/* ============================================================
   EVOLVE ELEVATE SOLUTIONS — Main Stylesheet
   Color Palette: Gold #C9A227 | Black #1A1A1A | Gray scales
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. CSS Variables & Reset ──────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --gold:         #C9A227;
  --gold-light:   #DFB93E;
  --gold-dark:    #A0831F;
  --gold-faint:   rgba(201,162,39,.08);
  --gold-border:  rgba(201,162,39,.25);
  --black:        #1A1A1A;
  --dark-bg:      #111111;
  --dark:         #2D2D2D;
  --medium:       #4A4A4A;
  --gray:         #777777;
  --light-gray:   #9A9A9A;
  --light:        #F5F5F5;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --font-head:    'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm:    4px;
  --radius:       8px;
  --radius-lg:    16px;
  --radius-full:  9999px;
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --shadow:       0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  --shadow-lg:    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  --shadow-gold:  0 8px 32px rgba(201,162,39,.2);
  --trans:        .3s ease;
  --trans-slow:   .6s ease;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a  { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── 2. Typography ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 700; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
p  { line-height: 1.8; }

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.section-title {
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.section-title.white { color: var(--white); }
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.section-subtitle.white { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }
.gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── 3. Layout Utilities ───────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}
.section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.section-alt { background: var(--light); }
.section-dark { background: var(--dark-bg); }

/* ── 4. Preloader ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.preloader-logo { width: 160px; animation: pulseLogo 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.preloader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.preloader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: loadBar 1.8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes pulseLogo { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.7;transform:scale(.97)} }
@keyframes loadBar   { 0%{width:0} 100%{width:100%} }

/* ── 5. Navigation ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: .6rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  transition: box-shadow var(--trans), padding var(--trans);
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  padding: .4rem 0;
}
#navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-img { height: 54px; }
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo-img { height: 68px; width: auto; transition: height var(--trans); display: block; }
.nav-links {
  display: none;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  transition: color var(--trans);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--trans);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-cta {
  padding: .55rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background var(--trans), transform var(--trans), box-shadow var(--trans) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); transform: translateY(-1px); color: var(--black) !important; }
.hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: .4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--black);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--trans);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: min(320px, 85vw);
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: right var(--trans-slow);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.mobile-nav.open { right: 0; }
.mobile-nav a {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  padding: .75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  transition: color var(--trans), padding-left var(--trans);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a.active { color: var(--gold); padding-left: .5rem; }
.mobile-nav .mobile-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: .9rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); padding-left: unset; }
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--trans);
}
.nav-overlay.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* ── 6. Buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: .85rem 2rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--trans);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201,162,39,.35); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--medium); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── 7. Hero Section ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#home {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737711867-e3b97375f902?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroZoom 12s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes heroZoom { 0%{transform:scale(1.05)} 100%{transform:scale(1)} }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,.92) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,.75) 50%, rgba(17,17,17,.6) 100%);
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 9rem 0 6rem;
  max-width: 760px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp .8s .2s ease forwards;
}
.hero-badge i { font-size: .7rem; }
.hero-title {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp .8s .4s ease forwards;
}
.hero-title .accent {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold);
  display: block;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp .8s .6s ease forwards;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp .8s .8s ease forwards;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp .8s 1s ease forwards;
}
.hero-stat { color: var(--white); }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.hero-stat-label { font-size: .78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: .3rem; display: block; }

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: .7rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}
.scroll-indicator .wheel {
  width: 22px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: 11px;
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-indicator .wheel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: scrollDot 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot { 0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);opacity:1} 80%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);opacity:0} }
@keyframes bounce    { 0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px)} }

/* ── 8. About Section ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.about-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.about-img-wrap:hover .about-img-main img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-img-badge .badge-num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.about-img-badge .badge-text { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-top: .3rem; display: block; }
.about-img-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem;
  left: -1rem;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
  z-index: -1;
}
.about-text .section-label { margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.about-text .section-title { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.about-desc {
  color: var(--medium);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
}
.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.about-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .7rem;
}
.about-feature-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: .15rem;
}
.about-feature-text h4 { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .2rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.about-feature-text p  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── 9. Stats Strip ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=30') center/cover;
  opacity: .08;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  transition: border-color var(--trans), background var(--trans);
}
.stat-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-faint); }
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  margin-top: .5rem;
  display: block;
}

/* ── 10. Services Section ──────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--trans), box-shadow var(--trans), border-color var(--trans);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--trans);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold-border); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--trans), color var(--trans);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.service-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; }
.service-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--trans);
}
.service-card:hover .service-num { color: rgba(201,162,39,.08); }

/* ── 11. Why Choose Us ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-us-wrap {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-us-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(201,162,39,.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.why-cards { display: grid; gap: 1.2rem; }
.why-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--trans);
}
.why-card:hover { background: var(--gold-faint); border-color: var(--gold-border); transform: translateX(6px); }
.why-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: .35rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; }
.why-card p  { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── 12. Process Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--trans);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--gold-border); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.step-num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.step-content h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.step-content p  { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── 13. Gallery Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / -1; aspect-ratio: 16/7; }
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(17,17,17,.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--trans);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--white); }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.95);
  z-index: 9998;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--trans);
}
.lightbox.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--trans);
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--trans);
}
.lightbox-prev { left: 1rem; }
.lightbox-next { right: 1rem; }
.lightbox-prev:hover, .lightbox-next:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }

/* ── 14. Testimonials Section ──────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-wrap { background: var(--dark-bg); }
.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 0 .5rem;
}
.testimonial-inner {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  opacity: .6;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.testimonial-author img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.author-info .name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); font-size: .95rem; display: block; }
.author-info .role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--light-gray); display: block; margin-top: .15rem; }
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: .8rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.testimonial-placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(201,162,39,.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.testimonial-placeholder i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: .4; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.testimonial-placeholder p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans);
}
.slider-dot.active { background: var(--gold); width: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); }
.slider-arrows {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans);
}
.slider-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-faint); }

/* ── 15. Careers CTA ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.careers-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.careers-cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522071820081-009f0129c71c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.careers-cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17,17,17,.9) 0%, rgba(17,17,17,.85) 100%);
}
.careers-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.careers-cta .section-title.white { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.careers-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
.perk-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .55rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--trans);
}
.perk-pill:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.perk-pill i { font-size: .75rem; }

/* ── 16. Contact Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.form-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--black);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--medium);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .8rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--trans), box-shadow var(--trans);
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,.12);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
.contact-info-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: .8rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--gold-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-text .label { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--light-gray); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; display: block; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.contact-info-text .value { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-info-text a.value { transition: color var(--trans); }
.contact-info-text a.value:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 280px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }

/* Form feedback */
.form-alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: none;
}
.form-alert.success { background: rgba(34,197,94,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.3); color: #16a34a; }
.form-alert.error   { background: rgba(239,68,68,.12);  border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,.3);  color: #dc2626; }
.form-alert.show    { display: block; animation: fadeInUp .4s ease; }

/* ── 17. Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
}
.footer-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.footer-logo-img { height: 72px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.9; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  padding-bottom: .6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.2);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: color var(--trans), padding-left var(--trans);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.footer-links a::before { content: '→'; font-size: .75rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--trans); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: .4rem; }
.footer-links a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: .75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: .2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-contact-item a { transition: color var(--trans); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-identity {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: .82rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.footer-identity strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-copy { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--light-gray); }
.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.footer-legal a { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--light-gray); transition: color var(--trans); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Scroll to top */
#scrollTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--trans);
  z-index: 990;
}
#scrollTop.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); visibility: visible; }
#scrollTop:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ── 18. Scroll Animations ─────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeInUp  { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes fadeInLeft  { from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-30px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)} }
@keyframes fadeInRight { from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(30px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)} }
@keyframes scaleIn   { from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.92)} to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} }
@keyframes shimmer   { 0%,100%{background-position:0% 50%} 50%{background-position:100% 50%} }

[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
[data-animate="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(-30px); }
[data-animate="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(30px); }
[data-animate="scale"]      { transform: scale(.93); }
[data-animate].animated { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Staggered delays */
[data-delay="100"] { transition-delay: .1s; }
[data-delay="200"] { transition-delay: .2s; }
[data-delay="300"] { transition-delay: .3s; }
[data-delay="400"] { transition-delay: .4s; }
[data-delay="500"] { transition-delay: .5s; }
[data-delay="600"] { transition-delay: .6s; }

/* Gold divider */
.gold-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.gold-divider.center { margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem; }

/* ── 19. Inner Pages (Privacy, T&C, Apply) ─────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(201,162,39,.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .section-label { font-size: .8rem; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); transition: color var(--trans); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb i { font-size: .6rem; }

/* Content pages */
.legal-content {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.legal-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 .75rem;
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.legal-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 .5rem;
  color: var(--medium);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.legal-content p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--medium);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
}
.legal-content ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal-content ul li { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--medium); margin-bottom: .5rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.legal-meta {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--light);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Apply / Application Page */
.apply-page { padding: 5rem 0; }
.apply-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.apply-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.apply-info-card {
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.apply-info-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.apply-info-card p  { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.8; }
.apply-perk {
  display: flex;
  gap: .75rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: .6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.apply-perk:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.apply-perk i { color: var(--gold); font-size: .85rem; }
.apply-perk span { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

.application-form {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.form-section-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  margin: 2rem 0 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: .6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
}
.form-section-title:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.form-section-title i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.form-group.required label::after { content: ' *'; color: var(--gold); }
.file-upload-wrap {
  border: 2px dashed rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--trans), background var(--trans);
  position: relative;
}
.file-upload-wrap:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-faint); }
.file-upload-wrap input[type="file"] { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.file-upload-wrap i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--light-gray); margin-bottom: .5rem; display: block; }
.file-upload-wrap .upload-text { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--gray); }
.file-upload-wrap .upload-text strong { color: var(--gold); }
.file-name-display { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--gold); margin-top: .5rem; display: none; }
.checkbox-group { display: flex; gap: .75rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: .15rem; accent-color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.checkbox-group label { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--medium); line-height: 1.6; cursor: pointer; }
.checkbox-group label::after { display: none !important; }
.hp-field { position: absolute; left: -9999px; opacity: 0; }
.form-submit-area { margin-top: 2rem; text-align: center; }
.form-submit-area .btn { min-width: 200px; justify-content: center; }

/* Progress indicator for apply form */
.form-progress {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ── 20. Responsive — Tablet (≥768px) ──────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: flex; }
  .hamburger  { display: none; }

  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-img-badge { right: -1.5rem; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / 3; aspect-ratio: 16/8; }

  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; }

  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: row; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left; }

  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .apply-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; }

  .testimonial-card { min-width: 50%; }
}

/* ── 21. Responsive — Desktop (≥1024px) ────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content { max-width: 700px; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / 3; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 3 / 5; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }

  .map-wrap { height: 320px; }

  .testimonial-card { min-width: 33.333%; }
}

/* ── 22. Accessibility ─────────────────────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 10000;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ── 23. Utility ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mt-1 { margin-top: .5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }

/* Gold gradient text */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: shimmer 4s ease infinite;
}

/* Selection */
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }