/* ==========================================================================
   Kuljyot Legal Solutions - Core Design System & Styling
   Adv. Jyoti Chavhan | Advocate High Court (Since 2008)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700;800;900&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --bg-dark: #050B14;
  --bg-card: #0A1629;
  --bg-card-hover: #10213D;
  --bg-navy-light: #162B4E;

  --primary-gold: #D4AF37;
  --gold-light: #F7E7AD;
  --gold-dark: #A47C1B;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6C65A 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #997517 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

  --text-main: #F0F4F8;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-subtle: #64748B;

  --border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --border-gold-bright: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Cinzel', serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Shadows & Glass */
  --glass-bg: rgba(10, 22, 41, 0.85);
  --glass-border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Reset & Global Base */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background-color: var(--primary-gold);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--gold-dark);
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Utility Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gold-solid {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.heading-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Badges & Section Headers */
.section-subtitle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #060D19;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  color: #000000;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--primary-gold);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

/* Top Notification / Urgency Bar */
.top-bar {
  background: #03070E;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.top-bar-item i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgb(255 224 137);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 90px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2));
}

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

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #463000;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

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

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #061950;
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Rich Animated Hero Image Slider (After Header)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 82vh;
  height: 680px;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.slider-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.9s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Image with Ken Burns Zoom Effect */
.slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  filter: brightness(0.68) contrast(1.15);
}

.hero-slide.active .slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Dark Moody Luxury Overlay */
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.72) 45%,
    rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.94) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Slide Inner Layout Grid */
.slide-content-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.slide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Slide Text Elements */
.slide-text-box {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  opacity: 0;
}

.slide-badge i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  opacity: 0;
}

.slide-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
}

.gold-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.slide-description {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
}

.slide-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
}

.btn-glow {
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.btn-glow:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

/* Glassmorphic Spotlight Card */
.slide-spotlight-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.slide-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.spotlight-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.spotlight-avatar {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #050B14;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.spotlight-avatar.icon-gold {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.spotlight-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.spotlight-info p {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.spotlight-exp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.spotlight-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border-gold) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%);
  margin: 18px 0;
}

.spotlight-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.spotlight-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.spotlight-features li i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Staggered Rich Animations for Active Slide */
.hero-slide.active .slide-badge {
  animation: slideInDown 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}

.hero-slide.active .slide-title {
  animation: slideInUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s forwards;
}

.hero-slide.active .slide-subtitle {
  animation: slideInRight 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s forwards;
}

.hero-slide.active .slide-description {
  animation: slideInUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.65s forwards;
}

.hero-slide.active .slide-cta-group {
  animation: slideInPop 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.8s forwards;
}

.hero-slide.active .slide-spotlight-card {
  animation: slideCardIn 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s forwards;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes slideInDown {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-25px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-35px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInPop {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes slideCardIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(45px) rotateY(-6deg);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) rotateY(0deg);
  }
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 41, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #050B14;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.prev-arrow {
  left: 28px;
}

.next-arrow {
  right: 28px;
}

/* Slider Controls Bar (Dots, Counter, Timer Progress) */
.slider-controls-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.slide-counter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.slide-counter .current-num {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.counter-sep {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.dot-btn {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 0;
}

.dot-btn.active {
  width: 36px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: var(--primary-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.slider-progress-track {
  width: 140px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    min-height: 380px;
    max-height: 380px;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .slider-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 10px 0 45px 0;
  }

  .hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .slide-content-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 6px 0;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .slide-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .slide-text-box {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .slide-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .slide-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .gold-line {
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
  }

  .slide-description {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .slide-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .slide-cta-group .btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .slide-spotlight-card {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .slider-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .slider-controls-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    z-index: 10;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .slide-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .slide-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .slide-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .slider-controls-bar {
    bottom: 12px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .slider-progress-track {
    width: 80px;
  }
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 0 100px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.98) 70%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589829545856-d10d557cf95f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.85) 0%, rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.hero-badge i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Advocate Card Highlight in Hero */
.advocate-hero-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-gold);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.advocate-hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.advocate-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.advocate-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
  background: var(--bg-navy-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advocate-title-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.advocate-title-box p {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.advocate-title-box span {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.advocate-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.advocate-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.advocate-features-list li i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Statistics Counter Section */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-card {
  padding: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-gold);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* About Us Section */
.about-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  <!--grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;-->
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content h2 {
  text-align: left;
}

.about-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quote-box {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.quote-box p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quote-box span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.commitment-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.commitment-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.commitment-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.commitment-item i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.commitment-item span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Practice Areas Hub */
.practice-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  position: relative;
}

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.search-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 20px 16px 50px;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold-glow);
}

.search-box i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.tab-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover,
.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #050B14;
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--gold-glow);
}

.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.practice-card {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-gold);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.practice-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.practice-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #050B14;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.practice-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.practice-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.practice-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.practice-bullets li i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.card-footer-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-top: 18px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-details {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-details:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* NRI Legal Feature Highlight Banner */
.nri-banner {
  margin-top: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 33, 61, 0.95) 0%, rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.nri-banner-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.nri-banner-content p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.nri-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nri-tag {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Modal Popup Styling */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 750px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--primary-gold);
  color: #050B14;
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-body-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-services-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.modal-service-card {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-service-card i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.why-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Consultation & Contact Form Section */
.contact-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-info-box p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-method-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-method-details h5 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-method-details p,
.contact-method-details a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-method-details a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Form Container */
.form-card {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold-glow);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

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

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
  padding: 0 28px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 28px 22px 28px;
}

/* Floating Quick Action Buttons */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.float-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.float-btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.float-btn-whatsapp::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: wa-pulse 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.25, 0, 0, 1);
}

@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.float-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.float-btn-phone {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #0369A1 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}

.float-btn-phone:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.float-btn-phone i {
  animation: phone-wiggle 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes phone-wiggle {
  0%, 88%, 100% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  90% {
    transform: rotate(14deg);
  }
  92% {
    transform: rotate(-14deg);
  }
  94% {
    transform: rotate(10deg);
  }
  96% {
    transform: rotate(-10deg);
  }
}

.float-btn-consult,
.float-btn-call {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #050B14;
}

.float-btn-consult:hover,
.float-btn-call:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--gold-glow);
  color: #050B14;
}

/* Tooltip on hover */
.float-btn .float-btn-label {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  background: rgba(10, 22, 41, 0.95);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.float-btn:hover .float-btn-label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Visitor Counter in Footer */
.footer-visitor-counter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 41, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.counter-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.counter-label i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.counter-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
}

.digit-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #162B4E 0%, #08101E 100%);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-family: 'Cinzel', monospace, serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Footer */
.main-footer {
  background: #02050A;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  max-width: 800px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Animations */
[data-aos] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

[data-aos].aos-animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .nri-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-menu-active .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 90px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner Page Banners, Breadcrumbs, Timelines & Inner Styling
   ========================================================================== */

/* Page Header Sub-Banner */
.page-banner {
  padding: 80px 0 60px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.98) 80%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1453728013993-6d66e9c9123a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 11, 20, 0.85);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.breadcrumbs i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Career Timeline (About Page) */
.timeline-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border-gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--gold-glow);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot {
  right: -10px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
  left: -10px;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-card h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* NRI Process Workflow Steps */
.nri-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-gold-bright);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #050B14;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--gold-glow);
}

.process-step-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-step-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline::before {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 50px;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 0;
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    left: 10px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }

  .floating-actions {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 18px;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .float-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .float-btn .float-btn-label {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer-visitor-counter {
    margin: 4px auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTENT ANIMATION ON SCROLL REMOVAL (IMMEDIATE VISIBILITY)
   ========================================================================== */
[data-aos],
.aos-animate,
.practice-card,
.why-card,
.timeline-item,
.stat-card,
.process-step-card,
.nri-banner,
.slide-badge,
.slide-title,
.slide-subtitle,
.slide-description,
.slide-cta-group,
.slide-spotlight-card {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS (FULLY RESPONSIVE LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Prevent Horizontal Scroll / Overflow */
html, body {
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
}

/* Container Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

.header-left-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Tablets & Mobile Navigation (< 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .top-bar-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .main-header {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 70px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .header-left-group {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .brand-logo img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #0A1629;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #050B14;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .btn-book-appointment {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #050B14;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #07101E;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: 6px 12px 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-bright);
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    z-index: 1001;
  }

  .main-header.mobile-menu-active .nav-links {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .nav-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding-left: 14px;
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .practice-grid,
  .why-grid,
  .nri-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Devices (< 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  /* Filter Tabs & Search Box */
  .tab-container {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .tab-btn {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 120px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .search-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* Stats Section */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 20px 12px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  /* Contact & Forms */
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .form-card,
  .info-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  /* Input fields minimum font size to prevent iOS zoom */
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="tel"],
  select,
  textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Modal Popup Mobile Optimization */
  .modal-content {
    width: 94%;
    max-width: 520px;
    padding: 24px 18px;
    max-height: 88vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin: 20px auto;
  }

  .modal-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* Small Smartphone Devices (< 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slider-section {
    height: 330px;
    min-height: 330px;
    max-height: 330px;
  }

  .header-inner {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .brand-logo img {
    height: 36px;
  }

  .header-left-group {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    padding: 5px 8px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .btn-book-appointment {
    padding: 6px 9px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .top-bar-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .slide-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .slide-cta-group {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .slide-cta-group .btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 7px 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

  .footer-credit {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}