-footer .footer-brand .brand img {
    height: 58px;
    max-width: 240px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   48. PRICING PAGE: plan cards + comparison table
   ============================================================ */
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.section-plans {
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.plan-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.plan-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2.3rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.plan-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.38);
}
.plan-card.featured {
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.55);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.plan-card.featured::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
}
.plan-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.9);
}
.plan-head {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.plan-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.plan-price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.plan-price .cur {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  vertical-align: super;
  margin-right: 0.06em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.plan-tagline {
  margin: 0.7rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.plan-summary {
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #55565a;
}
.plan-list-title {
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.plan-list-title + .plan-list {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.plan-list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.plan-list li i {
  margin-top: 0.28em;
}

/* ---- Scrollable inclusions area ----
   Caps the tallest plan so all four cards stay a sane height and the
   CTA is always reachable. The wrapper carries the bottom fade so it
   does not scroll away with the content. */
.plan-body-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.plan-body {
  max-height: 20rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 0.6rem;
  /* deliberately NOT overscroll-behavior:contain, because on touch the page
     should keep scrolling once the list reaches its end */
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.55) rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.07);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.plan-body:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
}
.plan-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.plan-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.07);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.plan-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.55);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.plan-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.plan-body > .plan-list:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
/* fade + hint appear only while there is more to scroll (toggled in main.js) */
.plan-body-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0.6rem;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 3.2rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, #fff 82%);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.plan-body-wrap.has-more::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.plan-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0.15rem;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.16);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.plan-body-wrap.has-more .plan-scroll-hint {
  opacity: 1;
}
.plan-versions {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 1rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.plan-versions-title {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a8a8a;
}
.plan-version-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.plan-version-tags span {
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.09);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.plan-cta {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

/* ---- Comparison table ---- */
.section-compare {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.compare-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.compare-wrap:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 720px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
}
.compare-table thead th {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.2rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 500;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.compare-table thead th:first-child {
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.compare-table thead th.is-featured {
  background: var(--royal);
  box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold);
}
.cmp-plan {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.cmp-price {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}
.compare-table tbody th {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-table tbody td {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
  text-align: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
  background: rgba(252, 248, 240, 0.7);
}
.compare-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.08);
}
.compare-table tbody td.is-featured {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.11);
}
.compare-table tbody tr:hover td.is-featured {
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.17);
}
.cmp-yes {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(29, 58, 95, 0.1);
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.cmp-no {
  color: #c3c3c3;
}
.cmp-val {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ---- Value-added band ---- */
.section-value-added {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.value-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 2.6rem auto 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.09);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #55565a;
}
.value-note i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.value-note strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .plan-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.6rem 1.3rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-plans,
  .section-compare,
  .section-value-added {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  .plan-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .compare-table {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .compare-table tbody th {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
    white-space: normal;
    min-width: 150px;
  }
  .value-note {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   49. BLOG: coming soon
   ============================================================ */
.section-coming-soon {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.coming-soon-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3.4rem 2.4rem 2.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.coming-soon-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  right: 15%;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
}
.coming-soon-ico {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -16px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.85);
}
.coming-soon-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 1rem;
}
.coming-soon-card > p {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #55565a;
}
.coming-soon-topics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.8rem;
  list-style: none;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 2.2rem auto;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.coming-soon-topics li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.coming-soon-topics li i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.coming-soon-note {
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  color: #777 !important;
}
.coming-soon-ctas {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .coming-soon-card {
    padding: 2.6rem 1.3rem 2.2rem;
  }
  .coming-soon-topics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin: 1.8rem auto;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   50. SERVICE PAGES v2: full-width premium section system
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Hero trust chips ---- */
.svc-hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
}
.svc-hero-chips span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.42);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.svc-hero-chips i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ---- Figure strip: 3–4 proof numbers directly under the hero ---- */
.svc-figures {
  padding: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.svc-figures-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}
.svc-figure {
  padding: 2.1rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.svc-figure:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}
.svc-figure .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.svc-figure .num span {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.svc-figure .lbl {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7b7b7b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---- Alternating overview rows (replaces the old sidebar layout) ---- */
.section-svc-overview {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.svc-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.svc-split.flip .svc-split-media {
  order: 2;
}
.svc-split-media .img-luxe {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.svc-split-copy .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}
.svc-split-copy > p {
  color: #55565a;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.svc-split-lead {
  font-size: 1.06rem !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--charcoal) !important;
}
.svc-split-copy .check-list {
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

/* ---- Service tiers / levels (the core premium block) ---- */
.section-tiers {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.tier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.tier-grid.tier-grid-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.tier-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.7rem 1.9rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.tier-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.4);
}
.tier-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tier-ico {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -14px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.9);
}
.tier-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  padding-right: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.tier-meta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.tier-card > p {
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #55565a;
}
.tier-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.tier-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.32rem 0 0.32rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #55565a;
}
.tier-list li::before {
  content: "\f00c";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.42rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.tier-card .tier-list {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ---- Deliverables panel (dark, high contrast) ---- */
.section-deliver {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--grad-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.deliver-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
/* grid children default to min-width:auto, which lets long headings and
   list text push the track wider than the container, so reset it */
.deliver-inner > *,
.svc-split > *,
.consult-band > *,
.deliver-list > li,
.tier-grid > *,
.related-grid > *,
.why-kw-grid > *,
.svc-index-grid > *,
.proc-rail > *,
.format-panel > * {
  min-width: 0;
}
.deliver-copy .overline {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.deliver-copy h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.deliver-copy h2 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.deliver-copy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.deliver-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.9rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.deliver-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.deliver-list li:hover {
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.45);
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.1);
}
.deliver-list li i {
  margin-top: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Numbered process rail ---- */
.section-svc-process {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.proc-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.4rem;
  counter-reset: procstep;
}
.proc-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.4rem 1.5rem 1.7rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.proc-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35);
}
.proc-step::before {
  counter-increment: procstep;
  content: "0" counter(procstep);
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 46px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -12px rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.95);
}
.proc-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.55rem;
}
.proc-step p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #55565a;
}

/* ---- Why Olive Publishers band (shared include) ---- */
.section-why-kw {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.why-kw-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.why-kw-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--ivory);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.why-kw-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.35);
  background: #fff;
}
.why-kw-card .ico {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.16);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.why-kw-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.why-kw-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #55565a;
}

/* ---- Related services (shared include) ---- */
.section-related {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.3rem;
}
.related-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 1.7rem 1.4rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.4);
}
.related-card .ico {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.06);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.related-card:hover .ico {
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.related-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.related-card p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #6a6b6f;
}
.related-more {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.related-more i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-left: 0.3rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.related-card:hover .related-more i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---- Consultation band (shared include) ---- */
.section-consult {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.consult-band {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr auto;
  gap: 2.4rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2.6rem 2.8rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.consult-band .overline {
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.consult-band h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.7vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.7rem;
}
.consult-band h2 .accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.consult-band p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #55565a;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.consult-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  min-width: 240px;
}
.consult-actions .btn-luxe {
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.consult-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #55565a;
}
.consult-phone i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.consult-phone a {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.consult-phone a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* ---- Formats / genre pill panel ---- */
.format-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.6rem;
}
.format-col {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: #fff;
}
.format-col h3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.format-col h3 i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.format-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.format-col li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.36rem 0 0.36rem 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #55565a;
}
.format-col li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.85em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ---- Section head helper for full-width service sections ---- */
.svc-sec-head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.svc-sec-head .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.1vw, 2.6rem);
}
.svc-sec-head p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #6a6b6f;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ---- FAQ block on service pages ---- */
.section-svc-faq {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.section-svc-faq .faq-list {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   51. SERVICES OVERVIEW PAGE v2: numbered service cards
   ============================================================ */
.section-svc-index {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
}
.svc-index-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.svc-index-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  padding: 2rem 1.9rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.svc-index-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.svc-index-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.4);
}
.svc-index-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}
.svc-index-ico {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.06);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}
.svc-index-card:hover .svc-index-ico {
  background: var(--grad-cta);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.svc-index-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(14, 60, 58, 0.1);
  line-height: 1;
}
.svc-index-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}
.svc-index-body p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #6a6b6f;
}
.svc-index-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.svc-index-tags span {
  padding: 0.24rem 0.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #6a6b6f;
}
.svc-index-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.svc-index-link i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-left: 0.3rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.svc-index-card:hover .svc-index-link i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================================
   52. SERVICE PAGE RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .tier-grid,
  .why-kw-grid,
  .format-panel {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .proc-rail {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 2.2rem 1.4rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .svc-split,
  .deliver-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.4rem;
  }
  .svc-split.flip .svc-split-media {
    order: 0;
  }
  .svc-index-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .consult-band {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  }
  .consult-actions {
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .svc-figures-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .svc-figure:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: 0;
  }
  .svc-figure:nth-child(1),
  .svc-figure:nth-child(2) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-svc-overview,
  .section-tiers,
  .section-deliver,
  .section-svc-process,
  .section-why-kw,
  .section-related,
  .section-svc-faq,
  .section-svc-index {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  .section-consult {
    padding: 3.2rem 0;
  }
  .tier-grid,
  .tier-grid.tier-grid-2,
  .why-kw-grid,
  .related-grid,
  .proc-rail,
  .format-panel,
  .deliver-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .svc-sec-head {
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  }
  .svc-index-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.7rem 1.4rem;
  }
  .svc-index-num {
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .svc-figure {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.9rem;
  }
  .tier-card,
  .why-kw-card {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.3rem;
  }
  .deliver-copy h2,
  .consult-band h2 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   53. reCAPTCHA v3: hidden badge + branding notice
   ============================================================ */
/* The badge is suppressed and replaced by the visible notice rendered
   from includes/recaptcha-notice.php, which is Google's documented
   alternative. Keeping it out of the layout also avoids a late-loading
   floating element shifting the page. */
.grecaptcha-badge {
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.recaptcha-notice {
  margin: 0.9rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
  color: #8a8a8a;
}
.recaptcha-notice a {
  color: #6f6f6f;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.recaptcha-notice a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
/* On the dark lead card and modal the muted grey would disappear */
.lead-card .recaptcha-notice {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.lead-card .recaptcha-notice a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
}
.lead-card .recaptcha-notice a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   54. TRUSTPILOT RATING: shared star row + linked trustline
   ============================================================ */
/* Empty star for scores below 5, so the row never overstates the
   rating. Half star already defined in section 32. */
.tp-star-empty {
  background: #dcdce6;
}

/* Hero trustline is now a link to the public profile */
.hero-trustline {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
a.hero-trustline:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-top-color: rgba(24, 128, 120, 0.5);
}
a.hero-trustline:hover strong {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-trustline .stars-tp {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: normal;
}

/* Topbar rating link */
.topbar-note {
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   55. 404 PAGE
   The not-found page reuses the about page's value cards and the
   portfolio page's chips, but as links rather than static blocks.
   An <a> is inline by default, so the card padding collapses
   without this.
   ============================================================ */
a.value-card {
  display: block;
}
a.value-card:hover h4 {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}