/* =====================================================
   STERLING & HALE PARTNERS — MAIN STYLESHEET
   A classic-modern professional services website.

   Table of Contents:
   1. Custom Properties
   2. Base / Reset
   3. Typography
   4. Buttons
   5. Top Information Bar
   6. Main Navigation
   7. Hero Section
   8. Statistics Section
   9. About Section
   10. Services Section
   11. Why Choose Us
   12. Process Section
   13. Portfolio Section
   14. Call To Action
   15. Testimonials
   16. FAQ Accordion
   17. Contact Section
   18. Footer
   19. Back To Top
   20. Scroll Reveal Animations
   21. Page Header / Breadcrumb (Inner Pages)
   22. Responsive Overrides
   ===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   1. CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ===================================================== */
:root {
  --color-primary: #1F3A5F;
  --color-secondary: #6B7280;
  --color-accent: #C49A5A;
  --color-bg: #F7F8FA;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text: #1F2937;
  --color-text-muted: #6B7280;

  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Deliberately restrained radii — this is a classic, not a startup, aesthetic */
  --radius-sm: 3px;
  --radius-md: 6px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.14);

  --border-hairline: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.12);
  --transition-base: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* =====================================================
   2. BASE / RESET
   ===================================================== */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 16px;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

::selection {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.section-padding { padding: 110px 0; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .section-padding { padding: 76px 0; }
}

.bg-subtle { background-color: var(--color-bg); }

/* =====================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ===================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.28;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.eyebrow-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eyebrow-text::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.eyebrow-text.center::before { display: none; }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
}

.section-heading-wrap { margin-bottom: 60px; }

.divider-rule {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

/* =====================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   ===================================================== */
.btn-primary-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 2.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 2.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-light-custom {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 2.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-outline-light-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.9rem 2.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-accent-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.text-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.text-link:hover { color: var(--color-accent); gap: 12px; }

/* =====================================================
   5. TOP INFORMATION BAR
   ===================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.top-bar-info { display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.top-bar-info span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.top-bar-info i { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 0.78rem; }

.top-bar-social { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; }
.top-bar-social a { font-size: 0.82rem; transition: var(--transition-base); }
.top-bar-social a:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =====================================================
   6. MAIN NAVIGATION
   ===================================================== */
.navbar-custom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.navbar-custom.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.06);
}

.navbar-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

.brand-mark {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
}

.brand-text small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 0.15rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--color-primary); }

.navbar-toggler { border: none; padding: 6px; }
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }

.btn-nav-cta {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover { background-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white); }

/* =====================================================
   7. HERO SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 700px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.hero-decor-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 8%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.08);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-cta-group { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }

.hero-trust-line {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-trust-line i { color: var(--color-accent); font-style: normal; }

.hero-image-wrap { position: relative; }

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.14);
  padding: 18px;
}

.hero-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-image-frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: -14px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-image-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  right: -14px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 34px;
  left: -30px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 20px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.hbc-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(196, 154, 90, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.hero-badge-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-badge-card span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* =====================================================
   8. STATISTICS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 56px 0;
}

.stat-item { text-align: center; }

.stat-icon { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix { color: var(--color-accent); }

.stat-label {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =====================================================
   9. ABOUT SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.about-image-wrap { position: relative; }

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.14);
  padding: 16px;
}

.about-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-experience-plaque {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -26px;
  right: -26px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
}

.about-experience-plaque strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-experience-plaque span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.about-feature-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 28px 0 0; }

.about-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.08);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.about-feature-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.about-feature-list i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   10. SERVICES SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 42px 34px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }

/* =====================================================
   11. WHY CHOOSE US
   ===================================================== */
.why-us-section { background: var(--color-bg); }

.why-benefit-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.1);
}

.why-benefit-row:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.why-benefit-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.why-benefit-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  min-width: 60px;
}

.why-benefit-text h5 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.why-benefit-text p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =====================================================
   12. PROCESS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 10px; position: relative; }

.process-step-number {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-step h5 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.06rem; }
.process-step p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

.process-steps-row { position: relative; }

.process-steps-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.15);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* =====================================================
   13. PORTFOLIO SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.portfolio-card {
  border: var(--border-hairline);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.portfolio-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-6px); }

.portfolio-image-wrap { overflow: hidden; }

.portfolio-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-image-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.portfolio-card-body { padding: 26px; }

.portfolio-category {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.portfolio-card-body h5 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.portfolio-card-body p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* =====================================================
   14. CALL TO ACTION
   ===================================================== */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h2 { color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-section p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); margin-bottom: 34px; font-size: 1.02rem; }

.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

/* =====================================================
   15. TESTIMONIALS
   ===================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.testimonial-stars { color: var(--color-accent); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.testimonial-text {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-author h6 { margin-bottom: 2px; font-size: 0.96rem; }
.testimonial-author span { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* =====================================================
   16. FAQ ACCORDION
   ===================================================== */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.12);
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.12); }

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 24px 8px;
  background: transparent;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after { background-size: 1rem; }

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 8px 26px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   17. CONTACT SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.contact-info-block { padding-right: 20px; }

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.1);
}

.contact-detail-row:first-of-type { padding-top: 0; }

.cdr-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.contact-detail-row h6 { margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.contact-detail-row p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.89rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-detail-row p a { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.contact-detail-row p a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

.contact-social-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }

.contact-social-row a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.14);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-social-row a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); }

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 42px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form-card .form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-card .form-control,
.contact-form-card .form-select {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.16);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-form-card .form-control:focus,
.contact-form-card .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196, 154, 90, 0.14);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.map-placeholder {
  height: 220px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(31, 58, 95, 0.2);
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, #EFF2F6, #EFF2F6 10px, #F7F8FA 10px, #F7F8FA 20px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.map-placeholder-inner { text-align: center; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.map-placeholder-inner i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--color-primary); display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.map-placeholder-inner span { font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* =====================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
.site-footer { background: var(--color-primary); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68); padding-top: 90px; }

.footer-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand .brand-mark { border-color: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-white); }
.footer-brand .brand-text { color: var(--color-white); }

.footer-about { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 300px; }

.footer-heading {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.89rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.89rem; }
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--color-accent); margin-top: 3px; }

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 22px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* =====================================================
   19. BACK TO TOP
   ===================================================== */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 999;
}

#backToTop.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
#backToTop:hover { background: var(--color-accent); }

/* =====================================================
   20. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ===================================================== */
[data-animate] { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
[data-animate="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(32px); }
[data-animate="fade-in"] { transform: translateY(0); }
[data-animate].in-view { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-animate] { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* =====================================================
   21. PAGE HEADER / BREADCRUMB (INNER PAGES)
   Used on every inner page — About, Services, Why Us,
   Portfolio, Testimonials, FAQ, Contact — for a
   consistent sub-hero banner beneath the navbar.
   ===================================================== */
.page-header-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0 64px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 90, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-header-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: 6%;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-header-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.page-header-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.page-header-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb-nav li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.breadcrumb-nav a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
.breadcrumb-nav a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.breadcrumb-nav i { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--color-accent); }
.breadcrumb-nav .breadcrumb-current { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* =====================================================
   22. RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .hero-badge-card { left: 10px; }
  .about-experience-plaque { right: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .top-bar-social { justify-content: flex-start; margin-top: 4px; }
  .navbar-collapse {
    background: var(--color-white);
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: var(--border-hairline);
  }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .hero-badge-card { display: none; }
  .process-steps-row::before { display: none; }
  .contact-info-block { padding-right: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-section { text-align: center; padding: 40px 0 70px; }
  .hero-decor-line { display: none; }
  .hero-cta-group, .hero-trust-line { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-subtitle { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .about-experience-plaque { position: static; margin-top: -3px; display: inline-block; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 26px; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .section-padding { padding: 60px 0; }
  .top-bar .row > div { text-align: center; }
  .top-bar-info { justify-content: center; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.9rem; }
}