/* ============================================================
   SHAUN GREGORY MORGAN LAW — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Premium Law Firm | Dubai & New York
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ── CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ── */
:root {
  --navy:        #0A1628;
  --navy-mid:    #112244;
  --navy-light:  #1a3560;
  --gold:        #B8963E;
  --gold-light:  #D4AF5A;
  --gold-dark:   #8C7030;
  --ivory:       #F8F5F0;
  --ivory-warm:  #F2EDE5;
  --cream:       #EDE8DF;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark:   #1A1A2E;
  --text-mid:    #3D4057;
  --text-muted:  #6B7080;
  --border:      #E2DACE;
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(10,22,40,0.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 32px rgba(10,22,40,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(10,22,40,0.16);
  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --radius-md:   12px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --font-serif:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:   'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --transition:  0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --max-width:   1200px;
  --section-pad: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
}

/* ── RESET & BASE ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
p  { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── UTILITY CLASSES ── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px); }
.section    { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }
.section--ivory   { background: var(--ivory); }
.section--cream   { background: var(--cream); }
.section--navy    { background: var(--navy); }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gold   { color: var(--gold); }
.text-navy   { color: var(--navy); }
.text-white  { color: var(--white); }

/* Section Labels */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.section-title + .lead { max-width: 640px; }
.section-title + .lead.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.divider {
  width: 52px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 1.2rem 0 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.divider--center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,150,62,0.35);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(184,150,62,0.45);
}
.btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--gold-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.btn--gold-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--lg { padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ── NAVIGATION ── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.nav__logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.nav__logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav__menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav__link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 12px; right: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.active { color: var(--navy); }
.nav__link:hover::after,
.nav__link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav__item { position: relative; }
.nav__dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav__item:hover .nav__dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav__dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav__dropdown a:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.nav__cta { margin-left: 12px; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Mobile menu */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 999;
}
.nav__mobile.open { display: block; }
.nav__mobile a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav__mobile a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 24px; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 76px;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.88) 0%, rgba(17,34,68,0.82) 50%, rgba(10,22,40,0.75) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero__bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
}
.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(184,150,62,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,62,0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero__title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.hero__title span { color: var(--gold-light); font-style: italic; }
.hero__desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── TRUST BAR ── */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.trust-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ── ABOUT SNIPPET (HOME) ── */
.about-home {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-home__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-home__img-wrap img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3/4; object-fit: cover; }
.about-home__img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-home__img-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-home__img-badge span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.about-home__content { padding: 20px 0; }
.credentials { margin: 1.8rem 0; }
.credential-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.credential-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.credential-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.credential-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.credential-item strong { color: var(--text-dark); }

/* ── PRACTICE AREAS GRID ── */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.practice-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.practice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.practice-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.practice-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.practice-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.practice-card__icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.practice-card:hover .practice-card__icon { background: var(--gold); }
.practice-card:hover .practice-card__icon i { color: var(--white); }
.practice-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.practice-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.practice-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.practice-card__link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ── WHY CHOOSE US ── */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.why-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
}
.why-text h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.why-text p  { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.testimonial-text { font-size: 0.92rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ivory);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
.testimonial-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── OFFICES SECTION ── */
.offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.office-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
}
.office-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.office-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.office-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.office-card:hover .office-card__img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.office-card__body {
  padding: 32px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: none;
}
.office-card__city {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.office-card__addr {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.office-card__link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ── CTA BANNER ── */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: clamp(60px, 7vw, 100px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,150,62,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-banner__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-banner__text h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-banner__text p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 520px; }
.cta-banner__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── BLOG CARDS ── */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-card__img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-card__body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-card__excerpt { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.blog-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.blog-card__meta i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 140px) 0 clamp(60px, 7vw, 100px);
  margin-top: 76px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: var(--transition); }
.page-hero__breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero__breadcrumb span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); max-width: 600px; }

/* ── CONTACT FORM ── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-info__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info__icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.contact-info__text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info__text p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.contact-offices { margin-top: 40px; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,150,62,0.1);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }
select.form-control { cursor: pointer; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

/* ── RESULTS / STATS ── */
.stats-band {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-card__label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── ACCORDION (FAQ) ── */
.accordion { margin-top: 2rem; }
.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.accordion-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: left;
}
.accordion-btn:hover { background: var(--ivory); }
.accordion-btn i { color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.3s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.accordion-item.open .accordion-btn i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}
.accordion-body p {
  padding: 0 24px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ── TEAM BIO (about page) ── */
.bio-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.bio-img-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.bio-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.bio-credentials-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.bio-badge {
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.bio-content h3 { margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.bio-content p  { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.bio-content ul { margin: 0.8rem 0 1.2rem 0; }
.bio-content ul li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.bio-content ul li::before {
  content: '—';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.footer {
  background: #080F1E;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer__brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__desc { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer__social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(184,150,62,0.1); }
.footer__col-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer__links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer__contact-item i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer__bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: var(--transition); }
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ── SCROLL TOP BUTTON ── */
#scrollTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 900;
}
#scrollTop.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
#scrollTop:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal-left.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal-right.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .practice-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .about-home       { gap: 48px; }
  .bio-section      { grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__menu, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle  { display: flex; }
  .about-home   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-home__img-badge { right: 20px; }
  .why-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .offices-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .practice-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bio-section  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bio-img-wrap { position: static; }
  .form-row     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stats  { gap: 28px; }
  .cta-banner__inner { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .trust-bar__inner { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SEO CONTENT PAGES — FAQ, TABLES, ALERTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── FAQ ACCORDION (faq-item / faq-question / faq-answer) ── */
.faq-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.faq-question i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 600px; }
.faq-answer p, .faq-answer ul, .faq-answer li {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-answer ul { padding-left: 44px; }
.faq-answer li { padding: 0 0 6px; }
.faq-answer a { color: var(--gold-dark); text-decoration: underline; }
.faq-answer a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── SANCTIONS / COMPARISON TABLE ── */
.sanctions-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.sanctions-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--white);
}
.sanctions-table thead {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.sanctions-table thead th {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sanctions-table thead th:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 0; }
.sanctions-table thead th:last-child { border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) 0 0; }
.sanctions-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--ivory); }
.sanctions-table tbody tr:hover { background: #f0ead6; }
.sanctions-table tbody td {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-body);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.sanctions-table .badge-critical {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #991b1b;
}
.sanctions-table .badge-high {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}
.sanctions-table .badge-medium {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
}

/* ── ALERT BOX (urgency callout) ── */
.alert-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-left: 4px solid;
}
.alert-box--warning {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #78350f;
}
.alert-box--danger {
  background: #fff1f2;
  border-color: #e11d48;
  color: #881337;
}
.alert-box--info {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #3b82f6;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}
.alert-box i { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.alert-box strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.alert-box p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── PROCESS STEPS ── */
.process-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin: 2rem 0; }
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process-step__num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.process-step__content h4 {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.process-step__content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── RELATED ARTICLES GRID ── */
.related-articles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 2rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-articles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sanctions-table { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .sanctions-table tbody td, .sanctions-table thead th { padding: 10px 12px; }
}

/* ── EXPERTISE BADGE STRIP ── */
.expertise-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.expertise-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.expertise-badge i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* ── GEO / LOCATION SIGNAL META ── */
/* (applied via meta tags in HTML, no CSS needed) */