:root {
  --gold-deep: #b8860b;
  --gold-mid: #d4a017;
  --gold-bright: #f5c842;
  --gold-light: #fde88a;
  --gold-pale: #fef6d5;
  --cream: #fdfaf2;
  --dark: #0d0a03;
  --dark2: #1a1508;
  --charcoal: #2c2410;
  --text-body: #3d3120;
  --text-muted: #7a6a4a;
  --white: #ffffff;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text-body);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: thin !important;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
}

/* ─── GOLD GRADIENT UTILITY ─── */
.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--gold-deep) 0%,
      var(--gold-bright) 50%,
      var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.gold-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--gold-deep),
      var(--gold-bright),
      var(--gold-deep));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition:
    background-position 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.gold-btn:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.section-label {
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────
   MODERN ELITE TAX NAVBAR
───────────────────────────────────── */

.elite-navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.elite-navbar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 50%,
      rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.12),
      transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.045),
      transparent);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.elite-navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 0;
  background: rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.46);
}

.elite-navbar .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Brand */

.elite-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.elite-brand img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.28)) drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.elite-navbar.scrolled .elite-brand img {
  height: 48px;
}

.elite-brand:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.42)) drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
}

/* Menu */

.elite-menu {
  position: relative;
}

.elite-navbar .navbar-nav {
  gap: 4px;
}

.elite-navbar .nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 15px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-navbar .nav-link::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 3px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      var(--gold-bright),
      transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-navbar .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -1px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.8);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-navbar .nav-link:hover,
.elite-navbar .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
}

.elite-navbar .nav-link:hover::before,
.elite-navbar .nav-link.active::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.elite-navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.elite-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}

/* Phone Contact */

.elite-nav-phone-wrap {
  margin-left: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.elite-nav-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-nav-phone .phone-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.elite-nav-phone .phone-number {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-nav-phone:hover .phone-icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.6);
}

.elite-nav-phone:hover .phone-number {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* CTA */

.elite-nav-cta-wrap {
  margin-left: 12px;
}

.elite-nav-cta {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 49px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--gold-light),
      var(--gold-bright) 48%,
      var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.26),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.elite-nav-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
      transparent);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.elite-nav-cta:hover {
  color: var(--dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 48px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.elite-nav-cta:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(120%);
}

.elite-nav-cta i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-nav-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Toggler */

.elite-toggler {
  width: 48px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.32);
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.08);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.elite-toggler span {
  width: 21px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.elite-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.elite-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .elite-navbar {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .elite-brand img {
    height: 48px;
  }

  .elite-toggler {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .elite-menu {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at top right,
        rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.13),
        transparent 34%),
      rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36);
  }

  .elite-navbar .navbar-nav {
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .elite-navbar .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.08);
  }

  .elite-navbar .nav-link::before,
  .elite-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .elite-navbar .nav-link:hover,
  .elite-navbar .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--gold-light) !important;
    background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  .elite-nav-phone-wrap {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .elite-nav-phone {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.16);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .elite-nav-cta-wrap {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .elite-nav-cta {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .elite-brand img {
    height: 42px;
  }

  .elite-navbar.scrolled .elite-brand img {
    height: 40px;
  }

  .elite-menu {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .elite-navbar .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════
   ELITE TAX — HERO + POPUP MODAL CSS
   Fixed Popup + Image Hero Slider
═════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ═════════ HERO SECTION ═════════ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 30px 0 80px;
  background: var(--dark);
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.hero,
.hero * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-carousel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: opacity 900ms ease, transform 1800ms ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-slide:not([style*="background-image"]) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070502 0%, #1a1208 50%, #0d0a03 100%);
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 40%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 70%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
}

.hero-slide-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.45;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.hero-carousel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.07) 48%,
      transparent 74%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018) 0px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.018) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 88px);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.12), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 70%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.16), transparent 32%);
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 18%, #000 82%, transparent);
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  animation: heroFadeUp 900ms ease both;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.28);
  /* background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.08); */
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  flex: 0 0 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.9);
}

.hero-h1 {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 760px;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 6.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 26px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.18));
}

.hero-desc {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 26px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.gold-btn,
.hero-ghost-btn,
.hero-card-popup-btn,
.et-next-btn,
.et-back-btn,
.et-submit-btn {
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.gold-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright) 45%, var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 42px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.gold-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 42%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.gold-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 56px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.36),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.gold-btn:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(120%);
}

.hero-ghost-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.hero-ghost-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.55);
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.11);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero-cta-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  margin: 18px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.56);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.hero-cta-hint i {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 52px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2);
}

.hero-stat {
  min-width: 120px;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.16));
}

.hero-stat-label {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.34), transparent);
}

/* ═════════ HERO FORM CARD ═════════ */

.hero-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-left: auto;
  padding: 38px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  /* background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035)),
    rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.76); */
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.46),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: heroFadeUp 900ms ease 180ms both;
}

.hero-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.16), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.08), transparent 32%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-card-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-deep));
}

.hero-card h4,
.hero-card p,
.hero-card input,
.hero-card select,
.hero-card textarea,
.hero-card button,
.hero-card .hero-card-or {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-card p {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-card .form-control,
.hero-card .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.22) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.hero-card .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36) !important;
}

.hero-card .form-control:focus,
.hero-card .form-select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.72) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.12) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11) !important;
}

.hero-card .form-select option {
  background: var(--dark2);
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-card-or {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero-card-or span {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.18);
}

.hero-card-or em {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-style: normal;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}

.hero-card-popup-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 50px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.28);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.hero-card-popup-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ═════════ CAROUSEL CONTROLS ═════════ */

.hero-carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 9;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.24);
  background: rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-carousel-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.hero-carousel-btn.prev {
  left: 28px;
  display: none;
}

.hero-carousel-btn.next {
  right: 28px;
  display: none;
}

.hero-carousel-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 28px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 9;
  display: flex;
  gap: 9px;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-dot.active {
  width: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
}

.hero-slide-tags {
  position: absolute;
  right: 30px;
  bottom: 28px;
  z-index: 9;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: none;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.25);
  background: rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-tag.active {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  bottom: 28px;
  z-index: 9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  animation: scrollLine 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ═════════ POPUP MODAL FIXED ═════════ */

.et-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(5, 4, 1, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.32s ease, visibility 0.32s ease;
}

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

.et-modal {
  position: relative;
  width: min(1300px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  height: min(92vh, 840px);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 32px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.34);
  box-shadow: 0 42px 130px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58);
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.38s ease;
}

.et-modal-overlay.active .et-modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.et-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  z-index: 50;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.09);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.et-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.et-modal-left {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 52px 42px;
  color: var(--white);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 12%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.22), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #0d0a03, #1a1508 55%, #0d0a03);
}

.et-modal-left::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  right: -130px;
  bottom: -120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 48px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.06);
}

.et-modal-logo {
  width: 106px;
  height: 96px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.24);
}

.et-modal-brand {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--white);
}

.et-modal-brand-tag {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.et-modal-divider {
  width: 86px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 36px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-bright), transparent);
}

.et-modal-promise {
  max-width: 430px;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.et-modal-perks {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
}

.et-modal-perks li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.et-modal-perks i {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.et-modal-rating {
  margin-top: 42px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.16);
}

.et-modal-stars {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.et-modal-rating-text {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.et-modal-right {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding: 46px 48px 54px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.24), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 55%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.1), transparent 32%),
    var(--cream);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.et-modal-right::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 7px;
}

.et-modal-right::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.et-modal-right::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.et-modal-step-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  padding-right: 86px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.et-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.et-step span {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.et-step.active {
  color: var(--dark);
}

.et-step.active span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  color: var(--dark);
}

.et-step-sep {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
}

.et-modal-form-inner {
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.et-form-step {
  display: none;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.45s ease both;
}

.et-form-step.active {
  display: block;
}

.et-modal-form-title {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.et-modal-form-sub {
  margin: 12px 0 30px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

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

.et-field {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.et-field label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.et-input,
.et-select,
.et-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.24);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  padding: 15px 17px;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.et-input::placeholder,
.et-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(61, 49, 32, 0.42);
}

.et-input:focus,
.et-select:focus,
.et-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-mid);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.13);
}

.et-input-icon {
  position: relative;
}

.et-input-icon i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  z-index: 1;
}

.et-input-icon .et-input {
  padding-left: 44px;
}

.et-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  max-height: 170px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.et-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.et-svc-chip {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.et-svc-chip input {
  display: none;
}

.et-svc-chip span {
  min-height: 72px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.et-svc-chip span i {
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.et-svc-chip:hover span {
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.et-svc-chip input:checked+span {
  border-color: var(--gold-mid);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.34), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.13);
}

.et-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.et-next-btn,
.et-submit-btn,
.et-back-btn {
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.et-next-btn,
.et-submit-btn {
  flex: 1;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
}

.et-back-btn {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
}

.et-next-btn:hover,
.et-submit-btn:hover,
.et-back-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.et-confirm-box {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.et-confirm-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.et-confirm-row i {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.34);
}

.et-success-wrap {
  min-height: 430px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.et-success-icon {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
}

/* ═════════ ANIMATIONS ═════════ */

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(26px);
  }

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

@keyframes scrollLine {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scaleX(0.6);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ═════════ RESPONSIVE ═════════ */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .hero-card {
    padding: 32px;
  }

  .hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.4rem);
  }

  .et-modal {
    width: min(1120px, calc(100vw - 28px));
  }

  .et-modal-right {
    padding: 42px 38px 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 115px 0 90px;
  }

  .hero-slide-overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.94) 0%,
        rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.8) 52%,
        rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.95) 100%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 18%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.18), transparent 42%);
  }

  .hero-card {
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    max-width: 620px;
  }

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

  .hero-eyebrow,
  .hero-cta-row,
  .hero-cta-hint,
  .hero-stats {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-carousel-btn,
  .hero-slide-tags,
  .hero-scroll-hint {
    display: none;
  }

  .et-modal-overlay {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .et-modal {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 28px);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    overflow-y: auto;
    border-radius: 26px;
  }

  .et-modal-left {
    display: none;
  }

  .et-modal-right {
    height: auto;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 28px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 38px 26px 44px;
  }

  .et-modal-step-bar {
    padding-right: 58px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 100px 0 70px;
  }

  .hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 16vw, 4.4rem);
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .gold-btn,
  .hero-ghost-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    width: 100%;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .hero-stat {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }

  .hero-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .et-field-row,
  .et-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .et-svc-chip span {
    min-height: 62px;
  }

  .et-step {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }

  .et-step span {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  .et-step-sep {
    min-width: 22px;
  }

  .et-btn-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .et-modal-overlay {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .et-modal {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 20px);
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .et-modal-right {
    padding: 34px 18px 38px;
  }

  .et-modal-close {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .et-modal-step-bar {
    gap: 8px;
    padding-right: 46px;
  }

  .et-step {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .et-step span {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .et-modal-form-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero {
    padding-inline: 0;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-stat-sep {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
  }

  .et-modal-right {
    padding-top: 58px;
  }
}

/* ─── TRUST BAR ─── */
.trust-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      var(--gold-deep),
      var(--gold-mid),
      var(--gold-bright),
      var(--gold-mid),
      var(--gold-deep));
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.15);
}

.trust-bar-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.trust-bar-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: trustMarquee 30s linear infinite;
}

.trust-bar-slider:hover .trust-bar-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.trust-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-right: 80px;
  /* Seamless spacing padding */
}

.trust-bar-item i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

@keyframes trustMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────
   ABOUT US SECTION — ELITE TAX LTD
───────────────────────────────────── */

.about-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 10%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 18%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.14), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, #fffaf0 48%, var(--cream) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.about-section,
.about-section * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 76px 76px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}

.about-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  right: -220px;
  bottom: -220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 80px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ─── LEFT VISUAL ─── */

.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 470px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-img-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -22px;
  left: -22px;
  right: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  border: 2px solid rgb(225 176 40);
  border-radius: 28px;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-img-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 42px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.22), rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: aboutOrbit 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.about-img-main {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 520px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.18), transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark2) 48%, #2c2410 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 80px rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-img-main::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.08) 48%, transparent 76%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 0,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-img-main::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 42px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.065);
}

.about-img-main .logo-large {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 72%;
  max-width: 330px;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5)) drop-shadow(0 24px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
  animation: floatLogo 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Badge */
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: -18px;
  bottom: -22px;
  z-index: 3;
  min-width: 145px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 44px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.24),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.about-badge-num {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 2.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.95;
}

.about-badge-txt {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ─── RIGHT TEXT ─── */

.about-text {
  position: relative;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright));
}

.gold-divider {
  width: 90px;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright), transparent);
}

.about-text h2 {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 4.6vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.about-text h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-mid), var(--gold-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-text p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Check List */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 28px 0 34px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 13px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.13);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(61, 49, 32, 0.045);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.check-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.34);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.check-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Scoped CTA fallback */
.about-section .gold-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright) 45%, var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 42px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.24),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.about-section .gold-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.about-section .gold-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 56px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.34),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.about-section .gold-btn:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(120%);
}

/* ─── PURPOSE HIGHLIGHT ─── */

.about-highlight-box {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 86px;
  padding: 34px 38px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.96), rgba(26, 21, 8, 0.94)),
    var(--dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.16);
}

.about-highlight-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.16), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.06), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-highlight-icon,
.about-highlight-box>div {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-highlight-icon {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.22);
}

.about-highlight-box span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-highlight-box h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.about-highlight-box p {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* ─── VALUES ─── */

.about-values-wrap {
  margin-top: 92px;
}

.about-values-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.about-values-head h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.about-value-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 300px;
  padding: 30px 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), rgba(255, 252, 242, 0.82));
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(61, 49, 32, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.about-value-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(227, 176, 24, 0.16), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.04));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.about-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 76px rgba(61, 49, 32, 0.11);
}

.about-value-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-value-icon,
.about-value-card h4,
.about-value-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-value-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18);
}

.about-value-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.about-value-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ─── MISSION / VISION / TRUST ─── */

.about-bottom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}

.about-info-card,
.about-trust-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94), rgba(255, 252, 242, 0.84));
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(61, 49, 32, 0.07);
}

.about-info-card::before,
.about-trust-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 190px;
  height: 190px;
  right: -90px;
  top: -90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.14);
}

.about-info-card span,
.about-trust-card span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-info-card h3 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.06;
}

.about-info-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.about-trust-card {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.14), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark2));
  border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.18);
}

.about-trust-card span {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.about-trust-card ul {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 13px;
}

.about-trust-card li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.about-trust-card li i {
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── FINAL NOTE ─── */

.about-final-note {
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 28px 34px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72));
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11);
}

.about-final-note p {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ─── ANIMATIONS ─── */

@keyframes floatLogo {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.015);
  }
}

@keyframes aboutOrbit {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(14px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-bottom-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .about-trust-card {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .about-img-wrap {
    max-width: 430px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .about-img-main {
    min-height: 430px;
  }

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

  .section-label {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .gold-divider {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .about-text h2,
  .about-text p {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .check-list li {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-highlight-box {
    margin-top: 70px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 76px 0;
  }

  .about-img-wrap::before {
    top: -14px;
    left: -14px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .about-img-wrap::after {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    right: -10px;
  }

  .about-img-main {
    min-height: 360px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .about-badge {
    right: 12px;
    bottom: -24px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-badge-num {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .about-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 12vw, 3.25rem);
  }

  .about-highlight-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .about-highlight-icon {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-values-grid,
  .about-bottom-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-trust-card {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .about-value-card,
  .about-info-card,
  .about-trust-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .about-final-note {
    padding: 24px 22px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 68px 0;
  }

  .about-img-main {
    min-height: 310px;
  }

  .about-img-main .logo-large {
    width: 76%;
  }

  .about-badge {
    min-width: 128px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  .about-badge-txt {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .check-list li {
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .about-highlight-box {
    margin-top: 58px;
  }

  .about-values-wrap {
    margin-top: 70px;
  }

  .about-value-card,
  .about-info-card,
  .about-trust-card {
    padding: 26px 22px;
  }
}

/* ─── SERVICES ─── */
.services-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--dark2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.07) 0%,
      transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-section .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  transition:
    border-color 0.4s,
    transform 0.4s,
    background 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      var(--gold-bright),
      transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.05);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15),
      rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.service-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.service-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 24px;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 50);
  line-height: 1;
}


/* ─────────────────────────────────────
   CLAIM TYPES SECTION — DARK BG
   One Tab Per Line
───────────────────────────────────── */

.claim-types-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 110px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 12%, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.16), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 18%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.14), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark2) 48%, #070502 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.claim-types-section,
.claim-types-section * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.claim-types-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 82px 82px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}

.claim-types-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  right: -260px;
  bottom: -260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 82px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.045);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.claim-types-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ─── Heading ─── */

.claim-head {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

.claim-types-section .section-label {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.claim-types-section .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
}

.claim-types-section .gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--gold-light),
      var(--gold-bright),
      var(--gold-mid));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.claim-head-desc {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

/* ─── Main Intro Card ─── */

.claim-main-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035)),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.claim-main-left span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.17em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.claim-main-left h3 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.claim-main-left p {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.claim-rule-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2), transparent 34%),
    rgba(13, 10, 3, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.24);
}

.claim-rule-box i {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex: 0 0 52px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 17px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 1.42rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--gold-light),
      var(--gold-bright),
      var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.22);
}

.claim-rule-box strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.claim-rule-box p {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ─── Accordion Cards: ONE TAB PER LINE ─── */

.claim-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.claim-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.085), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025)),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.16);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.claim-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.13), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.04), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.claim-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.34);
  box-shadow:
    0 34px 82px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.claim-card:hover::before,
.claim-card[open]::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.claim-card summary {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 26px 30px;
}

.claim-card summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.claim-num {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 17px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--gold-light),
      var(--gold-bright),
      var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
}

.claim-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.claim-card summary p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.56);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.claim-arrow {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.14);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.claim-card[open] .claim-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-bright));
}

/* ─── Accordion Body ─── */

.claim-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 30px 30px 102px;
  animation: claimFade 0.35s ease both;
}

.claim-card-body h5 {
  margin: 18px 0 8px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.claim-card-body p {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.64);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.claim-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.claim-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.1);
}

.claim-list li i {
  margin-top: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.claim-list-cross li i {
  color: #ff8a73;
}

.claim-note {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  padding: 15px 17px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-bright);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.1);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ─── Bottom CTA ─── */

.claim-bottom-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025));
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 78px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.claim-bottom-cta span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.17em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.claim-bottom-cta h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

/* ─── Button inside dark CTA ─── */

.claim-types-section .gold-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--gold-light),
      var(--gold-bright) 45%,
      var(--gold-mid));
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 42px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.24),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.claim-types-section .gold-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 56px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.34),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ─── Animation ─── */

@keyframes claimFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }

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

/* ─── Responsive ─── */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .claim-types-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .claim-main-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .claim-bottom-cta {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .claim-types-section {
    padding: 76px 0;
  }

  .claim-main-card {
    padding: 26px 22px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .claim-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .claim-card summary {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .claim-arrow {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .claim-card-body {
    padding: 0 22px 24px;
  }

  .claim-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .claim-bottom-cta {
    padding: 26px 22px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .claim-types-section .gold-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .claim-head-desc,
  .claim-main-left p,
  .claim-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .claim-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.38rem;
  }

  .claim-num {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }
}


/* ─── WHY US ─── */
.why-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}

.why-section .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.why-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright));
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.why-card h5 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.why-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, #2c2410 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-visual::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
      rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12) 0%,
      transparent 70%);
}

.why-visual img {
  width: 160px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5));
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.why-visual h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-visual p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

.rating-stars {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ─── PROCESS ─── */
.process-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--dark);
  position: relative;
}

.process-section .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hide line on last item for desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-section .row>div:last-child .process-step::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Hide line on even items for tablet (2 columns) */
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .process-section .row>div:nth-child(even) .process-step::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Vertical line for stacked layout on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .process-step::after {
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    top: 72px;
    bottom: -32px;
    width: 0;
    height: auto;
    border-left: 2px dashed rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
    border-top: none;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .process-section .row>div:last-child .process-step::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

.step-num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
}

.process-step h5 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ─── INDUSTRIES ─── */
.industries-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--gold-pale);
}

.industry-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 6px;
  transition:
    background 0.3s,
    border-color 0.3s,
    transform 0.3s;
}

.industry-pill:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright));
  color: var(--dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.industry-pill i {
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  font-size: 1rem;
}



/* ─── CTA ─── */
.cta-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--dark2) 0%,
      #1a1208 50%,
      var(--dark2) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%,
      rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1) 0%,
      transparent 70%);
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 1.2rem auto 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* ─── FOOTER ─── */
footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-logo img {
  height: 95px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4));
}

.footer-brand {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 260px;
}

footer h6 {
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    background 0.3s,
    color 0.3s;
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-mid);
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* ─── FLOATING WHATSAPP ─── */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
  animation: pulse-wa 2.5s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  color: white;
}

@keyframes pulse-wa {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  }
}

/* ─── SCROLL REVEAL BASE ─── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s ease,
    transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s ease,
    transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s ease,
    transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s !important;
}

.delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s !important;
}

.delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s !important;
}

.delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s !important;
}

.delay-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s !important;
}

.delay-6 {
  transition-delay: 0.6s !important;
}

/* ─── DIVIDER ─── */
.gold-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright));
  margin: 12px 0 28px;
}

.gold-divider.center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stats {
    gap: 24px;
  }



  .hero-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  .about-img-wrap::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-badge {
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION - PERFECT FINAL CSS
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.why-choose-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 110px 0 100px;
  background: #faf6ec;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-choose-section::before {
  content: "ET";
  position: absolute;
  left: -55px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.045);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-choose-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-choose-section .row {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* LEFT SIDE */

.why-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  padding-right: 42px;
  height: fit-content;
  z-index: 3;
}

.why-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #b8860b;
}

.why-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a87500, #e2b93b);
}

.why-heading {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #111111;
}

.why-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b 55%, #a87500);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.why-subtext {
  max-width: 390px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #756b5d;
}

/* STATS */

.why-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.why-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-stat-num {
  min-width: 95px;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e0b538);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.why-stat-label {
  padding-left: 15px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.28);
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #756b5d;
}

/* CTA BUTTON */

.why-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b 55%, #a87500);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: #111111;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.why-cta-btn:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #111111;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.38);
}

.why-cta-btn i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE */

.why-right {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

/* FAQ CARD */

.why-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 132px;
  padding: 34px 130px 34px 30px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.16);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(34, 24, 8, 0.045);
  transition:
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.35s ease;
}

.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e5ba3d, #a87500);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-card:hover,
.why-card.active,
.why-card[data-collapsible="false"] {
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
}

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

.why-card:hover::before,
.why-card.active::before,
.why-card[data-collapsible="false"]::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* CARD ICON */

.why-card-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  min-width: 66px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff4cc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 185, 59, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #111111;
  font-size: 25px;
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.why-card:hover .why-card-icon,
.why-card.active .why-card-icon,
.why-card[data-collapsible="false"] .why-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #111111;
}

/* CARD BODY */

.why-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* IMPORTANT:
   Do not keep position:relative on title,
   otherwise plus button becomes positioned inside title.
*/

.why-card-title {
  position: static;
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  padding-right: 0;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #111111;
}

/* CARD TEXT */

.why-card-text {
  max-height: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #745f42;
  transition:
    max-height 0.5s ease,
    margin-top 0.35s ease,
    opacity 0.35s ease,
    visibility 0.35s ease;
}

/* Open first card and active card */
.why-card[data-collapsible="false"] .why-card-text,
.why-card.active .why-card-text {
  max-height: 460px;
  margin-top: 13px;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* First card should not feel clickable */
.why-card[data-collapsible="false"] {
  cursor: default;
}

/* PLUS BUTTON - FIXED AT END OF FAQ CARD */

.why-card-toggle {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  right: 32px !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  z-index: 20 !important;

  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  min-width: 42px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;

  background: #fff4cc !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 185, 59, 0.65) !important;

  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;

  color: #a87500 !important;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;

  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: 0.35s ease !important;
}

/* Hide Bootstrap plus and create clean plus */
.why-card-toggle i {
  display: none !important;
}

.why-card-toggle::before,
.why-card-toggle::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.why-card-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Active plus becomes close icon */
.why-card.active .why-card-toggle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b) !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg) !important;
}

/* CARD NUMBER - LEFT OF PLUS BUTTON */

.why-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 95px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 58px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* First card has no plus, so number can stay at the end */
.why-card[data-collapsible="false"] .why-card-num {
  right: 34px;
}

/* Keep actual content above number */
.why-card-icon,
.why-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* SCROLL REVEAL */

.sr,
.sr-left,
.sr-right {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s ease,
    transform 0.7s ease,
    visibility 0.7s ease;
}

.sr {
  transform: translateY(36px);
}

.sr-left {
  transform: translateX(-36px);
}

.sr-right {
  transform: translateX(36px);
}

.sr.visible,
.sr-left.visible,
.sr-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}

.d1 {
  transition-delay: 0.08s !important;
}

.d2 {
  transition-delay: 0.16s !important;
}

.d3 {
  transition-delay: 0.24s !important;
}

.d4 {
  transition-delay: 0.32s !important;
}

.d5 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s !important;
}

.d6 {
  transition-delay: 0.48s !important;
}

/* Prevent next section overlap */
.why-choose-section+section,
.why-choose-section+div,
.why-choose-section+footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  clear: both;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
  }

  .why-choose-section::before {
    font-size: 18rem;
    left: -70px;
  }

  .why-left {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }

  .why-subtext {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .why-heading {
    font-size: 2.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 75px 0;
  }

  .why-card {
    grid-template-columns: 58px 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    min-height: 120px;
    padding: 28px 94px 28px 22px;
  }

  .why-card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    min-width: 56px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .why-card-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .why-card-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .why-card-toggle {
    right: 24px !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
  }

  .why-card-num {
    right: 70px;
    font-size: 46px;
  }

  .why-card[data-collapsible="false"] .why-card-num {
    right: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .why-choose-section::before {
    font-size: 12rem;
    left: -55px;
  }

  .why-heading {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .why-subtext {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .why-stats {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .why-stat {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .why-stat-num {
    min-width: 78px;
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .why-stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .why-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .why-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 28px 22px 30px;
    min-height: auto;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .why-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .why-card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    min-width: 56px;
  }

  .why-card-title {
    padding-right: 58px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .why-card-toggle {
    top: 30px !important;
    right: 22px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
  }

  .why-card.active .why-card-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
  }

  .why-card-num {
    top: 25px;
    right: 68px;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .why-card[data-collapsible="false"] .why-card-num {
    top: 25px;
    right: 22px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .why-card-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
    NEW WHY CHOOSE US CSS (PREFIXED WITH ET-)
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Base Section Styling */
.et-why-section {
  background-color: #faf6ec;
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Background watermark text */
.et-why-section::before {
  content: "ET";
  position: absolute;
  left: -5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 30vw;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* -- LEFT SIDE CONTENT -- */
.et-why-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  /* Adjust based on your navbar height */
}

.et-why-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #b8860b;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.et-why-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a87500, #e2b93b);
}

.et-why-heading {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.et-why-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b 55%, #a87500);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.et-why-subtext {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #6c6353;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Stats */
.et-why-stats-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.et-why-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.et-why-stat-num {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #a87500;
  min-width: 90px;
}

.et-why-stat-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #6c6353;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
  padding-left: 15px;
}

/* CTA Button */
.et-why-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b 55%, #a87500);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: #111 !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.et-why-btn:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

/* -- RIGHT SIDE ACCORDION -- */
.et-why-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.et-why-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Gradient left border effect */
.et-why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e5ba3d, #a87500);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.et-why-card:hover,
.et-why-card.active {
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.et-why-card:hover::before,
.et-why-card.active::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Background Faint Numbers (01, 02...) */
.et-why-bg-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 80px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 70px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06);
  z-index: -1;
  /* Keeps it strictly in the background */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Header (Flexbox fixes the overlap issue) */
.et-why-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.et-why-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* Prevents icon from shrinking */
  background: #fff4cc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 185, 59, 0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #111;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.et-why-card:hover .et-why-icon,
.et-why-card.active .et-why-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #111;
}

.et-why-title {
  flex-grow: 1;
  /* Pushes the toggle to the far right safely */
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #111;
}

/* Custom CSS Toggle Button (+ / x) */
.et-why-toggle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff4cc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 185, 59, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.et-why-toggle::before,
.et-why-toggle::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  background-color: #a87500;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.et-why-toggle::before {
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
}

.et-why-toggle::after {
  height: 14px;
  width: 2px;
}

/* Toggle Active State */
.et-why-card.active .et-why-toggle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a87500, #e2b93b);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  /* Turns the + into an X */
}

.et-why-card.active .et-why-toggle::before,
.et-why-card.active .et-why-toggle::after {
  background-color: #111;
}

/* Card Body / Dropdown Content */
.et-why-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.et-why-card.active .et-why-body {
  max-height: 300px;
  /* Increase if text is extremely long */
}

.et-why-body-inner {
  padding: 15px 0 0 80px;
  /* aligns text with title, clearing the 60px icon + 20px gap */
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #6c6353;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
    RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .et-why-left {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .et-why-bg-num {
    right: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .et-why-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .et-why-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .et-why-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .et-why-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .et-why-toggle {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }

  .et-why-body-inner {
    padding: 15px 0 0 0;
    /* Reset padding to full width on mobile */
  }

  .et-why-bg-num {
    font-size: 50px;
    right: 20px;
  }
}


.swal2-container {
  z-index: 999999 !important;
}


/*  */



/* 1. Base Wrapper Boundary */
.custom-dashboard-visual {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 25px;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Outer Accent Border Line (The sleek thin ring around the phone card) */
.image-frame-container {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.3);
  border-radius: 42px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
}

/* 3. Central Image Element Setup */
.main-calc-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* 4. Shared Floating Badges Architecture */
.custom-dashboard-visual .floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* 5. Typography Alignment Rules */
.badge-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.badge-content strong {
  color: #0d0a03;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-content span {
  color: #8c8573;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Circular Icon Backgrounds */
.badge-icon-yellow {
  background: #fbf3d5;
  color: #d4a017;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 6. Exact Badge Coordinate Positions */
.badge-top-left {
  top: 12%;
  left: -25px;
}

/* Top-Left small overlapping decorative outline circle */
.ring-decorator {
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 2px solid #d4a017;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -10px;
  bottom: -12px;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 18%;
  right: -25px;
}

/* 7. Rounded 4.9 Rating Badge Settings */
.custom-dashboard-visual .badge-circle-rating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -15px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  width: 115px;
  height: 115px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.circle-rating-inner {
  background: #f5c842;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0d0a03;
}

.rating-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.rating-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* 8. Responsive Screens Scaling Rule */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .custom-dashboard-visual {
    max-width: 320px;
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .custom-dashboard-visual .floating-badge {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .badge-content strong {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .badge-content span {
    font-size: 9px;
  }

  .badge-top-left {
    left: -10px;
    top: 8%;
  }

  .badge-bottom-right {
    right: -10px;
    bottom: 12%;
  }

  .custom-dashboard-visual .badge-circle-rating {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    left: -10px;
    bottom: 5%;
  }

  .rating-num {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}



/* Container Setup */
.custom-dashboard-visual {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Central Rounded Frame */
.image-frame-container {
  position: relative;
  border: 2px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.4);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 15px;
  background: transparent;
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 100%;
}

.main-calc-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 28px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Base Floating Badge Properties */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.badge-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-content strong {
  color: #0d0a03;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-content span {
  color: #8c8573;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.badge-icon-yellow {
  background: #fbf3d5;
  color: #d4a017;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* Positional Adjustments */
.badge-top-left {
  top: 12%;
  left: -5%;
}

/* Decorative ring behind top-left badge */
.ring-decorator {
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border: 2px solid #d4a017;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -10px;
  bottom: -10px;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 18%;
  right: -5%;
}

/* Circular Rating Badge Layout */
.badge-circle-rating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 5%;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.circle-rating-inner {
  background: #f5c842;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0d0a03;
  text-align: center;
}

.rating-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.rating-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Responsive Handling */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .floating-badge {
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }

  .badge-top-left {
    left: -15px;
    top: 5px;
  }

  .badge-bottom-right {
    right: -15px;
    bottom: 5px;
  }

  .badge-circle-rating {
    left: -10px;
    bottom: -10px;
  }
}












/* --- Visual Column Structural Anchor --- */
.custom-dashboard-visual {
  position: relative !important;
  /* Forces absolute children to stay within this box */
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 35px;
  /* Creates breathing room for the badges to float outward */
  display: block;
}

/* --- Golden Outlined Rounded Frame Wrapper --- */
.image-frame-container {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.35);
  border-radius: 44px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
}

/* --- Main Calculator Core Image Asset --- */
.main-calc-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 32px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* --- Base Floating Badges Formatting Structure --- */
.custom-dashboard-visual .floating-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 12px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* --- Internal Typography Rules --- */
.badge-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.badge-content strong {
  color: #0d0a03;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-content span {
  color: #8c8573;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Rounded Yellow Icon Backing Circles */
.badge-icon-yellow {
  background: #fbf3d5;
  color: #d4a017;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Positional Coordinates Assignment --- */
.badge-top-left {
  top: 12%;
  left: -15px;
}

/* Little golden wire circle indicator clip behind the top-left badge */
.ring-decorator {
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid #d4a017;
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -8px;
  bottom: -10px;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 20%;
  right: -15px;
}

/* --- Round Metric Rating Element Frame --- */
.custom-dashboard-visual .badge-circle-rating {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -5px;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 5px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  width: 115px !important;
  height: 115px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.circle-rating-inner {
  background: #f5c842;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0d0a03;
}

.rating-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.rating-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* --- Fluid Responsiveness for Smaller Screen Elements --- */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .custom-dashboard-visual {
    max-width: 320px;
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .custom-dashboard-visual .floating-badge {
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
  }

  .badge-content strong {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .badge-content span {
    font-size: 9px;
  }

  .badge-top-left {
    left: -5px;
    top: 8%;
  }

  .badge-bottom-right {
    right: -5px;
    bottom: 14%;
  }

  .custom-dashboard-visual .badge-circle-rating {
    width: 95px !important;
    height: 95px !important;
    left: 0px;
    bottom: 5%;
  }

  .rating-num {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}


/* 1. Define the Keyframe Animation */
@keyframes floatAnimation {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    /* Moves up by 10 pixels */
  }

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

/* 2. Apply the Animation to the 100% Compliance Badge */
.badge-top-left {
  top: 12%;
  left: -15px;

  /* Smooth infinite floating effect */
  animation: floatAnimation 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Optional: Add a slightly staggered float to the other badges 
   so the whole visual section moves naturally together */

.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 20%;
  right: -15px;

  /* 4.5s duration and 0.5s delay keeps it out of sync with the top badge */
  animation: floatAnimation 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.custom-dashboard-visual .badge-circle-rating {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -5px;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 5px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  width: 115px !important;
  height: 115px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;

  /* 5s duration and 1s delay for a distinct, heavy float speed */
  animation: floatAnimation 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}