/* ==========================================================================
   HOUSE OF ETIQUETTE - RAMA AL-ASSAF INSTITUTE FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES
   Premium Luxury Visual Identity & Design System
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --gold-primary: #D4AF37;
  --gold-vibrant: #F5BD1F;
  --gold-light: #FDF3D6;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCD34D 0%, #F5BD1F 50%, #D97706 100%);
  --gold-hover-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDE68A 0%, #FBBF24 50%, #B45309 100%);
  
  /* Diplomatic Deep Navy Palette */
  --navy-darkest: #060B18;
  --navy-dark: #0A1128;
  --navy-midnight: #0A1128;
  --navy-card: #0F1A3A;
  --navy-card-border: #1E2D5A;
  --navy-accent: #15224A;
  --navy-light: #1E293B;

  /* Neutral & Ivory Tones */
  --ivory-bg: #FBF9F5;
  --ivory-card: #FFFFFF;
  --ivory-border: #EAE6DE;
  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --text-muted-dark: #475569;
  --text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted-light: #94A3B8;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Cinzel', serif;

  /* Transitions & Shadows */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 35px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-dark-card: 0 15px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --glass-bg: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.85);
  --glass-border: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
}

/* Base & Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--navy-darkest);
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Section Typography & Utilities */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-heading.dark-text {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-heading .highlight {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-style: italic;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.section-lead.dark-text {
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.header-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 0;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-nav.scrolled {
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 24px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #D1D5DB;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.header-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0A1128;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  text-align: right;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.45);
  background: var(--gold-hover-gradient);
}

.cta-btn-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-btn-phone {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 30px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Matching Reference Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 150px 0 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(21, 34, 74, 0.6) 0%, var(--navy-darkest) 70%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-position: 0 0, 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 660px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-badge-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold-vibrant);
  animation: pulseGold 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGold {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 189, 31, 0); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-title .gold-accent {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0A1128;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
  background: var(--gold-hover-gradient);
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 26, 58, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy-darkest);
  margin-left: -10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #1E293B;
}

.hero-avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.hero-trust-info {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.hero-trust-info strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
}

.hero-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Hero Right Visual */
.hero-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
}

.hero-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatSlow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-floating-card.card-top-left {
  top: 30px;
  left: -25px;
}

.hero-floating-card.card-bottom-right {
  bottom: 30px;
  right: -25px;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes floatSlow {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.float-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.float-card-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.float-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROVEN RESULTS METRICS BAR (Matching Reference Top Right)
   ========================================================================== */
.proven-results-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #080E20;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
}

.proven-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.result-metric-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.result-metric-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.result-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card);
}

.result-metric-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.metric-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}

.metric-number span {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT FOUNDER & ACADEMY (Matching Reference Middle Left & Right)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--ivory-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-dark);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.founder-signature-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ivory-border);
}

.founder-signature-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', cursive, serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1128;
  font-style: italic;
}

.founder-signature-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.founder-seal-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: #854D0E;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 3px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  background: var(--navy-card);
}

.about-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORE STATS / PILLARS BAR (Matching Reference Dark Bar)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-bar-section {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 45px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.pillar-item:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.pillar-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.pillar-text-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROGRAMS / PRACTICE AREAS (Matching Reference Grid of 8 Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--ivory-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.programs-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.programs-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover,
.filter-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0A1128;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-color: #0A1128;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.15);
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.program-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.program-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #B45309;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-card:hover .program-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.program-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.program-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.program-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  background: #0A1128;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.program-learn-more {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1128;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.program-learn-more:hover {
  color: #D97706;
}

.programs-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACULTY & LEADERSHIP TEAM (Matching Reference)
   ========================================================================== */
.team-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}

.team-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 380px));
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.team-member-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
}

.member-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #060B18;
}

.member-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.team-member-card:hover .member-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.member-info {
  padding: 22px;
}

.member-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.member-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.member-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.member-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.member-social-link {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.member-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT TESTIMONIALS (Matching Reference 3 Dark Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #080E20;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
}

.testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.star-rating {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MID-PAGE LUXURY CONSULTATION BANNER (Matching Reference Amber Block)
   ========================================================================== */
.consultation-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309 0%, #D97706 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
  padding: 70px 0;
  color: #0A1128;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.consultation-cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-banner-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A1128;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.btn-navy-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #0A1128;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-navy-solid:hover {
  background: #060B18;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMY PHOTO & EVENT GALLERY (Replacing Old Insights Section)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--ivory-bg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.gallery-header-row {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.gallery-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gallery-tab-btn {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-tab-btn:hover,
.gallery-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0A1128;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-color: #0A1128;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.15);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.gallery-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--ivory-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #0A1128;
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.92);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
}

.gallery-count-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-content {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.gallery-category-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D97706;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.gallery-title:hover {
  color: #B45309;
}

.gallery-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  gap: 10px;
}

.gallery-view-btn {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1128;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-view-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
}

.gallery-download-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-download-link:hover {
  color: #0A1128;
}

/* Lightbox Album Modal & Slider */
.gallery-slider-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-slider-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.gallery-slider-title-wrap {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.gallery-slider-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gallery-slider-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gallery-slider-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  background: #020617;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.gallery-slider-main-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

/* Floating Photo Control Toolbar (Angle, Rotation & Zoom) */
.gallery-stage-toolbar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 15;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.gallery-ctrl-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.gallery-ctrl-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
}

.gallery-ctrl-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.gallery-angle-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-width: 34px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-angle-badge.modified {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
}

.gallery-nav-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.gallery-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.6);
}

.gallery-nav-prev {
  left: 16px;
}

.gallery-nav-next {
  right: 16px;
}

.gallery-slider-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Horizontal Thumbnails Carousel */
.gallery-thumbs-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 8px 4px 12px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold-vibrant) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gallery-thumbs-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.gallery-thumbs-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.gallery-thumb-item {
  width: 74px;
  height: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background: #000;
}

.gallery-thumb-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gallery-thumb-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gallery-thumb-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.gallery-slider-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Modal Card Sizing for Slider */
.modal-card.slider-mode {
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 95%;
  padding: 26px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-slider-stage {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .gallery-nav-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .gallery-slider-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LOCATION, MAP & CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-block {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.contact-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.channel-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.channel-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.channel-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.channel-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Contact & Consultation Booking Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card);
}

.form-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-header-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Matching Reference Deep Navy Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #040710;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL DIALOG & TOAST NOTIFICATION
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.modal-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #0A1128;
}

/* Floating Back to Top */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0A1128;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--gold-hover-gradient);
}

/* Scroll Animation Classes */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual-wrap { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .pillar-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #060B18;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 30px;
    gap: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillar-item { border-right: none !important; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .gallery-thumb-wrap { height: 230px; }
  .gallery-card { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
  .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .consultation-cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .cta-banner-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom-bar { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; text-align: center; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL ACCREDITATIONS PURE LOGO MARQUEE TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.accreditations-ticker-section {
  background: #040817;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.22);
  padding: 26px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.ticker-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: slowMarquee 34s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes slowMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.accreditation-logo-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 80px;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.accreditation-logo-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
}

.accreditation-pure-logo {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accreditation-logo-card:hover .accreditation-pure-logo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .accreditations-ticker-section {
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
  .accreditation-logo-card {
    height: 60px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    min-width: 130px;
  }
  .accreditation-pure-logo {
    height: 42px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ADVANCED LUXURY ANIMATION & MOTION DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Gold Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #F5BD1F, #FCD34D);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Scroll-Driven Reveal Engine */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.85s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0px);
}

/* Staggered Grid Transitions */
.results-grid .result-metric-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.results-grid .result-metric-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.results-grid .result-metric-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.results-grid .result-metric-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.pillars-grid .pillar-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.pillars-grid .pillar-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.pillars-grid .pillar-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.pillars-grid .pillar-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.47s; }
.programs-grid .program-card:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.54s; }

.team-grid .team-member-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.team-grid .team-member-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.team-grid .team-member-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.team-grid .team-member-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }

.gallery-grid .gallery-card:nth-child(4n+1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.gallery-grid .gallery-card:nth-child(4n+2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.gallery-grid .gallery-card:nth-child(4n+3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.gallery-grid .gallery-card:nth-child(4n+4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

/* Enhanced Hero Pulsing Badges & Glow */
.hero-badge {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  animation: badgeGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes badgeGlow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2); border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.45); border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.6); }
}

.hero-badge-pulse {
  animation: pulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #F5BD1F); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* Hero Visual Shimmer Frame */
.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  animation: shineSweep 7s infinite ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes shineSweep {
  0%, 60% { left: -150%; }
  100% { left: 200%; }
}

/* Core Pillars Golden Beam Light Sweep */
.pillars-ribbon-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillars-ribbon-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.08), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: ribbonBeam 6s infinite ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ribbonBeam {
  0%, 50% { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 250%; }
}

/* Interactive 3D Card Hover & Glow */
.program-card,
.team-member-card,
.result-metric-card,
.testimonial-card,
.gallery-card {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.22);
}

.team-member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
}

.result-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0 25px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
}

/* Button Golden Ripple & Flare */
.btn-primary-gold {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary-gold::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: none;
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover::after {
  left: 200%;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out;
}

.btn-primary-gold i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Testimonial Quote Icon Float */
.quote-icon {
  animation: quoteFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes quoteFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); opacity: 0.85; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-4px); opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4)); }
}

/* Founder Badge Breathing Effect */
.about-experience-badge {
  animation: badgeBreathing 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes badgeBreathing {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); transform: scale(1); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35); transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* Floating Ambient Particles in Hero */
.hero-particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.6) 0%, rgba(245, 189, 31, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: floatParticle 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatParticle {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) translateX(0px) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.2; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(20px) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-60px) translateX(-15px) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.3; }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   KAZAN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AWARD SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.kazan-award-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 40%, rgba(21, 34, 74, 0.7) 0%, var(--navy-darkest) 75%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.kazan-award-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.kazan-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.kazan-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.kazan-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  background: var(--navy-card);
}

.kazan-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.kazan-photo-card:hover .kazan-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.kazan-award-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.45);
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.kazan-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #060B18;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
}

.kazan-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.kazan-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.kazan-location-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.kazan-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.kazan-desc strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.kazan-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0 34px;
}

.kazan-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 26, 58, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.kazan-feature-item:hover {
  background: rgba(21, 34, 74, 0.85);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
}

.kazan-feature-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kazan-feature-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.kazan-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.kazan-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .kazan-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .kazan-main-img {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .kazan-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED SUBPAGE HERO BANNERS & BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 150px 0 70px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(21, 34, 74, 0.8) 0%, var(--navy-darkest) 75%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.subpage-hero-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.subpage-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.subpage-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.breadcrumbs-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.breadcrumbs-nav a {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.breadcrumbs-nav a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .subpage-hero-section {
    padding: 120px 0 50px;
  }
  .subpage-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .subpage-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLES ARCHIVE & SINGLE ARTICLE VIEW STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.articles-archive-section {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}

.articles-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.articles-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-tab-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(15, 26, 58, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-tab-btn:hover,
.article-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #060B18;
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
}

.articles-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.articles-search-wrap .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.article-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 40px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(15, 26, 58, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
}

.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
}

.article-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.article-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.article-read-time {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.article-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.article-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.article-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.article-mini-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.article-read-more-btn {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.article-read-more-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Single Article Layout */
.single-article-main {
  padding: 130px 0 90px;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}

.article-breadcrumb-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-light);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.article-breadcrumb-wrap a {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.article-breadcrumb-wrap a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.single-article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}

.single-article-body-col {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
}

.article-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.single-article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-author-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.article-share-actions {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.share-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 26, 58, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #060B18;
}

.single-article-featured-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
}

.single-article-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.single-article-rich-content {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.single-article-rich-content p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.single-article-rich-content .article-lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.single-article-rich-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 35px 0 16px;
}

.single-article-rich-content ul {
  margin: 16px 0 24px 24px;
}

.single-article-rich-content li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.single-article-rich-content blockquote {
  margin: 30px 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.85);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.single-article-rich-content blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-takeaways-box {
  margin: 35px 0;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.article-takeaways-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.single-article-tags-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.author-bio-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.bio-avatar {
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bio-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bio-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.bio-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bio-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.bio-socials a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Sidebar Components */
.sidebar-cta-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15) 0%, var(--navy-card) 80%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.sidebar-cta-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #060B18;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sidebar-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sidebar-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sidebar-widget-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.related-article-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.1);
}

.related-article-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.related-article-thumb {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.related-article-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.related-article-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.related-article-title:hover {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.related-article-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .single-article-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .single-article-body-col {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .single-article-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   YOUTUBE EVENT FOOTAGE & DIPLOMATIC BROADCASTS (Compact Luxury 2-Column Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.videos-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(15, 26, 58, 0.75) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.98) 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
}

.videos-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.btn-youtube-channel {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.35);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-youtube-channel i {
  color: #FF0000;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-youtube-channel:hover {
  background: #FF0000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FF0000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-youtube-channel:hover i {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.video-card {
  background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.video-card-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.video-player-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-player-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.video-info-body {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.video-category-tag {
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.video-featured-badge {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #060B18;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.video-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.video-card-full .video-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
}

.video-description {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.08);
}

.video-watch-link {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-watch-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .videos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .video-card-full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HISTORIC MILESTONE: DAMASCUS OPERA HOUSE GRADUATION CEREMONY
   ========================================================================== */
.syria-graduation-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #0D1636 0%, #060B18 70%, #03060E 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.syria-grad-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.syria-grad-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.syria-grad-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.syria-location-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}

.syria-grad-lead {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.syria-quote-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 26, 58, 0.8) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.syria-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.syria-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.syria-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.syria-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.syria-feature-card {
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syria-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
}

.syria-feature-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syria-feature-card:hover .syria-feature-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #060B18;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.4);
}

.syria-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.syria-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.syria-videos-wrapper {
  background: rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.syria-videos-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.syria-video-count-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.syria-videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.syria-video-card {
  background: #060B18;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syria-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
}

.syria-video-player {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%;
  background: #000000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.15);
}

.syria-html5-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #000000;
}

.syria-video-info {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.syria-video-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.syria-video-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.syria-video-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .syria-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .syria-videos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .syria-graduation-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
  .syria-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .syria-quote-card {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
  .syria-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERS & ESTEEMED CLIENTS SECTION (22 Official Entities Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-clients-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.partners-clients-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-vibrant), var(--gold-primary), transparent);
}

.partners-clients-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.partners-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.35);
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: #B45309;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.partners-subheading-en {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.partners-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.partner-filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  outline: none;
}

.partner-filter-btn i {
  color: #D97706;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: #D4AF37;
  color: #0A1128;
  background: #FFFDF5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.partner-filter-btn.active {
  background: #0A1128 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #0A1128 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.25) !important;
}

.partner-filter-btn.active i {
  color: #F5BD1F !important;
}

.partners-clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.partner-client-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-client-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-vibrant), var(--gold-primary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-client-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.5);
}

.partner-client-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.partner-client-card:hover .partner-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.partner-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.partner-logo-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: #FBFDFE;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.partner-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04));
}

.partner-card-body {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.partner-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.partner-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.partner-category-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.1);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 189, 31, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .partners-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .partners-clients-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }
  .partners-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .partner-client-card {
    padding: 16px 12px 14px;
  }
  .partner-logo-box {
    height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .partner-logo-img {
    max-height: 60px;
  }
  .partner-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .partner-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}