/* ==========================================================================
   ADVOCATE RASHEDUL ANOWAR RASEL - PORTFOLIO DESIGN SYSTEM
   Luxury Legal Navy & Gold Aesthetic matching BYLAW Reference Design
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Color Palette - Dark Legal Theme */
  --bg-primary: #0b1119;
  --bg-secondary: #111a24;
  --bg-tertiary: #16202c;
  --bg-card: #151e2b;
  --bg-card-hover: #1c2738;
  --bg-dark-accent: #0e151e;

  /* Color Palette - Light Accent Sections */
  --bg-light: #fbf9f5;
  --bg-light-alt: #f4f1ea;
  --bg-light-card: #ffffff;
  --border-light: #e5e0d5;

  /* Gold & Bronze Accents */
  --gold-primary: #cca472;
  --gold-hover: #dfb782;
  --gold-dark: #b08754;
  --gold-light: #f3e5cf;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfb782 0%, #cca472 50%, #b08754 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.25);
  --gold-border: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.35);

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-light-muted: #9aa8b8;
  --text-light-sub: #7a8898;
  --text-dark: #121820;
  --text-dark-muted: #556272;
  --text-gold: #cca472;

  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  --font-serif-title: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-bn: 'Hind Siliguri', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing & Borders */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.2);

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  --max-width: 1240px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Reset Styles
   ========================================================================== */

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

body.lang-bn {
  font-family: var(--font-bn);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

p, span, a, li, blockquote {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}

/* Section Header Utilities */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-black);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Light Section Modifiers */
.section-light {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

.section-light h1,
.section-light h2,
.section-light h3,
.section-light h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-light .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Interactive Badges
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #121720;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}

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

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: #f4f1ea;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-icon-circle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  background: rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  background: rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif-title);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.brand-logo .logo-icon {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-logo .logo-icon img {
  height: 38px;
  width: 38px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo span.highlight {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Language Switcher */
.lang-toggle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  padding-top: calc(85px + 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #0b1119;
  background-image: url('../assets/images/image/body_bacground_image.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.96) 0%,
      rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.90) 36%,
      rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.55) 54%,
      rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.15) 70%,
      rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.0) 85%,
      rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.65) 0%,
      transparent 22%,
      transparent 78%,
      #0b1119 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 580px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-tag-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-title .text-gold {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #c4d0de;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-arrow-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  left: 280px;
  top: 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section & Advocate Credentials
   ========================================================================== */

.about-section {
  background-color: #121a24;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 390px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.about-quote-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 17, 25, 0) 0%, rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.95) 45%, #0b1119 100%);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCBA Official Verification & Chamber Network Section
   ========================================================================== */
.scba-section {
  background-color: #0a0f16;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.scba-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.scba-proof-card {
  background: #111822;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.scba-proof-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.scba-verified-seal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #34d399;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scba-portal-link {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.scba-portal-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.scba-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: #080c12;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.scba-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.scba-proof-card:hover .scba-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.scba-proof-footer {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.scba-chambers-column .section-tag {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.scba-chambers-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.scba-chambers-desc {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.scba-chamber-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.chamber-spec-item {
  background: #111822;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.chamber-spec-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-left-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.chamber-spec-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}

.chamber-spec-details h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.chamber-spec-details p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.scba-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-content {
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.about-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #a5b4c6;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-signature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.about-signature .sig-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.about-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-badge-card {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.stat-badge-card.highlight {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #121820;
}

.stat-badge-card.highlight .stat-val,
.stat-badge-card.highlight .stat-lbl {
  color: #121820;
}

.stat-badge-card .stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.stat-badge-card.highlight .stat-icon {
  color: #121820;
}

.stat-badge-card .stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-badge-card .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Impact / Metrics Counter Section (Light Background)
   ========================================================================== */

.metrics-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.metric-item {
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.metric-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  top: 20%;
  bottom: 20%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
}

.metric-item:nth-child(3n)::after {
  display: none;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Practice Areas Section (FLIP Track Layout)
   ========================================================================== */

.practice-section {
  background-color: #0d141e;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.practice-flip-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.practice-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
  background: #141d29;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: flex 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1),
    background 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: flex;
}

/* Collapsed Item State */
.practice-item.is-collapsed {
  flex: 0 0 76px;
  min-width: 76px;
  max-width: 76px;
}

.practice-item.is-collapsed:hover {
  background: #1a2636;
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Collapsed View (Vertical Pill Layout) */
.practice-item .item-collapsed-view {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 76px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 0.75rem;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.practice-item.is-collapsed .item-collapsed-view {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.practice-item.is-expanded .item-collapsed-view {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.collapsed-arrow {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-item.is-collapsed:hover .collapsed-arrow {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  color: var(--gold-hover);
}

.collapsed-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.collapsed-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.collapsed-title {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-item.is-collapsed:hover .collapsed-title {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Expanded Item State */
.practice-item.is-expanded {
  flex: 1 1 540px;
  min-width: 500px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 35px rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.18);
  cursor: default;
}

.practice-item.is-expanded::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Expanded View (Internal Content Layout with Fixed Stable Width) */
.practice-item .item-expanded-view {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 500px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.practice-item.is-expanded .item-expanded-view {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.practice-item.is-collapsed .item-expanded-view {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(-15px);
}

.expanded-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.expanded-info .practice-icon {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.expanded-info .expanded-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.expanded-info .expanded-desc {
  color: #a5b4c6;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.expanded-image-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

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

.practice-item.is-expanded:hover .expanded-image-box img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partner Logos Strip
   ========================================================================== */

.partners-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eae6df;
}

.partners-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.partners-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.partners-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.partner-logo-item {
  font-family: var(--font-serif-title);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #334155;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Video Showcase & Milestone Experience (Dark Section)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Career Milestone Timeline Section (Dark Section)
   ========================================================================== */

.timeline-section {
  background-color: #101722;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.milestone-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.milestone-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: #182230;
}

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

.milestone-info .milestone-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.milestone-info .milestone-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* Career Timeline Container */
.career-timeline-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Stepper Track */
.timeline-stepper-track {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(18, 26, 36, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.timeline-progress-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2.85rem;
  left: 3.5rem;
  right: 3.5rem;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.timeline-progress-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--progress-width, 0%);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.6);
}

.timeline-step-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-dot {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1e293b;
  border: 3px solid #64748b;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(18, 26, 36, 0.9);
}

.step-year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-step-node:hover .step-dot {
  border-color: var(--gold-hover);
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.timeline-step-node:hover .step-year {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.timeline-step-node.active .step-dot {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.8), 0 0 0 4px rgba(18, 26, 36, 0.9);
}

.timeline-step-node.active .step-year {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.timeline-step-node.active .step-label {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Active Timeline Display Card */
.timeline-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-display-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-display-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.timeline-badge-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.timeline-year-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.3);
  padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.timeline-category-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.timeline-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.timeline-card-desc {
  color: #a5b4c6;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.timeline-achievements-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.timeline-achieve-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.gold-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.3);
}

.timeline-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.timeline-nav-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #141d29;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0b1119;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.timeline-card-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

.timeline-display-card:hover .timeline-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.timeline-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.35);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ & Experience Section (Light Section)
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-visual-column {
  position: relative;
}

.faq-collage-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 540px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.35);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-collage-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.faq-collage-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.faq-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  left: 1.75rem;
  background: #111a24;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  max-width: 210px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.faq-exp-badge .badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.faq-exp-badge .badge-years {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.faq-exp-badge .badge-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  color: #556272;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-bottom-banner {
  background: #e9e4d8;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-bottom-banner .banner-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.faq-bottom-banner .banner-sub {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pricing & Consultation Packages (Light Sand Section)
   ========================================================================== */

.pricing-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.pricing-toggle-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.pricing-toggle-wrap span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pricing-toggle-wrap span.active {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.switch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 54px;
  height: 28px;
}

.switch input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.slider {
  position: absolute;
  cursor: pointer;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 34px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.slider:before {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  height: 20px;
  width: 20px;
  left: 4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

input:checked+.slider {
  background-color: var(--gold-dark);
}

input:checked+.slider:before {
  transform: translateX(26px);
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  background: #111a24;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.15);
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-6px);
}

.pricing-card.featured h3,
.pricing-card.featured .price-amount,
.pricing-card.featured .price-currency {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pricing-card.featured .feature-item {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.pricing-card.featured .feature-item.disabled {
  color: #556578;
}

.plan-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.pricing-card.featured .plan-header {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.price-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.price-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.price-period {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.plan-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.pricing-card.featured .plan-badge {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #4b5563;
}

.feature-item .check-icon {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.feature-item.disabled {
  color: #9ca3af;
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.feature-item.disabled .cross-icon {
  color: #9ca3af;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dual Action Callout Banners
   ========================================================================== */

.action-banners-section {
  background-color: #0b1119;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.action-banners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.action-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.action-card-dark {
  background: #111a24;
}

.action-card-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15202e 0%, #1a2738 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
}

.action-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.action-card p {
  color: #a5b4c6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.phone-call-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.phone-call-box:hover {
  background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.phone-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #121820;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.phone-details .call-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.phone-details .call-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation Request Form & Advocate Portrait
   ========================================================================== */

.consultation-form-section {
  background-color: #0e151e;
  position: relative;
}

.consult-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.consult-form-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.95) 0%, rgba(184, 139, 74, 0.95) 100%);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  color: #121820;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.3);
  position: relative;
}

.consult-form-card h3 {
  color: #121820;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.consult-form-card p {
  color: #2d261e;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #121820;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #121820;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.consult-portrait-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.consult-portrait-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Recent Blogs & Legal Insights Section
   ========================================================================== */

.blogs-section {
  background-color: #111a24;
}

.blog-featured-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-featured-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-featured-img {
  height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

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

.blog-featured-content {
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem 2rem 0;
}

.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-featured-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-featured-content p {
  color: #a5b4c6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--gold-hover);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-hover);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 6 Grid of Blogs */
.blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.blog-card-thumb {
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #8c9ba8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   Chamber & Practice Gallery Section
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  background-color: #0d131b;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: #111822;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.gallery-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-image-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 19, 27, 0.1) 0%, rgba(13, 19, 27, 0.88) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 19, 27, 0.2) 0%, rgba(13, 19, 27, 0.94) 100%);
}

.gallery-overlay-content {
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.gallery-caption-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background-color: #070b10;
  color: #8c9ba8;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-top-logo {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #8c9ba8;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.footer-contact-info p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.developer-credit {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.developer-credit a {
  color: var(--gold-light, #cca472);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.developer-credit a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-social-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals & Notifications
   ========================================================================== */

.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

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

.modal-content {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-video-box {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  height: 0;
}

.modal-video-box iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Optimization
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .brand-logo .logo-icon img {
    height: 32px;
    width: 32px;
  }

  .nav-desktop-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 2.5rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .nav-mobile-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-description {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-arrow-pointer {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* About Section */
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-content {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .about-image-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-image-card img {
    height: auto;
    max-height: 400px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  /* SCBA Accreditation Section */
  .scba-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .scba-proof-card {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .scba-chambers-column {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  /* Practice Areas Accordion */
  .practice-top-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .practice-flip-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .practice-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  /* 1. Unselected / Collapsed State (Compact Accordion Bar) */
  .practice-item.is-collapsed {
    display: block !important;
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 52px !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
    background: #141d29 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed:hover {
    background: #1a2738 !important;
    border-color: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed .item-collapsed-view {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    position: static !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed .collapsed-bottom {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    order: 1 !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed .collapsed-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed .collapsed-title {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb !important;
    transform: none !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed .collapsed-arrow {
    order: 2 !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.25) !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed:hover .collapsed-arrow {
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
    background: rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.2) !important;
  }

  /* Completely hide expanded content when item is collapsed */
  .practice-item.is-collapsed .item-expanded-view {
    display: none !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }

  /* 2. Selected / Expanded State (Full Detail Card) */
  .practice-item.is-expanded {
    display: block !important;
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem !important;
    background: var(--bg-card) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 30px rgba(204, 164, 114, 0.15) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    cursor: default !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 4px !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
    border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .item-collapsed-view {
    display: none !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .item-expanded-view {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.35rem !important;
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .expanded-info {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .expanded-info .practice-icon {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .expanded-info .expanded-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .expanded-info .expanded-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem !important;
    color: #a5b4c6 !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .expanded-image-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 220px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded .expanded-image-box img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  /* Metrics Section */
  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Timeline Section */
  .milestones-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .timeline-stepper-track {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .timeline-progress-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-step-node {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .timeline-display-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .timeline-card-media {
    height: 260px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Other Grids */
  .faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .action-banners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

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

  .consult-form-card {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .consult-portrait-box {
    max-width: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: auto;
  }

  .consult-portrait-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
  }

  .blog-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-featured-content {
    padding: 0 2rem 2rem;
  }

  .blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 1.15rem;
    padding-right: 1.15rem;
  }

  /* Header */
  .site-header {
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(70px + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-bg-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(11, 17, 25, 0.90) 50%,
        #0b1119 100%);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* About Section */
  .about-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.5vw, 2.1rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .about-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-signature {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .about-signature .sig-text {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .about-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .stat-badge-card {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .stat-badge-card .stat-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .stat-badge-card .stat-val {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .stat-badge-card .stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* SCBA Accreditation Section */
  .scba-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .scba-chambers-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 5vw, 1.95rem);
  }

  .scba-chambers-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .scba-proof-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .chamber-spec-item {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .chamber-spec-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .chamber-spec-details h4 {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }

  .chamber-spec-details p {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
  }

  .scba-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .scba-actions-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Practice Areas Mobile View */
  .practice-item.is-expanded {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
  }

  .expanded-info .practice-icon {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .expanded-info .expanded-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .expanded-info .expanded-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .expanded-image-box {
    height: 190px;
  }

  /* Metrics Section */
  .metrics-section {
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .metric-item {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .metric-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .metric-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 2.75rem);
  }

  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }

  /* Career Timeline */
  .timeline-section {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .milestones-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .milestone-box {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .timeline-display-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .timeline-badge-group {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .timeline-year-tag {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .timeline-card-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.5vw, 1.55rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .timeline-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .timeline-achievements-list {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .timeline-achieve-item {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .timeline-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .timeline-card-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .timeline-nav-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .timeline-card-media {
    height: 210px;
  }

  /* FAQ Section Mobile */
  .faq-section {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    max-height: 500px;
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .faq-bottom-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .faq-bottom-banner .banner-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .faq-bottom-banner .banner-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
  }

  .faq-bottom-banner .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Action Banners */
  .action-card {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .action-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .action-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Consultation Form */
  .consultation-form-section {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .consult-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .consult-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .consult-form-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .form-input,
  .form-textarea {
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .consult-portrait-box {
    max-width: 380px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .consult-portrait-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Blogs Grid */
  .blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .blog-featured-content {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-featured-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .blog-featured-content p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .blog-featured-img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  /* Gallery Grid */
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .site-footer {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .developer-credit {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .footer-social-links {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 0.95rem;
    padding-right: 0.95rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .about-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }

  .stat-badge-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  }

  .scba-proof-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .scba-proof-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .scba-verified-seal {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  }

  .scba-portal-link {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
  }

  .timeline-display-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .timeline-card-heading {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .timeline-achieve-item {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
  }

  .practice-item.is-expanded {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .practice-item.is-collapsed {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    min-height: 52px;
  }

  .consult-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .consult-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .action-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .phone-call-box {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .phone-details .call-num {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .scba-chambers-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .timeline-card-heading {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}