/* ==========================================================================
   M&F Business Ltd. - Modern Production Design System
   Modern Mobile-First CSS Architecture | WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design Tokens & CSS Custom Properties
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette - Derived from M&F Business Ltd Original Visual Identity */
  --color-primary: #005696;         /* Deep Royal Blue - High Contrast WCAG AAA */
  --color-primary-hover: #003e6d;   /* Darker Navy on Hover */
  --color-primary-light: #e8f4fc;   /* Soft Ice Blue Accent */
  --color-primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #005696 0%, #0077c8 100%);

  --color-secondary: #008ecc;       /* Vibrant Cyan / Sky Blue */
  --color-secondary-hover: #0072a3;
  --color-secondary-light: #f0f9ff;

  --color-accent: #f59e0b;          /* Warm Amber Accent for Badges / Ratings */
  --color-accent-light: #fef3c7;

  /* Neutrals & Dark Surfaces */
  --color-dark: #0a192f;            /* Midnight Navy for Headers & Footers */
  --color-dark-surface: #112240;
  --color-dark-border: #1e3a5f;
  
  --color-bg-page: #f8fafc;         /* Crisp Slate Light Background */
  --color-bg-surface: #ffffff;      /* Pure White Surface Cards */
  --color-bg-alt: #f1f5f9;          /* Alternating Section Background */

  /* Text & Contrast Tokens */
  --color-text-main: #0f172a;       /* Slate 900 - Exceptional Readability */
  --color-text-body: #334155;       /* Slate 700 - WCAG AA Pass (10.5:1 ratio) */
  --color-text-muted: #475569;      /* Slate 600 - High Contrast (7.1:1 ratio) */
  --color-text-light: #94a3b8;      /* Slate 400 for subtle borders / icons */
  --color-text-inverse: #ffffff;

  /* State Colors */
  --color-success: #15803d;
  --color-success-bg: #dcfce7;
  --color-error: #b91c1c;
  --color-error-bg: #fee2e2;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --border-focus: #005696;
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 32px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);

  /* Transitions & Animation */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Modern Reset & Ergonomics
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-page);
  text-align: start;
  overflow-x: clip; /* Fixes horizontal overflow without disabling sticky header */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Accessible Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Headings & Typography (Fluid clamp rules) */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem); }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 75ch; /* Comfortable reading measure */
  text-align: start;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Layout Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-padding);
}

.section {
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.section-dark h2, .section-dark h3, .section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.075em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-dark .section-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 142, 204, 0.2);
  color: #38bdf8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Button Component Standards (>= 48px touch target) */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  min-height: 52px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Sticky Header & Glassmorphic Navigation
   Header is a direct child of <body> with position: sticky; top: 0
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  width: 100%;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Home Link & Logo at Start of Header */
.header-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.logo-img {
  max-height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  inset-inline: 0.65rem;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.header-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 1010;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.hamburger-line::before,
.hamburger-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  inset-inline-start: 0;
}

.hamburger-line::before {
  top: -7px;
}

.hamburger-line::after {
  bottom: -7px;
}

/* Hamburger Open Animation */
.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line {
  background: transparent;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line::after {
  bottom: 0;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Mobile Drawer Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1005;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  inset-inline-end: 0;
  width: min(85vw, 360px);
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 1006;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

[dir="rtl"] .mobile-drawer {
  transform: translateX(-100%);
}

.mobile-drawer.is-active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-error-bg);
  color: var(--color-error);
}

.drawer-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.drawer-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-nav-link:hover, .drawer-nav-link.active {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.drawer-contact-block {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.drawer-contact-block a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  min-height: 44px;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f7fc 100%);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: clip;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.hero-pill-badge svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-block: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.hero-feature-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  aspect-ratio: 15 / 10;
  background: var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover .hero-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.25rem;
  inset-inline-start: -1rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.floating-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.floating-text span {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Overview & Value Proposition Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.overview-intro-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-inline-start: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.overview-intro-box h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}


.card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.3);
}

.card-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Why Choose Us Feature Split */
.choose-us-banner {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.choose-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.choose-us-image-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
}

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

.choose-us-content-col {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.choose-us-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.choose-us-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.choose-us-item-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.choose-us-item-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.choose-us-item-text p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. About Us Section (Core Values, Mission, Vision)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.3);
}

.pillar-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

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

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

.pillar-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.values-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.values-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.values-checklist li svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Leadership & Director Profile Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.director-quote-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 142, 204, 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-badge {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.director-quote-box blockquote {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.director-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.director-profile-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.director-photo-col {
  position: relative;
}

.director-photo-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  aspect-ratio: 350 / 450;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

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

.director-credentials-badge {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.credentials-title {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
}

.credentials-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.director-bio-col h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.director-title-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.bio-section-group {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.bio-section-group h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.bio-section-group h4 svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.publication-item {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-inline-start: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Core Services Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}


.service-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.35);
}

.service-card-num {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-capabilities-list {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-capabilities-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-capabilities-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Target Industry Sectors Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.sector-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.3);
}

.sector-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

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

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

.sector-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.sector-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sector-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Consulting Frameworks & Terms Section (Accordion)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.frameworks-intro {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.accordion-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-item:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 54px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-align: start;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-header:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.accordion-header[aria-expanded="true"] {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.accordion-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-header[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-panel {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal), padding var(--transition-normal);
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
}

.accordion-panel.is-open {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-height: 400px;
}

.accordion-panel p {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Affiliation and Accreditation Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.affiliation-banner {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.affiliation-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.affiliation-content p {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.affiliation-logo-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.affiliation-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.affiliation-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-success);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Testimonials Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a192f 0%, #112240 100%);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  overflow: clip;
}

.testimonials-carousel-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-track-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(17, 34, 64, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-icon-mark {
  color: #38bdf8;
  opacity: 0.6;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.author-avatar-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid #38bdf8;
}

.author-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.carousel-indicators {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-dot.is-active {
  background: #38bdf8;
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Careers Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.careers-banner {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.careers-banner h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.careers-banner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Contact Us & Consultation Booking Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Lead Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-form-card .form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-alert.is-success {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.3);
}

.form-alert.is-error {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-error-bg);
  color: var(--color-error);
  border: 1px solid rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.3);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.form-label .req {
  color: var(--color-error);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background: var(--color-bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

select.form-control {
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

/* Honeypot field (hidden from visual & AT users) */
.botcheck-field {
  display: none !important;
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Contact Info & Map Column */
.contact-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.info-cards-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.info-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.info-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-card-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-card-content span, .info-card-content a {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: block;
}

.info-card-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.map-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.map-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Site Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  max-width: fit-content;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-affiliation-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-affiliation-note svg {
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  min-height: 32px;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .footer-links-list a:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-block: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Back to Top Button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  inset-inline-end: 2rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 86, 150, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Responsive Breakpoints & Adaptive Rules
   Mobile (320px - 480px), Tablet (768px - 1024px), Desktop (1200px+)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    order: -1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .choose-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .choose-us-image-col {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .director-profile-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .director-photo-col {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .affiliation-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .affiliation-logo-card {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

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

  .overview-grid,
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 70px;
  }

  .overview-grid,
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }


  .header-container {
    height: var(--header-height);
  }

  .logo-img {
    max-height: 44px;
  }

  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    inset-inline-end: 1.25rem;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}

@keyframes spin {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}