/* =========================================
           1. CORE DESIGN SYSTEM & RESET
        ========================================= */
        :root {
            --bg-light: #F6F5F3; 
            --brand-orange: #FF6404;
            --brand-gold: #DFBB6F;
            --text-dark: #000000;
            --text-muted: #555555;
            
            --font-logo: 'Unbounded', sans-serif;
            --font-nav: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
        }

        body, html {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
            overflow-x: hidden; 
        }

        /* =========================================
           THE UNIFIED FULL-WIDTH CONTAINER (THE FIX)
        ========================================= */
        .global-container {
            width: 100%;
            /* Removed max-width so it stretches edge-to-edge on 4K screens */
            padding-left: 5%;
            padding-right: 5%;
        }

        /* =========================================
           2. HEADER NAVBAR
        ========================================= */
        /*.altbig-header {*/
        /*    background-color: var(--bg-light);*/
        /*    padding: 15px 0;*/
        /*    width: 100%;*/
        /*    position: relative;*/
        /*    z-index: 1050;*/
        /*}*/
.altbig-header {
    background-color: var(--bg-light); 
    padding: 15px 0;
    
    /* THE PRO FIX: Use fixed instead of sticky for 100% reliability */
    position: fixed; 
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    
    z-index: 9999; /* Stay above everything */
    transition: all 0.3s ease; 
}

/* Add a shadow when the class is added by JS */
.altbig-header.header-scrolled {
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Make it pure white when scrolling for better contrast */
    padding: 10px 0; /* Shrink the header slightly for a pro effect */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* IMPORTANT: Because 'fixed' removes the header from the document flow, 
   we must add padding to the top of the body so the hero section 
   isn't hidden behind the header. */
body {
    padding-top: 75px; /* Adjust this to match your header's height */
}
        .navbar {
            padding: 0;
        }

        .brand-img {
            max-height: 42px;
            width: auto;
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        .nav-links-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 28px;
        }

        .nav-link-custom {
            font-family: var(--font-logo); 
            font-weight: 450;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            text-decoration: none;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            transition: color 0.2s ease;
        }

        .nav-link-custom:hover {
            color: var(--brand-orange);
        } 

        .chevron-icon {
            width: 9px;
            height: 9px;
            margin-top: 2px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .dropdown-wrapper:hover .chevron-icon {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .btn-contact {
            background-color: var(--brand-orange);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 15px;
            padding: 12px 38px;
            border-radius: 0px; 
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 2px solid var(--brand-orange);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-left: 20px;
        }

        .btn-contact:hover {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--brand-orange);
        }

        .navbar-toggler {
            border: none;
            box-shadow: none !important;
            padding: 5px;
        }
/* =========================================
   DESKTOP DROPDOWN (Hover Only on Desktop)
========================================= */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .dropdown-wrapper:hover .dropdown-menu-custom {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   MOBILE ACCORDION DROPDOWN (Click to open)
========================================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-links-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 20px 0;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .nav-link-custom {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 15px 0;
        font-size: 16px;
        justify-content: space-between; /* Puts text on left, chevron on right */
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }

    .dropdown-wrapper { width: 100%; }

    /* Fix the overlap: Force static positioning on mobile */
    .dropdown-menu-custom {
        position: static !important; 
        width: 100%;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        background-color: #F9F9F9;
        padding: 5px 0 5px 15px;
        margin-top: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--brand-orange);
        
        /* Hide completely by default on mobile */
        display: none !important; 
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
    }

    /* This class is added by JavaScript when clicked */
    .dropdown-menu-custom.show {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .dropdown-menu-custom a {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        font-size: 15px;
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .btn-contact {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 20px;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    /* Rotate chevron when JS adds 'open' class */
    .nav-link-custom.open .chevron-icon {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}
     /* =========================================
   3. HERO SECTION & ADVANCED SLIDER ENGINE
========================================= */
.personal-brand-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    /* Stacked background: Wave SVG + Radial Glow */
   background-image: url("../image/Group 355.svg"); /* fixed path + name */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    background-image: url("../image/Group 355.svg"); /* fixed path + name */
      background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    /* padding: 100px 0; */
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 70px;
}
/* Static Left Column Typography */
.main-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-logo); 
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 2.9vw, 4.8rem); 
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: -253px;
}
.main-heading .text-orange { color: var(--brand-orange); }
.slide-floating-title .text-orange { color: var(--brand-orange); }
.hero-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.14rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    /*max-width: 510px;*/
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    margin-top: 265px;
}

/* Buttons */
.cta-group { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
/*margin-bottom: 175px;*/
}
.btn-black-solid { background-color: #000; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-nav); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; padding: 18px 36px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease; border: 2px solid #000; }
.btn-black-solid:hover { background-color: transparent; color: #000; }
.link-how-it-works { font-family: var(--font-nav); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand-orange); padding-bottom: 3px; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.link-how-it-works:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

/* --- PRO SLIDER ENGINE (RIGHT TO LEFT) --- */
.hero-pro-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 650px;
    position: relative;
}

.pro-slide {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Master Animation settings */
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 1s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* State 1: Incoming from the Right */
.pro-slide.next {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(150px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* State 2: Active Center */
.pro-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* State 3: Exiting to the Left */
.pro-slide.prev {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-150px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- DYNAMIC SLIDE CONTENT --- */
.slide-floating-title {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: 10%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-floating-title h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.slide-visual-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: 0;
    width: 85%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    z-index: 2;
}

.slide-anchor-box {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    /* inline-block forces this box to be the exact width of the image inside it! */
    display: inline-block; 
}

/* Ensure image fills the anchor box properly */
.slide-main-img {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    display: block;
}


/* --- GLASS CARDS (EXACT PLACEMENTS) --- */
.glass-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.7) 0%, rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.3) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    z-index: 10;
}

.glass-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.glass-card li { font-family: var(--font-nav); color: #fff; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.glass-card li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.chevron-orange { width: 6px; height: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Custom Placements based on Figma */
.slide-1-card-left {
    top: 67%;
    left: 20%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.slide-1-card-right {
    bottom: 8%;
    right: 14%;
}

/* =========================================
   CUSTOM PLACEMENTS FOR SLIDE 2
========================================= */

/* Left Card for Slide 2 */
.slide-2-card-right {
    top: 67%;
    right: -17%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* Right Card for Slide 2 */
.slide-2-card-left {
    bottom: 17%;
    left: -14%;
}
/* --- RESPONSIVENESS --- */
/* =========================================
   --- RESPONSIVENESS (TABLET & MOBILE) ---
========================================= */

/* Large Tablets / Small Laptops */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .slide-1-card-left, .slide-2-card-left { left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.9); }
    .slide-1-card-right, .slide-2-card-right { right: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
    .slide-visual-wrapper { width: 100%; }
}

/* Tablets (iPad, etc.) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-section { 
        text-align: center; 
        padding: 60px 0 20px; 
         background-position: top center;
        
        /* Scales based on width, stopping the extreme vertical zoom */
        background-size: 150% auto; 
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }
    
    /* OVERRIDE THE INLINE 750px HEIGHT */
    .row.align-items-center {
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    /* FIX THE EXTREME DESKTOP MARGINS */
    .main-heading { 
        margin-bottom: 20px !important; 
    }
    .hero-subtext { 
        margin-top: 0 !important; 
        margin-bottom: 30px; 
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        max-width: 600px;
    }
    
    .cta-group { 
        justify-content: center; 
        margin-bottom: 60px; 
    }

    /* SLIDER & IMAGE FIXES FOR TABLET */
    .hero-pro-track { 
        min-height: auto;
        height: 550px; 
    }
    
    .slide-floating-title { 
        position: relative;
        top: 0; 
        right: 0; 
        transform: none; 
        text-align: center; 
        width: 100%; 
        margin-bottom: -40px; /* Slight overlap with image */
        z-index: 10;
    }
    
    .slide-floating-title h2 {
        text-align: center;
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    }

    .slide-visual-wrapper {
        position: relative; /* Bring back into document flow */
        bottom: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .slide-anchor-box {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .slide-main-img {
        max-height: 500px;
        width: auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        object-fit: contain;
    }

    /* BRING GLASS CARDS INSIDE THE SCREEN */
    .glass-card { 
        padding: 12px 18px; 
        transform: scale(0.85);
    }
    .slide-1-card-left, .slide-2-card-left { left: 0; top: 50%; }
    .slide-1-card-right, .slide-2-card-right { right: 0; bottom: 15%; }
}

/* Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-section { 
        padding-top: 40px; 
        background-position: top center;
        background-size: 200% auto; 
    }
    
    .main-heading { 
        font-size: 2.3rem; 
        letter-spacing: -1px; 
    }
    
    .cta-group { 
        flex-direction: column; 
        gap: 15px; 
        margin-bottom: 40px; 
    }
    
    .btn-black-solid { 
        width: 100%; 
        text-align: center; 
    }
    
    .hero-pro-track { 
        height: 400px; 
    }
    
    .slide-main-img {
        max-height: 380px;
    }

    .slide-floating-title h2 { 
        font-size: 2.5rem; 
    }
    
    .glass-card { 
        display: none; /* Keeps faces clear on small screens */
    }
}
        
    /* Legal Service Starts   */
    /* =========================================
           7. AUTHORITY SECTION (COMPARISON)
        ========================================= */
      /* =========================================
   7. AUTHORITY SECTION (PIXEL PERFECT ALIGNMENT)
========================================= */
.authority-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 120px 0;
    width: 100%;
}
.authority-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;   /* control layout width */
    margin: 0 auto;      /* center everything */
    padding: 0 20px;     /* safe spacing on sides */
}
.authority-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    /* This width logic ensures the grid below aligns with the text above */
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
}

.authority-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.2vw, 4rem); /* Pro fluid typography */
    color: var(--text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block; /* Helps in precise boundary calculation */
}

.authority-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* THE FIX: CSS Grid instead of Bootstrap rows */
.authority-comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Two exact equal columns */
    gap: 30px; /* Space BETWEEN boxes only */
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.comparison-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light); /* #F6F5F3 */
    padding: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 0px; /* Exact Figma sharp corners */
}

.card-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.bracket-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    margin-top: 5px; /* Aligns with cap-height of font */
}

.card-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.card-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Inside the box list is 2 columns */
    row-gap: 20px;
    column-gap: 15px;
}

.card-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #333333;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.list-chevron-icon {
    width: 5px;
    height: auto;
}

/* --- Responsive fixes --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .authority-comparison-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack vertically on tablet */
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .authority-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .card-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Single list on mobile */
    }
    .comparison-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}
     /* Legal Service End   */
     
     /* =========================================
           7. AUTHORITY SECTION (COMPARISON)
        ========================================= */
        .authority-section {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            padding: 100px 0;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .authority-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .authority-title {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.0rem);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .authority-subtitle {
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* Comparison Cards */
        .comparison-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-light); /* The exact #F6F5F3 color */
            padding: 50px;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            border-radius: 0px; /* Sharp corners matching design system */
        }

        .card-header-flex {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 45px;
        }

        /* Custom Orange Bracket Icon */
        .bracket-icon {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            margin-top: 4px; /* Optical alignment with heading cap-height */
        }
.bracket-icon {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}
        .card-heading {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.3;
            margin: 0;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        /* 2-Column List Grid */
        .card-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* 2 equal columns */
            row-gap: 20px;
            column-gap: 15px;
        }

        .card-list li {
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 14.5px;
            color: #333333;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .list-chevron-icon {
            width: 5px;
            height: auto;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Responsiveness for Authority Section */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .authority-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
            .comparison-card {
                padding: 35px;
            }
            /* Add gap between stacked cards */
            .authority-row {
                gap: 25px 0;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575px) {
            .comparison-card {
                padding: 25px;
            }
            .card-header-flex {
                gap: 15px;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }
            .bracket-icon {
                width: 24px;
                height: 24px;
            }
            /* Collapse list to 1 column on small phones */
            .card-list {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                row-gap: 15px;
            }
        }
        /* =========================================
           8. CTA (CALL TO ACTION) SECTION
        ========================================= */
  .cta-section {
    background-image: url('../image/Group 177.png'); /* update path */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 90px 0;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}
.cta-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

}
.cta-sectionn{
     background-color: #fff;
            /* 
               Pro Technique: Embedding the SVG directly into the CSS.
               This creates the subtle wave pattern without any extra image files,
               ensuring it loads instantly and is perfectly sharp.
            */
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='1440' height='300' viewBox='0 0 1440 300' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M-300 300C-150 200 150 0 320 50C490 100 700 250 900 200C1100 150 1300 50 1500 100L1500 300H-300Z' fill='white' fill-opacity='0.02'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-300 300C-100 220 100 50 300 80C500 110 750 280 950 220C1150 160 1350 80 1500 120L1500 300H-300Z' fill='white' fill-opacity='0.03'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-300 300C-50 240 150 80 350 100C550 120 800 290 1000 230C1200 170 1400 100 1500 130L1500 300H-300Z' fill='white' fill-opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center center;
            padding: 90px 0;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .cta-title{
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.3vw, 2.2rem);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.4;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
            margin: 0;
            /*margin-left: 140px;*/
        }

        .btn-cta-dark {
            background-color: #000000;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 15px;
            padding: 18px 40px;
            border-radius: 0px; 
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 2px solid #000000;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-block;
            text-align: center;
            /*margin-right: 100px;*/
        }

        .btn-cta-dark:hover {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: #000000;
        }
       


.cta-inner {
    width: min(92%, 1400px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* keeps content above overlay */
}
        /* Responsiveness for CTA Section */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .cta-section {
                padding: 70px 0;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .cta-button-wrapper {
                margin-top: 30px;
            }
        }
        /* =========================================
           9. GROWTH PATH SECTION
        ========================================= */
        .growth-path-section {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            padding: 100px 0;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
        }

        /* The Card Itself */
        .growth-card {
            border: 1px solid #000000;
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            position: relative;
            height: 85%; 
            display: flex;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .growth-card:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        }

        /* Left Side: Text Content */
        .growth-card-content {
            padding: 50px;
            flex-grow: 1; 
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            margin-bottom: 55px;
        }

        .growth-card-title {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.12rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .growth-card-description {
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 35px;
            max-width: 350px;
        }

        .btn-explore {
            background-color: #000000;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 14px;
            padding: 16px 30px;
            border-radius: 0;
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 2px solid #000000;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-block;
            align-self: flex-start; 
            margin-top: auto; 
        }
.btn-explorea {
    background-color: #000000;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-radius: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid #000000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: -10px;
}
.growth-card-titlea {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 50px;
}
        .btn-explore:hover {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: #000000;
        }

        /* Branding Icon */
        .growth-card-icon {
            position: absolute;
            width: 32px;
            height: 48px;
        }
        .icon-bottom-left {
            bottom: 29px;
            left: 50px;
            transform: scaleX(-1);
        }
        .icon-top-left {
            top: 10px;
            left: 50px;
            transform: scaleX(-1);
        }

        /* Right Side: Image */
        .growth-card-image {
            width: 20%;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .growth-card-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: none;
            object-position: center;
        }
        
        /* Responsiveness for Growth Path Section */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .growth-path-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
        }
        
        /* Mobile: Transform to a stacked layout */
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .growth-card {
                flex-direction: column-reverse;
            }
            .growth-card-image {
                width: 100%;
                height: 250px;
            }
            .growth-card-content {
                padding: 40px;
            }
            .icon-bottom-left, .icon-top-left {
                left: 40px;
            }
            .icon-bottom-left { bottom: 40px; }
            .icon-top-left { top: 40px; }
        }
        /* =========================================
           10. SERVICES / WHAT WE DO SECTION
        ========================================= */
        /* =========================================
           10. SERVICES / WHAT WE DO SECTION
        ========================================= */
      /* =========================================
   10. SERVICES / WHAT WE DO (FINAL FIGMA FIX)
========================================= */
.services-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 160px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.services-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* Creating 3 EQUAL columns */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    /* Vertical Gap: 100px | Horizontal Gap: 60px */
    gap: 60px 60px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Intro Cell Styling */
.services-intro .intro-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.services-intro .intro-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 320px;
}

/* Pillar Cells Styling */
.service-pillar {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.pillar-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-size: 80px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-orange);
    opacity: 0.12;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.pillar-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.pillar-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.list-arrow {
    width: 8px;
    height: auto;
    margin-top: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- THE RED/ORANGE DIVIDERS --- */
.has-left-divider::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    /* Precisely centered in the 60px gap */
    left: -5px; 
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3.5px;
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .services-main-grid { gap: 80px 40px; }
    .has-left-divider::before { left: -20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* Tablet: Switch to 2 columns */
    .services-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 60px 40px;
    }
    /* Recalculate dividers for 2-column layout */
    .has-left-divider::before { display: none; }
    .service-pillar:nth-child(even)::before {
        display: block;
        left: -20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Mobile: Single column */
    .services-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .has-left-divider::before { display: none; }
    .service-pillar {
        padding-bottom: 40px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
    }
    .service-pillar:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .services-intro { text-align: center; }
    .intro-subtitle { max-width: 100%; }
}
     /* =========================================
   55. HOW IT WORKS SECTION (PIXEL PERFECT)
========================================= */
.how-it-works-section {
    padding: 160px 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Left Image Setup */
.hiw-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%; /* Stretches to match the text column height */
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px; /* Optional: Slight rounding for a pro look */
}

/* The image becomes absolute, so it can't push the row height down */
.hiw-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Crops the image perfectly without stretching it */
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}
/* Right Header Setup */
.hiw-header-area {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hiw-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hiw-main-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Reuse the black button but enforce sharp corners */
.how-it-works-section .btn-black-solid {
    padding: 16px 35px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Steps Wrapper & Rows */
.hiw-steps-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hiw-step-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Add a top border specifically to the very first step */
.hiw-step-row:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
}

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

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.step-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Orange Arrow Circle */
.step-arrow-circle {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.step-arrow-circle svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* Pro Hover Interaction */
.hiw-step-row:hover .step-title {
    color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.hiw-step-row:hover .step-arrow-circle {
    transform: translateX(6px) scale(1.05);
    background-color: #000000;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVENESS --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .how-it-works-section { padding: 80px 0; }
   .hiw-image-wrapper { 
        height: 400px; /* Fixed height for tablet/mobile */
        margin-bottom: 40px; 
    }
    .hiw-header-area { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .how-it-works-section .btn-black-solid { margin-top: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hiw-step-row { padding: 25px 0; }
    .step-title { font-size: 1.15rem; }
    .step-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .step-arrow-circle { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .step-arrow-circle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
}
        /* =========================================
           12. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS (PRICING)
        ========================================= */
        .pricing-section {
            background-color: var(--bg-light); /* #F6F5F3 */
            padding: 160px 0;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .pricing-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 70px;
        }

        .pricing-title {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .pricing-subtitle {
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* Base Card Styling (Outer Cards) */
        .pricing-card {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            border: 1px solid #000000;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            height: 100%;
            padding: 40px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Highlighted Center Card */
        .pricing-card.highlight {
            background-color: #000000;
            border: none;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            z-index: 2; /* Sits above the side cards */
            /* Pro trick: Makes it taller than the others on desktop */
            margin-top: -25px;
            margin-bottom: -25px;
            padding-top: 65px;
            padding-bottom: 65px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        /* Typography Inside Cards */
        .plan-title {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .highlight .plan-title { color: #FFFFFF; }

        .plan-target {
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .highlight .plan-target { color: #A0A0A0; }

        .plan-price {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2vw, 2.0rem);
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }
        .highlight .plan-price { color: var(--brand-orange); }

        .plan-billing {
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        .highlight .plan-billing { color: #A0A0A0; }

        /* Edge-to-Edge Divider */
        .plan-divider {
            height: 1px;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            /* Negative margin equals card padding to stretch edge-to-edge */
            margin: 40px -40px; 
        }
        .highlight .plan-divider { background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }

        /* Features List */
        .plan-features {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0 0 40px 0;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes the button to the bottom */
        }

        .plan-features li {
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #333333;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 12px;
        }
        .highlight .plan-features li { color: #E0E0E0; }

        .feature-arrow {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 6px;
        }
        .feature-arrow path { stroke: #000000; }
        .highlight .feature-arrow path { stroke: var(--brand-orange); }

        /* Buttons */
        .btn-pricing {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 18px 20px;
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 14px;
            text-align: center;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-top: auto; /* Guarantees alignment at the absolute bottom */
        }

        .btn-pricing-dark {
            background-color: #000000;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            border: 2px solid #000000;
        }
       

        .btn-pricing-orange {
            background-color: var(--brand-orange);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            border: 2px solid var(--brand-orange);
        }
      


        /* Responsiveness for Pricing */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .pricing-section { padding: 80px 0; }
            .pricing-header { margin-bottom: 50px; }
            
            /* Remove the overlapping layout on tablets and stack them with gaps */
            .pricing-row { gap: 30px; }
            .pricing-card.highlight {
                margin-top: 0;
                margin-bottom: 0;
                padding-top: 40px;
                padding-bottom: 40px;
            }
        }
        /* =========================================
           13. FOCUSED PROFESSIONALS SECTION
        ========================================= */
     .outcome-bracket{
          transform: scaleX(-1);
     }
        .focus-section {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            padding: 100px 0;
            width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .focus-title {
            font-family: var(--font-logo);
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.2;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            /*max-width: 800px;*/
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        /* Flex container for the tags */
        .tags-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 15px; /* Perfect spacing between boxes */
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .focus-tag {
            background-color: #FEF2EA; /* Very light orange tint */
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-orange);
            color: #333333;
            font-family: var(--font-nav);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 15px;
            padding: 18px 35px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: default;
            white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents text from breaking inside boxes */
        }

        /* Subtle pro hover effect */
        .focus-tag:hover {
            background-color: var(--brand-orange);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* Mobile specific adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .focus-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
            .focus-tag {
                padding: 15px 20px;
                font-size: 14px;
                white-space: normal; /* Allows text wrap on very small screens */
                width: 100%; /* Tags become full width on mobile for better touch targets */
                max-width: 300px;
            }
        }
        /* =========================================
   14. AGENCY DIFFERENTIATION SECTION
========================================= */
.agency-diff-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 160px 0;
}

.agency-diff-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 2.6vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    margin-left: 80px;
}

.agency-diff-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 198px;
    margin-left: 80px;
}

/* Feature List Styling */
.diff-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.diff-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;
}

.diff-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; }

.diff-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    /*background-color: var(--brand-orange);*/
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 4px; /* Subtle rounding seen in icons */
}

.diff-text {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* =========================================
   15. WHAT YOU BECOME SECTION
========================================= */
/* =========================================
   15. WHAT YOU BECOME SECTION
========================================= */
.become-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light); 
    padding: 160px 0;
    /* Removed text-align: center here so the cards can be left-aligned */
}

.become-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    text-align: center; /* Keep the main title centered */
}

.outcome-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 50px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03); /* Soft border for pro look */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    
    /* FIX: Left align to match your screenshots */
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    
    /* Added background and border to the transition for smooth color change */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* NEW HOVER STATE: Turns card orange */
.outcome-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
    border-color: var(--brand-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 100, 4, 0.2); /* Orange-tinted shadow */
}
.outcome-cardcy:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
    border-color: var(--brand-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 100, 4, 0.2); /* Orange-tinted shadow */
}

/* Default Bracket Icon */
.outcome-bracket {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    transform: scaleX(-1); /* Flips it to face right by default */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.outcome-bracketcy {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    transform: scaleX(-1); /* Flips it to face right by default */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.outcome-bracket path {
    transition: fill 0.4s ease;
}
.outcome-bracketcy path {
    transition: fill 0.4s ease;
}
/* Bracket Hover State: Flips back and turns white */
/* THE FIX: Rotate 180 degrees to match the Bottom-Right corner */
.outcome-card:hover .outcome-bracket {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important; 
}

.outcome-card:hover .outcome-bracket path {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
}
.outcome-cardcy:hover .outcome-bracket {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important; 
}

.outcome-cardcy:hover .outcome-bracket path {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
}
/* Default Text */
.outcome-text {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.05rem; /* Slightly larger for readability */
    font-weight: 600; /* Bolded to match your screenshot */
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
    max-width: 180px;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Text Hover State: Turns white */
.outcome-card:hover .outcome-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
/* Default Text */
.outcome-textcy {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.05rem; /* Slightly larger for readability */
    font-weight: 600; /* Bolded to match your screenshot */
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
    max-width: 180px;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Text Hover State: Turns white */
.outcome-cardcy:hover .outcome-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.outcome-cardn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
    border-color: var(--brand-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 100, 4, 0.2); /* Orange-tinted shadow */
}

/* Default Bracket Icon */
.outcome-bracket {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    transform: scaleX(-1); /* Flips it to face right by default */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.outcome-bracket path {
    transition: fill 0.4s ease;
}

/* Bracket Hover State: Flips back and turns white */
/* THE FIX: Rotate 180 degrees to match the Bottom-Right corner */
.outcome-cardn:hover .outcome-bracket {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important; 
}

.outcome-cardn:hover .outcome-bracket path {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Default Text */
.outcome-text {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.05rem; /* Slightly larger for readability */
    font-weight: 600; /* Bolded to match your screenshot */
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
    max-width: 180px;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Text Hover State: Turns white */
.outcome-cardn:hover .outcome-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}


/* Responsive Handling */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .agency-diff-section, .become-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .agency-diff-title { text-align: center;margin-left: -3px; }
    .agency-diff-subtitle { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px;margin-left: 5px; }
    .outcome-row { row-gap: 20px; }
}
/* =========================================
   16. INSIGHTS / CASE STUDIES SECTION
========================================= */
.insights-section {
    padding: 140px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.insights-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.insights-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.filter-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-filter {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #333;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-filter.active {
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--brand-orange);
}

/* Category Column Headers */
.column-header {
    background-color: #0d0d0d;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.column-header h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--brand-orange);
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-line {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Article Card Styling */
.article-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.article-img-box {
    width: 235px;
    height: 150px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-category {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-orange);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-title {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #000;
}

.article-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.explore-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 30px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
/* Pillar Cells Styling */
.service-pillar {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px; /* Add padding so the white hover background looks like a card */
    margin: -19px; /* Negative margin pulls it back so the grid stays perfectly aligned */
    border-radius: 8px; /* Optional: Slight rounding for the hover card */
    
    /* Smooth transition for the background color change */
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* THE HOVER STATE FOR THE BOX */
.service-pillar:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF; /* Turns pure white on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); /* Subtle shadow lifts it off the page */
    z-index: 2; /* Brings hovered card to front */
}

/* The unique number element */
.pillar-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-size: 80px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-orange);
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
    
    /* Starts invisible and slightly lower */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* THE HOVER STATE FOR THE NUMBER */
.service-pillar:hover .pillar-number {
    opacity: 0.35; /* Fades in to light orange */
    transform: translateY(0); /* Slides up to final position */
}
/* =========================================
   17. FINAL FOOTER CTA SECTION
========================================= */
.final-cta-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.final-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2.5px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.final-cta-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.final-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.link-explore {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 5px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .insights-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 25px; }
    .final-cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
}
/* =========================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS (INSIGHTS SECTION)
========================================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Reduce container padding for tight screen widths */
    .insights-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    /* Center-align the header on mobile */
    .insights-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .insights-logo {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Wrap filters gracefully on small widths */
    .filter-group {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-filter {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 13px;
        flex-grow: 1;
        max-width: max-content;
    }

    /* Adjust column headers for tighter space */
    .column-header {
        padding: 20px 15px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .column-header h4 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    /* STACK IMAGE AND TEXT VERTICALLY */
    .article-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    /* Make image span full width on mobile */
    .article-img-box {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px; /* Maintain standard aspect ratio */
    }

    .article-content {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .article-excerpt {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    /* Make buttons adapt visually to touch targets */
    .explore-more-btn {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        font-size: 13px;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
}
/* =========================================
   54. FOOTER SECTION
========================================= */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #0A0A09; /* Deep, rich black */
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 60px 0 40px 0;
    width: 100%;
}
.global-containerhhh {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
}
.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--brand-orange);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.footer-actions-flex {
    gap: 40px;
}

.search-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-socials {
    gap: 18px;
}

.footer-socials a svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: fill 0.3s ease, stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover svg {
    fill: var(--brand-orange);
    stroke: var(--brand-orange); /* For icons that use stroke */
}

/* Horizontal Dividers */
.footer-divider {
    height: 1px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #A0A0A0;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Links Columns */
.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

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

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    color: #A0A0A0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-orange);
}

/* Legal & Copyright */
.legal-link {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--brand-orange);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #A0A0A0;
}

/* --- THE FORM CARD --- */
.footer-form-card {
    background-color: #171715; /* Subtly lighter than footer bg */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px;
    height: 100%;
}

.form-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.form-dark-input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #262624; /* Muted input background */
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-dark-input::placeholder {
    color: #888;
}

.form-dark-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--brand-orange);
}

.btn-footer-send {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 0;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-footer-send:hover {
    color: var(--brand-orange);
    border-color: var(--brand-orange);
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER RESPONSIVENESS
========================================= */

/* Tablet view adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .site-footer { padding: 80px 0 40px 0; }
    
    /* Make the container padding slightly smaller on tablet */
    .global-containerhhh {
        padding-left: 30px;
        padding-right: 30px;
    }

    .footer-actions-flex { gap: 20px; }
    
    /* Give the form space when it drops below the links */
    .footer-form-card { padding: 30px; margin-top: 20px; }
    
    /* Allow description to take full width */
    .footer-desc { max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 40px; }
}

/* Mobile view adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .site-footer { padding: 60px 0 30px 0; }
    
    /* Crucial: Reduce extreme side padding on mobile phones */
    .global-containerhhh {
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
    }

    /* Stack the top row (Logo, Search, Socials) */
    .footer-top-row { 
        flex-direction: column; 
        align-items: flex-start !important; 
        gap: 15px; 
    }
    
    /* Stack Search and Socials */
    .footer-actions-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    /* Create space above the column titles on mobile */
    .footer-col-title { 
        margin-top: 10px; 
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    /* Stack Legal links nicely on mobile */
    .footer-legal-flex { 
        justify-content: flex-start !important; 
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }

    /* Align copyright to the left on mobile */
    .footer-copyright { 
        text-align: left !important; 
    }
    
    /* Adjust form padding for small screens */
    .footer-form-card { 
        padding: 25px 20px; 
    }
}
/* =========================================
   56. FOUR-COLUMN AUTHORITY SECTION
========================================= */
.four-col-authority {
    padding: 160px 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 100%;
}
.global-containermq {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 8%;
    padding-right: 8%;
}
.f4-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.f4-main-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Card Styling */
.f4-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light); /* #F6F5F3 */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Very subtle line */
    padding: 40px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 0; /* Sharp corners */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.f4-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.authority-breaker {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.authority-breaker-inner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
    min-height: 380px;

    /* Same styling as CTA */
    background: url('../images/authority-bg.png') no-repeat center right;
    background-size: cover;

    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.authority-content {
       max-width: 740px;
    padding: 60px;
}

/*.authority-content h2 {*/
/* font-size: 42px;*/
/*    line-height: 1.05;*/
/*    font-weight: 700;*/
/*    color: #0d1425;*/
/*    margin-bottom: 20px;*/
/*}*/

.authority-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.authority-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #d86a00;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.authority-content h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0e1726;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.authority-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.authority-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-authority {
    background: #d96b00;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: .3s;
}

.btn-authority:hover {
    background: #bf5d00;
    color: #fff;
}

.authority-buttons small {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #6b7280;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .authority-content {
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }

    .authority-content h2 {
        font-size: 34px;
    }

    .authority-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* Icon Box */
.f4-icon-box {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background-color: var(--brand-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.f4-icon-box svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

/* Card Typography */
.f4-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-logo);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Lists and Text Blocks inside Cards */
.f4-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
}

.f4-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.f4-text-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.f4-text-block p {
    font-family: var(--font-nav);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.f4-chevron {
    width: 6px;
    height: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 5px; /* Optical alignment with text */
}

/* Custom button tweaking to ensure it stretches */
.four-col-authority .btn-black-solid {
    padding: 15px 10px;
    font-size: 13px; /* Slightly smaller to fit 4 columns */
}

/* --- RESPONSIVENESS --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .f4-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .f4-card-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .four-col-authority .btn-black-solid { font-size: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .four-col-authority { padding: 80px 0; }
    /* In Tablet mode (2x2), buttons can be normal size again */
    .four-col-authority .btn-black-solid { font-size: 14px; padding: 16px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .f4-main-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .f4-card { padding: 40px 30px; }
}