/* ============================================================
   UK PILLARS GROUP LTD — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Colour Palette: #000000 (Black) | #C9A84C (Gold) | #1a1a1a (Dark) | #f5f0e8 (Cream)
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --gold:          #C9A84C;
    --gold-light:    #e8c96a;
    --gold-dark:     #a8892a;
    --gold-pale:     #f5e9c4;
    --black:         #000000;
    --dark:          #0d0d0d;
    --dark-2:        #111111;
    --dark-3:        #1a1a1a;
    --dark-4:        #222222;
    --dark-5:        #2a2a2a;
    --dark-6:        #333333;
    --mid-grey:      #555555;
    --light-grey:    #999999;
    --border:        rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
    --border-light:  rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    --cream:         #f5f0e8;
    --white:         #ffffff;
    --font-heading:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body:     'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --radius:        8px;
    --radius-lg:     16px;
    --shadow:        0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    --shadow-gold:   0 4px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    --transition:    all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    --max-w:         1200px;
}

/* ── RESET & BASE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

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

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

a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

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

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--dark-2); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-dark); border-radius: 3px; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ───────────────────────────────────────── */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--white);
}

.gold-text { color: var(--gold); }
.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
}
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }

/* ── CONTAINER ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { width: 92%; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; }
.section    { padding: 110px 0; }

/* Divider between every section */
.section + .section,
.section + .cta-banner,
.cta-banner + .section,
.ticker-wrap + .section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

/* Extra breathing room inside sections */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 5rem; }
.about-grid     { row-gap: 4rem; }
.divisions-grid { gap: 2rem; }
.why-grid       { gap: 2rem; }
.testimonials-grid { gap: 2rem; }

/* ── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    color: var(--black);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background-position: right center;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
    color: var(--black);
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ── PRELOADER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
#preloader {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: var(--black);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s, visibility 0.5s;
}
#preloader.loaded { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.preloader-inner  { text-align: center; }
.preloader-logo   { width: 220px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; animation: pulse 1.5s infinite; }
.preloader-bar    { width: 200px; height: 2px; background: var(--dark-6); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.preloader-fill   { height: 100%; width: 0%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light)); border-radius: 2px; animation: fillBar 2s ease forwards; }
@keyframes fillBar { to { width: 100%; } }
@keyframes pulse   { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.6; } }

/* ── NAVBAR ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
#navbar {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
#navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.nav-container {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    width: 92%; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
}
.nav-logo img { height: 80px; width: auto; transition: var(--transition); }
#navbar.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 64px; }

.nav-links {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
}
.nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
    position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.3s;
    transform-origin: right;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    color: var(--black) !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { opacity: 0.9; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.hamburger {
    display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
    width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition);
    display: block;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
    position: relative; min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #050505 0%, #0a0a0a 40%, #111107 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="60" height="60"><circle cx="30" cy="30" r="0.5" fill="rgba(201,168,76,0.15)"/></svg>');
    opacity: 0.4;
}
.hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.particle {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold); opacity: 0;
    animation: floatParticle var(--dur, 8s) ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}
@keyframes floatParticle {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0)   scale(1);   opacity: 0; }
    20%  { opacity: 0.4; }
    80%  { opacity: 0.2; }
    100% { transform: translateY(-120px) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    width: 92%; max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeSlideDown 0.8s ease forwards;
}
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.title-line { display: block; animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s ease forwards; opacity: 0; }
.title-line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.title-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s 0.6s ease forwards; opacity: 0;
}
.hero-buttons {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s 0.8s ease forwards; opacity: 0;
}
.hero-stats {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2.5rem;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s 1s ease forwards; opacity: 0;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
}
.stat-suffix { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--light-grey); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.4rem; display: block; }
.stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 50px; background: var(--border); }
.hero-scroll {
    position: absolute; bottom: 40px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
    z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes bounce { 0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); } }
@keyframes fadeSlideDown { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-20px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeSlideUp   { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px);  } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

/* ── TICKER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ticker-wrap {
    background: var(--gold);
    overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
}
.ticker-track {
    display: inline-flex; gap: 2rem;
    animation: ticker 28s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track span {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--black);
}
.ticker-dot { color: var(--black); opacity: 0.5; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── ABOUT ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-section { background: var(--dark-2); }
.about-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: start;
}
.about-text .section-label { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.about-text .section-title { text-align: left; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.85; }
.lead-text { font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important; font-weight: 500; }
.about-mission {
    margin-top: 2rem; padding: 1.75rem;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.mission-icon { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.about-mission blockquote { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.about-mission cite { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.about-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.about-card {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    background: var(--dark-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.about-card:hover { border-color: var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.card-icon { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.about-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; }
.about-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.values-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.values-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.values-list li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── DIVISIONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.divisions-section { background: var(--dark); }
.divisions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}
.division-card-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.division-card {
    background: var(--dark-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.division-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.division-header {
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.division-header::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.automotive-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1400 0%, #0d0d0d 100%); }
.property-header   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001122 0%, #0d0d0d 100%); }
.stays-header      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #120022 0%, #0d0d0d 100%); }
.deco-header       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a00 0%, #0d0d0d 100%); }

.division-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.division-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); line-height: 1;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.division-body { padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.division-body h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; }
.division-tagline { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.division-body p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.division-services { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.division-services li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.division-services li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.division-services li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.coming-soon-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.coming-soon-badge i { font-size: 0.7rem; }
.division-card.coming-soon { opacity: 0.75; }
.division-card.coming-soon:hover { opacity: 1; }
.coming-soon-overlay {
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
    border: 1px dashed var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    text-align: center;
}

.division-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition); width: fit-content;
}
.division-link:hover { gap: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold-light); }
.division-card-wide .division-body { flex-direction: column; }
.division-card-wide .division-services {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 0 2rem;
}

/* ── SERVICES TABS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-section { background: var(--dark-2); }
.services-tabs { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.tab-buttons {
    display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--dark-3); padding: 0.5rem; border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.tab-btn {
    flex: 1; min-width: 100px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem;
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    border-radius: 7px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.tab-btn:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    color: var(--black);
}
.tab-content { display: none; animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease; }
.tab-content.active { display: block; }
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.tab-inner {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start;
    background: var(--dark-3); border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 3rem;
}
.tab-text h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; }
.tab-text > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom: 2rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.service-details-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.service-detail-item {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-detail-item:hover { border-color: var(--border); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04); }
.service-detail-item > i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.service-detail-item h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.service-detail-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.6; }
.tab-visual {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.automotive-visual { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1400 0%, #0a0a00 100%); }
.property-visual   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001122 0%, #000a10 100%); }
.stays-visual      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #120022 0%, #080010 100%); }
.deco-visual       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a00 0%, #000d00 100%); }
.tab-visual::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.visual-icon { font-size: 5rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.8; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.visual-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── WHY US ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-section { background: var(--dark); }
.why-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem;
}
.why-card {
    padding: 2.25rem;
    background: var(--dark-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.why-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--gold);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; }
.why-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── PROCESS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-section { background: var(--dark-2); }
.process-steps {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
    gap: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.process-step {
    flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--dark-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    position: relative; transition: var(--transition);
    max-width: 260px;
}
.process-step:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.step-number {
    position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); line-height: 1;
}
.step-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--black);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700; }
.process-step p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.process-connector {
    width: 60px; height: 2px; background: var(--border);
    flex-shrink: 0; align-self: center; position: relative;
    margin-top: -2rem;
}
.process-connector::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; right: -5px; top: -4px;
    border-left: 8px solid var(--gold-dark);
    border-top: 5px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
}

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--dark); }
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
    padding: 2.25rem;
    background: var(--dark-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '"'; position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 6rem; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
    line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { border-color: var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.testimonial-card > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; font-size: 0.97rem; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.author-avatar {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--black);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.testimonial-author span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--light-grey); }

/* ── CTA BANNER ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1000 0%, #0d0a00 40%, #000000 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.cta-content { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-content p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── CONTACT ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section { background: var(--dark-2); }
.contact-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--dark-3); border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-info-item {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-item h4 { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.contact-info-item p, .contact-info-item a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.contact-info-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.contact-or-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-or-line {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-or-line span {
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--dark-3);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50px;
}
.contact-or-form p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
}
.contact-or-arrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: nudgeRight 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nudgeRight {
    0%,100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateX(5px); }
}

.contact-divisions-quick {
    background: var(--dark-3); border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2rem;
}
.contact-divisions-quick h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.contact-divisions-quick li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.contact-divisions-quick li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-divisions-quick li i { color: var(--gold); width: 16px; text-align: center; }

/* Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--dark-3); border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.75rem;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.form-group-full { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.captcha-group input { max-width: 180px; }
.captcha-group input::-webkit-outer-spin-button,
.captcha-group input::-webkit-inner-spin-button { -webkit-appearance: none; margin: 0; }
.captcha-group input[type=number] { -moz-appearance: textfield; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.form-group label span { color: var(--gold); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.form-group select option { background: var(--dark-4); color: var(--white); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
.form-alert {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.form-success { background: rgba(0,200,100,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(0,200,100,0.3); color: #00c864; }
.form-error   { background: rgba(220,50,50,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(220,50,50,0.3); color: #ff6b6b; }

/* ── FORM SUCCESS STATE ──────────────────────────────── */
.form-success-state {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.success-circle {
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}
.success-tick {
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
}
.tick-circle {
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-dasharray: 157;
    stroke-dashoffset: 157;
    animation: drawCircle 0.6s ease forwards;
}
.tick-check {
    stroke: var(--gold);
    stroke-width: 3;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 36;
    stroke-dashoffset: 36;
    animation: drawCheck 0.4s 0.55s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes drawCircle {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
@keyframes drawCheck {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.form-success-state h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 700;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.5s 0.8s ease both;
}
.form-success-state p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 380px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.5s 0.95s ease both;
}
.form-success-state p strong { color: var(--gold); }
.success-ref {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-style: italic;
    animation: fadeSlideUp 0.5s 1.1s ease both;
}

/* ── HUMAN CHECK ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.human-check {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.human-check-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.human-check-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hc-question {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--white);
    white-space: nowrap;
    min-width: 140px;
}
.hc-input {
    width: 130px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    -moz-appearance: textfield;
}
.hc-input::-webkit-outer-spin-button,
.hc-input::-webkit-inner-spin-button { -webkit-appearance: none; }
.hc-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }
.hc-input.correct { border-color: #00c864; background: rgba(0,200,100,0.06); }
.hc-input.wrong   { border-color: #ff6b6b; background: rgba(255,60,60,0.06); animation: shake 0.35s ease; }
.hc-status {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    min-width: 24px;
}
@keyframes shake {
    0%,100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    25%      { transform: translateX(-6px); }
    75%      { transform: translateX(6px); }
}

/* ── SPINNER ON SUBMIT BUTTON ─────────────────────────── */
/* Spinner on submit button */
.btn-spinner {
    display: none;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    border-top-color: var(--black);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
#submitBtn.loading .btn-spinner { display: inline-block; }
#submitBtn.loading #submitIcon  { display: none; }
#submitBtn.loading #submitText  { opacity: 0.7; }
#submitBtn:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; }

.form-alert-box {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.form-alert-box.error {
    background: rgba(220,50,50,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220,50,50,0.3);
    color: #ff6b6b;
}

/* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer { background: var(--black); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.footer-top { padding: 70px 0 50px; }
.footer-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 3.5rem;
}
.footer-logo { height: 100px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-email a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer-email a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.footer-col ul a, .footer-col ul li {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.92rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-col ul i { color: var(--gold); width: 14px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--gold); width: 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-mission {
    margin-top: 1.5rem; padding: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.footer-mission p { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.footer-bottom .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

/* ── BACK TO TOP ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; z-index: 500;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
    color: var(--black); border: none; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.5); }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-in, .fade-in-left, .fade-in-right {
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-in       { transform: translateY(30px); }
.fade-in-left  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.fade-in-right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.fade-in.visible, .fade-in-left.visible, .fade-in-right.visible {
    opacity: 1; transform: none;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .divisions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .division-card-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .contact-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .tab-inner     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tab-visual    { min-height: 180px; }
    .why-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .process-steps { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }
    .process-connector { display: none; }
    .process-step  { max-width: 220px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        z-index: 9998;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
        overflow: hidden;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: auto;
    }
    .nav-links.open {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
    .nav-links a { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; z-index: 9999; }

    .section { padding: 70px 0; }

    .divisions-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .division-card-wide { grid-column: 1; }
    .division-card-wide .division-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .stat-divider { width: 60px; height: 1px; }

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

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

    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .footer-bottom .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

    .service-details-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tab-buttons { gap: 0.35rem; }
    .tab-btn { font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem; }
    .tab-inner { padding: 1.75rem; }

    .process-steps { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .process-step  { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .hero-title   { font-size: 2.6rem; }
    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
    .division-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .cta-content h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .back-to-top { bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; }
}