/* Page-specific styles for TaxGuide pages
   Add per-page overrides or small layout rules here.

   Keep this file minimal — most styles belong in taxguide-shared.css
*/

/* Example: a light override for a specific page component */
.tg-page-hero { padding-top: 24px; }

/* -------------------------- */
/* Extracted page-specific styles from HTML files */
/* Keep shared rules in taxguide-shared.css and per-page rules here. */
/* -------------------------- */

/* index.html */
  .dd-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.25s;
  }

  .dd-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .dd-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-deeper); margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .dd-desc  { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.4; }

  .dd-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border-light); margin: 6px 10px; }

  .dd-footer {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 8px 14px 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .dd-footer span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }

  .dd-footer a {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; transition: gap 0.2s;
  }

  .dd-footer a:hover { gap: 7px; }
  .dd-footer a svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

  .nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-family: var(--ff-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
  }

  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-mid);
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-color: var(--navy);
  }

  .btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    color: white;
  }
  .btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-color: white;
  }

  .btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .btn-gold:hover {
    background: #ffd10a;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4);
  }

  .btn-navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .btn-navy:hover {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.3);
  }

  .btn-lg {
    padding: 15px 34px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  /* ── PER-SLIDE CONTENT PANELS ───────────────── */
  .nav-logo-img {
    display: block;
    height: 180px;
    width: auto;
    max-height: 180px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 5%;
    padding-top: 72px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .slide-content.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
  }

  .slide-content .hero-title {
    opacity: 1; /* override — each word handles its own animation */
    animation: none;
  }

  /* ── Word / line units ─── */
  .sc-line {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden; /* clip for slide effects */
  }

  .sc-word {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .sc-highlight {
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
  }

  .sc-highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--gold));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
  }

  .sc-accent {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  }

  /* eyebrow, subtitle, actions */
  /* Make visible by default so text remains readable if animations fail/are disabled */
  .slide-content .hero-eyebrow { opacity: 1; }
  .slide-content .hero-subtitle { opacity: 1; }
  .slide-content .sc-actions    { opacity: 1; }

  /* ── EFFECT: fall (words drop in from above) ── */
  @keyframes scFall {
    from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(-40px) rotateX(20deg); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0); }
  }

  /* ── EFFECT: slide from left ─────────────────── */
  @keyframes scSlideLeft {
    from { opacity:0; transform: translateX(-60px); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform: translateX(0); }
  }

  /* ── EFFECT: zoom out (starts big, settles to normal) ── */
  @keyframes scZoomOut {
    from { opacity:0; transform: scale(1.35); filter: blur(4px); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform: scale(1);    filter: blur(0); }
  }

  /* ── EFFECT: split (lines slide from centre outward) ── */
  @keyframes scSplitUp {
    from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(50px); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  @keyframes scSplitDown {
    from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(-50px); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ── EFFECT: clip wipe (text sweeps in left→right) ── */
  @keyframes scClip {
    from { opacity:1; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); }
    to   { opacity:1; clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0); }
  }

  /* ── Eyebrow + subtitle + actions shared fade ── */
  @keyframes scFadeUp {
    from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ── Underline reveal ─────────────────────────── */
  @keyframes scUnderline {
    from { transform: scaleX(0); }
    to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
  }

  .sc-highlight.sc-underline-active::after {
    animation: scUnderline 0.55s ease 0.1s forwards;
    transform-origin: left;
  }

  .hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 680px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--navy-deeper);
  }

  /* ── Slides ── */
  .hero-slider { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }

  .hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 6s ease-out;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }

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

  .hero-slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      rgba(0,22,35,0.93) 0%,
      rgba(0,38,58,0.80) 50%,
      rgba(0,60,90,0.45) 100%
    );
  }

  /* ── Hero layout ── */
  .hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
    padding-top: 72px;
  }

  /* ── Eyebrow ── */
  .hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(239,191,4,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.35);
    border-radius: 100px;
    /* constrain width so the pill doesn't span the full hero */
    padding: 7px 14px 7px 8px;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s ease 0.3s forwards;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.4);
    animation: pulseRing 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulseDot {
    0%,100% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
    50% { opacity:0.5; transform:scale(0.75); }
  }

  @keyframes pulseRing {
    0%,100% { transform:scale(1); opacity:0.6; }
    50% { transform:scale(1.5); opacity:0; }
  }

  .hero-eyebrow span {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* ── Title with word-by-word animation ── */
  .hero-title {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: clamp(52px, 6.5vw, 88px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 780px;
  }

  .hero-title .word {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) rotateX(20deg);
    animation: wordReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) forwards;
  }

  .hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--cyan);
    position: relative;
  }

  .hero-title .highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    animation: underlineReveal 0.6s ease 1.4s forwards;
  }

  .hero-title .accent {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  }

  @keyframes wordReveal {
    to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) rotateX(0); }
  }

  @keyframes underlineReveal {
    to { transform: scaleX(1); }
  }

  /* ── Subtitle animated chars ── */
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 300;
    /* visible fallback color for accessibility */
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    animation: subtitleReveal 1s ease 1.3s forwards;
    position: relative;
  }

  @keyframes subtitleReveal {
    to { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }
  }

  .hero-subtitle::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    animation: accentLine 0.6s ease 1.5s forwards;
  }

  @keyframes accentLine {
    to { transform: scaleY(1); }
  }

  /* ── Buttons ── */
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s ease 1.6s forwards;
  }

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

  /* btn-gold ripple effect */
  .btn-gold { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .btn-gold::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 0%, transparent 65%);
    transform: scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
  }
  .btn-gold:active::after { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 1; transition: 0s; }

  /* btn-outline-white shimmer */
  .btn-outline-white { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .btn-outline-white::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
  }
  .btn-outline-white:hover::before { left: 140%; }

  /* ── Floating icon badges ── */
  .hero-badge {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .hero-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  }

  .hero-badge-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hero-badge-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

  .hero-badge-icon.gold { background: rgba(239,191,4,0.18); color: var(--gold); }
  .hero-badge-icon.cyan { background: rgba(10,160,215,0.18); color: var(--cyan); }
  .hero-badge-icon.green { background: rgba(74,222,128,0.15); color: #6ee7a0; }
  .hero-badge-icon.rose  { background: rgba(251,113,133,0.15); color: #fda4af; }

  .hero-badge-text { line-height: 1.2; }
  .hero-badge-text strong { display: block; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: white; font-family: var(--ff-display); }
  .hero-badge-text span { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

  /* individual badge positions & float animations */
  .hero-badge-1 {
    right: 6%; top: 22%;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.8s both, floatA 5s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;
  }
  .hero-badge-2 {
    right: 11%; top: 44%;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s ease 1.0s both, floatB 6s ease-in-out 1.7s infinite;
  }
  .hero-badge-3 {
    right: 4%; top: 63%;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s ease 1.2s both, floatA 7s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
  }
  .hero-badge-4 {
    right: 18%; top: 78%;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s ease 1.4s both, floatB 5.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes floatA {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  }
  @keyframes floatB {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(8px); }
  }

  /* ── Decorative circles ── */
  .hero-deco {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-deco-1 {
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    right: -100px; bottom: -150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,160,215,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: decoSpin 20s linear infinite;
  }

  .hero-deco-2 {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    right: 15%; top: 5%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.12);
    animation: decoSpin 30s linear infinite reverse;
  }

  .hero-deco-3 {
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    right: 22%; top: 14%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,160,215,0.18);
    animation: decoSpin 15s linear infinite;
  }

  @keyframes decoSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  }

  /* ── Scroll hint ── */
  .scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 80px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.6s ease 2.2s forwards;
  }

  .scroll-hint span {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .scroll-mouse {
    width: 22px; height: 34px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 11px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 6px;
  }

  .scroll-mouse-dot {
    width: 3px; height: 7px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes scrollDot {
    0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }
    60% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity:0; }
  }

  /* ── Slider controls ── */
  .slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px;
    left: 5%;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }

  .slider-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }

  .slider-dot.active { width: 28px; background: var(--gold); }
  .slider-dot:hover:not(.active) { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

  .slider-arrows { display: flex; gap: 8px; }

  .slider-arrow {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
  }

  .slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }

  .slider-arrow svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  .slider-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 44px; right: 5%;
    z-index: 10;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .slider-counter span { color: white; font-weight: 600; }

  /* Progress bar */
  .slider-progress {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--cyan));
    z-index: 10;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
  }

  /* ── TRUST BAR ────────────────────────────── */
  .trust-bar {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 18px 5%;
  }

  .trust-bar-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .trust-item svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold-dark); }

  .trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--border-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ── SECTION SHARED ─────────────────────────── */
  section { position: relative; }

  .section-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 100px 5%;
  }

  .section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .section-label::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--cyan);
  }

  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 580px;
  }

  /* ── ABOUT ──────────────────────────────────── */
  .about {
    background: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* ── LEFT: text content ── */
  .about-content { order: 1; }

  .about-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-mid);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .about-eyebrow svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

  .about-headline {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 3.8vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .about-headline .accent-italic {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--navy);
    position: relative;
  }

  .about-headline .accent-italic::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--gold));
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .about-intro {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 500px;
  }

  /* bullet list with arrow-circle badges */
  .about-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .about-bullets li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  .about-bullet-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .about-bullets li:hover .about-bullet-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(239,191,4,0.4);
  }

  .about-bullet-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--navy-deeper); }

  .about-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .btn-about {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .btn-about:hover {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,87,125,0.3);
  }

  .btn-about svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
  .btn-about:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  .about-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }

  .about-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }

  /* ── RIGHT: photo ── */
  .about-visual {
    order: 2;
    position: relative;
  }

  .about-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,87,125,0.15);
  }

  .about-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 540px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
  }

  .about-photo-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

  /* decorative ring behind photo */
  .about-photo-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: -24px;
    right: -24px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0,87,125,0.12);
    z-index: -1;
  }

  /* gold stats badge — bottom-left corner of photo */
  .about-stats-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(239,191,4,0.4);
    z-index: 3;
    min-width: 140px;
  }

  .about-stats-badge .stat-num {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .about-stats-badge .stat-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* mini floating card — top-right of photo */
  .about-mini-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: -28px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 170px;
    animation: floatA 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .about-mini-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0,87,125,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .about-mini-card-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--navy); }

  .about-mini-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
  }

  .about-mini-card span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* vision/mission compact strip below */
  .about-vm-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .about-vm-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 6px);
    width: calc(50% - 6px);
    min-width: 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  }

  .about-vm-card.mission { border-top-color: var(--cyan); }

  .about-vm-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,87,125,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .about-vm-card .vm-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .about-vm-card.mission .vm-label { color: var(--cyan); }
  .about-vm-card .vm-label svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

  .about-vm-card p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .value-item {
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  }

  .value-item:hover {
    background: white;
    border-left-color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,87,125,0.08);
  }

  .value-item h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .value-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* ── SERVICES ───────────────────────────────── */
  .services {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    position: relative;
  }

  .services-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  /* ── photo card grid ── */
  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .svc-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .svc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,87,125,0.15);
  }

  /* ── photo top ── */
  .svc-card-photo {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .svc-card-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.55s ease;
  }

  .svc-card:hover .svc-card-photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }

  /* gradient overlay on photo */
  .svc-card-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,26,40,0.55) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* badges overlaid on photo */
  .svc-photo-badges {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .svc-type-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
  }

  .svc-type-badge svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

  .svc-type-badge.gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deeper); }
  .svc-type-badge.cyan { background: var(--cyan); color: white; }
  .svc-type-badge.purple { background: #7c3aed; color: white; }
  .svc-type-badge.green { background: #059669; color: white; }
  .svc-type-badge.rose { background: #e11d48; color: white; }

  .svc-duration-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: white;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }

  .svc-duration-badge svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; opacity: 0.8; }

  /* ── card body ── */
  .svc-card-body {
    padding: 28px 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .svc-card-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  }

  .svc-card-body p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  /* tag pills */
  .svc-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .svc-tag {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 4px 11px;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }

  .svc-card:hover .svc-tag {
    background: rgba(0,87,125,0.06);
    border-color: rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
    color: var(--navy);
  }

  /* CTA button full width */
  .svc-card-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: white;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    margin-top: auto;
  }

  .svc-card-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }

  .svc-card:hover .svc-card-btn {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.3);
  }

  .svc-card:hover .svc-card-btn svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* 6th card — CTA tile */
  .svc-card-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deeper) 100%);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .svc-card-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,160,215,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .svc-card-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.2);
    top: 20px; right: 20px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: decoSpin 20s linear infinite;
  }

  .svc-card-cta .cta-eyebrow {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .svc-card-cta h3 {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .svc-card-cta p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .svc-card-cta .btn-gold {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }

  /* service-card legacy (unused but kept safe) */
  .service-card { display: none; }

  /* ── INDUSTRIES – infinite scroll marquee ───── */
  .industries {
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .industries .section-inner {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }

  .industries-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }

  /* Marquee wrapper — clips the overflow */
  .marquee-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    /* fade edges */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  }

  /* One row of sliding items */
  .marquee-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
  }

  .marquee-row-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* Pause on hover */
  .marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-row { animation-play-state: paused; }

  .marquee-row.row-left {
    animation: scrollLeft 35s linear infinite;
  }

  .marquee-row.row-right {
    animation: scrollRight 40s linear infinite;
  }

  @keyframes scrollLeft {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  @keyframes scrollRight {
    0%   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  }

  /* Individual industry tile */
  .ind-tile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: default;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .ind-tile:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.2);
  }

  .ind-tile:hover .ind-tile-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: var(--gold); }
  .ind-tile:hover .ind-tile-label { color: white; }

  .ind-tile-icon {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
    color: var(--navy);
  }

  .ind-tile-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  .ind-tile-label {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
  }

  /* ── WHY US — Premium redesign ──────────────── */
  .why {
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* subtle radial tint top-right */
  .why::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px; height: 700px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,160,215,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px; right: -200px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .why-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 100px 5%;
  }

  /* ── top: label + headline centred ── */
  .why-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 72px;
  }

  .why-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
  .why-header .section-title { color: var(--navy-deeper); margin-bottom: 14px; }

  .why-header p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
  }

  /* ── stat counters strip ── */
  .why-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
  }

  .why-stat {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background var(--transition);
  }

  .why-stat:hover { background: white; }

  .why-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }

  .why-stat-num .accent { color: var(--cyan); }

  .why-stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* ── main content: left feature + right grid ── */
  .why-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* LEFT: feature panel */
  .why-feature {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deeper) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 44px 36px;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .why-feature::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,160,215,0.2), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .why-feature::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.2);
    top: 20px; right: 20px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: decoSpin 20s linear infinite;
  }

  .why-feature-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(239,191,4,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.25);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .why-feature h3 {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .why-feature p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .why-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .why-feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  }

  .why-feature-list li .check {
    width: 20px; height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10,160,215,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,160,215,0.4);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .why-feature-list li .check svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; color: var(--cyan); }

  .why-feature-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    transition: all var(--transition);
  }

  .why-feature-cta:hover {
    background: #ffd10a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4);
  }

  .why-feature-cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
  .why-feature-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

  /* RIGHT: advantage cards */
  .why-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .why-card {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 26px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }

  /* left accent bar */
  .why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--card-color, var(--navy));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  }

  .why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

  /* glow fill */
  .why-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, var(--card-glow, rgba(0,87,125,0.05)), transparent 65%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  }

  .why-card:hover {
    background: white;
    border-color: rgba(0,87,125,0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,87,125,0.1);
  }

  .why-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  .why-card-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .why-card:hover .why-card-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }
  .why-card-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

  .why-card-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: 22px;
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(0,87,125,0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .why-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .why-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  /* bottom "learn more" link revealed on hover */
  .why-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--card-color, var(--navy));
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }

  .why-card-link svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
  .why-card:hover .why-card-link { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .why-card:hover .why-card-link svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* ── INSIGHTS — Premium redesign ────────────── */
  .insights {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .insights::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,160,215,0.04), transparent 70%);
    top: -200px; right: -150px; pointer-events: none;
  }

  .insights-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .insights-top .section-title { color: var(--navy-deeper); margin-bottom: 10px; }

  /* pill tags row */
  .insights-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }

  .itag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 15px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: white;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .itag svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
  .itag:hover, .itag.active { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: white; }

  /* main grid: big left + 2 small right */
  .insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .insights-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* shared card */
  .insight-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
  }

  .insight-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0,87,125,0.2);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);
  }

  /* thumbnail area */
  .insight-thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* featured card thumb — tall */
  .insight-card.featured .insight-thumb { height: 280px; }
  .insight-card.small .insight-thumb { height: 160px; }

  /* gradient backgrounds */
  .ithumb-navy  { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-deeper) 100%); }
  .ithumb-gold  { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #6b4f00 0%, #2e2000 100%); }
  .ithumb-teal  { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #004d6a 0%, var(--navy-deeper) 100%); }
  .ithumb-purple{ background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3b1d72 0%, #1a0832 100%); }
  .ithumb-green { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #024d30 0%, #011a10 100%); }

  /* decorative chart lines on featured */
  .insight-thumb-deco {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0.12;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* shimmer overlay on hover */
  .insight-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 60%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .insight-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  /* category badge */
  .insight-cat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .insight-cat svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
  .ic-tax    { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deeper); }
  .ic-audit  { background: var(--navy); color: white; }
  .ic-tech   { background: #e11d48; color: white; }
  .ic-legal  { background: #7c3aed; color: white; }
  .ic-fin    { background: #059669; color: white; }
  .ic-reg    { background: var(--cyan); color: white; }

  /* read time badge */
  .insight-read {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* body */
  .insight-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .insight-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-deeper);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }

  .insight-card:hover .insight-body h4 { color: var(--navy); }

  .insight-card.featured .insight-body h4 { font-size: 21px; }
  .insight-card.small .insight-body h4 { font-size: 15.5px; }

  .insight-body p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .insight-card.small .insight-body p { display: none; }

  /* footer row */
  .insight-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding-top: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  .insight-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .insight-av {
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .insight-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: gap 0.2s;
  }

  .insight-card:hover .insight-read-more { gap: 8px; }
  .insight-read-more svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }

  /* bottom 3-card row */
  .insights-bottom-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* view all banner strip */
  .insights-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-deeper));
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .insights-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,160,215,0.15), transparent 70%);
    right: -80px; bottom: -80px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .insights-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.2);
    top: 16px; right: 160px;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: decoSpin 18s linear infinite;
  }

  .ib-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .ib-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .ib-text p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

  .ib-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS ────────────────────────────── */
  .testimonials {
    background: var(--navy-deeper);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .testimonials::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px; height: 700px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10,160,215,0.1), transparent 70%);
    top: -250px; left: -150px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .testimonials::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(239,191,4,0.06), transparent 70%);
    bottom: -100px; right: -100px;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .t-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .t-header .section-label { justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); }
  .t-header .section-label::before { background: var(--gold); }
  .t-header .section-title { color: white; }
  .t-header p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

  /* slider track */
  .t-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .t-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
  }

  .t-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  }

  .t-card.active {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  }

  /* big quote mark */
  .t-quote-mark {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: 80px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.25;
    line-height: 0.7;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-style: normal;
  }

  .t-card blockquote {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 18px);
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* star rating */
  .t-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .t-stars svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold); fill: var(--gold); }

  /* author */
  .t-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .t-av {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }

  .t-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: white; margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .t-role { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
  .t-sector {
    margin-left: auto;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* nav controls */
  .t-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .t-btn {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: white;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .t-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-deeper); }
  .t-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

  .t-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .t-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
  }

  .t-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  /* client logo strip below testimonials */
  .t-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 52px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .t-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    transition: opacity 0.25s;
    cursor: default;
  }

  .t-logo:hover { opacity: 0.65; }

  .t-logo-icon {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }

  .t-logo-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: white; }

  .t-logo span {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  /* ── CTA BAND ────────────────────────────────── */
  .cta-band {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 60%, var(--navy-deeper) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cta-band::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
  }

  .cta-band-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 5%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .cta-band-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--ff-display);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .cta-band-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    max-width: 480px;
  }

  .cta-band-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────── */
  footer {
    background: var(--navy-deeper);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding: 60px 5% 32px;
  }

  .footer-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
  }

  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-top: 20px;
    max-width: 280px;
  }

  .footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }

  .footer-contact-item svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

  .footer-contact-item span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

  .footer-col ul a {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
  }

  .footer-col ul a:hover { color: white; }

  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding-top: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  }

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

  .social-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
  }

  .social-link:hover {
    background: var(--cyan);
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    color: white;
  }

  .social-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  /* WhatsApp large button */
  .wa-btn{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:18px 22px;
    background:#25D366;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);text-decoration:none;
    transition:all var(--t);margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .wa-btn::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,0);transition:background 0.3s}
  .wa-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.35)}
  .wa-btn:hover::before{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}
  .wa-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
  .wa-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:white}
  .wa-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:white}
  .wa-sub{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}
  .wa-arrow{margin-left:auto;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)}
  .wa-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}

  /* ── WHATSAPP FLOAT ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:300;
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  animation:waPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;transition:transform var(--t);
}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.1)}
.wa-float svg{width:28px;height:28px;color:white}
@keyframes waPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 4px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.7),0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.1)}
}

  /* ── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────── */
  @keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────── */
  @keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero { height: auto; min-height: 100vh; }
    .hero-inner { padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 120px; }
    .hero-badge-1 { right: 2%; top: 18%; }
    .hero-badge-2 { right: 2%; top: 38%; }
    .hero-badge-3, .hero-badge-4 { display: none; }

    /* About */
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .about-visual { order: 1; }
    .about-content { order: 2; }
    .about-mini-card { right: -8px; top: 16px; }
    .about-stats-badge { left: -8px; bottom: -16px; }
    .about-vm-strip { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* Services */
    .services-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .svc-featured-visual { min-height: 240px; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }

    /* Industries */
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

    /* Why us */
    .why-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-feature { position: static; }
    .why-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .why-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

    /* Insights */
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .insights-right { flex-direction: column; }
    .insights-bottom-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }

    /* Testimonials */
    .t-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); }

    /* CTA + footer */
    .cta-band-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .cta-band-text p { margin: 0 auto; }
    .cta-band-actions { justify-content: center; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .trust-bar-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
    .trust-divider { display: none; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Hero */
    .hero-badge { display: none; }
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 10vw, 56px); }

    /* About */
    .about-vm-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-vm-card { flex: 0 0 100%; width: 100%; }

    /* Services */
    .services-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Industries */
    .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    /* Why us */
    .why-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Insights */
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .insights-right { flex-direction: row; }
    .insights-bottom-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Testimonials */
    .t-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  }

/* taxguide-about.html */
/* ── SHARED ─────────────────────────────────── */
.sec{padding:80px 5%}
.sec-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,44px);font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.8px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-desc{font-size:16px;color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:300;line-height:1.75}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity 0.65s ease,transform 0.65s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

/* ── PAGE HERO ───────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero{padding:140px 5% 0;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.hero-grid-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding-bottom:72px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:20px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:white}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:22px}
.hero-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;animation:pDot 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pDot{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(.75)}}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,62px);font-weight:700;
  color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1 .accent{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:500px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:36px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Hero right — stat cards */
.hero-stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.hstat{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px 20px;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);transition:background var(--t)}
.hstat:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.hstat-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:34px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.hstat-num .c{color:var(--cyan)}
.hstat-label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}

/* Wave divider */
.hero-wave{width:100%;margin-top:auto;display:block;line-height:0}
.hero-wave svg{width:100%;height:50px;display:block}

/* ── 1. WHO WE ARE ───────────────────────────── */
.who-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:72px;align-items:center}
.who-visual{position:relative}
.who-img-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);position:relative;group:true}
.who-img-wrap img{width:100%;height:500px;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .7s ease}
.who-img-wrap:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.who-img-wrap::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,38,58,0.45) 0%,transparent 55%);pointer-events:none}
.who-badge{position:absolute;bottom:-20px;left:-20px;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 24px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(239,191,4,0.4);z-index:3;min-width:148px}
.who-badge-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:40px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-1px}
.who-badge-txt{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;margin-top:4px}
.who-float{position:absolute;top:24px;right:-24px;background:white;border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);z-index:3;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;min-width:175px;animation:floatA 5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floatA{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
.who-float-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.09);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.who-float-icon svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--navy)}
.who-float strong{display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-primary);font-family:var(--ff-display);line-height:1;margin-bottom:2px}
.who-float span{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.who-ring{position:absolute;top:-24px;right:-24px;width:100%;height:100%;
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);border:2px solid var(--border-light);z-index:-1;pointer-events:none}

/* text side */
.who-text{}
.who-intro{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:24px}
.who-bullets{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-bottom:32px}
.who-bullets li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-primary)}
.who-bullet-dot{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform var(--t),box-shadow var(--t)}
.who-bullets li:hover .who-bullet-dot{transform:scale(1.12);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.who-bullet-dot svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.vm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-bottom:32px}
.vm-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:18px;transition:transform var(--t),box-shadow var(--t)}
.vm-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.vm-card.vision{border-top:3px solid var(--navy)}
.vm-card.mission{border-top:3px solid var(--cyan)}
.vm-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:7px}
.vm-top.v{color:var(--navy)}
.vm-top.m{color:var(--cyan)}
.vm-top svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.vm-card p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.6}

/* ── CORE VALUES (inside who we are) ─────────── */
.values-band{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.values-header{text-align:center;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 48px}
.values-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.val-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px 24px;transition:all var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.val-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:var(--bar,var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.val-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.val-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.val-icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.val-card:hover .val-icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.val-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--navy)}
.val-card h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:9px}
.val-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ── 2. WHY CHOOSE US ────────────────────────── */
.why-sec{background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.why-sec::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.12),transparent 70%);
  top:-200px;right:-200px;pointer-events:none}
.why-sec .why-top{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;margin-bottom:56px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-label{color:var(--gold)}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-label::before{background:var(--gold)}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-title{color:white}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);max-width:400px}
.why-sec .why-cards-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.why-sec .why-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px 22px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:all var(--t);cursor:default}
.why-sec .why-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--wc,var(--cyan)),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.why-sec .why-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.why-sec .why-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.why-sec .wc-icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:18px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.why-sec .why-card:hover .wc-icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.why-sec .wc-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.why-sec .wc-num{position:absolute;top:16px;right:18px;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:40px;
  font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);line-height:1;pointer-events:none}
.why-sec .why-card h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.3}
.why-sec .why-card p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);line-height:1.65}

/* Dark section why-card contrast fix */
.why-sec .why-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12)}
.why-sec .why-card h3{color:white}
.why-sec .why-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}

/* ── 3. PARTNERS SLIDER ──────────────────────── */
.partners-sec{background:var(--white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);overflow:hidden}
.partners-header{text-align:center;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 52px}
.partners-track-wrap{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,black 10%,black 90%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,black 10%,black 90%,transparent);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.partners-track{display:flex;gap:20px;width:max-content}
.partners-track.slide{animation:slideLeft 30s linear infinite}
.partners-track.slide2{animation:slideLeft 38s linear infinite reverse}
@keyframes slideLeft{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.partners-track-wrap:hover .partners-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.partner-logo{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  width:180px;height:88px;flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--off-white);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  transition:all var(--t);cursor:default;padding:16px;
}
.partner-logo:hover{background:white;border-color:var(--border-mid);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.partner-logo .p-icon{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.partner-logo .p-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.partner-logo span{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.5px;color:var(--text-muted);text-align:center;line-height:1.2}
.partner-logo:hover span{color:var(--navy)}
.partners-row2{margin-top:16px}

/* ── 4. HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ─────────────────── */
.hod-sec{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.hod-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;margin-bottom:52px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hod-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.hod-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  overflow:hidden;transition:all var(--t);cursor:default}
.hod-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-5px)}
.hod-photo{position:relative;height:260px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper))}
.hod-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block;transition:transform .6s ease}
.hod-card:hover .hod-photo img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.hod-photo-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,38,58,0.65) 0%,transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
/* HOD socials hover overlay on photo */
.hod-photo-socials{
  position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,22,35,0.85) 0%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateY(100%);
  transition:transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  z-index:4;
}
.hod-card:hover .hod-photo-socials{transform:translateY(0)}
.hod-ps-btn{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.hod-ps-btn:hover{background:white;border-color:white;color:var(--navy-deeper);transform:scale(1.1)}
.hod-ps-btn svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.hod-dept-badge{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;background:var(--navy);color:white;
  border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.hod-dept-badge.gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.hod-dept-badge.cyan{background:var(--cyan)}
.hod-dept-badge.purple{background:#7c3aed}
.hod-dept-badge.green{background:#059669}
.hod-body{padding:24px}
.hod-name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:3px}
.hod-role{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px}
.hod-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px}
.hod-quals{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-bottom:18px}
.hod-qual{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:100px;
  background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);color:var(--text-secondary)}
.hod-socials{display:flex;gap:8px}
.hod-social{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--off-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;color:var(--text-muted);transition:all var(--t)}
.hod-social:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:white}
.hod-social svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* Placeholder avatar when no photo */
.hod-avatar{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));position:relative}
.hod-avatar-initials{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:52px;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);line-height:1;z-index:1}
.hod-avatar::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}

/* ── 5. STAFF SECTION ────────────────────────── */
.staff-sec{background:var(--white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.staff-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;margin-bottom:52px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.staff-filter{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.sf-btn{padding:7px 18px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background:transparent;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t);font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.sf-btn:hover{border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
.sf-btn.active{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:white;font-weight:600}
.staff-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.staff-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:all var(--t);cursor:default;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.staff-card:hover{background:white;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.staff-photo{height:180px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.staff-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;display:block;transition:transform .5s ease}
.staff-card:hover .staff-photo img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.staff-initials{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:36px;font-weight:700;color:white;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-darker,#003d58))}
.staff-body{padding:18px 16px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.staff-name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:2px}
.staff-role{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px}
.staff-dept{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted);background:var(--surface,#eef1f5);border-radius:100px;padding:2px 9px;border:1px solid var(--border-light)}
/* Staff social hover overlay */
.staff-socials-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,22,35,0.9) 0%,rgba(0,22,35,0.4) 60%,transparent 100%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:16px 12px;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index:3;
}
.staff-card:hover .staff-socials-overlay{opacity:1}
.staff-socials-row{display:flex;gap:7px;margin-bottom:6px}
.staff-soc{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.22s ease;
  transform:translateY(8px);
  opacity:0;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.05s}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.1s}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0.15s}
.staff-soc:hover{background:white;border-color:white;color:var(--navy-deeper);transform:scale(1.12)!important}
.staff-soc svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.staff-soc-name{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);letter-spacing:0.3px}

/* Keep old single li for fallback — hide it */
.staff-li{display:none}

/* ── 6. CTA + FOOTER ─────────────────────────── */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));
  padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);
  font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.15}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:40px 5% 28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06)}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.footer-links a:hover{color:white}

/* WhatsApp large button */
  .wa-btn{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:18px 22px;
    background:#25D366;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);text-decoration:none;
    transition:all var(--t);margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .wa-btn::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,0);transition:background 0.3s}
  .wa-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.35)}
  .wa-btn:hover::before{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}
  .wa-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
  .wa-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:white}
  .wa-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:white}
  .wa-sub{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}
  .wa-arrow{margin-left:auto;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)}
  .wa-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}

  /* ── WHATSAPP FLOAT ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:300;
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  animation:waPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;transition:transform var(--t);
}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.1)}
.wa-float svg{width:28px;height:28px;color:white}
@keyframes waPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 4px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.7),0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.1)}
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes decoSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero-content{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .who-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .who-float{right:-8px;top:16px}
  .who-badge{left:-8px;bottom:-16px}
  .values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .why-cards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .staff-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .cta-actions{justify-content:center}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .hero-stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .values-grid,.why-cards-grid,.hod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .staff-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
}

/* taxguide-about (1).html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;
  --cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;
  --white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;
  --text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;
  --border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
  --ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;
  --ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;
  --t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 12px rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
  --shadow-md:0 8px 32px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:0 20px 60px rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}

/* ── NAV ─────────────────────────────────────── */
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;padding:0 5%;height:72px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);transition:box-shadow var(--t)}
nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));
  border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.nav-logo-text span:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.nav-logo-text span:last-child{font-size:10px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-dark);letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-links a.active{font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);padding-bottom:2px}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;
  font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* ── SHARED ─────────────────────────────────── */
.sec{padding:80px 5%}
.sec-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,44px);font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.8px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-desc{font-size:16px;color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:300;line-height:1.75}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity 0.65s ease,transform 0.65s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

/* ── PAGE HERO ───────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero{padding:140px 5% 0;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.hero-grid-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding-bottom:72px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:20px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:white}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:22px}
.hero-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;animation:pDot 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pDot{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(.75)}}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,62px);font-weight:700;
  color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1 .accent{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:500px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:36px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Hero right — stat cards */
.hero-stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.hstat{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px 20px;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);transition:background var(--t)}
.hstat:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.hstat-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:34px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.hstat-num .c{color:var(--cyan)}
.hstat-label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}

/* Wave divider */
.hero-wave{width:100%;margin-top:auto;display:block;line-height:0}
.hero-wave svg{width:100%;height:50px;display:block}

/* ── 1. WHO WE ARE ───────────────────────────── */
.who-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:72px;align-items:center}
.who-visual{position:relative}
.who-img-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);position:relative;group:true}
.who-img-wrap img{width:100%;height:500px;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .7s ease}
.who-img-wrap:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.who-img-wrap::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,38,58,0.45) 0%,transparent 55%);pointer-events:none}
.who-badge{position:absolute;bottom:-20px;left:-20px;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 24px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(239,191,4,0.4);z-index:3;min-width:148px}
.who-badge-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:40px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-1px}
.who-badge-txt{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;margin-top:4px}
.who-float{position:absolute;top:24px;right:-24px;background:white;border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px 18px;box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);z-index:3;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;min-width:175px;animation:floatA 5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floatA{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
.who-float-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.09);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.who-float-icon svg{width:19px;height:19px;color:var(--navy)}
.who-float strong{display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-primary);font-family:var(--ff-display);line-height:1;margin-bottom:2px}
.who-float span{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.who-ring{position:absolute;top:-24px;right:-24px;width:100%;height:100%;
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);border:2px solid var(--border-light);z-index:-1;pointer-events:none}

/* text side */
.who-text{}
.who-intro{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:24px}
.who-bullets{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-bottom:32px}
.who-bullets li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-primary)}
.who-bullet-dot{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:transform var(--t),box-shadow var(--t)}
.who-bullets li:hover .who-bullet-dot{transform:scale(1.12);box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.who-bullet-dot svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.vm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-bottom:32px}
.vm-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:18px;transition:transform var(--t),box-shadow var(--t)}
.vm-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.vm-card.vision{border-top:3px solid var(--navy)}
.vm-card.mission{border-top:3px solid var(--cyan)}
.vm-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:7px}
.vm-top.v{color:var(--navy)}
.vm-top.m{color:var(--cyan)}
.vm-top svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.vm-card p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.6}

/* ── CORE VALUES (inside who we are) ─────────── */
.values-band{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.values-header{text-align:center;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 48px}
.values-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.val-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:28px 24px;transition:all var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.val-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:var(--bar,var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.val-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.val-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.val-icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.val-card:hover .val-icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.val-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--navy)}
.val-card h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:9px}
.val-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ── 2. WHY CHOOSE US ────────────────────────── */
.why-sec{background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.why-sec::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.12),transparent 70%);
  top:-200px;right:-200px;pointer-events:none}
.why-sec .why-top{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;margin-bottom:56px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-label{color:var(--gold)}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-label::before{background:var(--gold)}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-title{color:white}
.why-sec .why-top .sec-desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);max-width:400px}
.why-sec .why-cards-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.why-sec .why-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px 22px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:all var(--t);cursor:default}
.why-sec .why-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--wc,var(--cyan)),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.why-sec .why-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.why-sec .why-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.why-sec .wc-icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:18px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.why-sec .why-card:hover .wc-icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.why-sec .wc-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.why-sec .wc-num{position:absolute;top:16px;right:18px;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:40px;
  font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);line-height:1;pointer-events:none}
.why-sec .why-card h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.3}
.why-sec .why-card p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);line-height:1.65}

/* ── 3. PARTNERS SLIDER ──────────────────────── */
.partners-sec{background:var(--white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);overflow:hidden}
.partners-header{text-align:center;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 52px}
.partners-track-wrap{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,black 10%,black 90%,transparent);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,black 10%,black 90%,transparent);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.partners-track{display:flex;gap:20px;width:max-content}
.partners-track.slide{animation:slideLeft 30s linear infinite}
.partners-track.slide2{animation:slideLeft 38s linear infinite reverse}
@keyframes slideLeft{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.partners-track-wrap:hover .partners-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.partner-logo{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  width:180px;height:88px;flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--off-white);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  transition:all var(--t);cursor:default;padding:16px;
}
.partner-logo:hover{background:white;border-color:var(--border-mid);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.partner-logo .p-icon{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.partner-logo .p-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.partner-logo span{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.5px;color:var(--text-muted);text-align:center;line-height:1.2}
.partner-logo:hover span{color:var(--navy)}
.partners-row2{margin-top:16px}

/* ── 4. HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ─────────────────── */
.hod-sec{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.hod-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;margin-bottom:52px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hod-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.hod-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  overflow:hidden;transition:all var(--t);cursor:default}
.hod-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-5px)}
.hod-photo{position:relative;height:260px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper))}
.hod-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center;display:block;transition:transform .6s ease}
.hod-card:hover .hod-photo img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.hod-photo-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,38,58,0.65) 0%,transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
/* HOD socials hover overlay on photo */
.hod-photo-socials{
  position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:16px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,22,35,0.85) 0%,transparent 100%);
  transform:translateY(100%);
  transition:transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  z-index:4;
}
.hod-card:hover .hod-photo-socials{transform:translateY(0)}
.hod-ps-btn{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.hod-ps-btn:hover{background:white;border-color:white;color:var(--navy-deeper);transform:scale(1.1)}
.hod-ps-btn svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.hod-dept-badge{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;background:var(--navy);color:white;
  border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.hod-dept-badge.gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.hod-dept-badge.cyan{background:var(--cyan)}
.hod-dept-badge.purple{background:#7c3aed}
.hod-dept-badge.green{background:#059669}
.hod-body{padding:24px}
.hod-name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:3px}
.hod-role{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px}
.hod-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px}
.hod-quals{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-bottom:18px}
.hod-qual{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:100px;
  background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);color:var(--text-secondary)}
.hod-socials{display:flex;gap:8px}
.hod-social{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:6px;background:var(--off-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;color:var(--text-muted);transition:all var(--t)}
.hod-social:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:white}
.hod-social svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* Placeholder avatar when no photo */
.hod-avatar{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));position:relative}
.hod-avatar-initials{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:52px;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);line-height:1;z-index:1}
.hod-avatar::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}

/* ── 5. STAFF SECTION ────────────────────────── */
.staff-sec{background:var(--white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.staff-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;margin-bottom:52px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.staff-filter{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.sf-btn{padding:7px 18px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background:transparent;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t);font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.sf-btn:hover{border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
.sf-btn.active{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:white;font-weight:600}
.staff-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.staff-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:all var(--t);cursor:default;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.staff-card:hover{background:white;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.staff-photo{height:180px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.staff-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;display:block;transition:transform .5s ease}
.staff-card:hover .staff-photo img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.staff-initials{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:36px;font-weight:700;color:white;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-darker,#003d58))}
.staff-body{padding:18px 16px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.staff-name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:2px}
.staff-role{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px}
.staff-dept{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted);background:var(--surface,#eef1f5);border-radius:100px;padding:2px 9px;border:1px solid var(--border-light)}
/* Staff social hover overlay */
.staff-socials-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,22,35,0.9) 0%,rgba(0,22,35,0.4) 60%,transparent 100%);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:16px 12px;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index:3;
}
.staff-card:hover .staff-socials-overlay{opacity:1}
.staff-socials-row{display:flex;gap:7px;margin-bottom:6px}
.staff-soc{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.22s ease;
  transform:translateY(8px);
  opacity:0;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.05s}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.1s}
.staff-card:hover .staff-soc:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0.15s}
.staff-soc:hover{background:white;border-color:white;color:var(--navy-deeper);transform:scale(1.12)!important}
.staff-soc svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.staff-soc-name{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);letter-spacing:0.3px}

/* Keep old single li for fallback — hide it */
.staff-li{display:none}

/* ── 6. CTA + FOOTER ─────────────────────────── */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));
  padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);
  font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.15}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:40px 5% 28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06)}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.footer-links a:hover{color:white}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes decoSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero-content{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .who-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .who-float{right:-8px;top:16px}
  .who-badge{left:-8px;bottom:-16px}
  .values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .why-cards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .hod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .staff-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .cta-actions{justify-content:center}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .hero-stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .values-grid,.why-cards-grid,.hod-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .staff-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
}

/* taxguide-services.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;
  --cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;
  --white:#ffffff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--light-grey:#e2e6ec;
  --text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;
  --border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
  --ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;
  --ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;
  --transition:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}

/* NAV */
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:0 5%;height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.95);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);transition:box-shadow var(--transition)}
nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.nav-logo-text span:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.nav-logo-text span:last-child{font-size:10px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-dark);letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--transition)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-links a.active{font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);padding-bottom:2px}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--transition)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* PAGE HERO */
.page-hero{padding:140px 5% 80px;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 50%,rgba(10,160,215,0.15),transparent 70%)}
.page-hero-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:20px}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,64px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero p{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);max-width:580px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:32px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4)}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:white}
.breadcrumb svg{width:14px;height:14px}

/* SERVICE NAV TABS */
.svc-nav{background:white;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:90}
.svc-nav-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 5%;display:flex;gap:0;overflow-x:auto}
.svc-nav-tab{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:18px 24px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:all 0.25s ease}
.svc-nav-tab:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.svc-nav-tab.active{color:var(--navy);border-bottom-color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.svc-nav-tab svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* SECTION LAYOUT */
.section-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:80px 5%}
.section-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:16px}
.section-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:24px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.section-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.8px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:16px}
.section-desc{font-size:16px;color:var(--text-muted);font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;max-width:600px}

/* SERVICE SECTION BLOCK */
.svc-block{padding:80px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.svc-block:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.svc-block-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:start}
.svc-block-grid.reverse .svc-photo{order:2}
.svc-block-grid.reverse .svc-body{order:1}

.svc-photo{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden}
.svc-photo img{width:100%;height:380px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:16px;display:block;transition:transform 0.5s ease}
.svc-photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.svc-photo-badge{position:absolute;top:20px;left:20px;background:var(--navy);color:white;border-radius:100px;padding:6px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.svc-photo-badge svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.svc-photo-badge.gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.svc-photo-badge.cyan{background:var(--cyan)}
.svc-photo-badge.purple{background:#7c3aed}
.svc-photo-badge.green{background:#059669}
.svc-photo-badge.rose{background:#e11d48}

.svc-body{}
.svc-body .section-label{margin-bottom:12px}
.svc-body .section-title{margin-bottom:14px}
.svc-intro{font-size:15px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:28px}

.svc-list-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px 16px;margin-bottom:32px}
.svc-list-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.45}
.svc-list-item::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cyan);margin-top:5px;flex-shrink:0}

.svc-standards{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:32px}
.svc-std-tag{padding:5px 14px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.07);border:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:0.4px}

/* INDUSTRIES SERVED BAR */
.industries-strip{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:48px 5%}
.industries-strip-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.industries-strip h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:24px}
.industries-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px}
.ind-tag{padding:8px 16px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);transition:all 0.2s}
.ind-tag:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--cyan);color:white}

/* CTA BAND */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-band-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-band h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-band p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-band-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* FOOTER */
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:48px 5% 28px}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);padding-top:24px}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.footer-links a:hover{color:white}

/* WhatsApp large button */
  .wa-btn{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:18px 22px;
    background:#25D366;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);text-decoration:none;
    transition:all var(--t);margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  .wa-btn::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,0);transition:background 0.3s}
  .wa-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.35)}
  .wa-btn:hover::before{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}
  .wa-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
  .wa-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:white}
  .wa-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:white}
  .wa-sub{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}
  .wa-arrow{margin-left:auto;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)}
  .wa-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}

  /* ── WHATSAPP FLOAT ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:300;
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  animation:waPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;transition:transform var(--t);
}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.1)}
.wa-float svg{width:28px;height:28px;color:white}
@keyframes waPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 4px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.7),0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.1)}
}

@keyframes fadeInUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
.fade-in{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.fade-in.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1024px){.svc-block-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}.svc-block-grid.reverse .svc-photo{order:1}.svc-block-grid.reverse .svc-body{order:2}.cta-band-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-band-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.nav-links{display:none}.svc-list-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}}

/* taxguide-service-single.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{--navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;--cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;--white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;--border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);--ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;--ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;--radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;--t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* HERO */
.service-hero{padding:140px 5% 80px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-deeper) 0%,#004d6a 100%);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.service-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.2),transparent 65%)}
.service-hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 420px;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.service-icon-large{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px}
.service-icon-large svg{width:32px;height:32px;color:var(--gold)}
.service-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,62px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:18px}
.service-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.service-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);line-height:1.75;max-width:540px;margin-bottom:32px;padding-left:20px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold)}
.hero-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:32px}
.hero-tag{padding:5px 14px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)}
.hero-right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px}
.hero-img{border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.16)}
.hero-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform 0.5s ease}
.hero-img:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}
/* Quick facts card */
.hero-facts{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:32px;backdrop-filter:blur(16px)}
.fact-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07)}
.fact-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}
.fact-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.fact-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--cyan)}
.fact-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:2px}
.fact-value{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:white}

/* MAIN LAYOUT */
.page-body{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:72px 5%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 320px;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.5px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}

/* SERVICE AREAS */
.service-areas{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;margin-top:40px}
.area-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px;transition:all var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.area-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;background:var(--bar,var(--cyan));transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom;transition:transform var(--t)}
.area-card:hover{background:white;box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,87,125,0.1);transform:translateX(4px)}
.area-card:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.area-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px}
.area-icon{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.area-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.area-top h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.area-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:16px}
.area-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
.atag{padding:3px 9px;border-radius:100px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:11px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary)}

/* PROCESS STEPS */
.process-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-top:40px;position:relative}
.process-steps::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:23px;top:24px;bottom:24px;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cyan),var(--gold));border-radius:2px}
.process-step{display:flex;gap:24px;padding-bottom:32px;position:relative}
.process-step:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.step-num{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:white;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:18px;font-weight:700;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;z-index:1;border:3px solid white;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--navy)}
.step-body{padding-top:10px}
.step-body h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:6px}
.step-body p{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.7}

/* CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHT */
.case-study-box{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:40px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-top:56px}
.case-study-box::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:280px;height:280px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.2),transparent 70%);bottom:-80px;right:-60px;pointer-events:none}
.cs-eyebrow{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:12px}
.cs-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.3}
.cs-desc{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:24px}
.cs-results{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-bottom:28px}
.cs-result{text-align:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:14px 10px}
.cs-result-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:white}
.cs-result-label{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);margin-top:3px}

/* SIDEBAR */
.sidebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;position:sticky;top:100px}
.sidebar-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px}
.sidebar-card h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:16px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.sidebar-links a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.sidebar-links a:hover,.sidebar-links a.active{background:white;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.sidebar-links a svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0}
.sidebar-links a.active{border-left:3px solid var(--navy);padding-left:14px}
.contact-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px}
.contact-card h4{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:8px}
.contact-card p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:18px}
.expert-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px}
.expert-av{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-dark),#5a3a00);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.expert-name{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:white}
.expert-role{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}
.downloads-list a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.downloads-list a:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.downloads-list a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.downloads-list a svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--cyan);flex-shrink:0}

/* CTA */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
@media(max-width:1024px){.hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-facts{margin-top:40px}.page-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sidebar{position:static}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.cs-results{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* taxguide-publications.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;
  --cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;
  --white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;
  --text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;
  --border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
  --ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;--ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;--t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 12px rgba(0,87,125,0.07);--shadow-md:0 8px 32px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;padding:0 5%;height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);transition:box-shadow var(--t)}
nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.nav-logo-text span:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.nav-logo-text span:last-child{font-size:10px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-dark);letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-links a.active{font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);padding-bottom:2px}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* ── PAGE HERO ─────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero{padding:130px 5% 0;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.page-hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding-bottom:64px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,60px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.page-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:32px;max-width:480px}
/* featured pub card right */
.hero-pub-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:32px;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t)}
.hero-pub-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.hero-pub-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:200px;height:200px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.2),transparent 70%);bottom:-60px;right:-60px;pointer-events:none}
.hpc-type{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:4px 12px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px}
.hpc-cover{width:100%;height:160px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));border-radius:var(--radius-lg);margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hpc-cover-icon{width:64px;height:64px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.hpc-cover-icon svg{width:32px;height:32px;color:var(--gold)}
.hpc-cover-deco{position:absolute;top:-20px;right:-20px;width:100px;height:100px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}
.hpc-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:white;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:8px}
.hpc-desc{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:20px}
.hpc-meta{display:flex;gap:16px;font-size:11.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:20px}
.hpc-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.hpc-meta svg{width:12px;height:12px}
/* hero wave */
.hero-wave{width:100%;margin-top:auto;display:block;line-height:0}
.hero-wave svg{width:100%;height:50px;display:block}

/* ── STAT STRIP ─────────────────────────────── */
.pub-stats{background:var(--navy);padding:0 5%}
.pub-stats-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.ps-item{padding:28px 24px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);text-align:center}
.ps-item:last-child{border-right:none}
.ps-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:34px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.ps-num .c{color:var(--cyan)}
.ps-label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}

/* ── FILTER BAR ─────────────────────────────── */
.pub-filter{background:white;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:90}
.pf-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 5%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:2px}
.pf-tabs{display:flex;overflow-x:auto}
.pf-tab{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);border:none;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;border-bottom:2.5px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:all 0.25s;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.pf-tab:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.pf-tab.active{color:var(--navy);border-bottom-color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.pf-search{display:flex;gap:8px;padding:10px 0}
.pf-search input{padding:9px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);background:var(--off-white);font-size:13px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;width:200px;transition:all 0.2s}
.pf-search input:focus{border-color:var(--navy);background:white;width:240px}
.pf-search button{padding:9px 14px;background:var(--navy);border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);color:white;cursor:pointer}
.pf-search button svg{width:14px;height:14px;display:block}

/* ── MAIN LAYOUT ────────────────────────────── */
.pub-layout{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:64px 5%}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.8px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}

/* ── FEATURED PUBLICATION ───────────────────── */
.feat-pub{display:grid;grid-template-columns:380px 1fr;gap:0;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border-light);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);margin-bottom:56px;cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t)}
.feat-pub:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,87,125,0.15);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.fp-cover{background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:48px 40px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:380px}
.fp-cover::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:280px;height:280px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.2),transparent 70%);bottom:-80px;right:-80px;pointer-events:none}
.fp-cover::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.2);top:20px;left:20px;pointer-events:none;animation:decoSpin 20s linear infinite}
@keyframes decoSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.fp-book{width:120px;height:160px;background:white;border-radius:3px 12px 12px 3px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);position:relative;z-index:1;transform:perspective(600px) rotateY(-12deg);transition:transform var(--t)}
.feat-pub:hover .fp-book{transform:perspective(600px) rotateY(-6deg)}
.fp-book-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:20px;text-align:center}
.fp-book-icon{width:48px;height:48px;background:var(--off-white);border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.fp-book-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:var(--navy)}
.fp-book-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.35;text-align:center}
.fp-cover-label{position:relative;z-index:1;margin-top:24px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4)}
.fp-body{padding:44px;background:var(--off-white);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.fp-type-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;width:fit-content}
.fp-body h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:14px}
.fp-body p{font-size:15px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px}
.fp-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-bottom:24px}
.fp-tag{padding:5px 13px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary)}
.fp-meta-row{display:flex;gap:20px;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:28px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.fp-meta-row span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.fp-meta-row svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--navy)}
.fp-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ── PUB GRID ───────────────────────────────── */
.pub-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.pub-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:all var(--t);cursor:pointer;position:relative}
.pub-card:hover{background:white;transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:var(--border-mid)}
/* Left colour accent */
.pub-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;background:var(--accent,var(--navy));transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom;transition:transform var(--t);border-radius:0 2px 2px 0}
.pub-card:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}

.pc-cover{height:168px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0}
.pc-cover-icon{width:56px;height:72px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);border-radius:2px 10px 10px 2px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);position:relative;z-index:1;transform:perspective(400px) rotateY(-8deg);transition:transform var(--t)}
.pub-card:hover .pc-cover-icon{transform:perspective(400px) rotateY(-3deg)}
.pc-cover-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.pc-year{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);letter-spacing:1px}
.pc-new{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:100px;padding:3px 10px;font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.pc-body{padding:22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.pc-type-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:10px}
.pc-type{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.pc-pages{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted);background:var(--surface);border-radius:100px;padding:2px 9px;border:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.pc-body h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:8px}
.pc-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;flex:1;margin-bottom:14px}
.pc-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.pc-tag{padding:3px 9px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted)}
.pc-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding-top:13px}
.pc-meta{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.pc-meta svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.pc-dl{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);transition:gap var(--t)}
.pub-card:hover .pc-dl{gap:8px}
.pc-dl svg{width:14px;height:14px}

/* ── SERIES SECTION ─────────────────────────── */
.series-sec{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.series-sec::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:500px;height:500px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.1),transparent 70%);top:-150px;right:-100px;pointer-events:none}
.series-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.series-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:48px}
.series-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px 22px;transition:all var(--t);cursor:pointer;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.series-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.series-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:var(--sc,var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.series-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.sc-icon{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.series-card:hover .sc-icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.sc-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.sc-count{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:6px}
.series-card h3{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.3}
.series-card p{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:16px}
.sc-link{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--sc,var(--cyan));display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;transition:gap var(--t)}
.series-card:hover .sc-link{gap:8px}
.sc-link svg{width:12px;height:12px}

/* ── NEWSLETTER ─────────────────────────────── */
.nl-sec{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding:72px 5%}
.nl-inner{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.nl-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:12px}
.nl-inner p{font-size:16px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:36px}
.nl-form{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.nl-form input{padding:14px 22px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);background:white;font-size:14px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;width:300px;transition:all 0.2s}
.nl-form input:focus{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nl-badges{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:20px;margin-top:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.nl-badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.nl-badge svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--navy)}

/* CTA BAND */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:28px 5%}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);text-decoration:none}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1024px){.hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.feat-pub{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fp-cover{min-height:220px}.pub-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.series-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.pub-stats-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.nav-links{display:none}.pub-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.series-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column}.pf-inner{padding-top:0}}

/* taxguide-projects.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{--navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;--cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;--white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;--text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;--border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);--ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;--ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;--radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;--t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;padding:0 5%;height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);transition:box-shadow var(--t)}
nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.nav-logo-text span:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.nav-logo-text span:last-child{font-size:10px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-dark);letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-links a.active{font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);padding-bottom:2px}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* HERO */
.page-hero{padding:130px 5% 70px;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.page-hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,60px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.page-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:560px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:36px}

/* IMPACT STATS */
.impact-bar{background:var(--navy);padding:0 5%}
.impact-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.impact-item{padding:32px 24px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);text-align:center}
.impact-item:last-child{border-right:none}
.impact-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:38px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.impact-num .c{color:var(--cyan)}
.impact-label{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}

/* FILTER */
.filter-bar{background:white;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:90}
.filter-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 5%;display:flex;gap:0;overflow-x:auto}
.f-tab{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);border:none;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;border-bottom:2.5px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:all 0.25s;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.f-tab:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.f-tab.active{color:var(--navy);border-bottom-color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}

/* MAIN */
.sec{padding:72px 5%}
.sec-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.8px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}

/* FEATURED PROJECT */
.fp-project{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border-light);margin-bottom:48px;box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(0,87,125,0.1)}
.fpp-img{position:relative;min-height:360px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper))}
.fpp-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform 0.6s}
.fp-project:hover .fpp-img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.fpp-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,38,58,0.5),transparent)}
.fpp-badge{position:absolute;top:20px;left:20px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.fpp-body{padding:44px 40px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;background:var(--off-white)}
.fpp-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.08);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:100px;padding:4px 12px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:16px}
.fpp-body h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:12px}
.fpp-body p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px}
.fpp-results{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin-bottom:28px}
.fpp-result{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:14px;text-align:center}
.fpp-result-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:24px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);line-height:1}
.fpp-result-label{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:3px}
.fpp-meta{display:flex;gap:16px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.fpp-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.fpp-meta svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* PROJECT GRID */
.proj-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.proj-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:all 0.3s;cursor:pointer}
.proj-card:hover{background:white;transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);border-color:var(--border-mid)}
.pc-thumb{height:180px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;flex-shrink:0}
.pc-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.5s;display:block}
.proj-card:hover .pc-thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.pc-sector{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:100px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.pc-status{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:100px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);color:white}
.pc-body{padding:22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.pc-practice{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.pc-practice::before{content:'';display:block;width:16px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.pc-body h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:8px}
.pc-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;flex:1;margin-bottom:16px}
.pc-outcomes{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:16px}
.pc-outcome{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-secondary)}
.pc-outcome svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--cyan)}
.pc-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding-top:13px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.pc-link{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;transition:gap 0.2s}
.proj-card:hover .pc-link{gap:8px}
.pc-link svg{width:12px;height:12px}

/* TESTIMONIAL */
.testimonial-strip{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:64px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.testimonial-strip::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:500px;height:500px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.12),transparent 70%);top:-150px;right:-100px;pointer-events:none}
.ts-inner{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
.ts-quote{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(18px,2.2vw,26px);font-weight:400;font-style:italic;color:white;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:28px}
.ts-quote::before{content:'\201C';font-size:80px;color:var(--gold);opacity:0.3;display:block;line-height:0.8;margin-bottom:16px}
.ts-author{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px}
.ts-av{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:white}
.ts-name{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:white;text-align:left}
.ts-role{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-align:left}

/* CTA */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:28px 5%}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);text-decoration:none}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1024px){.proj-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.fp-project{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fpp-img{min-height:240px}.impact-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.nav-links{display:none}.proj-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column}}

/* taxguide-project-single.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{--navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;--cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;--white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;--border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);--ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;--ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;--radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;--t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* HERO */
.project-hero{padding:140px 5% 80px;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.project-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.ph-grid-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.project-type-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:20px}
.project-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,52px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-1px;margin-bottom:28px;max-width:860px}
.project-meta-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;padding:24px 28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);margin-bottom:32px}
.meta-item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px}
.meta-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.meta-value{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:white}
.meta-divider{width:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);align-self:stretch}
/* Impact numbers row */
.impact-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
.impact-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:20px 18px;text-align:center;backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.impact-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:30px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1}
.impact-num span{color:var(--cyan)}
.impact-label{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);margin-top:5px}

/* BODY */
.page-body{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:72px 5%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 300px;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(24px,2.5vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.5px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}

/* Hero image */
.project-cover{border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:48px;position:relative}
.project-cover img{width:100%;height:440px;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.project-cover::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 50%,rgba(0,22,35,0.3))}

/* Prose */
.prose p{font-size:16px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:20px}
.prose h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin:36px 0 14px}
.prose ul{margin:0 0 20px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.prose ul li{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.7}
.prose ul li::marker{color:var(--cyan)}
.challenge-box{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-left:4px solid var(--navy);border-radius:0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;padding:24px 28px;margin:28px 0}
.challenge-box .cb-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px}
.challenge-box p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.7;margin:0}
.outcome-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin:28px 0}
.outcome-item{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:20px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.outcome-icon{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(5,150,105,0.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.outcome-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:#059669}
.outcome-item h5{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:4px}
.outcome-item p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin:0}

/* Testimonial */
.project-testimonial{background:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:40px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin:48px 0}
.project-testimonial::before{content:'\201C';font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:100px;color:var(--gold);opacity:0.15;position:absolute;top:-10px;left:28px;line-height:1}
.pt-text{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(16px,1.8vw,20px);font-style:italic;color:white;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:24px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.pt-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.pt-av{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:white}
.pt-name{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:white}
.pt-role{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}
.pt-sector{margin-left:auto;padding:4px 12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-radius:100px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4)}

/* SIDEBAR */
.sidebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;position:sticky;top:100px}
.sidebar-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px}
.sidebar-card h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.team-member{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px}
.team-member:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.team-av{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.team-name{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.team-role{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.related-project{display:flex;gap:12px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);text-decoration:none}
.related-project:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}
.rp-thumb{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);object-fit:cover;flex-shrink:0}
.rp-title{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:3px}
.rp-cat{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.service-tag-pill{display:inline-flex;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:100px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0 4px 8px 0;text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.service-tag-pill:hover{background:var(--navy);color:white;border-color:var(--navy)}

/* RELATED PROJECTS BOTTOM */
.related-section{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding:72px 5%}
.related-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:40px}
.proj-mini{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.proj-mini:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,87,125,0.12)}
.proj-mini-img{height:160px;overflow:hidden}
.proj-mini-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.5s}
.proj-mini:hover .proj-mini-img img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.proj-mini-body{padding:18px}
.proj-mini-cat{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:8px}
.proj-mini-body h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:8px}
.proj-mini-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6}

.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
@media(max-width:1024px){.page-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sidebar{position:static}.impact-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.impact-row,.outcome-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.project-meta-bar{gap:16px}.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* taxguide-events.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{--navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;--cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;--white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;--text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;--border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);--ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;--ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;--radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;--t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;padding:0 5%;height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);transition:box-shadow var(--t)}
nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.nav-logo-text span:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.nav-logo-text span:last-child{font-size:10px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-dark);letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-links a.active{font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);padding-bottom:2px}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

.page-hero{padding:130px 5% 70px;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.page-hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,60px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.page-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:560px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:32px}

/* EVENT TYPE FILTER */
.type-bar{background:white;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:90}
.type-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 5%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding-top:4px}
.type-tabs{display:flex;gap:0;overflow-x:auto}
.t-tab{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);border:none;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;border-bottom:2.5px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:all 0.25s;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.t-tab:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.t-tab.active{color:var(--navy);border-bottom-color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.view-toggle{display:flex;gap:6px;padding:10px 0}
.vt-btn{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);background:transparent;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--text-muted);transition:all var(--t)}
.vt-btn.active,.vt-btn:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:white}
.vt-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px}

/* LAYOUT */
.sec{padding:72px 5%}
.sec-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.8px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}

/* FEATURED EVENT */
.feat-event{border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid var(--border-light);box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(0,87,125,0.1);margin-bottom:56px}
.fe-img{position:relative;min-height:360px;overflow:hidden}
.fe-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform 0.6s}
.feat-event:hover .fe-img img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.fe-img::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,38,58,0.5),transparent)}
.fe-countdown{position:absolute;bottom:20px;left:20px;display:flex;gap:8px}
.fe-count-box{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:10px 14px;text-align:center;min-width:52px}
.fe-count-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1}
.fe-count-label{font-size:9px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.fe-body{padding:44px 40px;background:var(--off-white);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.fe-type-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;width:fit-content}
.fe-body h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,28px);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:12px}
.fe-body p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:20px}
.fe-details{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-bottom:24px}
.fe-detail{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-secondary)}
.fe-detail svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--navy);flex-shrink:0}
.fe-speakers{margin-bottom:24px}
.fe-speakers-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:10px}
.fe-speaker-row{display:flex;gap:8px}
.fe-sp-av{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:white;border:2px solid white;flex-shrink:0}
.fe-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* EVENTS GRID */
.events-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.ev-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:all 0.3s;cursor:pointer}
.ev-card:hover{background:white;transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);border-color:var(--border-mid)}
.ev-thumb{height:160px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0}
.ev-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.5s;display:block}
.ev-card:hover .ev-thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.ev-date-chip{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:white;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:8px 10px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);min-width:48px}
.ev-date-day{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);line-height:1}
.ev-date-mon{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted)}
.ev-type{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:100px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.ev-body{padding:20px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.ev-body h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:8px}
.ev-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;flex:1;margin-bottom:14px}
.ev-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.ev-meta-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.ev-meta-item svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--navy);flex-shrink:0}
.ev-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding-top:13px}
.ev-spots{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.ev-spots span{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.ev-reg{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;transition:gap 0.2s}
.ev-card:hover .ev-reg{gap:8px}
.ev-reg svg{width:12px;height:12px}

/* PAST EVENTS */
.past-sec{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.past-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.past-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px;display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;transition:all var(--t)}
.past-card:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(0,87,125,0.1);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.past-date-block{flex-shrink:0;text-align:center;background:var(--off-white);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:10px 14px;min-width:56px}
.past-day{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);line-height:1}
.past-mon{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted)}
.past-year{font-size:10px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.past-info h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:4px;line-height:1.3}
.past-info p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:8px}
.past-tag{display:inline-flex;padding:2px 9px;border-radius:100px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);color:var(--text-muted)}

/* REGISTRATION CTA */
.reg-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:52px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;margin-top:56px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.reg-cta::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.2),transparent 70%);bottom:-80px;right:-80px;pointer-events:none}
.reg-cta::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.2);top:20px;right:20px;pointer-events:none;animation:decoSpin 20s linear infinite}
@keyframes decoSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.reg-cta h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:28px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.reg-cta p{font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);max-width:440px}
.reg-form{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.reg-form input{padding:13px 20px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);color:white;font-size:14px;width:240px;outline:none;transition:border-color 0.2s;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.reg-form input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4)}
.reg-form input:focus{border-color:var(--cyan)}

.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:28px 5%}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);text-decoration:none}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1024px){.feat-event{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fe-img{min-height:240px}.events-grid,.past-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.reg-cta{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.nav-links{display:none}.events-grid,.past-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column}}

/* taxguide-contact.html */
/* ── RESET & TOKENS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;
  --cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;
  --white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;
  --text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;
  --border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
  --ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;
  --ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --radius:6px;--radius-lg:12px;--radius-xl:20px;
  --t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 12px rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
  --shadow-md:0 8px 32px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:0 20px 60px rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}

/* ── NAV ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;padding:0 5%;height:72px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);transition:box-shadow var(--t)}
nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));
  border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.nav-logo-text span:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.nav-logo-text span:last-child{font-size:10px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-dark);letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);padding-bottom:2px}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;
  text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);color:white}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-color:white}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* ── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero{
  position:relative;min-height:560px;padding:140px 5% 0;
  background:var(--navy-deeper);overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 10% 80%,rgba(0,87,125,0.22),transparent 60%);
}
.hero-grid-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;
  padding-bottom:60px;
}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:20px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:white}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);
  border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;
  animation:pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pulseDot{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:0.5;transform:scale(0.75)}}
.hero h1{
  font-family:var(--ff-display);
  font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,66px);
  font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.hero h1 .accent{color:var(--cyan)}
.hero-sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:500px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:36px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Hero right — stat cards */
.hero-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.hero-stat{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px 22px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);transition:background var(--t),border-color var(--t);
}
.hero-stat:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.18)}
.hs-icon{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--radius);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px}
.hs-icon svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.hs-icon.gold{background:rgba(239,191,4,0.15);color:var(--gold)}
.hs-icon.cyan{background:rgba(10,160,215,0.15);color:var(--cyan)}
.hs-icon.green{background:rgba(52,211,153,0.12);color:#6ee7a0}
.hs-icon.rose{background:rgba(251,113,133,0.12);color:#fda4af}
.hs-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.hs-label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}

/* Wave divider */
.hero-wave{width:100%;margin-top:auto;display:block;line-height:0}
.hero-wave svg{width:100%;height:60px;display:block}

/* ── CHANNELS BAR ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.channels-bar{background:var(--navy);padding:0 5%}
.channels-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.channel-card{
  padding:32px 24px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;text-decoration:none;
  transition:background var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.channel-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--cyan));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform 0.35s ease;
}
.channel-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.channel-card:last-child{border-right:none}
.channel-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05)}
.ch-icon{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all var(--t);
}
.channel-card:hover .ch-icon{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold)}
.channel-card:hover .ch-icon svg{color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.ch-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--gold);transition:color var(--t)}
.ch-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.38);margin-bottom:4px}
.ch-value{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:white;line-height:1.35}
.ch-sub{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);margin-top:2px}

/* ── MAIN CONTENT GRID ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.main-wrap{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:80px 5%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;gap:72px;align-items:start}

/* ── FORM PANEL ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-panel{}
.panel-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.panel-eyebrow::before{content:'';display:block;width:20px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.panel-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,36px);font-weight:600;
  color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.18;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-0.5px}
.panel-desc{font-size:15px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:36px}

/* Service selector */
.service-selector{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px;margin-bottom:28px}
.svc-opt{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  padding:14px 8px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background:var(--off-white);cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t);
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-muted);letter-spacing:0.4px;
  text-align:center;
}
.svc-opt svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--text-muted);transition:color var(--t)}
.svc-opt:hover{border-color:var(--navy);background:white;color:var(--navy)}
.svc-opt:hover svg{color:var(--navy)}
.svc-opt.selected{border-color:var(--navy);background:var(--navy);color:white}
.svc-opt.selected svg{color:var(--gold)}

/* Floating-label form fields */
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-bottom:18px}
.form-grid.single{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.field{position:relative}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:20px 16px 8px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:var(--off-white);color:var(--text-primary);
  font-size:14px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;
  transition:border-color 0.2s,background 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;
  appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
}
.field textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical;padding-top:24px}
.field select{padding-right:36px;cursor:pointer}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--navy);background:white;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,87,125,0.08);
}
.field label{
  position:absolute;left:16px;top:14px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted);pointer-events:none;transition:all 0.2s;
}
.field input:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:focus + label,
.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label{
  top:6px;font-size:10px;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:1px;
}
.field-select-wrap{position:relative}
.field-select-wrap::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;right:14px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:0;height:0;border-left:5px solid transparent;border-right:5px solid transparent;
  border-top:5px solid var(--text-muted);pointer-events:none;
}
.field-select-label{
  position:absolute;left:16px;top:6px;
  font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);
}
.field select{padding-top:24px}
.field select option{background:white;color:var(--text-primary)}

/* Priority radio */
.priority-row{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-bottom:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.priority-opt{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  padding:8px 14px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background:var(--off-white);cursor:pointer;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-muted);transition:all var(--t);
}
.priority-opt input[type=radio]{display:none}
.priority-opt:has(input:checked){border-color:var(--navy);background:var(--navy);color:white}
.priority-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%}
.priority-dot.normal{background:#6ee7a0}
.priority-dot.urgent{background:var(--gold)}
.priority-dot.asap{background:#fda4af}

/* Checkbox */
.check-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;margin-bottom:28px}
.custom-check{
  width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:4px;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);
  background:var(--off-white);flex-shrink:0;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all var(--t);margin-top:2px;
}
.custom-check.checked{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy)}
.custom-check.checked svg{display:block}
.custom-check svg{display:none;width:11px;height:11px;color:white}
.check-text{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.55}
.check-text a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:underline}

/* Submit */
.submit-btn{
  width:100%;padding:17px 24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark));
  color:white;border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  font-size:15px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--ff-body);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.submit-btn::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.3s;
}
.submit-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(0,87,125,0.35)}
.submit-btn:hover::before{opacity:1}
.submit-btn span,.submit-btn svg{position:relative;z-index:1}
.submit-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform 0.25s}
.submit-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.form-note{
  text-align:center;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);
  margin-top:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px;
}
.form-note svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--cyan);flex-shrink:0}

/* Success toast */
.toast{
  display:none;position:fixed;bottom:32px;right:32px;z-index:500;
  background:var(--navy-deeper);color:white;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:18px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
  animation:slideIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);max-width:380px;
}
.toast.hidden{display:none!important}
.toast-icon{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.15);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.toast-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--gold)}
.toast-title{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:3px}
.toast-body{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)}
@keyframes slideIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(24px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}}

/* ── INFO PANEL ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.info-panel{}

/* Office card */
.office-card{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:36px;margin-bottom:20px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.office-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  width:280px;height:280px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 70%);
  bottom:-80px;right:-80px;pointer-events:none;
}
.office-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;
  width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.18);
  top:20px;right:20px;pointer-events:none;
  animation:decoSpin 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes decoSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.office-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:6px}
.office-sub{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);margin-bottom:28px}
.office-details{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.office-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.office-row-icon{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
}
.office-row-icon svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--gold)}
.office-row-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:2px}
.office-row-value{font-size:13.5px;color:white;line-height:1.45}
.office-row-value a{color:var(--cyan);text-decoration:none}
.office-row-value a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.office-hours-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:20px;
  background:rgba(239,191,4,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.25);
  border-radius:100px;padding:7px 14px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gold);position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.hours-dot{width:7px;height:7px;background:#6ee7a0;border-radius:50%;animation:pulseDot 2s infinite}

/* Channel cards */
.channel-mini-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px}
.channel-mini{
  background:var(--off-white);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:18px;text-decoration:none;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;
  transition:all var(--t);
}
.channel-mini:hover{border-color:var(--navy);background:white;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.cm-icon{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.cm-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.cm-icon.navy{background:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);color:var(--navy)}
.cm-icon.cyan{background:rgba(10,160,215,0.1);color:var(--cyan)}
.cm-icon.green{background:rgba(37,211,102,0.1);color:#25D366}
.cm-icon.blue{background:rgba(10,102,194,0.1);color:#0a66c2}
.cm-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted)}
.cm-value{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-primary)}

/* WhatsApp large button */
.wa-btn{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:18px 22px;
  background:#25D366;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);text-decoration:none;
  transition:all var(--t);margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.wa-btn::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,0);transition:background 0.3s}
.wa-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.35)}
.wa-btn:hover::before{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}
.wa-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.wa-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:white}
.wa-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:white}
.wa-sub{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}
.wa-arrow{margin-left:auto;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6)}
.wa-arrow svg{width:18px;height:18px}

/* Social links */
.social-section-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:12px}
.social-row{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.social-pill{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  padding:8px 14px;border-radius:100px;
  background:var(--off-white);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;
  transition:all var(--t);
}
.social-pill svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.social-pill:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.social-pill.linkedin:hover{background:#0a66c2;border-color:#0a66c2;color:white}
.social-pill.twitter:hover{background:#000;border-color:#000;color:white}
.social-pill.facebook:hover{background:#1877f2;border-color:#1877f2;color:white}
.social-pill.instagram:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888);border-color:transparent;color:white}
.social-pill.youtube:hover{background:#ff0000;border-color:#ff0000;color:white}

/* ── MAP SECTION ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.map-section{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.map-header{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:60px 5% 40px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.map-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(24px,2.5vw,34px);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:8px}
.map-desc{font-size:15px;color:var(--text-muted);max-width:420px}
.map-frame-wrap{position:relative;height:440px;overflow:hidden}
.map-frame-wrap iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:none;display:block;filter:grayscale(15%)}
.map-card{
  position:absolute;top:24px;left:calc(5% + 20px);
  background:white;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:24px 26px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);max-width:300px;z-index:10;
  border:1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.map-card-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  background:rgba(0,87,125,0.07);border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:100px;padding:4px 12px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.map-card h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:8px}
.map-card-detail{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;margin-bottom:8px}
.map-card-detail svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--navy);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.map-card-detail p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.5}
.map-card-actions{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.map-card-actions a{
  flex:1;text-align:center;padding:10px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t);
}
.map-card-actions .dir{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.map-card-actions .dir:hover{background:var(--navy-dark)}
.map-card-actions .wa{background:rgba(37,211,102,0.1);color:#25D366;border:1px solid rgba(37,211,102,0.2)}
.map-card-actions .wa:hover{background:#25D366;color:white}

/* ── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-section{padding:80px 5%}
.faq-inner{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:56px}
.faq-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:16px}
.faq-eyebrow::before{content:'';display:block;width:24px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.faq-header h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);font-weight:600;
  color:var(--navy-deeper);letter-spacing:-0.5px}
.faq-item{
  background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);margin-bottom:10px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color var(--t),box-shadow var(--t);
}
.faq-item:hover{border-color:var(--border-mid)}
.faq-item.open{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.faq-q{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:22px 26px;cursor:pointer;gap:16px;
  font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);
  transition:color var(--t);user-select:none;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q{color:var(--navy)}
.faq-q-icon{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:all var(--t);background:white;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy)}
.faq-q-icon svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--text-muted);transition:transform var(--t),color var(--t)}
.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon svg{transform:rotate(45deg);color:white}
.faq-a{
  padding:0 26px;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;
  font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.75;
  transition:max-height 0.4s ease,padding 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:200px;padding:0 26px 22px}
.faq-number{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:var(--cyan);background:rgba(10,160,215,0.1);
  border-radius:100px;padding:2px 8px;margin-right:4px;flex-shrink:0}

/* ── CTA BAND ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));
  padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px;
}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-text h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);
  font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.15}
.cta-text p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:60px 5% 32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06)}
.footer-top{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:52px;margin-bottom:48px}
.footer-brand p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);line-height:1.75;margin-top:18px;max-width:270px}
.footer-col h4{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);margin-bottom:18px}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.footer-col ul a{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.footer-col ul a:hover{color:white}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-top:26px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3)}
.footer-socials{display:flex;gap:10px}
.footer-social-btn{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t);
}
.footer-social-btn:hover{background:var(--cyan);border-color:var(--cyan);color:white}
.footer-social-btn svg{width:15px;height:15px}

/* ── WHATSAPP FLOAT ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed;bottom:28px;right:28px;z-index:300;
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  animation:waPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;transition:transform var(--t);
}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.1)}
.wa-float svg{width:28px;height:28px;color:white}
@keyframes waPulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 4px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.7),0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.1)}
}

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity 0.65s ease,transform 0.65s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .channels-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .channel-card:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .channel-card:nth-child(3){border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07)}
  .main-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .service-selector{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px}
  .cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .cta-actions{justify-content:center}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .nav-links{display:none}
  .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .channels-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .channel-card{border-right:none!important;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07)}
  .channel-card:first-child{border-top:none}
  .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .channel-mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .map-card{left:16px;right:16px;max-width:none}
  .service-selector{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
}

/* taxguide-careers.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{--navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;--cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;--white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;--text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;--border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);--ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;--ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;--radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;--t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1)}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* HERO */
.page-hero{padding:140px 5% 0;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.16),transparent 65%)}
.page-hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding-bottom:72px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,62px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:16px}
.page-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:500px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:32px}
.hero-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px}
.hstat{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px 20px;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);transition:background var(--t)}
.hstat:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.hstat-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:32px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.hstat-num .c{color:var(--cyan)}
.hstat-label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}
.hero-wave{width:100%;margin-top:auto;display:block;line-height:0}
.hero-wave svg{width:100%;height:50px;display:block}

/* LAYOUT */
.sec{padding:80px 5%}
.sec-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.8px;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px}

/* WHY TG */
.perks-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:48px}
.perk-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:32px 26px;transition:all var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.perk-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--bar,var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.perk-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.perk-card:hover{background:white;box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,87,125,0.1);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.perk-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:18px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.perk-card:hover .perk-icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.perk-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--navy)}
.perk-card h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:10px}
.perk-card p{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.7}

/* CULTURE STRIP */
.culture-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:200px 200px;gap:14px;margin-top:48px}
.culture-img{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.culture-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform 0.5s ease}
.culture-img:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.culture-img.tall{grid-row:span 2}
.culture-img .culture-label{position:absolute;bottom:16px;left:16px;background:rgba(0,38,58,0.7);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);color:white;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:100px}

/* OPENINGS */
.openings-section{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.openings-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:48px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px}
.dept-filter{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
.df-btn{padding:7px 18px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);background:transparent;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t);font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.df-btn:hover{border-color:var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
.df-btn.active{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:white;font-weight:600}
.opening-group{margin-bottom:44px}
.opening-group-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.opening-group-label .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%}
.opening-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px 28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-bottom:10px;transition:all var(--t);text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer}
.opening-card:hover{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,87,125,0.09);transform:translateX(4px)}
.opening-card h4{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:8px}
.opening-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.otag{padding:3px 10px;border-radius:100px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);color:var(--text-secondary)}
.otag.full{background:rgba(5,150,105,0.08);border-color:rgba(5,150,105,0.2);color:#059669}
.otag.contract{background:rgba(10,160,215,0.08);border-color:rgba(10,160,215,0.2);color:var(--cyan)}
.otag.intern{background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border-color:rgba(239,191,4,0.3);color:var(--gold-dark)}
.otag.nairobi{background:rgba(0,87,125,0.07);border-color:var(--border-light);color:var(--text-secondary)}
.apply-btn-sm{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:9px 20px;background:var(--navy);color:white;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;transition:all var(--t)}
.apply-btn-sm:hover{background:var(--navy-dark)}
.apply-btn-sm svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS */
.emp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:48px}
.emp-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:30px 26px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.emp-card::before{content:'\201C';font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:72px;color:var(--gold);opacity:0.25;position:absolute;top:8px;left:20px;line-height:1}
.emp-text{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:22px;padding-top:40px;font-style:italic}
.emp-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding-top:16px}
.emp-av{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.emp-name{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.emp-role{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted)}

/* APPLICATION FORM */
.apply-section{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:80px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.apply-section::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 80% 50%,rgba(10,160,215,0.1),transparent 65%)}
.apply-inner{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:1}
.apply-inner .sec-label{color:var(--gold)}.apply-inner .sec-label::before{background:var(--gold)}
.apply-inner .sec-title{color:white}
.apply-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);margin-bottom:36px}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:32px}
.form-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.form-field.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.form-field label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-transform:uppercase}
.form-field input,.form-field select,.form-field textarea{padding:13px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);color:white;font-size:14px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;transition:border-color 0.2s}
.form-field input::placeholder,.form-field textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.28)}
.form-field input:focus,.form-field select:focus,.form-field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--cyan);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}
.form-field select option{background:var(--navy-deeper);color:white}
.form-field textarea{min-height:110px;resize:vertical}
.file-upload{border:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.15);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:28px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color 0.2s}
.file-upload:hover{border-color:var(--cyan)}
.file-upload svg{width:32px;height:32px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);margin-bottom:10px}
.file-upload p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4)}
.file-upload strong{color:var(--cyan)}

.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1024px){.hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.perks-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.culture-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:auto}.culture-img.tall{grid-row:span 1}.emp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.hero-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.perks-grid,.emp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.culture-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.opening-card{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* taxguide-branches.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;
  --cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;
  --white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;
  --text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;
  --border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
  --ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;
  --ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;
  --t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --shadow-sm:0 2px 12px rgba(0,87,125,0.07);
  --shadow-md:0 8px 32px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:0 20px 60px rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* ── PAGE HERO ──────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero{padding:130px 5% 70px;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.hero-grid-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}.breadcrumb a:hover{color:white}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.hero-eyebrow-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;animation:pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pulseDot{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(.7)}}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,64px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.page-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:560px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:36px}

/* Branch selector pills */
.branch-pills{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
.bp{padding:9px 22px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);cursor:pointer;transition:all 0.25s;font-family:var(--ff-body);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.bp svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.bp:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);color:white;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25)}
.bp.active{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper)}

/* Hero stats strip */
.hero-stats{display:flex;gap:0;margin-top:8px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}
.hstat{flex:1;padding:24px 20px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04)}
.hstat:last-child{border-right:none}
.hstat-num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
.hstat-num .c{color:var(--cyan)}
.hstat-label{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);letter-spacing:0.3px}
.hero-wave{width:100%;margin-top:52px;line-height:0}
.hero-wave svg{width:100%;height:50px;display:block}

/* ── BRANCH SWITCHER BAR ──────────────────── */
.branch-bar{background:white;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:90}
.branch-bar-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 5%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;overflow-x:auto}
.bb-tab{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:18px 24px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);border:none;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;border-bottom:2.5px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:all 0.25s;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.bb-tab:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.bb-tab.active{color:var(--navy);border-bottom-color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.bb-tab .bb-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0}
.bb-tab .bb-count{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:1px 7px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--off-white);color:var(--text-muted)}
.bb-tab.active .bb-count{background:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);color:var(--navy)}

/* ── BRANCH PANEL WRAPPER ─────────────────── */
.branch-panel{display:none;animation:fadePanel 0.4s ease}
.branch-panel.active{display:block}
@keyframes fadePanel{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}

/* ── HERO BRANCH CARD (top section of each panel) ─── */
.branch-hero{padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.bh-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}

/* Photo side */
.bh-photo{position:relative}
.bh-img-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.bh-img-wrap img{width:100%;height:460px;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform 0.6s}
.bh-img-wrap:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.bh-img-wrap::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,22,35,0.3) 0%,transparent 50%);pointer-events:none}
.bh-badge{position:absolute;bottom:-18px;left:-18px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 20px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(239,191,4,0.4);z-index:2}
.bh-badge-city{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:22px;font-weight:800;line-height:1}
.bh-badge-region{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.65;margin-top:2px}
.bh-float{position:absolute;top:20px;right:-20px;background:white;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 18px;box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);z-index:2;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;min-width:160px;animation:floatCard 5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes floatCard{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
.bh-float-icon{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.bh-float-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--navy)}
.bh-float strong{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-primary);font-family:var(--ff-display);line-height:1;margin-bottom:2px}
.bh-float span{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.bh-ring{position:absolute;top:-20px;right:-20px;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);border:2px solid var(--border-light);z-index:-1;pointer-events:none}

/* Info side */
.bh-info{}
.branch-name-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:12px}
.branch-name-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.bh-info h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-1px;margin-bottom:14px}
.bh-info h2 em{color:var(--cyan);font-style:italic}
.bh-intro{font-size:15.5px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:24px}
/* Contact details */
.contact-details{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin-bottom:28px;padding:22px;background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg)}
.cd-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:var(--text-secondary)}
.cd-icon{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.cd-icon svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--navy)}
.cd-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted);display:block;margin-bottom:1px}
.cd-value{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-primary)}
.cd-value a{color:var(--text-primary);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}.cd-value a:hover{color:var(--navy)}

/* Opening hours widget */
.hours-widget{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:18px 20px;margin-bottom:24px}
.hw-header{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:12px}
.hw-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-muted)}
.hw-status{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:100px}
.hw-status.open{background:rgba(5,150,105,0.08);color:#059669;border:1px solid rgba(5,150,105,0.2)}
.hw-status.closed{background:rgba(225,29,72,0.08);color:#e11d48;border:1px solid rgba(225,29,72,0.2)}
.hw-status svg{width:8px;height:8px}
.hw-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px 16px}
.hw-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:13px;padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.hw-row:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.hw-row .day{color:var(--text-muted)}
.hw-row .time{font-weight:600;color:var(--text-primary)}
.hw-row.today .day{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.hw-row.today .time{color:var(--navy)}
.branch-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ── SERVICES OFFERED ─────────────────────── */
.services-section{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding:60px 5%}
.ss-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.ss-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:36px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}
.sec-title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(24px,2.8vw,36px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.5px;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px}
.svc-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px;transition:all var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;display:block}
.svc-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:var(--bar,var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.svc-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.svc-icon{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(0,87,125,0.07);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px;transition:transform var(--t)}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg)}
.svc-icon svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--navy)}
.svc-card h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:7px;line-height:1.3}
.svc-card p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ── MAP EMBED ─────────────────────────────── */
.map-section{padding:60px 5%;background:white;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.map-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.map-wrap{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;height:420px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.map-wrap iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:none;display:block}
.map-overlay-card{position:absolute;top:24px;left:24px;background:white;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:18px 20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);min-width:220px;max-width:280px;z-index:10}
.moc-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px}
.moc-branch{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:3px}
.moc-address{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:14px}
.moc-btns{display:flex;gap:8px}
.moc-btn{padding:8px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;transition:all var(--t)}
.moc-btn.primary{background:var(--navy);color:white}.moc-btn.primary:hover{background:var(--navy-dark)}
.moc-btn.secondary{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);color:var(--navy)}.moc-btn.secondary:hover{background:white}
.moc-btn svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* ── TEAM AT BRANCH ───────────────────────── */
.team-section{padding:60px 5%;background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.team-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:36px}
.team-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:all var(--t)}
.team-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.tc-photo{height:160px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.tc-initials{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:38px;font-weight:700;color:white}
.tc-body{padding:16px}
.tc-name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:2px}
.tc-role{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:7px}
.tc-quals{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px}
.tc-qual{font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);color:var(--text-muted)}
.tc-li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.tc-li:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.tc-li svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* ── ALL BRANCHES OVERVIEW ────────────────── */
.all-branches{padding:80px 5%;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.all-branches::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.1),transparent 70%);top:-200px;right:-100px;pointer-events:none}
.ab-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:1}
.ab-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:48px}
.ab-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:32px 28px;transition:all var(--t);cursor:pointer;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ab-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:var(--ac,var(--cyan));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--t)}
.ab-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.ab-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.ab-city{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:white;margin-bottom:4px;line-height:1}
.ab-region{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.ab-address{font-size:13.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:8px}
.ab-address svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--cyan);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.ab-contact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-bottom:22px}
.ab-contact-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}
.ab-contact-item a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.ab-contact-item a:hover{color:white}
.ab-contact-item svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--cyan);flex-shrink:0}
.ab-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:9px 18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t);font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.ab-btn:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.ab-btn svg{width:13px;height:13px}

/* ── CTA ─────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1024px){.bh-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.bh-photo{order:2}.bh-info{order:1}.bh-float{right:-8px}.bh-badge{left:-8px}.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.ab-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.services-grid,.team-grid,.ab-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.map-overlay-card{position:static;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg)}.map-wrap{height:300px}.branch-actions{flex-direction:column}}

/* taxguide-blog.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --navy:#00577d;--navy-dark:#003d58;--navy-deeper:#00263a;
  --cyan:#0aa0d7;--gold:#EFBF04;--gold-dark:#c49a00;
  --white:#fff;--off-white:#f4f6f9;--surface:#eef1f5;
  --text-primary:#0d2d40;--text-secondary:#3d5a6e;--text-muted:#6e8898;
  --border-light:rgba(0,87,125,0.1);--border-mid:rgba(0,87,125,0.18);
  --ff-display:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;--ff-body:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --radius:4px;--radius-lg:10px;--radius-xl:20px;--t:0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:200;padding:0 5%;height:72px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);transition:box-shadow var(--t)}
nav.scrolled{box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,87,125,0.08)}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none}
.nav-logo-mark{width:38px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1}
.nav-logo-text span:first-child{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper)}
.nav-logo-text span:last-child{font-size:10px;font-weight:500;color:var(--gold-dark);letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:color var(--t)}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active{color:var(--navy)}
.nav-links a.active{font-weight:600;border-bottom:2px solid var(--navy);padding-bottom:2px}
.nav-cta{display:flex;gap:12px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white);border-color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}
.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* PAGE HERO */
.page-hero{padding:130px 5% 70px;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.18),transparent 65%)}
.page-hero-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%,black,transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:18px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 16px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.page-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,62px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:14px}
.page-hero h1 span{color:var(--cyan)}
.page-hero .sub{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.62);max-width:560px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:32px}

/* SEARCH BAR */
.search-bar-wrap{position:relative;max-width:560px}
.search-bar-wrap input{width:100%;padding:15px 56px 15px 20px;border-radius:100px;border:none;font-size:15px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;color:var(--text-primary);box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)}
.search-bar-wrap button{position:absolute;right:6px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);border:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background var(--t)}
.search-bar-wrap button:hover{background:var(--cyan)}
.search-bar-wrap button svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:white}

/* STICKY CAT BAR */
.cat-bar{background:white;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:90}
.cat-bar-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 5%;display:flex;gap:0;overflow-x:auto}
.cat-tab{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-muted);border:none;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;border-bottom:2.5px solid transparent;white-space:nowrap;transition:all 0.25s;font-family:var(--ff-body)}
.cat-tab:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.cat-tab.active{color:var(--navy);border-bottom-color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.cat-tab .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%}

/* MAIN LAYOUT */
.blog-layout{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:64px 5%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 340px;gap:56px;align-items:start}

/* FEATURED POST */
.featured-post{background:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;margin-bottom:48px;cursor:pointer;transition:transform 0.3s,box-shadow 0.3s}
.featured-post:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25)}
.fp-img{position:relative;min-height:340px;overflow:hidden}
.fp-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform 0.6s ease}
.featured-post:hover .fp-img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.fp-img::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,38,58,0.4),transparent)}
.fp-badge{position:absolute;top:20px;left:20px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.fp-body{padding:44px 40px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.fp-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.12);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.25);border-radius:100px;padding:4px 12px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px}
.fp-body h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);font-weight:600;color:white;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:12px}
.fp-body p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:24px}
.fp-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:24px}
.fp-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.fp-meta svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.fp-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:24px}
.fp-avatar{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--cyan));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.fp-author-name{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}
.fp-author-role{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4)}

/* BLOG GRID */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px}
.blog-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:all 0.3s ease}
.blog-card:hover{background:white;transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(0,87,125,0.12);border-color:var(--border-mid)}
.bc-thumb{height:190px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;flex-shrink:0}
.bc-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.5s ease;display:block}
.blog-card:hover .bc-thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.bc-cat{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;padding:4px 11px;border-radius:100px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.bc-body{padding:22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.bc-tag-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:10px}
.bc-tag{font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--border-light);color:var(--text-muted)}
.bc-read{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-left:auto}
.bc-body h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:8px}
.bc-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;flex:1;margin-bottom:16px}
.bc-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding-top:13px}
.bc-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.bc-av{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:white;font-family:var(--ff-display);flex-shrink:0}
.bc-read-more{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:3px;transition:gap 0.2s}
.blog-card:hover .bc-read-more{gap:7px}
.bc-read-more svg{width:12px;height:12px}

/* LOAD MORE */
.load-more-wrap{text-align:center;margin-top:40px}

/* SIDEBAR */
.sidebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px;position:sticky;top:140px}
.sidebar-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px}
.sidebar-card h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:16px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
/* Search */
.sb-search{display:flex;gap:8px}
.sb-search input{flex:1;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);background:white;font-size:13px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;transition:border-color 0.2s}
.sb-search input:focus{border-color:var(--navy)}
.sb-search button{padding:10px 14px;background:var(--navy);border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);color:white;cursor:pointer;transition:background var(--t)}
.sb-search button:hover{background:var(--navy-dark)}
.sb-search button svg{width:15px;height:15px;display:block}
/* Categories list */
.sb-cats{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px}
.sb-cats li a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.sb-cats li a:hover{background:white;color:var(--navy)}
.sb-cats li a .count{background:var(--border-light);border-radius:100px;padding:2px 8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-muted)}
/* Popular */
.pop-post{display:flex;gap:12px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.pop-post:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}
.pop-thumb{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0}
.pop-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.pop-title{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:4px}
.pop-date{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
/* Tags */
.tag-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px}
.tag-pill{padding:6px 13px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.tag-pill:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:white}
/* Newsletter */
.sb-newsletter input{width:100%;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);background:white;font-size:13px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;margin-bottom:10px;transition:border-color 0.2s}
.sb-newsletter input:focus{border-color:var(--navy)}
.sb-newsletter button{width:100%;padding:12px;background:var(--navy);border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);color:white;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--ff-body);transition:background var(--t)}
.sb-newsletter button:hover{background:var(--navy-dark)}

/* CTA BAND */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px;line-height:1.15}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}
footer{background:var(--navy-deeper);padding:28px 5%}
.footer-bottom{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35)}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:24px}
.footer-links a{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);text-decoration:none}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

@media(max-width:1024px){.blog-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sidebar{position:static}.featured-post{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fp-img{min-height:240px}}
@media(max-width:768px){.nav-links{display:none}.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}.footer-bottom{flex-direction:column}}

/* taxguide-blog-single.html */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
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html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--white);color:var(--text-primary);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 22px;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-weight:600}.btn-gold:hover{background:#ffd10a;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(239,191,4,0.4)}
.btn-navy{background:var(--navy);color:white}.btn-navy:hover{background:var(--navy-dark);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--border-mid);color:var(--navy)}.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--off-white)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:white}.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1)}
.btn-lg{padding:14px 32px;font-size:15px}

/* ── ARTICLE HERO ─────────────────────────── */
.article-hero{padding:120px 5% 0;background:var(--navy-deeper);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.article-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 85% 40%,rgba(10,160,215,0.16),transparent 65%)}
.ah-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50%50%,black,transparent)}
.ah-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;padding-bottom:60px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:20px}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb svg{width:12px;height:12px}
.article-cat{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(239,191,4,0.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:20px}
.article-hero h1{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,50px);font-weight:700;color:white;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-1px;margin-bottom:20px}
.article-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px}
.author-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.author-av{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-dark),#5a3a00);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:white;flex-shrink:0;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15)}
.author-name{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:white}
.author-role{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45)}
.meta-sep{width:1px;height:32px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12)}
.meta-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45)}
.meta-item svg{width:14px;height:14px}
/* Hero cover image */
.article-cover{border-radius:var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.article-cover img{width:100%;height:420px;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.article-cover::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 40%,rgba(0,22,35,0.4))}
/* Reading progress bar */
#readingProgress{position:fixed;top:72px;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--cyan));transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0);z-index:999;transition:transform 0.1s linear}

/* ── ARTICLE BODY ─────────────────────────── */
.article-body{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:72px 5%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 300px;gap:64px;align-items:start}

/* Article text */
.article-content{}
.sec-label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:14px}
.sec-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cyan)}

/* Prose styles */
.prose h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(22px,2.5vw,30px);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.25;margin:48px 0 16px}
.prose h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin:32px 0 12px}
.prose p{font-size:16.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.85;margin-bottom:22px}
.prose ul,.prose ol{margin:0 0 22px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.prose ul li,.prose ol li{font-size:16px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.75}
.prose ul li::marker{color:var(--cyan)}
.prose ol li::marker{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.prose strong{color:var(--text-primary);font-weight:600}
.prose a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.prose a:hover{color:var(--cyan)}

/* Pull quote */
.pull-quote{border-left:4px solid var(--gold);padding:20px 28px;background:rgba(239,191,4,0.04);border-radius:0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;margin:32px 0}
.pull-quote p{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(16px,1.8vw,20px);font-style:italic;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.65;margin:0}
.pull-quote cite{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-style:normal;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:10px;letter-spacing:0.5px}

/* Key points box */
.key-points{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:36px 40px;margin:36px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.key-points::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:200px;height:200px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(10,160,215,0.15),transparent 70%);bottom:-50px;right:-40px;pointer-events:none}
.key-points-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.key-points-label svg{width:14px;height:14px}
.key-points h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:16px}
.kp-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.kp-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:14.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);line-height:1.65}
.kp-list li::before{content:'';width:18px;height:18px;background:rgba(10,160,215,0.2);border:1.5px solid var(--cyan);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:3px;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230aa0d7' stroke-width='2.5' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 6L9 17l-5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:center;background-size:10px}

/* Info box */
.info-box{background:rgba(10,160,215,0.05);border:1px solid rgba(10,160,215,0.2);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:22px 26px;margin:28px 0;display:flex;gap:16px}
.info-box-icon{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(10,160,215,0.1);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.info-box-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--cyan)}
.info-box p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--text-secondary);line-height:1.7;margin:0}
.info-box strong{color:var(--navy-deeper)}

/* Share + tags row */
.article-footer{margin-top:56px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light)}
.af-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:24px}
.af-tag{padding:5px 14px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:12px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.af-tag:hover{background:var(--navy);color:white;border-color:var(--navy)}
.share-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.share-label{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-muted)}
.share-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid var(--border-light);background:transparent;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-secondary);cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--t);text-decoration:none}
.share-btn:hover{background:var(--navy);color:white;border-color:var(--navy)}
.share-btn svg{width:14px;height:14px}

/* Author bio card */
.author-bio{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:32px;display:flex;gap:24px;margin-top:48px}
.author-bio-av{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-dark),#5a3a00);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:700;font-size:26px;color:white;flex-shrink:0}
.author-bio-label{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px}
.author-bio-name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:4px}
.author-bio-role{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:12px}
.author-bio p{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:14px}
.author-quals{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
.aq{padding:3px 10px;border-radius:100px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-secondary)}

/* ── SIDEBAR ──────────────────────────────── */
.sidebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;position:sticky;top:100px}
.sidebar-card{background:var(--off-white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px}
.sidebar-card h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light)}
/* Table of contents */
.toc-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.toc-list a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:7px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);text-decoration:none;transition:all var(--t)}
.toc-list a:hover,.toc-list a.active{background:white;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.toc-list a.active{border-left:3px solid var(--navy);padding-left:12px}
.toc-list a svg{width:12px;height:12px;flex-shrink:0;opacity:0.4}
/* Related posts */
.rel-post{display:flex;gap:12px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-light);text-decoration:none}
.rel-post:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}
.rel-thumb{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0}
.rel-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.rel-title{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:3px}
.rel-meta{font-size:11px;color:var(--text-muted)}
/* Newsletter */
.nl-card{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deeper));border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:24px;border:none}
.nl-card h4{color:white;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12)}
.nl-card p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:14px}
.nl-input{width:100%;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);color:white;font-size:13px;font-family:var(--ff-body);outline:none;margin-bottom:10px;transition:border-color 0.2s}
.nl-input:focus{border-color:var(--cyan)}
.nl-input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3)}
.nl-btn{width:100%;padding:11px;background:var(--gold);border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);color:var(--navy-deeper);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--ff-body);transition:background var(--t)}
.nl-btn:hover{background:#ffd10a}

/* ── RELATED ARTICLES ─────────────────────── */
.related-section{background:var(--off-white);border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding:72px 5%}
.related-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto}
.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:36px}
.blog-mini{background:white;border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:all var(--t)}
.blog-mini:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,87,125,0.1)}
.bm-thumb{height:160px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.bm-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 0.5s;display:block}
.blog-mini:hover .bm-thumb img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.bm-cat{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:100px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase}
.bm-body{padding:20px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.bm-body h4{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-deeper);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:8px}
.bm-body p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;flex:1;margin-bottom:14px}
.bm-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid var(--border-light);padding-top:12px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-muted)}
.bm-read{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;transition:gap 0.2s}
.blog-mini:hover .bm-read{gap:8px}
.bm-read svg{width:12px;height:12px}

.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-dark),var(--navy-deeper));padding:72px 5%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:40px 40px}
.cta-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:48px;position:relative;z-index:1;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:clamp(26px,2.8vw,38px);font-weight:600;color:white;margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-inner p{font-size:16px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);max-width:480px}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0;flex-wrap:wrap}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity 0.6s ease,transform 0.6s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
@media(max-width:1024px){.article-body{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sidebar{position:static}.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.author-bio{flex-direction:column}.cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}.cta-actions{justify-content:center}}
@media(max-width:768px){.article-hero h1{font-size:28px}.article-cover img{height:260px}.related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-meta{gap:12px}}