/* ===========================
   ROOT & GLOBAL
=========================== */
:root {
  --primary-dark: #000;
  --accent-gold: #caa24f;
  --accent-gold-dark: #b88e3f;
  --light-bg: #f5f5f5;
  --text-muted: #666;
  --white: #fff;
  --border: #e8e8e8;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --radius: 8px;
  --tub-h: 0px;
  --navbar-h: 64px;
  --total-nav-h: calc(var(--tub-h) + var(--navbar-h));
}

html,
body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  padding-top: var(--total-nav-h);
  background: #fff;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
}


/* ===========================
   TOP UTILITY BAR (Bar 1)
=========================== */
.top-utility-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 36px;
  background: #111;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.25);
  z-index: 1100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.top-utility-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.tub-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.tub-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #888;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tub-tagline i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.tub-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.tub-link {
  color: #bbb;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.tub-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.tub-link.tub-sos {
  color: #ff6b6b;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.3);
  border-radius: 3px;
  animation: tubSosPulse 2.5s infinite;
}

.tub-link.tub-sos:hover {
  background: rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.3);
  color: #ff4444;
  animation: none;
}

@keyframes tubSosPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.4);
  }
}

.tub-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin: 0 6px;
}

/* Language Pill Buttons */
.tub-lang-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2px 4px;
}

.tub-lang-pill {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #999;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.tub-lang-pill:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.tub-lang-pill.active {
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.45);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Hide TUB on mobile — collapse to just the mobile menu */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .tub-left {
    display: none;
  }

  .tub-tagline {
    display: none;
  }

  .tub-link:not(.tub-sos) {
    display: none;
  }

  .tub-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tub-link.tub-sos span {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ===========================
   MAIN NAVBAR (Bar 2)
=========================== */
.custom-navbar {
  background: #000;
  height: var(--navbar-h);
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
}

/* The main nav sits below TUB by default; JS handles scroll behaviour */
.fixed-main-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--tub-h);
  /* sits just below top utility bar */
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  transition: top 0.35s ease;
}

.custom-navbar .container {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Desktop nav links */
.nav-desktop {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-desktop a {
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-desktop a:hover,
.nav-desktop a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Lawyer Login button — desktop nav */
.nav-desktop .nav-lawyer-login-btn {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: #fff;
}
.nav-desktop .nav-lawyer-login-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(202,162,79,0.05);
}

/* Register button — desktop nav */
.nav-desktop .nav-register-btn {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.nav-desktop .nav-register-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Register button — mobile menu */
.mob-register-btn {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
  margin: 16px 20px 4px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.mob-register-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

/* Hamburger — mobile only */
.menu-toggle {
  width: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  transition: 0.3s;
  display: block;
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}


/* ===========================
   MOBILE MENU — OVERLAY DESIGN
=========================== */

/* Body lock when menu open */
.mm-body-lock {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Full-screen overlay — the dark backdrop */
.mm-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9998;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  transition: background 0.35s ease;
}
.mm-overlay--open {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Sliding panel — sits inside the overlay on the right */
.mm-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: auto;         /* only as tall as content */
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: 100vh;    /* never taller than screen */
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.mm-panel--open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ── Header: logo + ✕ ──────────────────────────────── */
.mm-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 20px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mm-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mm-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
}
.mm-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.15s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}
.mm-close-btn:hover {
  background: #f3f3f3;
}
.mm-close-btn svg {
  display: block;
}

/* ── Nav links ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.mm-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.mm-item {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #111111;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 17px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ececec;
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  background: #fff;
}
.mm-item:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #fffbf3;
}
.mm-item.mm-active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 19px;
  background: #fffbf3;
}

/* ── Footer: SOS + language ────────────────────────── */
.mm-footer {
  display: none;
}

/* Show footer (language switcher) only on tablet+ */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mm-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 12px 22px 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #ececec;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* Remove extra whitespace at bottom of panel */
.mm-panel { padding-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mm-nav   { padding-bottom: 0; }
.mm-nav .mm-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
/* ── SOS Hero Block (new, top of mobile menu) ── */
.mm-sos-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b71c1c 0%, #c62828 60%, #d32f2f 100%);
  padding: 20px 20px 14px;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mm-sos-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: -20px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: sosPulseRing 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mm-sos-pulse-ring--2 {
  left: -40px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}
@keyframes sosPulseRing {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12); opacity: 0.6; }
}
.mm-sos-hero-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.mm-sos-hero-btn:hover,
.mm-sos-hero-btn:active {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transform: scale(1.01);
  color: #fff;
}
.mm-sos-hero-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #c62828;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  animation: sosIconPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes sosIconPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}
.mm-sos-hero-text {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.mm-sos-hero-text strong {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mm-sos-hero-text small {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mm-sos-hero-arrow {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mm-sos-hero-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mm-sos-hero-note strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

/* ── mm-item icons ── */
.mm-item i {
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.mm-item:hover i,
.mm-item.mm-active i {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Updated mm-footer ── */
.mm-lang-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #888;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.mm-lang-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #f0f0f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
}
.mm-lang-sep {
  color: #bbb;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0 2px;
}
.mm-lang-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #888;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mm-lang-btn:hover { color: #111; }
.mm-lang-btn.mm-lang-active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.15);
}

/* ===========================
   SOS FLOATING BUTTON
=========================== */
.sos-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.sos-float-btn {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  background: #c0392b;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.5);
  animation: floatPulse 2s infinite;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.sos-float-btn i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.sos-float-btn:hover {
  background: #a93226;
  animation: none;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sos-float-label {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes floatPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.8);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sos-float {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 18px;
  }

  .sos-float-btn {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
  }
}


/* ===========================
   HERO SECTION
=========================== */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 48px) 0 32px;
}

/* Lawyers Online Badge */
.lawyers-online-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #15803d;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.online-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: onlinePulse 1.8s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes onlinePulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
}

.online-count {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #15803d;
}

.online-label {
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.8vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero-outline-btn {
  border: 2px solid #000;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-outline-btn:hover {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-dark-btn {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-dark-btn:hover {
  background: #222;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-sos-btn {
  background: #c0392b;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  animation: heroPulse 2s infinite;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-sos-btn:hover {
  background: #a93226;
  color: #fff !important;
  animation: none;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@keyframes heroPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0);
  }
}

.pulse-btn {
  animation: premiumPulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.pulse-btn:hover {
  animation: none;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes premiumPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
}

/* Search box */
.search-box {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.custom-input {
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-color: #ddd;
}

.custom-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.search-btn {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Stats */
.stat-item h4 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-item p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}


/* ===========================
   HOMEPAGE — SOS SECTION
=========================== */
.homepage-sos-section {
  background: #000;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.homepage-sos-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #1a0505 0%, #000 70%);
}

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

.sos-section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 100, 100, 0.3);
  color: #ff8080;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sos-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ff4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: sosDotPulse 1s infinite;
}

@keyframes sosDotPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(1.4);
  }
}

.sos-section-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sos-section-title span {
  color: #ff6b6b;
}

.sos-section-sub {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.sos-main-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #c0392b;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
  animation: heroPulse 2s infinite;
}

.sos-main-btn:hover {
  background: #a93226;
  color: #fff;
  animation: none;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.sos-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.sos-feature-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sos-feature-item i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sos-feature-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #bbb;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sos-feature-item p strong {
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.sos-warning-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 0, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 0, 0.15);
  color: #ffdd57;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

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


/* ===========================
   TOP LAWYERS
=========================== */
.top-lawyers-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
}

.lawyer-card {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lawyer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.image-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.lawyer-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lawyer-card:hover .lawyer-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.lawyer-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.view-more-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.view-more-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #fff;
}


/* ===========================
   LEGAL ANSWERS
=========================== */
.legal-answers-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.answer-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.answer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.answer-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.answers-title,
.testimonial-title,
.why-title,
.practice-title,
.how-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.answers-subtitle,
.testimonial-subtitle,
.why-subtitle,
.practice-subtitle,
.how-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.answers-navigation button,
.testimonial-navigation button {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin: 0 4px;
}

.answers-navigation button:hover,
.testimonial-navigation button:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}


/* ===========================
   WHY CHOOSE US
=========================== */
.why-choose-section {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.why-features {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}


/* ===========================
   PRACTICE AREA
=========================== */
.practice-area-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.practice-india-title {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.practice-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.practice-column {
  flex: 1 1 280px;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.practice-column ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.practice-column li {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: #333;
}

.practice-column li:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.divider-column {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .divider-column {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 60px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .vertical-line {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #ccc;
  }

  .center-icon {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
}

.view-all-wrapper {
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.view-all-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 26px;
  border: 2px solid #000;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.view-all-btn:hover {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
}


/* ===========================
   HOW IT WORKS
=========================== */
.how-it-works-section {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.how-card {
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.how-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.how-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.how-card i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}


/* ===========================
   TESTIMONIALS
=========================== */
.client-testimonial-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border: 2px solid #000;
}

.testimonial-navigation {
  margin-top: 30px;
}


/* ===========================
   FOOTER — CLEAN & ALIGNED
=========================== */
.main-footer {
  background: #0a0a0a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 64px 0 0;
}

/* Top grid */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1e1e1e;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

/* Brand column */
.footer-brand img {
  height: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Social icons */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #888;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Column headings */
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1e1e1e;
}

/* Column links */
.footer-col-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col-links li a {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-col-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Bottom bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-copy {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Disclaimer bar above bottom */
.footer-disclaimer-bar {
  background: #050505;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
}

.footer-disclaimer-bar p {
  color: #444;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-disclaimer-bar a {
  color: #666;
}

.footer-disclaimer-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}


/* ===========================
   INNER PAGE HERO
=========================== */
.inner-hero {
  background: #000;
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 36px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.inner-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.inner-small {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.inner-title {
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.inner-subtitle {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ===========================
   POLICY PAGES
=========================== */
.policy-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.policy-block {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.policy-heading {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #111;
}

.policy-block p {
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.policy-block p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.policy-list {
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.policy-list li {
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.policy-block a {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.policy-block a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ===========================
   SOS PAGE
=========================== */
.sos-hero {
  background: #000;
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 56px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sos-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #1a0505 0%, #000 65%);
}

.sos-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sos-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 80, 80, 0.3);
  color: #ff8080;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sos-pulse {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background: #ff4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: sosDotPulse 1s infinite;
}

.sos-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sos-title span {
  color: #ff6b6b;
}

.sos-subtitle {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.sos-btn {
  background: #c0392b;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 44px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  animation: heroPulse 2s infinite;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sos-btn:hover {
  background: #a93226;
  color: #fff;
  animation: none;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.sos-disclaimer-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 28px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
}

.sos-how-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.sos-step-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.sos-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.sos-step-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.sos-when-section {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.sos-when-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.sos-when-card {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.sos-when-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sos-not-for {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-left: 4px solid #000;
}


/* ===========================
   FAQ PAGE
=========================== */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #111;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
}

.faq-cats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.faq-cat-btn {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.faq-cat-btn.active,
.faq-cat-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
}


/* ===========================
   BLOG PAGE
=========================== */
.blog-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #111;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #aaa;
}

.blog-read-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-read-btn:hover {
  background: #333;
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-featured {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.blog-featured-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.blog-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 280px;
}


/* ===========================
   ABOUT PAGE
=========================== */
.about-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 48px;
}

.about-heading {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  margin-top: 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-image {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.why-created-section {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.why-created-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-created-subtitle {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.why-features-row {
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.why-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.why-feature-item i {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}

.why-feature-item p {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.meet-minds-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.meet-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.meet-description {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.meet-image-wrapper {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.meet-image {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}


/* ===========================
   CONTACT PAGE
=========================== */
.contact-header {
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 40px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.contact-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

.contact-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.contact-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.contact-form {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-form textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: none;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.contact-btn {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
  background: #222;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-info {
  padding: 36px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.contact-info h5 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-info p {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-info i {
  margin-right: 8px;
}


/* ===========================
   LAWYERS DIRECTORY
=========================== */
.page-header {
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 28px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}

.lawyers-grid-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.lawyer-card-page {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.lawyer-card-page:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.lawyer-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.lawyer-content {
  padding: 18px;
}

.lawyer-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.lawyer-speciality {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: #666;
}

.lawyer-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  color: #999;
}

.rating {
  color: #f4b400;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.profile-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.profile-btn:hover {
  background: #333;
  color: #fff;
}

.extra-lawyer {
  display: none;
}

.load-more-btn {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-top: 30px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.load-more-btn:hover {
  background: #333;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ===========================
   LAWYER PROFILE
=========================== */
.profile-hero {
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 28px) 0 36px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.profile-image {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.profile-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.profile-stats span {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.consult-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.price {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.consult-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.consult-btn:hover {
  background: #333;
}

.message-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.profile-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.practice-tags span {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin: 3px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.review {
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}


/* ===========================
   REGISTRATION PAGES
=========================== */
.register-header {
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 20px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.register-small-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
}

.register-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  color: #444;
}

.register-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 38vh;
  min-height: 220px;
  max-height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.register-form-section {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 72px 0;
}

.register-content {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: auto;
}

.register-content h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 1.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.register-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.registration-form input,
.registration-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.registration-form input:focus,
.registration-form select:focus {
  background: #fff;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.file-input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.file-input input {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.register-btn {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.register-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #111;
}


/* ===========================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding: 56px 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-section,
  .about-section,
  .about-page-hero,
  .contact-header,
  .page-header,
  .register-header,
  .profile-hero,
  .sos-hero,
  .inner-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 28px) !important;
  }

  .search-box {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .contact-form {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .contact-btn,
  .register-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .profile-hero {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .profile-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .profile-image {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
  }

  .policy-block {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .profile-hero {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .profile-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ── CUSTOM TOGGLE CHECKBOX ───────────────────────────────── */
.custom-toggle-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border: 1.5px solid #e9ecef;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-toggle-wrap:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #fffdf7;
}

.custom-toggle {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.custom-toggle input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.toggle-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #d1d5db;
  border-radius: 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .25s;
}

.toggle-slider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  left: 3px;
  top: 3px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform .25s;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
}

.custom-toggle input:checked+.toggle-slider {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.custom-toggle input:checked+.toggle-slider::before {
  transform: translateX(22px);
}

.toggle-label {
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toggle-label .bi-whatsapp {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Toggle inside gold-bg registration form */
.register-form-section .custom-toggle-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.register-form-section .custom-toggle-wrap:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
}

.register-form-section .toggle-label {
  color: #222;
}

/* ── REGISTER TYPE MODAL ──────────────────────────────────── */
.reg-modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
  z-index: 99999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.reg-modal-overlay.show {
  display: flex;
  animation: regFadeIn .25s ease;
}

@keyframes regFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.reg-modal-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
  position: relative;
  animation: regSlideUp .3s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
}

@keyframes regSlideUp {
  from {
    transform: translateY(32px);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.reg-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #888;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .15s;
}

.reg-modal-close:hover {
  color: #222;
}

.reg-modal-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.reg-modal-sub {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #777;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.reg-modal-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.reg-modal-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 26px 16px 22px;
  border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  transition: border-color .2s, transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.reg-modal-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(202, 162, 79, .22);
  background: #fffdf7;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.reg-modal-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.reg-modal-icon.user-icon {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  color: #000;
}

.reg-modal-icon.lawyer-icon {
  background: #fef6e8;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.reg-modal-card-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .98rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.reg-modal-card-desc {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #888;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .reg-modal-box {
    padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  }

  .reg-modal-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .reg-modal-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .reg-modal-card-desc {
    text-align: left;
  }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOW IT WORKS — REDESIGNED MINIMAL EDITORIAL LAYOUT
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sos-hiw-section {
  background: #fafafa;
  padding: 100px 0 90px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;
}

/* Header */
.sos-hiw-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.sos-hiw-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sos-hiw-eyebrow::before,
.sos-hiw-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: .5;
}

.sos-hiw-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.sos-hiw-sub {
  font-size: .97rem;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Steps row */
.sos-hiw-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 48px 1fr 48px 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Connector */
.sos-hiw-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 52px;
  /* align with icon centre */
}

.sos-hiw-connector-dot {
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(to right,
      var(--accent-gold) 0,
      var(--accent-gold) 4px,
      transparent 4px,
      transparent 9px);
  opacity: .5;
}

/* Step card */
.sos-hiw-step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Icon circle */
.sos-hiw-icon-wrap {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8e8e8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
  position: relative;
}

.sos-hiw-step-item:hover .sos-hiw-icon-wrap {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(202, 162, 79, .08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Number badge */
.sos-hiw-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* Step text */
.sos-hiw-step-title {
  font-size: .98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.sos-hiw-step-desc {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: #888;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 200px;
}

/* Note strip */
.sos-hiw-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #aaa;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.sos-hiw-note strong {
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sos-hiw-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 360px;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .sos-hiw-connector {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .sos-hiw-connector-dot {
    width: 1px;
    height: 28px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom,
        var(--accent-gold) 0,
        var(--accent-gold) 4px,
        transparent 4px,
        transparent 9px);
  }

  .sos-hiw-step-item {
    padding: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sos-hiw-section {
    padding: 64px 0 56px;
  }

  .sos-hiw-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .sos-hiw-icon-wrap {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SVG ICON ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 1. Tap SOS — ripple ring expands then fades */
@keyframes ripple {
  0% {
    r: 6;
    opacity: .7;
  }

  100% {
    r: 18;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.icon-ripple {
  animation: ripple 2s ease-out 0.6s infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Finger tap bounce */
@keyframes tapBounce {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  40% {
    transform: translateY(3px);
  }

  60% {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
}

.icon-finger {
  animation: tapBounce 2.4s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: bottom center;
}

/* 2. Lawyer Responds — typing dots bounce */
@keyframes dotBounce1 {

  0%,
  60%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0)
  }

  30% {
    transform: translateY(-4px)
  }
}

@keyframes dotBounce2 {

  0%,
  60%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0)
  }

  30% {
    transform: translateY(-4px)
  }
}

@keyframes dotBounce3 {

  0%,
  60%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0)
  }

  30% {
    transform: translateY(-4px)
  }
}

.icon-dot1 {
  animation: dotBounce1 1.4s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
}

.icon-dot2 {
  animation: dotBounce2 1.4s ease-in-out 0.7s infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
}

.icon-dot3 {
  animation: dotBounce3 1.4s ease-in-out 0.9s infinite;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: center bottom;
}

/* Bubble entrance */
@keyframes bubblePop {
  from {
    transform: scale(.85);
    opacity: 0
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1
  }
}

.icon-bubble {
  animation: bubblePop .5s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) .2s both;
  transform-box: fill-box;
  transform-origin: bottom left;
}

/* 3. Get Protected — check draws on */
@keyframes checkDraw {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
}

.icon-check {
  stroke-dasharray: 22;
  stroke-dashoffset: 22;
  animation: checkDraw .7s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1) .4s forwards;
}

/* Shield pulse glow */
@keyframes shieldGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px rgba(202, 162, 79, 0));
  }

  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(202, 162, 79, .35));
  }
}

.icon-shield {
  animation: shieldGlow 3s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
}

/* ===================================================
   ALIGNMENT & CONSISTENCY FIXES — All Pages
=================================================== */

/* -- Filter tag pills (lawyers.html) -- */
.filter-pill {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  color: #333;
  display: inline-block;
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
}

/* -- Section label (like "Featured Article") -- */
.section-label {
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

/* -- Blog featured article title/desc -- */
.blog-featured-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-featured-desc {
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: #666;
}

.blog-meta-text {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #aaa;
}

/* -- Blog newsletter box -- */
.newsletter-box {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.newsletter-box h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.newsletter-box p {
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: .92rem;
}

.newsletter-input-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter-input-row .form-control {
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 50px;
}

.newsletter-input-row .search-btn {
  height: 50px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* -- Profile detail section (lawyers-profile.html) -- */
.profile-body-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.profile-sos-box {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.profile-sos-box p {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #000;
}

.profile-sos-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.profile-sos-btn:hover {
  background: #222;
  color: #fff;
}

/* -- FAQ contact CTA button -- */
.faq-contact-btn {
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
}

.faq-contact-btn:hover {
  background: #222;
  color: #fff;
}

/* -- SOS form submit button -- */
.sos-submit-btn {
  background: #c0392b;
  color: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sos-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: #a93226;
}

.sos-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: .55;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* -- Page header section (lawyers.html etc.) -- */
.page-header {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* About section top padding */
.about-section {
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 48px;
}

/* -- Remove the overly aggressive mobile section reset
      (was overriding ALL sections with !important) -- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .newsletter-box {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }

  .newsletter-input-row .form-control {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .newsletter-input-row .search-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* -- FAQ CTA box -- */
.faq-cta-box {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
}

.faq-cta-box h5 {
  color: #000;
}

.faq-cta-box p {
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .65);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* -- SOS form section -- */
.sos-form-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

/* contact divider */
.contact-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  margin: 20px 0;
}

/* lawyers-profile review star size fix */
.profile-hero .rating {
  font-size: .85rem;
}

/* review count */
.review-count {
  font-size: .85rem;
}

/* sos warning text in disclaimer box */
.sos-warn-text {
  color: #ff8080;
}

/* sos when-card body text */
.sos-when-text {
  font-size: .88rem;
}

/* sos form helper text */
.form-helper-text {
  font-size: .88rem;
}

.form-hint-text {
  font-size: .78rem;
}

/* sos confirm toggle label */
.sos-confirm-label {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOW IT WORKS — SVG ICON ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Base SVG sizing */
.hiw-svg {
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* ── Draw-on stroke animation ── */
.hiw-draw {
  animation: hiwDraw 0.9s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1) 0.3s forwards;
}

.hiw-draw-delay1 {
  animation: hiwDraw 0.7s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1) 0.9s forwards;
}

.hiw-draw-delay2 {
  animation: hiwDraw 0.5s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1) 1.3s forwards;
}

@keyframes hiwDraw {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
}

/* ── Pop-in dots/circles ── */
.hiw-pop {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hiwPop 0.3s ease 1.1s forwards;
}

.hiw-pop-delay {
  animation-delay: 1.3s;
}

@keyframes hiwPop {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0);
    transform-origin: center;
  }

  70% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* ── Pulsing alert triangle (icon 1) ── */
.hiw-pulse-path {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hiwPop 0.3s ease 1s forwards, hiwPulseLoop 2s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwPulseLoop {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

/* ── Vibration arcs (icon 1) ── */
.hiw-vibrate-r {
  animation: hiwVibrate 0.4s ease 1.5s forwards, hiwVibrateLoop 2s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}

.hiw-vibrate-r2 {
  animation: hiwVibrate 0.4s ease 1.7s forwards, hiwVibrateLoop 2s ease-in-out 2.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwVibrate {
  to {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

@keyframes hiwVibrateLoop {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

/* ── Ping dot (icon 2 headset) ── */
.hiw-ping {
  opacity: 0;
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: hiwPop 0.3s ease 1.4s forwards, hiwPingLoop 2s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwPingLoop {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ── Checkmark draw (icon 3) ── */
.hiw-check {
  animation: hiwDraw 0.6s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1) 1.1s forwards;
}

/* ── Shimmer line (icon 3) ── */
.hiw-shimmer {
  animation: hiwShimmer 0.4s ease 1.8s forwards, hiwShimmerLoop 3s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes hiwShimmer {
  to {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

@keyframes hiwShimmerLoop {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

/* Re-run animations on card hover */
.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-draw,
.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-draw-delay1,
.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-draw-delay2 {
  animation: none;
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-pop,
.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-pop-delay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-pulse-path {
  opacity: 1;
}

.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-vibrate-r,
.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-vibrate-r2 {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-check {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.sos-hiw-card:hover .hiw-shimmer {
  opacity: 0.6;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   LANGUAGE SELECTOR — NAVBAR
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.lang-selector {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.lang-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #fff;
}

.lang-btn .lang-globe {
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.lang-btn .lang-arrow {
  font-size: .65rem;
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: transform .2s;
}

.lang-selector.open .lang-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.lang-dropdown {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  right: 0;
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-width: 230px;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
  padding: 8px 0;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #333 transparent;
}

.lang-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}

.lang-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.lang-dropdown::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #333;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.lang-selector.open .lang-dropdown {
  display: block;
  animation: langDrop .18s ease;
}

@keyframes langDrop {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.lang-dropdown-header {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #555;
  padding: 6px 16px 4px;
}

.lang-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .15s;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.lang-option:hover {
  background: #1e1e1e;
  color: #fff;
}

.lang-option.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.lang-option.active::after {
  content: '✓';
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.lang-option .lang-native {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #666;
}

.lang-option.active .lang-native {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: .7;
}

/* Mobile menu language selector */
.mobile-lang-wrap {
  padding: 16px 20px 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid #1e1e1e;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.mobile-lang-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mobile-lang-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mobile-lang-btn {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #bbb;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .15s;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.mobile-lang-btn:hover,
.mobile-lang-btn.active {
  background: #1f1a0d;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SOS PAGE — FULL REDESIGN
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sos-hero {
  background: #000;
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 56px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle grid overlay for "infrastructure" feel */
.sos-hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(202, 162, 79, .04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(202, 162, 79, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sos-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(192, 57, 43, .18) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(202, 162, 79, .07) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sos-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Infrastructure identity bar */
.sos-infra-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, .22);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.sos-infra-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: sosDotPulse 1.4s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sos-infra-sep {
  opacity: .4;
}

/* SOS stamp */
.sos-stamp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #c0392b;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  animation: heroPulse 2.2s infinite;
}

.sos-stamp-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.sos-stamp-text {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Title */
.sos-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sos-title span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.sos-subtitle {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA row */
.sos-hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.sos-btn {
  background: #c0392b;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 44px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  animation: heroPulse 2s infinite;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sos-btn:hover {
  background: #a93226;
  color: #fff;
  animation: none;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.sos-live-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #666;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sos-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: sosDotPulse 1.2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stats strip */
.sos-stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.sos-stat {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 120px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4px 16px;
}

.sos-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sos-stat-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.sos-stat-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Disclaimer box */
.sos-disclaimer-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 100, 100, .15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #666;
  font-size: .82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
}

.sos-warn-text {
  color: #ff8080;
}

/* ── Infrastructure Feature Section ─────────────────────── */
.sos-infra-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 96px 0 90px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ebebeb;
}

.sos-infra-eyebrow {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sos-infra-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sos-infra-desc {
  font-size: .96rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sos-infra-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.sos-infra-pills span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #333;
}

.sos-infra-pills span i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Feature card grid (right col) */
.sos-infra-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.sos-infra-feat {
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all .25s;
}

.sos-infra-feat:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #fffdf7;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(202, 162, 79, .1);
}

.sos-infra-feat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sos-infra-feat-title {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sos-infra-feat-desc {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── When To Use Section ─────────────────────────────────── */
.sos-when-section {
  background: #000;
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
}

.sos-when-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.sos-when-eyebrow {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sos-when-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sos-when-sub {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0;
}

.sos-when-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.sos-when-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all .25s;
}

.sos-when-card:hover {
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, .07);
  border-color: rgba(202, 162, 79, .25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.sos-when-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, .2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sos-when-card-title {
  font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sos-when-text {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sos-not-for {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(192, 57, 43, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192, 57, 43, .2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  color: #888;
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.sos-not-for-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.sos-not-for strong {
  color: #ff8080;
}

/* ── SOS Form Section ────────────────────────────────────── */
.sos-form-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.sos-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .07);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.sos-form-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.sos-form-header-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #c0392b;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: heroPulse 2.2s infinite;
}

.sos-form-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
}

.sos-form-sub {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0;
}

.sos-confirm-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fffbec;
  border: 1.5px solid #f0e0b8;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.sos-form-fields {}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sos-stats-strip {
    gap: 0;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }

  .sos-stat-div {
    display: none;
  }

  .sos-stat {
    min-width: 50%;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .sos-infra-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sos-form-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .sos-stamp {
    padding: 10px 22px;
  }

  .sos-stamp-text {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sos-infra-bar {
    font-size: .65rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    gap: 7px;
  }

  .sos-hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE — IMAGE & REDESIGN ADDITIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero eyebrow ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ── Hero stats row ───────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  padding: 18px 0 0;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-stat-lbl {
  font-size: .68rem;
  color: #888;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-stat-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: #ddd;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Hero image wrap ──────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-img-main {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}

.hero-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Floating badge bottom-left */
.hero-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-img-badge i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.hero-img-badge div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-img-badge strong {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #111;
}

.hero-img-badge span {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* Floating badge top-right */
.hero-img-badge2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: -16px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-img-badge2 i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-img-badge2 div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-img-badge2 strong {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-img-badge2 span {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #666;
}

/* ── SOS section image overlay badge ─────────────────── */
.sos-img-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, .3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sos-live-dot-inline {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: sosDotPulse 1.2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Why Choose cards with images ────────────────────── */
.why-choose-section {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  height: 100%;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);
}

.why-card-body {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #fff8ec;
  border: 2px solid #f0e0b8;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: background .3s;
}

.why-card:hover .why-card-icon {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
}

.why-card h5 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── How It Works with step images ───────────────────── */
.how-it-works-section {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.how-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 0 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.how-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);
}

.how-step-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}

.how-card:hover .how-step-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.how-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: -26px auto 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.how-card i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.how-card h5 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.how-card p {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: #666;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

/* ── Testimonial stars ────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-stars {
  color: #f4b400;
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.testimonial-stars .bi-star-fill,
.testimonial-stars .bi-star-half {
  animation: none;
}

/* ── Practice area image cards ───────────────────────── */
.practice-area-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.practice-img-card {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  height: 100%;
}

.practice-img-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}

.practice-img-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s;
}

.practice-img-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.practice-img-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, .78));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 24px 10px 10px;
}

.practice-img-label i {
  animation: none;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-img-badge {
    left: 10px;
    bottom: 14px;
  }

  .hero-img-badge2 {
    right: 6px;
    top: 14px;
  }

  .hero-img-main img {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stats-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-stat-div {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-stat {
    min-width: 70px;
  }

  .hero-img-badge,
  .hero-img-badge2 {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-feature-img {
    height: 160px;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ALL-PAGE IMAGE & VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── About Page Hero ─────────────────────────────────── */
.about-page-hero {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 48px;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-page-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #0a0a0a;
}

.about-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-stat-num {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-stat-lbl {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #888;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* About why cards with images */
.about-why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.about-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.about-why-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s;
}

.about-why-card:hover .about-why-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.about-why-body {
  padding: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-why-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-why-label {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Meet the minds - values list */
.meet-values {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.meet-value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333;
  transition: all .2s;
}

.meet-value-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #fffdf7;
}

.meet-value-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Lawyers Page Hero ───────────────────────────────── */
.lawyers-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 0;
}

.lawyers-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(202, 162, 79, .08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.lawyers-page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lawyers-hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.lawyers-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.lawyers-hero-sub {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.lawyers-hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.lawyers-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  filter: brightness(.8);
}

.lawyers-hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, .3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.lawyers-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.filter-pill-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  color: #bbb;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.filter-pill-icon:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.filter-pill-icon.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
}

.filter-pill-icon i {
  animation: none !important;
  font-size: .8rem;
}

/* ── Lawyer Profile Cover ────────────────────────────── */
.profile-cover-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: var(--navbar-h);
}

.profile-cover-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.profile-cover-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .6));
}

.profile-hero {
  padding: 0 0 48px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  margin-top: -60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.profile-hero .container {
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.profile-image {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.profile-verified-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #fffdf7;
  border: 1px solid #f0e0b8;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.profile-stats span i {
  animation: none !important;
}

/* ── Contact Page Visual Header ─────────────────────── */
.contact-header {
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 40px;
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.contact-eyebrow {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-page-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-quick-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.contact-quick-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ebebeb;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  transition: all .2s;
}

.contact-quick-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #fffdf7;
}

.contact-quick-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-quick-item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-quick-item strong {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #111;
}

.contact-quick-item span {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #888;
}

/* ── FAQ Hero ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-hero {
  background: #000;
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 26px) 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-hero .inner-small {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.faq-hero .inner-title {
  color: #000;
}

.faq-hero .inner-subtitle {
  color: #888;
}

.faq-quick-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.faq-quick-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s;
}

.faq-quick-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.faq-quick-btn i {
  animation: none !important;
}

.faq-cat-btn i {
  animation: none !important;
}

/* ── Registration benefits bar ───────────────────────── */
.register-benefits-bar {
  background: #000;
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.reg-benefits-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reg-benefit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

.reg-benefit:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.reg-benefit i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: .95rem;
}

@media(max-width:600px) {
  .reg-benefit {
    width: 50%;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }
}

/* ── Disable animations inside nav & filter icons ────── */
.nav-desktop i,
.mm-nav i,
.faq-cats i,
.filter-pill-icon i,
.faq-quick-btn i,
.reg-benefit i,
.practice-img-label i,
.lawyers-hero-badge i,
.profile-verified-tag i,
.profile-stats i,
.about-stat-lbl i,
.meet-value-item i,
.contact-quick-icon i,
.sos-infra-pills i,
.sos-infra-feat-icon i,
.blog-meta i,
.blog-tag,
.reg-modal-icon i,
.sos-hiw-num,
.contact-btn i {
  animation: none !important;
}

/* ── Responsive tweaks ───────────────────────────────── */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .about-page-hero {
    padding-top: calc(var(--total-nav-h) - 28px);
  }

  .profile-cover-img {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .profile-hero {
    margin-top: -40px;
  }

  .reg-benefits-row {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .contact-quick-info {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}


/* ===========================
   PRICING SECTION
=========================== */
.pricing-section {
  background: #fafafa;
  padding: 88px 0 80px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.pricing-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.10);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pricing-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pricing-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Grid ── */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ── Card base ── */
.pricing-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  border-color: #ccc;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Featured card ── */
.pricing-card-featured {
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border-color: #0a0a0a;
  padding-top: 44px;
}

.pricing-card-featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-plan-name,
.pricing-card-featured .pricing-amount,
.pricing-card-featured .pricing-desc,
.pricing-card-featured .pricing-features li,
.pricing-card-featured .pricing-note {
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-period {
  color: #888;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-features li i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Popular tag */
.pricing-popular-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── Plan icon ── */
.pricing-plan-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #f3f3f3;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pricing-plan-icon-dark {
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ── Plan name ── */
.pricing-plan-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-plan-name {
  color: #888;
}

/* ── Price row ── */
.pricing-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pricing-amount {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-period {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #999;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 90px;
}

/* ── Description ── */
.pricing-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-desc {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ── Features list ── */
.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #444;
}

.pricing-features li i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #22c55e;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.pricing-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pricing-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #222;
  color: #0a0a0a;
}

.pricing-btn-outline:hover {
  background: #0a0a0a;
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-btn-dark {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
}

.pricing-btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.35);
}

/* ── Badges ── */
.pricing-badge-free,
.pricing-badge-coming {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #999;
  margin-top: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.pricing-badge-free {
  color: #22c55e;
}

.pricing-badge-coming {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

/* ── Note below featured btn ── */
.pricing-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #666;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ── Disclaimer ── */
.pricing-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #aaa;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Inner pages hero padding fix for pages that use navbar-h ── */
.pricing-inner-hero {
  background: #000;
  padding: calc(var(--total-nav-h) + 18px) 0 52px;
}


/* ===========================
   MEGA DROPDOWN
=========================== */

/* ── Trigger link ── */
.nav-mega-wrap {
  position: static;
}

.nav-mega-trigger {
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-mega-trigger:hover,
.nav-mega-trigger.active,
.nav-mega-trigger.mega-open {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-mega-chevron {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.nav-mega-trigger.mega-open .nav-mega-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Mega panel ── */
.mega-dropdown {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--navbar-h);
  /* sits flush below main nav */
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);
  z-index: 990;
  /* hidden state */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}

.mega-dropdown.open {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* When scrolled the nav shifts to top:0 so mega must follow */
.fixed-main-nav.scrolled-nav+* .mega-dropdown {
  top: var(--navbar-h);
}

/* ── Inner layout ── */
.mega-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 24px 26px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) 210px;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Column ── */
.mega-col {
  padding: 0 20px 0 0;
  border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.mega-col:last-child {
  border-right: none;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 0;
}

/* ── Column title ── */
.mega-col-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #f0f0f0;
}

/* ── Links list ── */
.mega-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.mega-col ul li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 5px 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #444;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, padding-left 0.15s;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mega-col ul li a:hover {
  background: #f7f4ee;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  padding-left: 12px;
}

/* ── CTA column ── */
.mega-col-cta {
  padding: 0 0 0 20px !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

/* ── CTA image ── */
.mega-cta-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 130px;
}

.mega-cta-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: brightness(0.82);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mega-col-cta:hover .mega-cta-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mega-cta-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ── CTA content ── */
.mega-cta-content {
  padding-top: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.mega-cta-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.mega-dot-gold {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: onlinePulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mega-cta-headline {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.mega-cta-headline span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mega-cta-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mega-cta-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mega-cta-perks span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #444;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mega-cta-perks span i {
  color: #22c55e;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.mega-cta-signup-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.mega-cta-signup-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.35);
}

.mega-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: onlinePulse 1.8s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Mobile accordion (inside mobile menu) ── */
.mob-accordion {
  border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
  margin: 4px 0;
}

.mob-accordion-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 0;
  color: #caa24f;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.mob-acc-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.mob-accordion-body {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 0 12px;
}

.mob-accordion-body.open {
  display: block;
}

.mob-acc-section {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mob-acc-heading {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.mob-acc-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mob-acc-links a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid #2a2a2a;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}

.mob-acc-links a:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ── Mega dropdown hidden on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mega-dropdown {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* ===========================
   HERO INLINE SEARCH BAR
=========================== */
.hero-search-inline {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.hero-search-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-search-label i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* One-line search row */
.hero-search-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.hero-search-input,
.hero-search-select {
  flex: 1;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #333;
  background: #fafafa;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-search-select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23999' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  padding-right: 34px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-search-input:focus,
.hero-search-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.12);
  background: #fff;
}

.hero-search-btn {
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.hero-search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.35);
}

/* Popular-area quick tags */
.hero-search-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.hero-tag-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #aaa;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 11px;
  background: #f3f3f3;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #555;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}

.hero-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #8a6a2f;
  background: #fdf8f0;
}

/* Mobile stacked search */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-search-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero-search-input,
  .hero-search-select,
  .hero-search-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 46px !important;
  }

  .hero-search-btn {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =========================================================================
   FOOTER SUPPORT STRIP
   ========================================================================= */
.footer-support-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111 0%, #1e1e1e 100%);
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.fs-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.fs-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fs-strip-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold, #caa24f);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fs-strip-text h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.fs-strip-text p {
  color: #bbb;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.fs-strip-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fs-contact-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.fs-contact-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold, #caa24f);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold, #caa24f);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fs-contact-btn.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #25D366;
  border-color: #25D366;
}

/* =========================================================================
   FLOATING HELP BUTTON
   ========================================================================= */
.floating-help-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 999;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-help-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold, #caa24f);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold, #caa24f);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(202, 162, 79, 0.4);
}

.floating-help-btn i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold, #caa24f);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.floating-help-btn:hover i {
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .fs-strip-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
  .floating-help-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}
/* Lawyer Login nav button hover */
.nav-lawyer-login-btn:hover {
  color: #000 !important;
  border-color: #000 !important;
  background: #f5f5f5 !important;
}
.nav-lawyer-login-btn:hover i {
  color: #000 !important;
}