/*
/*==========================================================*
* HERO
*==========================================================*/

.hero {

	position: relative;

	overflow: hidden;

	padding: 120px 0 90px;

	background:
		radial-gradient(
			circle at top right,
			rgba(200, 150, 62, .08),
			transparent 40%
		),
		linear-gradient(
			135deg,
			#FDFDFD 0%,
			#F7F8FA 100%
		);

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Decorative Background
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero::before {

	content: "";

	position: absolute;

	top: -260px;
	right: -220px;

	width: 700px;
	height: 700px;

	border-radius: 50%;

	background:
		radial-gradient(
			circle,
			rgba(30, 78, 140, .08),
			transparent 72%
		);

	pointer-events: none;

}


.hero::after {

	content: "";

	position: absolute;

	bottom: -240px;
	left: -180px;

	width: 520px;
	height: 520px;

	border-radius: 50%;

	background:
		radial-gradient(
			circle,
			rgba(200, 150, 62, .10),
			transparent 75%
		);

	pointer-events: none;

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Hero Container
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-container {

	position: relative;

	z-index: 2;

	display: grid;

	grid-template-columns:
		minmax(0, 1.05fr)
		minmax(0, .95fr);

	align-items: center;

	gap: 90px;

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Hero Content
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-content {

	max-width: 640px;

	min-width: 0;

}


.hero-label {

	margin-bottom: 26px;

}


.hero-title {

	margin-bottom: 28px;

	font-family: var(--font-display);

	font-size: clamp(
		3rem,
		5vw,
		4.8rem
	);

	line-height: 1.05;

	color: var(--navy);

}


.hero-title span {

	color: var(--gold);

}


.hero-text {

	max-width: 560px;

	margin-bottom: 40px;

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: 1.18rem;

	line-height: 1.85;

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Hero Buttons
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-buttons {

	display: flex;

	flex-wrap: wrap;

	gap: 18px;

	margin-bottom: 55px;

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Hero Trust
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-trust {

	display: flex;

	flex-direction: column;

	gap: 16px;

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: .95rem;

}


.hero-trust > span {

	color: var(--navy);

	font-weight: 600;

}


.hero-badges {

	display: flex;

	flex-wrap: wrap;

	gap: 10px 24px;

	margin: 0;

	padding: 0;

	list-style: none;

}


.hero-badges li {

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: .9rem;

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Hero Image Wrapper
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-image-wrapper {

	position: relative;

	min-width: 0;

}


.hero-image {

	display: block;

	width: 100%;

	height: auto;

	border-radius: 36px;

	object-fit: cover;

	box-shadow:
		0 30px 80px rgba(
			11,
			29,
			53,
			.16
		);

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Hero Stats
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-stats {

	position: absolute;

	right: 24px;

	bottom: 24px;

	display: flex;

	flex-wrap: wrap;

	gap: 12px;

	max-width: calc(100% - 48px);

}


.hero-stat {

	display: flex;

	flex-direction: column;

	min-width: 110px;

	padding: 16px 18px;

	background: rgba(
		255,
		255,
		255,
		.94
	);

	border: 1px solid rgba(
		212,
		206,
		204,
		.7
	);

	border-radius: var(--radius-md);

	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

	box-shadow:
		0 15px 40px rgba(
			11,
			29,
			53,
			.10
		);

}


.hero-stat strong {

	display: block;

	font-size: 2rem;

	font-weight: 700;

	line-height: 1;

	color: var(--gold);

}


.hero-stat span {

	display: block;

	margin-top: 8px;

	color: var(--navy);

	font-size: .8rem;

	line-height: 1.3;

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Floating Cards
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-card {

	position: absolute;

	display: flex;

	align-items: center;

	gap: 16px;

	min-width: 230px;

	padding: 18px 22px;

	background: rgba(
		255,
		255,
		255,
		.92
	);

	border-radius: 20px;

	backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

	box-shadow:
		0 20px 50px rgba(
			11,
			29,
			53,
			.12
		);

}


.hero-card img {

	width: 48px;

	height: 48px;

	border-radius: 50%;

	object-fit: cover;

}


.hero-card strong {

	display: block;

	color: var(--navy);

	font-size: 1rem;

}


.hero-card span {

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: .9rem;

}


.hero-card-top {

	top: 40px;

	left: -60px;

}


.hero-card-bottom {

	right: -60px;

	bottom: 40px;

}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
* Scroll Indicator
*----------------------------------------------------------*/

.hero-scroll {

	display: flex;

	align-items: center;

	gap: 14px;

	margin-top: 60px;

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: .95rem;

}


.hero-scroll::before {

	content: "";

	width: 42px;

	height: 42px;

	border-radius: 50%;

	border: 2px solid rgba(
		200,
		150,
		62,
		.30
	);

	background:
		radial-gradient(
			circle,
			var(--gold) 18%,
			transparent 20%
		);

}


/*==========================================================*
* RESPONSIVE
*==========================================================*/

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

	.hero-container {

		gap: 60px;

	}

}


@media (max-width: 992px) {

	.hero {

		padding: 90px 0 70px;

	}


	.hero-container {

		grid-template-columns: 1fr;

		gap: 70px;

	}


	.hero-content {

		max-width: none;

		text-align: center;

	}


	.hero-text {

		margin-inline: auto;

	}


	.hero-buttons {

		justify-content: center;

	}


	.hero-trust {

		align-items: center;

	}


	.hero-badges {

		justify-content: center;

	}


	.hero-image-wrapper {

		width: 100%;

		max-width: 760px;

		margin-inline: auto;

	}


	.hero-card {

		display: none;

	}

}


@media (max-width: 768px) {

	.hero {

		padding: 70px 0 50px;

	}


	.hero-title {

		font-size: 2.6rem;

	}


	.hero-buttons {

		flex-direction: column;

	}


	.hero-buttons .btn {

		width: 100%;

	}


	.hero-stats {

		position: static;

		max-width: none;

		margin-top: 20px;

		justify-content: center;

	}


	.hero-stat {

		min-width: 100px;

	}


}


@media (max-width: 600px) {

	.hero-stats {

		gap: 8px;

	}


	.hero-stat {

		flex: 1 1 100px;

		min-width: 0;

		padding: 14px;

	}


	.hero-stat strong {

		font-size: 1.7rem;

	}


	.hero-stat span {

		font-size: .75rem;

	}

}
/*
==========================================================
ABOUT
==========================================================
*/

.about{

    position:relative;

    padding:140px 0;

    background:var(--white);

    overflow:hidden;

}

.about::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    top:-180px;

    left:-180px;

    width:520px;

    height:520px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(30,78,140,.05),
            transparent 72%);

    pointer-events:none;

}

.about .container{

    position:relative;

    z-index:2;

}

.about-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;

    align-items:center;

    gap:100px;

}


/*==========================================================
IMAGE
==========================================================*/

.about-image{

    position:relative;

}

.about-image img{

    width:100%;

    display:block;

    border-radius:36px;

    box-shadow:
        0 28px 70px rgba(11,29,53,.14);

}


/*==========================================================
SUCCESS CARD
==========================================================*/

.about-card{

    position:absolute;

    right:-35px;

    bottom:35px;

    width:240px;

    padding:28px;

    border-radius:26px;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);

    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(11,29,53,.15);

}

.about-card strong{

    display:block;

    margin-bottom:8px;

    font-size:2.3rem;

    color:var(--gold);

    line-height:1;

}

.about-card span{

    color:var(--muted);

}


/*==========================================================
CONTENT
==========================================================*/

.about-content{

    max-width:620px;

}

.about-content h2{

    margin:18px 0 28px;

    font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.6rem);

}

.about-content p{

    margin-bottom:26px;

    color:var(--muted);

    font-size:1.08rem;

    line-height:1.9;

}


/*==========================================================
FEATURE LIST
==========================================================*/

.about-list{

    list-style:none;

    margin:40px 0;

    padding:0;

}

.about-list li{

    display:flex;

    align-items:flex-start;

    gap:18px;

    margin-bottom:22px;

}

.about-list-icon{

    width:54px;

    height:54px;

    flex-shrink:0;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    border-radius:18px;

    background:rgba(200,150,62,.12);

}

.about-list-icon img{

    width:26px;

    height:26px;

}

.about-list-content h3{

    margin-bottom:8px;

    font-size:1.15rem;

}

.about-list-content p{

    margin:0;

    font-size:.98rem;

}


/*==========================================================
COMPANY FACTS
==========================================================*/

.about-facts{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:24px;

    margin-top:50px;

}

.about-fact{

    padding:26px;

    text-align:center;

    border-radius:22px;

    background:var(--cream);

}

.about-fact strong{

    display:block;

    margin-bottom:10px;

    font-size:2rem;

    color:var(--gold);

}

.about-fact span{

    color:var(--muted);

}


/*==========================================================
RESPONSIVE
==========================================================*/

@media(max-width:992px){

    .about{

        padding:90px 0;

    }

    .about-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:70px;

    }

    .about-content{

        max-width:none;

        text-align:center;

    }

    .about-list{

        text-align:left;

    }

    .about-card{

        right:20px;

        bottom:20px;

    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .about{

        padding:70px 0;

    }

    .about-facts{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .about-list li{

        align-items:flex-start;

    }

    .about-card{

        position:relative;

        right:auto;

        bottom:auto;

        margin-top:25px;

        width:100%;

    }

}

/*
==========================================================
SERVICES
==========================================================
*/

.services{

    position:relative;

    padding:140px 0;

    background:var(--cream);

    overflow:hidden;

}

.services::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    top:-180px;

    right:-180px;

    width:520px;

    height:520px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle,
        rgba(30,78,140,.05),
        transparent 72%);

}

.services .container{

    position:relative;

    z-index:2;

}


/*==========================================================
SECTION HEADER
==========================================================*/

.services .section-header{

    max-width:760px;

    margin:0 auto 80px;

    text-align:center;

}

.services .section-header h2{

    margin:20px 0;

}

.services .section-header p{

    font-size:1.1rem;

}


/*==========================================================
GRID
==========================================================*/

.services-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);

    gap:40px;

}


/*==========================================================
CARD
==========================================================*/

.service-card{

    position:relative;

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    height:100%;

    padding:50px;

    background:var(--white);

    border:1px solid transparent;

    border-radius:32px;

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease;

}

.service-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-12px);

    border-color:rgba(200,150,62,.35);

    box-shadow:
        0 28px 70px rgba(11,29,53,.14);

}


/*==========================================================
ICON
==========================================================*/

.service-icon{

    width:78px;

    height:78px;

    margin-bottom:30px;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    border-radius:24px;

    background:rgba(200,150,62,.12);

    transition:.35s ease;

}

.service-icon img{

    width:36px;

    height:36px;

    transition:.35s ease;

}

.service-card:hover .service-icon{

    background:var(--gold);

}

.service-card:hover .service-icon img{

    filter:brightness(0) invert(1);

}


/*==========================================================
TEXT
==========================================================*/

.service-card h3{

    margin-bottom:18px;

    font-size:1.55rem;

}

.service-card p{

    color:var(--muted);

    line-height:1.8;

    margin-bottom:30px;

}

/*==========================================================
SERVICE FEATURES
==========================================================*/

.service-list{

    list-style:none;

    margin:0;

    padding:0;

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:14px;

    margin-bottom:35px;

}

.service-list li{

    position:relative;

    padding-left:34px;

    color:var(--text);

    font-weight:500;

    line-height:1.6;

}

.service-list li::before{

    content:"✓";

    position:absolute;

    left:0;

    top:0;

    width:22px;

    height:22px;

    border-radius:50%;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    background:rgba(200,150,62,.12);

    color:var(--gold);

    font-size:.8rem;

    font-weight:700;

}


/*==========================================================
SERVICE LINK
==========================================================*/

.service-link{

    margin-top:auto;

    display:inline-flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:10px;

    font-weight:700;

    color:var(--navy);

    transition:all .3s ease;

}

.service-link span{

    transition:transform .3s ease;

}

.service-card:hover .service-link{

    color:var(--gold);

}

.service-card:hover .service-link span{

    transform:translateX(8px);

}


/*==========================================================
CARD BORDER EFFECT
==========================================================*/

.service-card::after{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    inset:0;

    border-radius:32px;

    padding:1px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(200,150,62,.45),
            transparent 60%
        );

    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);

    -webkit-mask-composite:xor;

    mask-composite:exclude;

    opacity:0;

    transition:opacity .35s ease;

    pointer-events:none;

}

.service-card:hover::after{

    opacity:1;

}


/*==========================================================
RESPONSIVE
==========================================================*/

@media (max-width:992px){

    .services{

        padding:100px 0;

    }

    .services-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:30px;

    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .services{

        padding:70px 0;

    }

    .service-card{

        padding:35px;

    }

    .service-icon{

        width:64px;

        height:64px;

        border-radius:20px;

    }

    .service-icon img{

        width:30px;

        height:30px;

    }

    .service-card h3{

        font-size:1.35rem;

    }

}

/*==========================================================
FEATURES
==========================================================*/

.features{

    position:relative;

    padding:140px 0;

    background:var(--white);

    overflow:hidden;

}

.features::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    left:-220px;

    top:-120px;

    width:520px;

    height:520px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(circle,
        rgba(30,78,140,.05),
        transparent 72%);

}

.features .container{

    position:relative;

    z-index:2;

}


/*==========================================================
SECTION HEADER
==========================================================*/

.features .section-header{

    max-width:760px;

    margin:0 auto 80px;

    text-align:center;

}

.features .section-header h2{

    margin:20px 0;

}

.features .section-header p{

    font-size:1.1rem;

}


/*==========================================================
GRID
==========================================================*/

.features-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:35px;

}


/*==========================================================
CARD
==========================================================*/

.feature-card{

    position:relative;

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    align-items:flex-start;

    padding:45px;

    background:var(--white);

    border-radius:30px;

    border:1px solid rgba(11,29,53,.06);

    transition:

        transform .35s ease,

        box-shadow .35s ease,

        border-color .35s ease;

}

.feature-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-10px);

    border-color:rgba(200,150,62,.35);

    box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(11,29,53,.14);

}


/*==========================================================
ICON
==========================================================*/

.feature-icon{

    width:78px;

    height:78px;

    margin-bottom:28px;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    border-radius:22px;

    background:rgba(200,150,62,.12);

    transition:all .35s ease;

}

.feature-icon img{

    width:36px;

    height:36px;

    transition:all .35s ease;

}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon{

    background:var(--gold);

    transform:rotate(-6deg);

}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon img{

    filter:brightness(0) invert(1);

}


/*==========================================================
TEXT
==========================================================*/

.feature-card h3{

    margin-bottom:18px;

    font-size:1.45rem;

    color:var(--navy);

}

.feature-card p{

    margin:0;

    color:var(--muted);

    line-height:1.8;

}

/*==========================================================
CARD BORDER EFFECT
==========================================================*/

.feature-card::after {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    border-radius: 30px;

    padding: 1px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(200,150,62,.45),
        transparent 60%
    );

    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);

    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;

    mask-composite: exclude;

    opacity: 0;

    transition: opacity .35s ease;

    pointer-events: none;

}

.feature-card:hover::after {

    opacity: 1;

}


/*==========================================================
MICRO ANIMATIONS
==========================================================*/

.feature-card:hover h3 {

    color: var(--gold);

}

.feature-card:hover p {

    color: var(--text);

}


/*==========================================================
RESPONSIVE
==========================================================*/

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .features {

        padding: 110px 0;

    }

    .features-grid {

        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

        gap: 30px;

    }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .features {

        padding: 80px 0;

    }

    .features-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 25px;

    }

    .feature-card {

        padding: 35px;

    }

    .feature-icon {

        width: 64px;

        height: 64px;

        border-radius: 18px;

    }

    .feature-icon img {

        width: 30px;

        height: 30px;

    }

    .feature-card h3 {

        font-size: 1.3rem;

    }

}

@media (hover: hover) {

    .feature-card:hover {

        transform: translateY(-10px);

    }

}

/* ==========================================================
   STATS
========================================================== */

.stats {

    position: relative;

    padding: 140px 0;

    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        var(--white) 0%,
        var(--cream) 100%
    );

    overflow: hidden;

}

.stats::before {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    right: -220px;

    bottom: -220px;

    width: 520px;

    height: 520px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(30,78,140,.05),
        transparent 72%
    );

}

.stats .container {

    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

}


/* ==========================================================
   HEADER
========================================================== */

.stats .section-header {

    max-width: 760px;

    margin: 0 auto 80px;

    text-align: center;

}

.stats .section-header h2 {

    margin: 20px 0;

}

.stats .section-header p {

    font-size: 1.1rem;

}


/* ==========================================================
   GRID
========================================================== */

.stats-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);

    gap: 35px;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CARD
========================================================== */

.stat-card {

    position: relative;

    text-align: center;

    padding: 45px 35px;

    background: var(--white);

    border-radius: 30px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(11,29,53,.06);

    transition:

        transform .35s ease,

        box-shadow .35s ease,

        border-color .35s ease;

}

.stat-card:hover {

    transform: translateY(-10px);

    border-color: rgba(200,150,62,.35);

    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(11,29,53,.14);

}


/* ==========================================================
   ICON
========================================================== */

.stat-icon {

    width: 76px;

    height: 76px;

    margin: 0 auto 30px;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;

    align-items: center;

    border-radius: 22px;

    background: rgba(200,150,62,.12);

    transition: all .35s ease;

}

.stat-icon img {

    width: 36px;

    height: 36px;

    transition: all .35s ease;

}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon {

    background: var(--gold);

    transform: rotate(-8deg);

}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon img {

    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);

}


/* ==========================================================
   COUNTER
========================================================== */

.stat-number {

    display: flex;

    align-items: baseline;

    justify-content: center;

    gap: 6px;

    margin-bottom: 18px;

    color: var(--navy);

}


/* Main number */

.stat-number .counter {

    display: inline-block;

    color: var(--navy);

    font-family: var(--font-display);

    font-size: clamp(
        3.5rem,
        5vw,
        5rem
    );

    font-weight: 600;

    line-height: .95;

    letter-spacing: -.03em;

}


/* Suffix: +, %, etc. */

.stat-number .suffix {

    display: inline-block;

    color: var(--gold);

    font-family: var(--font-body);

    font-size: 1.8rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: 0;

}


/* ==========================================================
   TEXT
========================================================== */

.stat-card h3 {

    margin-bottom: 14px;

    font-size: 1.35rem;

    color: var(--navy);

}

.stat-card p {

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--muted);

    line-height: 1.8;

}

.stat-card:hover h3 {

    color: var(--gold);

}

.stat-card:hover p {

    color: var(--text);

}


/* ==========================================================
   BORDER EFFECT
========================================================== */

.stat-card::after {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    border-radius: 30px;

    padding: 1px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(200,150,62,.45),
        transparent 60%
    );

    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);

    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;

    mask-composite: exclude;

    opacity: 0;

    transition: opacity .35s ease;

    pointer-events: none;

}

.stat-card:hover::after {

    opacity: 1;

}


/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width:1100px){

    .stats {

        padding: 100px 0;

    }

    .stats-grid {

        grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);

        gap: 30px;

    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .stats {

        padding: 80px 0;

    }

    .stats-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }

    .stat-card {

        padding: 35px;

    }

	.stats .stat-number .counter {

		font-size: 3.2rem;

	}

	.stats .stat-number .suffix {

		font-size: 1.3rem;

	}

    .stat-icon {

        width: 64px;

        height: 64px;

    }

    .stat-icon img {

        width: 30px;

        height: 30px;

    }

}

/* ==========================================================
   PROCESS
========================================================== */

.process {

    position: relative;

    padding: 140px 0;

    background: var(--white);

    overflow: hidden;

}

.process::before {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: -220px;

    bottom: -220px;

    width: 520px;

    height: 520px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(30,78,140,.05),
        transparent 72%
    );

}

.process .container {

    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

}


/* ==========================================================
   HEADER
========================================================== */

.process .section-header {

    max-width: 760px;

    margin: 0 auto 80px;

    text-align: center;

}

.process .section-header h2 {

    margin: 20px 0;

}


/* ==========================================================
   GRID
========================================================== */

.process-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr);

    gap: 30px;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CARD
========================================================== */

.process-card {

    position: relative;

    text-align: center;

    padding: 45px 30px;

    border-radius: 30px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid rgba(11,29,53,.06);

    transition:

        transform .35s ease,

        border-color .35s ease,

        box-shadow .35s ease;

}

.process-card:hover {

    transform: translateY(-10px);

    border-color: rgba(200,150,62,.35);

    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(11,29,53,.14);

}


/* ==========================================================
   STEP NUMBER
========================================================== */

.process-number {

    position: absolute;

    top: 22px;

    right: 24px;

    font-size: 2.6rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    color: rgba(200,150,62,.18);

    line-height: 1;

}


/* ==========================================================
   ICON
========================================================== */

.process-icon {

    width: 76px;

    height: 76px;

    margin: 0 auto 30px;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;

    align-items: center;

    border-radius: 22px;

    background: rgba(200,150,62,.12);

    transition: all .35s ease;

}

.process-icon img {

    width: 36px;

    height: 36px;

    transition: all .35s ease;

}

.process-card:hover .process-icon {

    background: var(--gold);

    transform: rotate(-8deg);

}

.process-card:hover .process-icon img {

    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);

}


/* ==========================================================
   TEXT
========================================================== */

.process-card h3 {

    margin-bottom: 18px;

    font-size: 1.35rem;

    color: var(--navy);

}

.process-card p {

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--muted);

    line-height: 1.8;

}

.process-card:hover h3 {

    color: var(--gold);

}

.process-card:hover p {

    color: var(--text);

}


/* ==========================================================
   BORDER EFFECT
========================================================== */

.process-card::after {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    border-radius: 30px;

    padding: 1px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(200,150,62,.45),
        transparent 60%
    );

    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);

    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;

    mask-composite: exclude;

    opacity: 0;

    transition: opacity .35s ease;

    pointer-events: none;

}

.process-card:hover::after {

    opacity: 1;

}


/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width:1200px){

    .process-grid{

        grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);

    }

}

@media (max-width:992px){

    .process{

        padding:100px 0;

    }

    .process-grid{

        grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);

        gap:25px;

    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .process{

        padding:80px 0;

    }

    .process-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .process-card{

        padding:35px;

    }

    .process-number{

        font-size:2.1rem;

    }

    .process-icon{

        width:64px;

        height:64px;

    }

    .process-icon img{

        width:30px;

        height:30px;

    }

}

/* ==========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================== */

.testimonials {

    position: relative;

    padding: 140px 0;

    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        var(--cream) 0%,
        var(--white) 100%
    );

    overflow: hidden;

}

.testimonials::before {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: -220px;

    right: -220px;

    width: 520px;

    height: 520px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(30,78,140,.05),
        transparent 72%
    );

}

.testimonials .container {

    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

}


/* ==========================================================
   HEADER
========================================================== */

.testimonials .section-header {

    max-width: 760px;

    margin: 0 auto 80px;

    text-align: center;

}

.testimonials .section-header h2 {

    margin: 20px 0;

}


/* ==========================================================
   SLIDER
========================================================== */

.testimonials-slider {

    overflow: hidden;

}

.testimonial-card {

    position: relative;

    background: var(--white);

    border-radius: 32px;

    padding: 70px;

    text-align: center;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);

    border: 1px solid rgba(11,29,53,.06);

}


/* ==========================================================
   QUOTE ICON
========================================================== */

.testimonial-card::before {

    content: "“";

    position: absolute;

    left: 40px;

    top: 10px;

    font-size: 8rem;

    line-height: 1;

    color: rgba(200,150,62,.12);

    font-family: Georgia, serif;

}


/* ==========================================================
   STARS
========================================================== */

.stars {

    margin-bottom: 30px;

    color: var(--gold);

    font-size: 1.35rem;

    letter-spacing: 4px;

}


/* ==========================================================
   TEXT
========================================================== */

.testimonial-text {

    max-width: 760px;

    margin: auto auto 45px;

    font-size: 1.3rem;

    line-height: 1.9;

    color: var(--text);

    font-style: italic;

}


/* ==========================================================
   IMAGE
========================================================== */

.testimonial-image {

    width: 120px;

    height: 120px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    margin: auto;

    object-fit: cover;

    border: 5px solid var(--gold);

    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(11,29,53,.15);

}


/* ==========================================================
   AUTHOR
========================================================== */

.testimonial-author {

    margin-top: 30px;

}

.testimonial-author h4 {

    margin-bottom: 6px;

    font-size: 1.35rem;

    color: var(--navy);

}

.testimonial-position {

    display: block;

    color: var(--gold);

    font-weight: 700;

    margin-bottom: 8px;

}

.testimonial-company {

    display: block;

    color: var(--muted);

}

.testimonial-country {

    display: inline-block;

    margin-top: 18px;

    padding: 8px 18px;

    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);

    background: rgba(200,150,62,.12);

    color: var(--gold);

    font-size: .85rem;

    font-weight: 700;

}


/* ==========================================================
   SWIPER PAGINATION
========================================================== */

.swiper-pagination {

    margin-top: 45px;

    position: relative;

}

.swiper-pagination-bullet {

    width: 12px;

    height: 12px;

    background: rgba(11,29,53,.18);

    opacity: 1;

    transition: all .3s ease;

}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {

    width: 34px;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: var(--gold);

}


/* ==========================================================
   SWIPER ARROWS
========================================================== */

.swiper-button-next,
.swiper-button-prev {

    color: var(--gold);

    transition: all .3s ease;

}

.swiper-button-next:hover,
.swiper-button-prev:hover {

    transform: scale(1.12);

}


/* ==========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width:992px){

    .testimonial-card{

        padding:50px;

    }

}

@media (max-width:768px){

    .testimonials{

        padding:80px 0;

    }

    .testimonial-card{

        padding:35px;

        border-radius:24px;

    }

    .testimonial-card::before{

        left:20px;

        top:10px;

        font-size:5rem;

    }

    .testimonial-image{

        width:90px;

        height:90px;

    }

    .testimonial-text{

        font-size:1.1rem;

    }

}

/* ==========================================================
   FAQ
   Version 2.0
========================================================== */

.faq {

    position: relative;

    padding: 140px 0;

    background: var(--white);

    overflow: hidden;

}


/* ==========================================================
   DECORATIVE BACKGROUND
========================================================== */

.faq::before {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: -260px;

    left: -260px;

    width: 560px;

    height: 560px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(200, 150, 62, .07),
        transparent 70%
    );

    pointer-events: none;

}

.faq .container {

    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

}


/* ==========================================================
   SECTION HEADER
========================================================== */

.faq .section-header {

    max-width: 760px;

    margin: 0 auto 70px;

    text-align: center;

}

.faq .section-header h2 {

    margin: 20px 0;

}

.faq .section-header p {

    max-width: 680px;

    margin-left: auto;

    margin-right: auto;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FAQ WRAPPER
========================================================== */

.faq-wrapper {

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 950px;

    margin: 0 auto;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FAQ ITEM
========================================================== */

.faq-item {

    position: relative;

    margin-bottom: 18px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        border-color var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);

}

.faq-item:last-child {

    margin-bottom: 0;

}

.faq-item:hover {

    border-color: rgba(200, 150, 62, .45);

}

.faq-item.active {

    border-color: var(--gold);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);

}


/* ==========================================================
   QUESTION BUTTON
========================================================== */

.faq-question {

    position: relative;

    width: 100%;

    min-height: 90px;

    padding: 25px 30px;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 30px;

    border: 0;

    background: transparent;

    color: var(--navy);

    font-family: var(--font-body);

    font-size: 1.05rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.4;

    text-align: left;

    cursor: pointer;

}


/* ==========================================================
   QUESTION CONTENT
========================================================== */

.faq-question-content {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 22px;

    min-width: 0;

}


/* ==========================================================
   QUESTION NUMBER
========================================================== */

.faq-number {

    flex: 0 0 auto;

    width: 44px;

    height: 44px;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(200, 150, 62, .10);

    color: var(--gold);

    font-family: var(--font-mono);

    font-size: .8rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    transition:
        background-color var(--transition),
        color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);

}

.faq-item.active .faq-number {

    background: var(--gold);

    color: var(--white);

    transform: scale(1.05);

}


/* ==========================================================
   QUESTION TEXT
========================================================== */

.faq-question-text {

    display: block;

    color: var(--navy);

    transition: color var(--transition);

}

.faq-item.active .faq-question-text {

    color: var(--gold);

}


/* ==========================================================
   FAQ ICON
========================================================== */

.faq-icon {

    position: relative;

    flex: 0 0 auto;

    width: 42px;

    height: 42px;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    border: 1px solid var(--border);

    border-radius: 50%;

    color: var(--gold);

    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;

    font-size: 1.7rem;

    font-weight: 300;

    line-height: 1;

    transition:
        background-color var(--transition),
        color var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);

}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {

    background: var(--gold);

    border-color: var(--gold);

    color: var(--white);

    transform: rotate(45deg);

}


/* ==========================================================
   ANSWER
========================================================== */

.faq-answer {

    display: block;

    overflow: hidden;

    opacity: 1;

    transition:
        max-height .4s ease,
        opacity .3s ease;

}


/*
 * The JavaScript controls the max-height.
 * The hidden attribute is used for accessibility.
 */

.faq-answer[hidden] {

    display: none;

}


/* ==========================================================
   ANSWER CONTENT
========================================================== */

.faq-answer-inner {

    padding: 0 30px 30px 96px;

}

.faq-answer-inner p {

    max-width: 760px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--muted);

    font-size: 1rem;

    line-height: 1.85;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOCUS STATE
========================================================== */

.faq-question:focus-visible {

    outline: 3px solid var(--gold);

    outline-offset: -3px;

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

}


/* ==========================================================
   HOVER
========================================================== */

@media (hover: hover) {

    .faq-item:hover .faq-icon {

        border-color: var(--gold);

        background: rgba(200, 150, 62, .08);

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .faq {

        padding: 110px 0;

    }

    .faq .section-header {

        margin-bottom: 55px;

    }

    .faq-question {

        padding: 24px 25px;

    }

    .faq-answer-inner {

        padding-left: 91px;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .faq {

        padding: 80px 0;

    }

    .faq .section-header {

        margin-bottom: 45px;

    }

    .faq-question {

        min-height: 80px;

        padding: 20px;

        gap: 15px;

        font-size: .98rem;

    }

    .faq-question-content {

        gap: 14px;

    }

    .faq-number {

        width: 36px;

        height: 36px;

        font-size: .72rem;

    }

    .faq-icon {

        width: 36px;

        height: 36px;

        font-size: 1.45rem;

    }

    .faq-answer-inner {

        padding: 0 20px 25px 70px;

    }

    .faq-answer-inner p {

        font-size: .95rem;

        line-height: 1.75;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .faq-question {

        padding: 18px 16px;

    }

    .faq-question-content {

        gap: 10px;

    }

    .faq-number {

        width: 32px;

        height: 32px;

        font-size: .68rem;

    }

    .faq-icon {

        width: 32px;

        height: 32px;

        font-size: 1.3rem;

    }

    .faq-question-text {

        font-size: .92rem;

    }

    .faq-answer-inner {

        padding: 0 16px 22px 58px;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .faq-item,
    .faq-number,
    .faq-icon,
    .faq-question-text,
    .faq-answer {

        transition: none;

    }

}

/* ==========================================================
   CTA
   Version 2.0
========================================================== */

.cta {

    position: relative;

    padding: 140px 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--navy),
            var(--navy3)
        );

    color: var(--white);

    overflow: hidden;

}


/* ==========================================================
   BACKGROUND IMAGE
========================================================== */

.cta-background {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 1;

    overflow: hidden;

}

.cta-background img {

    width: 100%;

    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;

    object-position: center;

}


/* ==========================================================
   BACKGROUND OVERLAY
========================================================== */

.cta-overlay {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 2;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(11, 29, 53, .94),
            rgba(22, 46, 77, .88)
        );

}


/* ==========================================================
   DECORATIVE CIRCLES
========================================================== */

.cta-decoration {

    position: absolute;

    z-index: 2;

    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, .18);

    border-radius: 50%;

    pointer-events: none;

}

.cta-decoration-one {

    width: 520px;

    height: 520px;

    top: -300px;

    right: -160px;

}

.cta-decoration-two {

    width: 380px;

    height: 380px;

    bottom: -250px;

    left: -130px;

    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTENT
========================================================== */

.cta .container {

    position: relative;

    z-index: 3;

}

.cta-content {

    max-width: 900px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    text-align: center;

}


/* ==========================================================
   LABEL
========================================================== */

.cta-label {

    background: rgba(200, 150, 62, .15);

    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, .25);

    color: var(--gold-light);

}


/* ==========================================================
   HEADING
========================================================== */

.cta h2 {

    max-width: 850px;

    margin: 25px auto;

    color: var(--white);

    font-family: var(--font-display);

    font-size: clamp(
        2.8rem,
        6vw,
        5rem
    );

    font-weight: 500;

    line-height: 1.05;

    letter-spacing: -.02em;

}


/* ==========================================================
   TEXT
========================================================== */

.cta-text {

    max-width: 720px;

    margin: 0 auto 45px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);

    font-size: 1.15rem;

    line-height: 1.8;

}


/* ==========================================================
   BUTTONS
========================================================== */

.cta-buttons {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    gap: 15px;

    margin-bottom: 45px;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CTA PRIMARY BUTTON
========================================================== */

.cta-button {

    min-height: 58px;

    padding: 15px 24px 15px 30px;

    gap: 18px;

    background: var(--gold);

    color: var(--white);

    border: 2px solid var(--gold);

}

.cta-button:hover {

    background: var(--gold-light);

    border-color: var(--gold-light);

    color: var(--white);

    transform: translateY(-3px);

}


/* ==========================================================
   CTA BUTTON ARROW
========================================================== */

.cta-button-arrow {

    width: 30px;

    height: 30px;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);

    font-size: 1.1rem;

    line-height: 1;

    transition:
        transform var(--transition),
        background-color var(--transition);

}

.cta-button:hover .cta-button-arrow {

    transform: translateX(4px);

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);

}


/* ==========================================================
   SECONDARY CTA BUTTON
========================================================== */

.cta-buttons .btn-secondary,
.cta-button-secondary {

    min-height: 58px;

    padding: 15px 30px;

    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);

    color: var(--white);

    background: transparent;

}

.cta-buttons .btn-secondary:hover,
.cta-button-secondary:hover {

    border-color: var(--gold);

    background: var(--gold);

    color: var(--white);

}


/* ==========================================================
   TRUST ITEMS
========================================================== */

.cta-trust {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    flex-wrap: wrap;

    gap: 15px 35px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);

    font-size: .9rem;

}

.cta-trust-item {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 9px;

}

.cta-trust-icon {

    width: 22px;

    height: 22px;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, .65);

    border-radius: 50%;

    color: var(--gold-light);

    font-size: .72rem;

    font-weight: 700;

}

/* ==========================================================
   CTA RESPONSIVE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .cta {

        padding: 110px 0;

    }

    .cta h2 {

        font-size: clamp(
            2.6rem,
            7vw,
            4rem
        );

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   CTA MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .cta {

        padding: 90px 0;

    }

    .cta-content {

        max-width: 100%;

    }

    .cta h2 {

        margin: 20px auto;

        font-size: clamp(
            2.3rem,
            10vw,
            3.4rem
        );

    }

    .cta-text {

        margin-bottom: 35px;

        font-size: 1rem;

    }

    .cta-buttons {

        flex-direction: column;

        width: 100%;

        margin-bottom: 35px;

    }

    .cta-buttons .btn {

        width: 100%;

        max-width: 360px;

    }

    .cta-trust {

        flex-direction: column;

        gap: 14px;

    }

    .cta-decoration-one {

        width: 350px;

        height: 350px;

        top: -220px;

        right: -180px;

    }

    .cta-decoration-two {

        width: 280px;

        height: 280px;

        bottom: -190px;

        left: -150px;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   CTA SMALL MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .cta {

        padding: 75px 0;

    }

    .cta h2 {

        font-size: 2.2rem;

    }

    .cta-text {

        font-size: .95rem;

        line-height: 1.7;

    }

    .cta-button,
    .cta-buttons .btn-secondary {

        min-height: 54px;

        padding: 13px 22px;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   CTA REDUCED MOTION
========================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .cta-button,
    .cta-button-arrow {

        transition: none;

    }

}

/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT
   Version 2.0
========================================================== */

.contact {

    position: relative;

    padding: 120px 0;

    background: var(--cream);

    overflow: hidden;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT GRID
========================================================== */

.contact-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 1fr)
        minmax(420px, .9fr);

    align-items: center;

    gap: 80px;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT CONTENT
========================================================== */

.contact-content {

    max-width: 620px;

}

.contact-label {

    margin-bottom: 18px;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT HEADING
========================================================== */

.contact-content h2 {

    margin: 20px 0 25px;

    color: var(--navy);

    font-family: var(--font-display);

    font-size: clamp(
        2.5rem,
        5vw,
        4rem
    );

    font-weight: 500;

    line-height: 1.08;

    letter-spacing: -.02em;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT TEXT
========================================================== */

.contact-text {

    max-width: 580px;

    color: var(--muted);

    font-size: 1.05rem;

    line-height: 1.8;

}

.contact-text p {

    margin: 0 0 20px;

}

.contact-text p:last-child {

    margin-bottom: 0;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT BENEFITS
========================================================== */

.contact-benefits {

    display: flex ;
   
	flex-direction: column ;

    gap: 24px;

    margin-top: 45px;

}

.contact-benefit {

    display: flex;

    align-items: flex-start;

    gap: 18px;

}

.contact-benefit-icon {

    flex: 0 0 34px;

    width: 34px;

    height: 34px;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    margin-top: 2px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: rgba(200, 150, 62, .12);

    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, .25);

    color: var(--gold);

    font-size: .85rem;

    font-weight: 700;

}

.contact-benefit h3 {

    margin: 0 0 5px;

    color: var(--navy);

    font-family: var(--font-body);

    font-size: 1rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.4;

}

.contact-benefit p {

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--muted);

    font-size: .95rem;

    line-height: 1.6;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT FORM WRAPPER
========================================================== */

.contact-form-wrapper {

    position: relative;

    padding: 45px;

    background: var(--white);

    border: 1px solid var(--border);

    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);

}

.contact-form-wrapper::before {

    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;

    left: 45px;

    right: 45px;

    height: 3px;

    background: var(--gold);

    border-radius:
        0 0
        var(--radius-sm)
        var(--radius-sm);

}


/* ==========================================================
   FORM HEADER
========================================================== */

.contact-form-header {

    margin-bottom: 30px;

}

.contact-form-kicker {

    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 8px;

    color: var(--gold);

    font-size: .78rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    letter-spacing: .1em;

}

.contact-form-header h3 {

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--navy);

    font-family: var(--font-display);

    font-size: 2rem;

    font-weight: 500;

    line-height: 1.2;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FORM
========================================================== */

.contact-form {

    width: 100%;

}


/* ==========================================================
   GENERIC FORM FIELDS
========================================================== */

.contact-form form {

    width: 100%;

}

.contact-form p {

    margin: 0 0 18px;

}

.contact-form label {

    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 7px;

    color: var(--navy);

    font-size: .9rem;

    font-weight: 600;

}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.contact-form select {

    width: 100%;

    padding: 13px 15px;

    border: 1px solid var(--border);

    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);

    background: var(--white);

    color: var(--text);

    font-family: var(--font-body);

    font-size: .95rem;

    line-height: 1.5;

    transition:
        border-color var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition),
        background-color var(--transition);

}

.contact-form textarea {

    min-height: 150px;

    resize: vertical;

}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {

    color: var(--muted);

    opacity: .8;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FORM FOCUS
========================================================== */

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus,
.contact-form select:focus {

    outline: none;

    border-color: var(--gold);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 3px
        rgba(200, 150, 62, .12);

}


/* ==========================================================
   CHECKBOXES / RADIO BUTTONS
========================================================== */

.contact-form input[type="checkbox"],
.contact-form input[type="radio"] {

    width: auto;

    margin-right: 8px;

    accent-color: var(--gold);

}

.contact-form .wpcf7-list-item {

    margin: 0 15px 0 0;

}

.contact-form .wpcf7-list-item label {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: flex-start;

    gap: 5px;

    margin: 0;

    font-size: .85rem;

    font-weight: 400;

}


/* ==========================================================
   SUBMIT BUTTON
========================================================== */

.contact-form input[type="submit"],
.contact-form button[type="submit"] {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    min-height: 54px;

    width: auto;

    padding: 13px 28px;

    border: 2px solid var(--gold);

    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);

    background: var(--gold);

    color: var(--white);

    font-family: var(--font-body);

    font-size: .95rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1;

    cursor: pointer;

    transition:
        background-color var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);

}

.contact-form input[type="submit"]:hover,
.contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover {

    border-color: var(--gold-light);

    background: var(--gold-light);

    color: var(--white);

    transform: translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow: var(--shadow);

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT FORM ERRORS
========================================================== */

.contact-form .wpcf7-not-valid {

    border-color: #c0392b;

}

.contact-form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip {

    display: block;

    margin-top: 5px;

    color: #c0392b;

    font-size: .8rem;

}

.contact-form .wpcf7-response-output {

    margin: 20px 0 0;

    padding: 12px 15px;

    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);

    font-size: .85rem;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FORM PLACEHOLDER
========================================================== */

.contact-form-placeholder {

    padding: 25px;

    border: 1px dashed var(--border);

    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);

    background: var(--cream);

    color: var(--muted);

    text-align: center;

}

.contact-form-placeholder p {

    margin: 0;

    font-size: .9rem;

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT RESPONSIVE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .contact {

        padding: 100px 0;

    }

    .contact-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            minmax(0, 1fr)
            minmax(380px, .9fr);

        gap: 55px;

    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {

        padding: 35px;

    }

    .contact-form-wrapper::before {

        left: 35px;

        right: 35px;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT TABLET
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .contact-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 60px;

    }

    .contact-content {

        max-width: 720px;

        margin: 0 auto;

        text-align: center;

    }

    .contact-text {

        margin-inline: auto;

    }

    .contact-benefits {

        max-width: 600px;

        margin-inline: auto;

        text-align: left;

    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {

        max-width: 680px;

        width: 100%;

        margin: 0 auto;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .contact {

        padding: 80px 0;

    }

    .contact-content h2 {

        margin-top: 18px;

        font-size: clamp(
            2.2rem,
            9vw,
            3.2rem
        );

    }

    .contact-text {

        font-size: 1rem;

        line-height: 1.7;

    }

    .contact-benefits {

        gap: 20px;

        margin-top: 35px;

    }

    .contact-benefit {

        gap: 14px;

    }

    .contact-benefit-icon {

        flex-basis: 30px;

        width: 30px;

        height: 30px;

        font-size: .75rem;

    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {

        padding: 30px 25px;

        border-radius: var(--radius-md);

    }

    .contact-form-wrapper::before {

        left: 25px;

        right: 25px;

    }

    .contact-form-header {

        margin-bottom: 25px;

    }

    .contact-form-header h3 {

        font-size: 1.75rem;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT SMALL MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .contact {

        padding: 70px 0;

    }

    .contact-benefit h3 {

        font-size: .95rem;

    }

    .contact-benefit p {

        font-size: .88rem;

    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {

        padding: 28px 20px;

    }

    .contact-form-wrapper::before {

        left: 20px;

        right: 20px;

    }

    .contact-form input[type="submit"],
    .contact-form button[type="submit"] {

        width: 100%;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT REDUCED MOTION
========================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .contact-form input,
    .contact-form textarea,
    .contact-form select,
    .contact-form input[type="submit"],
    .contact-form button[type="submit"] {

        transition: none;

    }

}

/*=============================================
   FOOTER WIDGETS
===============
/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER
   Version 2.0
========================================================== */

.site-footer {

    position: relative;

    padding: 80px 0 30px;

    background: var(--navy);

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER LINKS
========================================================== */

.site-footer a {

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);

    text-decoration: none;

    transition:
        color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);

}

.site-footer a:hover {

    color: var(--gold-light);

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER GRID
========================================================== */

.footer-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        1.4fr
        .8fr
        1fr
        .8fr;

    gap: 50px;

    margin-bottom: 60px;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER COLUMNS
========================================================== */

.footer-column {

    min-width: 0;

}

.footer-column h4 {

    margin: 0 0 22px;

    color: var(--white);

    font-family: var(--font-body);

    font-size: 1rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.4;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER BRAND
========================================================== */

.footer-brand {

    max-width: 360px;

}

.footer-logo {

    margin-bottom: 22px;

}

.footer-brand-link {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 14px;

}

.footer-logo-mark {

    width: 48px;

    height: 48px;

    flex: 0 0 48px;

    font-size: .95rem;

}

/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER BRAND TEXT
========================================================== */

.footer-logo .logo-text {

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

}

.footer-logo .logo-text strong {

    color: var(--white);

    font-size: 1.15rem;

    line-height: 1.2;

}

.footer-description {

    max-width: 330px;

    margin: 0;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);

    font-size: .92rem;

    line-height: 1.75;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER MENUS
========================================================== */

.footer-menu,
.legal-links {

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 11px;

    list-style: none;

    margin: 0;

    padding: 0;

}

.footer-menu li,
.legal-links li {

    margin: 0;

    padding: 0;

}

.footer-menu a,
.legal-links a {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 7px;

    font-size: .9rem;

}

.footer-menu a::after {

    content: "→";

    opacity: 0;

    transform: translateX(-5px);

    transition:
        opacity var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition);

}

.footer-menu a:hover::after {

    opacity: 1;

    transform: translateX(0);

}


/* ======================================================== */

.site-footer .widget {

    margin: 0 0 25px;

}

.site-footer .widget:last-child {

    margin-bottom: 0;

}

.site-footer .widget-title {

    margin: 0 0 22px;

    color: var(--white);

    font-size: 1rem;

    font-weight: 700;

}

.site-footer .widget ul {

    list-style: none;

    margin: 0;

    padding: 0;

}

.site-footer .widget li {

    margin-bottom: 10px;

}

.site-footer .widget li:last-child {

    margin-bottom: 0;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER CONTACT
========================================================== */

.footer-contact-link {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    margin-top: 8px;

    color: var(--gold-light) !important;

    font-weight: 700;

}

.footer-contact-link span {

    transition:
        transform var(--transition);

}

.footer-contact-link:hover span {

    transform: translateX(4px);

}


/*==========================================================
  FOOTER
  Social Media
==========================================================*/

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Social Button
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.footer-social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;

    padding: 0;

    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 150, 62, .45);
    border-radius: 50%;

    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);

    text-decoration: none;

    transition:
        color var(--transition),
        background-color var(--transition),
        border-color var(--transition),
        transform var(--transition),
        box-shadow var(--transition);
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------
  SVG Icon
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.footer-social-link svg {
    display: block;

    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;

    max-width: none;

    fill: currentColor;

    transition:
        transform var(--transition);
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Hover
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.footer-social-link:hover {
    color: var(--navy);

    background: var(--gold);

    border-color: var(--gold);

    transform: translateY(-3px);

    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 29, 53, .16);
}


.footer-social-link:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Keyboard Focus
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.footer-social-link:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Active
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.footer-social-link:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Individual Network Adjustments
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.footer-social-link.footer-social-x svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
}

.footer-social-link.footer-social-linkedin svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
}

.footer-social-link.footer-social-instagram svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
}

.footer-social-link.footer-social-youtube svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.footer-social-link.footer-social-tiktok svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Mobile
----------------------------------------------------------*/

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .footer-social {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .footer-social-link {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER BOTTOM
========================================================== */

.footer-bottom {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 30px;

    padding-top: 28px;

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);

}

.footer-copyright {

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .48);

    font-size: .8rem;

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER CUSTOM LOGO
========================================================== */

.footer-logo .custom-logo-link {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

}

.footer-logo .custom-logo {
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 210px;
    max-height: 60px;
}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER TABLET
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .site-footer {

        padding-top: 70px;

    }

    .footer-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            1.3fr
            1fr
            1fr;

        gap: 45px;

    }

    .footer-brand {

        grid-column: 1 / -1;

        max-width: 500px;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .site-footer {

        padding: 65px 0 25px;

    }

    .footer-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 35px;

        margin-bottom: 45px;

    }

    .footer-brand {

        grid-column: auto;

        max-width: 100%;

    }

    .footer-column h4 {

        margin-bottom: 16px;

    }

    .footer-bottom {

        flex-direction: column;

        align-items: center;

        gap: 18px;

        text-align: center;

    }

}


/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER SMALL MOBILE
========================================================== */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .site-footer {

        padding-top: 55px;

    }

    .footer-description {

        font-size: .88rem;

    }

}



/*==========================================================
  FINAL SECTION CONSOLIDATION
  Gemeinsame Regeln für Section Header, Stats und Footer.
==========================================================*/

/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Unified Section Labels
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.section-header {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.section-header .section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.section-header .section-label + h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.section-header h2 {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/*
 * Sections that center their header keep the same label-to-heading
 * distance. Section-specific typography remains in the original
 * section rules above.
 */

.about .section-header,
.services .section-header,
.features .section-header,
.stats .section-header,
.process .section-header,
.testimonials .section-header,
.faq .section-header {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Stats – Navy Section
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.stats {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}

.stats .section-header h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.stats .section-header p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
}

.stats::before {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(200, 150, 62, .10),
        transparent 72%
    );
}

/* Cards remain light against the Navy section. */
.stats .stat-card {
    background: var(--white);
}

/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Footer Company Name
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.site-footer .footer-company-name {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.site-footer .footer-company-name strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: inherit;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Footer Contact / Address Text
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.site-footer .footer-contact,
.site-footer .footer-address,
.site-footer .footer-phone,
.site-footer .footer-email {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
}

.site-footer .footer-contact p,
.site-footer .footer-address p,
.site-footer .footer-phone p,
.site-footer .footer-email p {
    color: inherit;
}

/* Explicitly protect all footer headings and important text
   from global typography rules. */

.site-footer h1,
.site-footer h2,
.site-footer h3,
.site-footer h4,
.site-footer h5,
.site-footer h6,
.site-footer strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Footer paragraphs must never inherit the site's dark body text. */

.site-footer p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
}

.site-footer .footer-description {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
}

/* Footer links remain readable on Navy. */

.site-footer a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
}

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

/* Footer logo text is explicitly light. */

.site-footer .footer-logo .logo-text strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Navy CTA – explicit text protection
----------------------------------------------------------*/

.cta h1,
.cta h2,
.cta h3,
.cta h4,
.cta h5,
.cta h6 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.cta p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}

/*----------------------------------------------------------
  Mobile label consistency
----------------------------------------------------------*/

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .section-header .section-label {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

}

/*==========================================================*
 * ABOUT PAGE
 *==========================================================*/

/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * ABOUT HERO
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-hero {
	position: relative;
	padding: 110px 0 90px;

	background:
		radial-gradient(
			circle at top right,
			rgba(200, 150, 62, .08),
			transparent 40%
		),
		linear-gradient(
			135deg,
			#FDFDFD 0%,
			#F7F8FA 100%
		);
}

.about-hero .container {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr .9fr;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 80px;
}

.about-hero-content {
	max-width: 700px;
}

.about-hero h1 {
	margin: 20px 0 25px;

	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
	line-height: 1.08;
	color: var(--navy);
}

.about-hero-content > p {
	max-width: 620px;

	color: var(--muted);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-hero-image img {
	display: block;

	width: 100%;
	height: auto;

	border-radius: 30px;

	box-shadow:
		0 30px 80px rgba(11, 29, 53, .14);
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * SECTION HEADINGS
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-page .section-heading {
	max-width: 760px;
	margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.about-page .section-heading h2 {
	margin: 15px 0 20px;

	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
	line-height: 1.15;

	color: var(--navy);
}

.about-page .section-heading > p {
	max-width: 680px;

	color: var(--muted);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.8;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * WHO WE ARE
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-who {
	padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-who-content {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr;
	gap: 80px;
	align-items: start;
}

.about-who-content .section-heading {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-who-text {
	color: var(--text);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.85;
}

.about-who-text p {
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-who-text p:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * EXPERTISE
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-expertise {
	padding: 100px 0;

	background: #F7F8FA;
}

.about-expertise-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}

.about-expertise-card {
	position: relative;

	padding: 32px 28px;

	background: var(--white);

	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 206, 204, .75);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

	box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(11, 29, 53, .06);

	transition:
		transform var(--transition),
		box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.about-expertise-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-5px);

	box-shadow:
		0 20px 50px rgba(11, 29, 53, .10);
}

.about-card-number {
	margin-bottom: 25px;

	color: var(--gold);

	font-size: .85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: .12em;
}

.about-expertise-card h3 {
	margin-bottom: 15px;

	color: var(--navy);

	font-size: 1.2rem;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-expertise-card p {
	margin: 0;

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: .95rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * APPROACH
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-approach {
	padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-approach-list {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}

.about-approach-item {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;

	padding: 32px 28px;

	background: var(--white);

	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 206, 204, .75);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

	box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(11, 29, 53, .06);
}

.about-approach-number {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;

	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;

	margin-bottom: 25px;

	border-radius: 50%;

	background: var(--gold);
	color: var(--white);

	font-weight: 700;
}

.about-approach-content h3 {
	margin-bottom: 12px;

	color: var(--navy);

	font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.about-approach-content p {
	margin: 0;

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: .95rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
}

/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * FACTS
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about_page-facts {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #16365D 100%);
    color: var(--white);

    display: flex;              /* WICHTIG */
    justify-content: center;    /* WICHTIG */
}

.about_page-facts .container {
    max-width: 1200px;          /* wie Our Team */
    margin: 0 auto;             /* zentriert */
}

.about_page-facts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}



.about_page-facts .section-label {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.about_page-facts .section-heading h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.about_page-fact {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 53, .08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    min-height: 190px;
    padding: 35px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Zahlen doppelt so groß */
.about_page-fact-number {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;

    font-size: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about_page-fact-value,
.about_page-fact-suffix {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.about_page-fact-suffix {
    font-size: .5em;
}

.about_page-fact span {
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}





/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * RESPONSIVE
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

@media (max-width: 768px) {

	.about_page-facts-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;

		width: 100%;

		margin-left: 0;
	}

	.about_page-fact {
		min-height: 170px;

		padding: 30px 25px;
	}

	.about_page-fact-number {
		height: 65px;

		padding: 0 5px;

		font-size: 3.2rem !important;
	}
}

/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * TEAM
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-team {
	padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-team-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 28px;
}

.about-team-card {
	overflow: hidden;

	background: var(--white);

	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 206, 204, .75);
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

	box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(11, 29, 53, .07);
}

.about-team-image {
	aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.5;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.about-team-image img {
	display: block;

	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;

	object-fit: cover;
}

.about-team-content {
	padding: 25px;
}

.about-team-content h3 {
	margin-bottom: 6px;

	color: var(--navy);

	font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.about-team-position {
	margin-bottom: 15px;

	color: var(--gold);

	font-size: .85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.about-team-content p {
	margin-bottom: 18px;

	color: var(--muted);

	font-size: .95rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-team-linkedin {
	color: var(--navy);

	font-size: .9rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * AUDIENCE
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-audience {
	padding: 100px 0;

	background: #F7F8FA;
}

.about-audience-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 30px;
}

.about-audience-card {
	padding: 45px;

	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

	box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(11, 29, 53, .08);
}

.about-audience-card h3 {
	margin-bottom: 18px;

	color: var(--navy);

	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.about-audience-card p {
	margin-bottom: 28px;

	color: var(--muted);

	line-height: 1.75;
}

.about-audience-employer {
	background: var(--white);

	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 206, 204, .75);
}

.about-audience-employee {
	background: var(--navy);

	border: 1px solid var(--navy);
}

.about-audience-employee h3 {
	color: var(--white);
}

.about-audience-employee p {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * CTA
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-cta {
	padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-cta-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;

	gap: 50px;

	padding: 55px 60px;

	background:
		linear-gradient(
			135deg,
			#F7F8FA 0%,
			#FFFFFF 100%
		);

	border: 1px solid rgba(212, 206, 204, .75);
	border-radius: 30px;

	box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(11, 29, 53, .07);
}

.about-cta-content {
	max-width: 750px;
}

.about-cta-content h2 {
	margin: 15px 0;

	color: var(--navy);

	font-family: var(--font-display);
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
	line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-cta-content p {
	margin: 0;

	color: var(--muted);

	line-height: 1.8;
}


/*----------------------------------------------------------*
 * RESPONSIVE
 *----------------------------------------------------------*/

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

	.about-expertise-grid,
	.about-approach-list,
	.about-team-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}

	.about-hero .container {
		gap: 50px;
	}

}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

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

	.about-who-content {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 30px;
	}

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

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

	.about-hero {
		padding: 75px 0 60px;
	}

	.about-who,
	.about-expertise,
	.about-approach,
	.about-facts,
	.about-team,
	.about-audience,
	.about-cta {
		padding: 70px 0;
	}

	.about-expertise-grid,
	.about-approach-list,
	.about-facts-grid,
	.about-team-grid,
	.about-audience-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.about-audience-card {
		padding: 32px;
	}

	.about-cta-inner {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;

		padding: 35px;
	}

}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

	.about-hero h1 {
		font-size: 2.4rem;
	}

	.about-cta-inner {
		padding: 28px;
	}

}

/* ==========================================================
 * EMPLOYEE PAGE
 * ========================================================== */


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * GENERAL
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.employee_page .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * SECTION HEADINGS
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-section-heading {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px;
    text-align: center;
}

.employee_page-section-heading .section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.employee_page-section-heading h2 {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.employee_page-section-heading p {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 760px;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * HERO
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-hero {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--navy) 0%,
        #16365D 100%
    );
    color: var(--white);
}

.employee_page-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

.employee_page-hero-content {
    max-width: 650px;
}

.employee_page-hero-content .section-label {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.employee_page-hero-content h1 {
    margin: 0 0 25px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.employee_page-hero-content p {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 620px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.employee_page-hero-actions {
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.employee_page-hero-image {
    position: relative;
}

.employee_page-hero-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * INTRO
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-intro {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.employee_page-intro-text {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * SERVICES
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-services {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.employee_page-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.employee_page-service-card {
    min-height: 280px;
    padding: 38px 32px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 53, .08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.employee_page-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);
}

.employee_page-service-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;

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

    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(198, 157, 67, .12);
}

.employee_page-service-icon img {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.employee_page-service-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.employee_page-service-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * PROCESS
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-process {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.employee_page-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.employee_page-process-card {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 250px;
    padding: 35px;

    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 53, .10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.employee_page-process-number {
    margin-bottom: 25px;

    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.employee_page-process-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.employee_page-process-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * BENEFITS
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-benefits {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--navy) 0%,
        #16365D 100%
    );
    color: var(--white);
}

.employee_page-benefits .section-label {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.employee_page-benefits .employee_page-section-heading h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.employee_page-benefits .employee_page-section-heading p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
}

.employee_page-benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.employee_page-benefit-card {
    min-height: 210px;
    padding: 32px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.employee_page-benefit-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 15px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.employee_page-benefit-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * REQUIREMENTS
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-requirements {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.employee_page-requirements-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.employee_page-requirements .employee_page-section-heading {
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.employee_page-requirements-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.employee_page-requirements-list li {
    min-height: 80px;
    padding: 20px 22px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;

    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);

    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.employee_page-requirement-check {
    flex: 0 0 30px;

    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;

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

    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);

    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * FAQ
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-faq {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.employee_page-faq-list {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.employee_page-faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 15px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 29, 53, .10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--white);

    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);

    overflow: hidden;
}

.employee_page-faq-item summary {
    position: relative;

    padding: 23px 60px 23px 25px;

    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;

    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.employee_page-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.employee_page-faq-item summary::after {
    content: "+";

    position: absolute;
    right: 25px;
    top: 50%;

    transform: translateY(-50%);

    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 400;

    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.employee_page-faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: "−";
}

.employee_page-faq-answer {
    padding: 0 25px 25px;

    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * CTA
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.employee_page-cta {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--light);
}

.employee_page-cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr .85fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;

    padding: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);

    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);

    overflow: hidden;
}

.employee_page-cta-content {
    max-width: 650px;
}

.employee_page-cta-content .section-label {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.employee_page-cta-content h2 {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.employee_page-cta-content p {
    margin: 0 0 30px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.employee_page-cta-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 330px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.employee_page-cta-action {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
 * RESPONSIVE
 * ---------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .employee_page-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .employee_page-hero-content {
        max-width: 800px;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .employee_page-hero-content p {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .employee_page-hero-actions {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .employee_page-hero-image img {
        height: 420px;
    }

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

    .employee_page-requirements-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .employee_page-requirements .employee_page-section-heading {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .employee_page-cta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .employee_page-cta-content {
        max-width: none;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .employee_page-cta-content .btn {
        display: inline-block;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .employee_page-hero,
    .employee_page-intro,
    .employee_page-services,
    .employee_page-process,
    .employee_page-benefits,
    .employee_page-requirements,
    .employee_page-faq,
    .employee_page-cta {
        padding: 75px 0;
    }

    .employee_page-section-heading {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .employee_page-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3.5rem);
    }

    .employee_page-hero-image img {
        height: 340px;
    }

    .employee_page-services-grid,
    .employee_page-process-grid,
    .employee_page-benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .employee_page-service-card,
    .employee_page-process-card,
    .employee_page-benefit-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }

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

    .employee_page-cta-grid {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .employee_page-cta-image img {
        height: 260px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .employee_page-hero-image img {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .employee_page-service-card,
    .employee_page-process-card,
    .employee_page-benefit-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .employee_page-faq-item summary {
        padding: 20px 55px 20px 20px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .employee_page-faq-answer {
        padding: 0 20px 20px;
    }

    .employee_page-requirements-list li {
        padding: 18px;
    }
}