:root {
    --bg-dark: #FBFBFA; /* Warm Alabaster */
    --bg-card: #ffffff;
    --bg-card-hover: #F8FAFC;
    --primary: #0A192F; /* Midnight Navy */
    --primary-hover: #0F172A; /* Deep Slate */
    --accent: #9A7B56; /* Champagne Gold base */
    --accent-light: #C5A880; /* Light Champagne Gold */
    --text-primary: #0F172A; /* Deep Slate */
    --text-secondary: #334155; /* Slate 700 for readability */
    --text-muted: #64748B; /* Slate 500 */
    --border: #E2E8F0;
    --border-hover: #CBD5E1;
    --glass-bg: rgba(251, 251, 250, 0.8);
    --glass-border: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
    --font-headings: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Source Serif 4', 'Georgia', serif;
    --font-ui: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --shadow-premium: 0 12px 40px -12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.02);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.15);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.08);
}

/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Scrollbar Customization */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--border);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
}

/* Reusable Buttons & UI Components */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Sections General */
section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.section-header .sub-title {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.section-header .header-line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    margin: 1.2rem auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* 1. Disclaimer Agreement Modal */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(4, 6, 12, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    visibility: hidden; /* Prevent screen reader leaking */
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

/* Glassmorphism Fallback for older browsers */
@supports not (backdrop-filter: blur(12px)) {
    .navbar {
        background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    }
}

.modal-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: modalReveal 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes modalReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

.modal-header {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.ca-logo-svg {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.modal-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-body {
    padding: 2rem;
    max-height: 350px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.modal-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.modal-body ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.modal-body li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.modal-body li i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-footer {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* 2. Navigation Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(200%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(200%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a5276; /* Professional blue from reference image */
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #1a5276; /* Underline from reference image */
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.brand-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #558b2f; /* Professional green from reference image */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

/* Badge style clean-up (unused) */

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* 3. Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 8rem;
    background-color: #0A192F; /* Midnight Navy base */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slider .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    transition: opacity 1.8s ease-in-out, transform 6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slider .slide.active {
    opacity: 0.55; /* Bring out image clarity */
    transform: scale(1.15); /* Slow Ken Burns zoom in */
    transition: opacity 1.8s ease-in-out, transform 12s linear; /* 12s zoom */
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.5) 100%);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.35);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-tagline-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 140px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-tagline {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: #ffffff; /* White headings */
}

.hero-tagline.active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* Highly readable white */
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-content .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.hero-content .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-light);
    border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.hero-content .btn-outline {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.hero-content .btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-illustration {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Glassmorphic Panel styling for illustration */
.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
                inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.compliance-badge-card {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.compliance-badge-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--accent-light); /* Champagne gold highlight */
}

.compliance-badge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
                inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.compliance-badge-card .card-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.compliance-badge-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff; /* White text for dark panel */
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.compliance-badge-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); /* Soft white text */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.card-footer-info {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

.card-footer-info span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* 4. About Section */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.about-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-image-panel {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-image-panel:hover .about-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Guiding Principles */
.guiding-principles {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.guiding-principles-image {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.gp-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.guiding-principles-image:hover .gp-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.guiding-principles-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.guiding-principles-content h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.principles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.principle-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.principle-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.principle-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.principle-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 5. Partners Section */
.partners-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01));
}

.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.partner-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--accent-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.partner-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    width: 100%;
    height: 340px; /* Uniform height for all cards to keep text aligned */
}

.partner-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    --base-scale: 1;
    transform: scale(var(--base-scale));
    object-position: center top; /* Align to top of portraits */
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-card:nth-child(1) .partner-img {
    --base-scale: 1.4;
    object-position: center 25%;
}

.partner-card:nth-child(2) .partner-img {
    --base-scale: 1.15;
    object-position: center 15%;
}

.partner-card:nth-child(3) .partner-img {
    --base-scale: 1;
    object-position: center 5%;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(calc(var(--base-scale) + 0.06));
}

.partner-info {
    padding: 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.partner-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.partner-designation {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.partner-divider {
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--border);
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.partner-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.partner-credentials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* --- Strategic Alliance Section --- */
.strategic-alliance-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    padding: 2rem 0 5rem 0;
}

.alliance-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.alliance-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--accent-light);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .alliance-card {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.alliance-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .alliance-img-wrapper {
        width: 350px;
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 380px;
    }
}

.alliance-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    /* Zooming in by 1.15 to completely crop out the Gemini watermark on the lapel */
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.alliance-card:hover .alliance-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.20); /* Keeps it zoomed to hide watermark, plus hover effect */
}

.alliance-info {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.alliance-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.alliance-info .partner-qualifications {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.alliance-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.alliance-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* 6. Services Section */
.services-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.services-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(154, 123, 86, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start; /* Prevents cards in the same row from stretching vertically when one expands */
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-bullets {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

.service-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.service-bullets li::before {
    content: '\f0da';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* 7. Careers Section */
.careers-section {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
}

.careers-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.careers-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.careers-info h3:not(:first-child) {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.careers-info p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.careers-form-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.careers-form-box h4, .contact-form-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
    padding-left: 0.8rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group select, 
.form-group textarea {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group select:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.form-status {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* 8. Contact Section */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 5rem;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-info-card .icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-info-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-form-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Footer Section */
.footer {
    background-color: #05070c;
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #cbd5e1; /* Slate 300 for contrast compliance */
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
}

.footer-brand h3, .footer-links h4, .footer-compliance h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer-tagline, .compliance-text {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.footer-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-links h4, .footer-compliance h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links ul, .footer-compliance ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-compliance a {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-compliance a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.compliance-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.compliance-text::before {
    content: '✓';
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Responsiveness - Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .about-grid, .careers-container, .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        background-color: var(--bg-dark);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        z-index: 999;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .partner-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .partner-img-wrapper {
        height: 250px;
    }
}

/* --- New Factual Content Sections Styling --- */

/* Why Choose Us & Strengths */
.why-choose-us-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
}
.strengths-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}
.strength-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.strength-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.strength-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.strength-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.strength-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Sectors Section */
.sectors-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}
.sectors-disclaimer {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.sectors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.sector-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.sector-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.sector-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.sector-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.sector-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Tax Calendar Compliance Section */
.compliance-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
}
.calendar-table-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.calendar-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.calendar-table th, .calendar-table td {
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.calendar-table th {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.calendar-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.calendar-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}
.calendar-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Knowledge Center Section */
.knowledge-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}
.knowledge-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.knowledge-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.knowledge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.guide-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
.knowledge-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.knowledge-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.guide-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
}
.guide-steps li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    list-style-type: disc;
    margin-left: 1.2rem;
}
.guide-steps li strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --- Interactive Service Drawers (ICAI Pull-Model Compliant) --- */
.btn-service-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-service-toggle i {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-service-toggle.active i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.service-drawer {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}
.service-drawer.expanded {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}
.service-drawer-inner {
    min-height: 0;
}
.service-extra-detail {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding-left: 0.8rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Multi-Branch Office Contacts & WhatsApp Integration --- */
.contact-branch-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.contact-branch-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.branch-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.8rem;
    right: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background-color: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.branch-tag.branch-alt {
    background-color: rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
}
.btn-whatsapp-enquiry {
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #25d366;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-whatsapp-enquiry:hover {
    background-color: #128c7e;
    border-color: #128c7e;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

/* --- Regulatory Bulletins & News (aptr.in style) --- */
.bulletin-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 5rem 0 3rem;
}
.bulletin-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.bulletin-header p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.bulletin-board {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.bulletin-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.bulletin-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.bulletin-date {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bulletin-date .day {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.bulletin-date .month {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.bulletin-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.bulletin-category {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}
.bulletin-category.cbic { color: #15803d; }
.bulletin-category.cbdt { color: #b45309; }
.bulletin-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
.bulletin-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.bulletin-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.bulletin-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* --- Careers Vacancies Board (aptr.in style) --- */
.vacancy-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.vacancy-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.vacancy-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.vacancy-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.vacancy-meta h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
.vacancy-type {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background-color: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.vacancy-type.type-job {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
}
.vacancy-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.vacancy-details {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border);
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
}

/* --- Floating WhatsApp Widget --- */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 999;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background-color: #128c7e;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(8deg);
}
.whatsapp-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    right: 4.5rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}
.whatsapp-float:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Responsive Additions --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .strengths-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .sectors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .knowledge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .guiding-principles {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .principles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .bulletin-board {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .strengths-grid, .sectors-grid, .knowledge-grid, .bulletin-board, .partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .principles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-img {
        height: 260px;
    }
    .gp-img {
        height: 280px;
    }
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: 1.5rem;
        right: 1.5rem;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* --- 10x Premium Design Additions --- */

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #04060c; /* Deep space dark */
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--accent-light);
}

/* Scroll Reveal (Intersection Observer) */
[data-animate="fade-up"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-animate="fade-up"].in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

[data-animate="fade-up"][data-delay="100"] { transition-delay: 100ms; }
[data-animate="fade-up"][data-delay="200"] { transition-delay: 200ms; }
[data-animate="fade-up"][data-delay="300"] { transition-delay: 300ms; }