/* ====================================
   VeritasMoney Hub - Modern Styles
   ==================================== */

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
  --midnight-black: #0a0a0a;
  --pure-white: #ffffff;
  --royal-gold: #d7a84b;
  --steel-blue: #557a95;
  --stone-grey: #838383;
  --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
  --spacing-sm: 1rem;
  --spacing-md: 2rem;
  --spacing-lg: 3rem;
  --spacing-xl: 4rem;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Container */
.container-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Header + Hero Combined Wrapper */
.header-hero-wrapper {
  background: url(../images/veritasmoneyhub.jpg) no-repeat center center/cover;
}

/* Header Styles */
.site-header {
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled,
.site-header.header-dark {
  background-color: #0a0a0a;
}

.site-header .container-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-logo a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-logo .logo-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.brand-logo .logo-text {
  display: inline;
}

.brand-logo .accent-text {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.main-navigation .nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.15);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.toggle-line {
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-banner {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: 8rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #c59738;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  border-color: var(--steel-blue);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--steel-blue);
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

/* Sections */
.featured-section,
.content-section,
.why-section,
.values-section,
.sector-section,
.newsletter-section,
.articles-section,
.metrics-overview,
.contact-section,
.thankyou-section,
.legal-section,
.faq-section,
.disclaimer-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.alternate-bg {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  text-align: left;
}

.section-heading.center-text,
.section-heading.centered {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* Content Grid */
.content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.content-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.content-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.card-description {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.card-link {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.card-link:hover {
  color: var(--steel-blue);
}

/* Why Section */
.why-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  align-items: center;
}

.why-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.benefits-list {
  margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.benefit-item {
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.benefit-item::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.stats-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--steel-blue) 0%, #466882 100%);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Values Grid */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.value-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.value-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.value-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--steel-blue) 0%, #466882 100%);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.cta-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.footer-links li,
.footer-contact li {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-contact a {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.footer-contact li {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

/* Cookie Popup */
.cookie-popup {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  left: auto;
  max-width: 400px;
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--royal-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.cookie-popup.show {
  display: block;
  animation: slideIn 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.cookie-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.cookie-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cookie-link {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-accept {
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-accept:hover {
  background-color: #c59738;
}

/* Page Header */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

/* Articles Page */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.article-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--royal-gold);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.article-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--steel-blue);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.article-excerpt {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.meta-date,
.meta-read {
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Metrics Page */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.metric-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.metric-value {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.metric-change {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.metric-change.positive {
  color: #22c55e;
}

.metric-change.negative {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.metric-change.neutral {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

.metric-period {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

.analysis-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.analysis-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--royal-gold);
}

.sector-table {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.table-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
}

.table-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.table-row:hover {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.table-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.change-positive {
  color: #22c55e;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.change-negative {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.change-neutral {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.indicators-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.indicator-block {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.indicator-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--steel-blue);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.indicator-value {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.indicator-note {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.disclaimer-box {
  background-color: #fff9e6;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--royal-gold);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.disclaimer-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.disclaimer-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Contact Page */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.form-container,
.info-container {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.form-heading,
.info-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.form-intro {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.required {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  padding: 0.875rem;
  border: 2px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--steel-blue);
}

.form-input.error,
.form-textarea.error {
  border-color: #ef4444;
}

.error-message {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: none;
}

.error-message.show {
  display: block;
}

.submit-btn {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.info-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--steel-blue);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.info-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.info-note {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-style: italic;
}

.map-container {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.faq-question {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.faq-answer {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Thank You Page */
.thankyou-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.success-icon {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
  padding: 10px;
}

.success-icon img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.thankyou-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.thankyou-message {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.thankyou-info {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.thankyou-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.next-steps {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.steps-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.step-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
}

.step-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step-icon img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.step-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.step-link {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.step-link:hover {
  color: var(--steel-blue);
}

/* Legal Pages */
.legal-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.legal-subheading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--steel-blue);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.legal-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.legal-list {
  margin: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.legal-list li {
  list-style: disc;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-block {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Content Layout */
.content-layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.text-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.text-paragraph {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.text-paragraph.center-text {
  text-align: center;
}

.max-width-text {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.approach-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.highlight-box {
  background-color: var(--steel-blue);
  color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.highlight-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Newsletter Section */
.newsletter-content {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.875rem;
  border: 2px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--steel-blue);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .section-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

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

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

  .table-header,
  .table-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-navigation {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--midnight-black);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .main-navigation.active {
    left: 0;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }

  .page-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .content-grid,
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .cookie-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .table-header,
  .table-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  }

  .table-cell {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .table-header .table-cell:not(:first-child) {
    display: none;
  }

  .table-row .table-cell::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
  }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* Utility Classes */
.center-text {
  text-align: center;
}

.centered {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
  display: block;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.section-header.centered {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-subtext {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-subtext.centered {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Enhanced Card Styles */
.card-icon.centered {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.card-title.centered,
.card-description.centered {
  text-align: center;
}

.card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.card-footer.centered {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-link:hover {
  color: var(--steel-blue);
}

.link-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card-link:hover .link-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Services Section */
.services-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.service-box {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.service-icon-wrapper {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-gold) 0%, #b8922f 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
}

.service-icon-wrapper img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.service-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Carousel Section */
.carousel-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.carousel-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.carousel-image-box {
  width: 50%;
  height: 400px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.carousel-content {
  width: 50%;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.carousel-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.carousel-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--royal-gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--stone-grey);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  opacity: 0.3;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.step-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--royal-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: var(--spacing-md) auto var(--spacing-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.step-description {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Enhanced Benefits List */
.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.benefit-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stat Item with Icon */
.stat-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.testimonials-section .section-heading,
.testimonials-section .section-subtext {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.testimonial-text {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.author-title {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Features Section */
.features-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.feature-box {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.15);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon {
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.feature-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Content Card Improvements */
.content-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* ==========================================
   NEW SECTIONS STYLES
   ========================================== */

/* Market Insights Section */
.market-insights-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
}

.market-insights-section .section-heading,
.market-insights-section .section-subtext {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.insight-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.insight-card.large {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.insight-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.insight-title {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.insight-text {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.insight-list {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.insight-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  opacity: 0.9;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .insight-card.large {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
}

/* Investment Categories Section */
.categories-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --spacing-xl: 2.5rem;
    --spacing-lg: 2rem;
  }

  .brand-logo a {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-heading {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .cta-heading {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .thankyou-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .carousel-slide {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .carousel-content {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .carousel-image-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

.category-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.category-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.category-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
}

.category-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.category-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.category-count {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Tools Section */
.tools-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.tools-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .tools-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.tools-list {
  margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.tool-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.tool-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.tool-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tool-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.tool-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.tools-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.showcase-item {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.showcase-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.showcase-item:hover .showcase-label {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.showcase-item img {
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xs);
}

.showcase-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Knowledge Hub Section */
.knowledge-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.knowledge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .knowledge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.knowledge-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.knowledge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.knowledge-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--spacing-sm);
  right: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.knowledge-card.beginner .knowledge-badge {
  background-color: rgba(85, 122, 149, 0.15);
  color: var(--steel-blue);
}

.knowledge-card.intermediate .knowledge-badge {
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.15);
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.knowledge-card.advanced .knowledge-badge {
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.1);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.knowledge-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.knowledge-card.beginner .knowledge-icon {
  background-color: rgba(85, 122, 149, 0.1);
}

.knowledge-card.intermediate .knowledge-icon {
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
}

.knowledge-card.advanced .knowledge-icon {
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.05);
}

.knowledge-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.knowledge-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.knowledge-topics {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.knowledge-topics li {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Stats Banner Section */
.stats-banner-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-gold) 0%, #b8922f 100%);
}

.stats-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats-banner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .stats-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.banner-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  justify-content: center;
}

.banner-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.banner-icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.banner-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.banner-number {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.banner-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================== */

/* About Hero */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.about-hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero .page-title {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.about-hero .page-subtitle {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Mission Section */
.mission-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .mission-icon-box {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

.mission-icon-box {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-gold) 0%, #b8922f 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mission-icon-box img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.mission-highlights {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .highlight-item {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* What Drives Us Section */
.drives-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.drives-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .drives-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.drive-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.drive-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.drive-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
}

.drive-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.drive-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Timeline Section */
.timeline-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 60px;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--royal-gold), var(--steel-blue));
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -48px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--royal-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.timeline-content {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--royal-gold);
}

.timeline-year {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.timeline-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .timeline {
    padding-left: 40px;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    left: 10px;
  }

  .timeline-marker {
    left: -35px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-marker img {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
}

/* Approach Section (About page) */
.approach-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.approach-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.approach-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--spacing-sm);
  right: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.approach-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
}

.approach-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.approach-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.quote-block {
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-block .quote-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.quote-block .quote-text {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Team Section */
.team-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.team-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
}

.team-intro-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.team-intro-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.team-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .team-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .team-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.team-value {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-value:hover {
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
}

.team-value img {
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xs);
  display: block;
}

.team-value h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.team-value p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Trust Section */
.trust-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
}

.trust-section .section-heading,
.trust-section .section-subtext {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.trust-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.trust-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.trust-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-title {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.trust-text {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Contact Preview Section */
.contact-preview-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.contact-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-info-box {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.contact-intro {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

.contact-text a,
.contact-text span {
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-text a:hover {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.contact-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-gold) 0%, #b8922f 100%);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-cta-box .cta-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact-cta-box .cta-icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.contact-cta-box h3 {
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.contact-cta-box p {
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.contact-cta-box .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--midnight-black);
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.contact-cta-box .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

/* ============================================
   ARTICLES PAGE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* Articles Hero Section */
.articles-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) + 80px) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.articles-hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.articles-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--royal-gold);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.articles-hero-badge span {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.articles-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.articles-hero-subtitle {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.articles-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

.hero-stat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-stat-number {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .articles-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .articles-hero-stats {
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  .hero-stat {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Featured Article Section */
.featured-article-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.section-badge span {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.featured-article-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.2);
}

.featured-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.featured-category span {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.featured-excerpt {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.featured-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.featured-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background-color: #f0f0f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

.featured-article-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.action-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.action-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
  color: var(--royal-gold);
}

/* Categories Section */
.categories-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.category-card {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.category-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.category-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.category-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.category-count {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

/* Articles Section Header */
.articles-section-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.articles-section-header .section-header.centered {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.articles-section-header .section-badge {
  justify-content: center;
}

.articles-filter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background-color: #f0f0f0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--royal-gold);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

/* Enhanced Article Card */
.article-card {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
}

.article-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.article-category {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.bookmark-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.bookmark-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-excerpt {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Reading Tips Section */
.reading-tips-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--steel-blue) 0%, #466882 100%);
}

.reading-tips-section .section-heading,
.reading-tips-section .section-subtext {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.reading-tips-section .section-badge {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.reading-tips-section .section-badge span {
  color: var(--pure-white);
}

.tips-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .tips-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .tips-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.tip-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tip-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tip-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.tip-icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.tip-title {
  color: var(--pure-white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.tip-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Popular Topics Section */
.popular-topics-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.topics-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.topic-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.topic-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.topic-rank {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  min-width: 40px;
}

.topic-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex: 1;
}

.topic-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.topic-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin: 0;
}

.topic-articles {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

.topic-trend {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #28a745;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Author Insights Section */
.author-insights-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.authors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .authors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .authors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.author-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.author-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.08);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;

  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-description {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.author-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.author-stats span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

/* Enhanced Newsletter Section */
.newsletter-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.newsletter-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
}

.newsletter-form .btn-primary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form .btn-primary img {
  filter: brightness(0);
}

/* ============================================
   CONNECT PAGE STYLES
   ============================================ */

/* Connect Hero Section */
.connect-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight-black) 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  padding: calc(var(--spacing-xl) + 80px) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.connect-hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.connect-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.15);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.connect-hero-badge img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.connect-hero-badge span {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.connect-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--pure-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.connect-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.connect-hero-features {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.hero-feature img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .connect-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .connect-hero-features {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  }
}

/* Quick Contact Section */
.quick-contact-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  margin-top: -60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.quick-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .quick-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .quick-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.quick-contact-card {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.quick-contact-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.quick-contact-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-gold) 0%, #b8922f 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
}

.quick-contact-icon img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.quick-contact-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quick-contact-text {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quick-contact-text a {
  color: var(--royal-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.quick-contact-text a:hover {
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.quick-contact-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Contact Form Section */
.contact-form-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.minimal-contact-form {
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.minimal-contact-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.minimal-contact-form .form-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.minimal-contact-form .form-label img {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.minimal-contact-form .form-input,
.minimal-contact-form .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background-color: #fafafa;
}

.minimal-contact-form .form-input:focus,
.minimal-contact-form .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--royal-gold);
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.minimal-contact-form .form-input::placeholder,
.minimal-contact-form .form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.minimal-contact-form .form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.btn-submit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal-gold) 0%, #b8922f 100%);
  color: var(--midnight-black);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.3);
}

.btn-submit img {
  filter: brightness(0);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #f8f8f8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.05);
}

.faq-item.active {
  background-color: rgba(215, 168, 75, 0.08);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;

  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--midnight-black);
}

.faq-question-text img {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.faq-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md);
  padding-left: calc(var(--spacing-md) + 28px);
  color: var(--stone-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Smooth Animations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  * {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }
}