/* =========================================================
   SHIELD BHARAT CONSULTING — GLOBAL STYLESHEET
   Refined professional teal + gold identity
========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand teal scale (primary identity) */
  --navy:    #0d809f;   /* primary teal */
  --navy2:   #1ea3c7;   /* bright teal — hover */
  --dark:    #102645;   /* deep teal — text, headers, footer */
  --deep:    #102645;   /* deepest teal — hero base */

  /* Gold accent */
  --gold:      #C89320; /* refined amber-gold */
  --gold2:     #E6B33C; /* light gold */
  --gold-dark: #A6790F;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white:   #FFFFFF;
  --offwhite:#EFF8F7;
  --mist:    #CFEAE9;
  --slate:   #4E7373;

  /* Trust blue (used for success / secondary accents) */
  --green:   #18467E;
  --green2:  #2A66BF;

  --red:     #C0392B;

  --radius:  14px;
  --shadow:  0 8px 40px rgba(6,76,76,0.18);
  --shadow2: 0 2px 14px rgba(6,76,76,0.10);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--dark);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ===========================
   TOPBAR
=========================== */
.topbar {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--gold2);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.topbar .inner {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.topbar a { color: var(--gold2); font-weight: 500; }
.topbar-socials { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.topbar-socials a {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(200,147,32,0.16);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.topbar-socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }

/* ===========================
   HEADER / NAV
=========================== */
header {
  background: var(--white);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(6,76,76,0.10);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark);
}
.logo img { max-height: 48px; width: auto; }
.logo-shield {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 60%, var(--gold));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900;
}
.logo span { color: var(--gold); }

nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
nav > a, nav .dropdown > a {
  padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark); border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
  position: relative; cursor: pointer;
}
nav a:hover, nav a.active { background: var(--offwhite); color: var(--navy); }
.dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  min-width: 220px; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px; color: var(--dark);
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--offwhite); color: var(--gold-dark); }

.header-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; border: none;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold2));
  color: var(--dark); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(200,147,32,0.32);
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(200,147,32,0.48); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy2); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-green { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); }
.btn-green:hover { background: var(--green2); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none; background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 8px; color: var(--dark);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px;
}
.menu-toggle:hover { background: var(--offwhite); }

/* ===========================
   PAGE / HERO
=========================== */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep) 0%, var(--navy) 55%, #0A6363 100%);
  min-height: 88vh; padding: 80px 24px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(230,179,60,0.14) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.hero .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(230,179,60,0.16); border: 1px solid rgba(230,179,60,0.32);
  border-radius: 30px; padding: 6px 16px; font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold2); margin-bottom: 22px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--gold2); }
.hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 30px; margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2);
}
.hero-stat-label { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Right: floating cards */
.hero-cards { position: relative; height: 460px; }
.hcard {
  position: absolute; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px 26px; color: var(--white);
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hcard:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hcard:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
.hcard-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hcard h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hcard p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.hcard-1 { top: 30px; left: 0; width: 220px; }
.hcard-1 .hcard-icon { background: rgba(20,160,160,0.30); }
.hcard-2 { top: 160px; right: 0; width: 240px; }
.hcard-2 .hcard-icon { background: rgba(230,179,60,0.30); }
.hcard-3 { bottom: 40px; left: 30px; width: 200px; }
.hcard-3 .hcard-icon { background: rgba(24,70,126,0.35); }
.hcard-4 { top: 20px; right: 10px; width: 210px; }
.hcard-4 .hcard-icon { background: rgba(20,160,160,0.30); }
.hcard-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 10px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

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

/* ===========================
   SECTION COMMON
=========================== */
section { padding: 90px 24px; }
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--navy); }
.section-sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 560px; }
.section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===========================
   SERVICES GRID (generic)
=========================== */
.services-bg { background: var(--white); }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.service-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  transition: all .3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold2));
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .3s; transform-origin: left;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--offwhite); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--navy); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: capitalize; color: var(--dark); }
.service-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.service-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.service-link::after { content: '→'; }

/* ===========================
   ABOUT SPLIT
=========================== */
.about-bg { background: var(--offwhite); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--navy2) 100%);
  border-radius: 20px; height: 440px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); font-size: 80px; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-img-placeholder img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px; }
.about-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(200,147,32,0.35);
}
.about-badge-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.about-badge-text { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }
.about-float-card {
  position: absolute; top: 28px; left: -20px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center;
}
.about-float-icon { font-size: 24px; }
.about-float-text { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate); }
.about-float-text strong { display: block; color: var(--dark); font-size: 14px; }

.about-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0 30px; }
.about-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark); }
.about-list li::before {
  content: '✓'; flex-shrink: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--green); color: white; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 1px;
}
.counters-row { display: flex; gap: 32px; margin-top: 28px; }
.counter-item { text-align: left; }
.counter-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); }
.counter-num span { color: var(--gold); }
.counter-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ===========================
   PROCESS
=========================== */
.process-bg { background: var(--navy); }
.process-bg .section-tag { color: var(--gold2); }
.process-bg .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.process-bg .section-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); }
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 0; }
.process-item { padding: 36px 28px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10); position: relative; }
.process-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.process-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 52px; font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: -10px; position: relative; z-index: 0;
}
.process-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(230,179,60,0.22); border: 1px solid rgba(230,179,60,0.40);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px; margin: 0 auto 18px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.process-item h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-item p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===========================
   WHY CHOOSE
=========================== */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center; }
.why-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.why-feature-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  padding: 24px 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow2); transition: all .25s;
}
.why-feature-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.wf-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.why-feature-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--dark); }
.why-feature-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }
.why-img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  border-radius: 24px; height: 480px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size: 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-img-placeholder img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 24px; }
.why-floating-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 30px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200,147,32,0.35);
}
.why-floating-badge .num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1; }
.why-floating-badge .lbl { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }

/* ===========================
   CTA
=========================== */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--dark) 100%);
  padding: 80px 24px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(230,179,60,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-section h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 46px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-section h2 span { color: var(--gold2); }
.cta-section p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 36px; font-size: 16px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ===========================
   OWL CAROUSEL
=========================== */
.claritix-owl__carousel, .owl-carousel {
  position: relative; width: 100%; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; touch-action: pan-y;
}
.owl-stage-outer { position: relative; overflow: hidden; -webkit-transform: translate3d(0,0,0); }
.owl-stage {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  will-change: transform; touch-action: pan-y; cursor: grab;
}
.owl-stage:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.owl-item { flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px); min-width: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .owl-item { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .owl-item { flex: 0 0 100%; } }
.owl-item .svc-slide {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  transition: all .3s; cursor: pointer; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left;
}
.owl-item .svc-slide::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold2));
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .3s; transform-origin: left;
}
.owl-item .svc-slide:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.owl-item .svc-slide:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-slide-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--offwhite);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 18px; transition: background .3s; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-slide:hover .svc-slide-icon { background: var(--navy); }
.svc-slide h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 9px; color: var(--dark); }
.svc-slide p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; flex: 1; }
.svc-slide-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-top: auto; }
.svc-slide-link::after { content: '→'; }
.owl-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }
.owl-prev, .owl-next {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--mist); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; color: var(--dark); user-select: none; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.owl-prev:hover, .owl-next:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold2); border-color: var(--navy); }
.owl-prev.disabled, .owl-next.disabled { opacity: .4; pointer-events: none; }
.owl-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.owl-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mist); transition: all .25s; cursor: pointer; border: none; padding: 0; }
.owl-dot.active { background: var(--navy); width: 26px; border-radius: 4px; }
.owl-stage.is-dragging .svc-slide { pointer-events: none; }

/* SERVICE TAB SLIDER */
.svc-tabs-wrap { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.svc-tab-btns {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 0; background: var(--offwhite);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.svc-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; border: none; background: transparent; color: var(--slate);
  transition: all .25s; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;
}
.svc-tab-btn.active { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14,124,124,0.28); }
.svc-tab-panel { display: none; }
.svc-tab-panel.active { display: block; }

/* ===========================
   FOOTER
=========================== */
footer { background: var(--dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); padding: 0 24px; }
.footer-newsletter {
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 18px; margin: 0 auto 60px;
  max-width: 1200px; padding: 36px 48px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; transform: translateY(-50px); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.footer-newsletter h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
.footer-newsletter p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); margin-top: 4px; }
.nl-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.nl-input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--white);
  width: 280px; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.nl-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
.footer-main {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 50px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px;
}
.footer-logo-area .logo { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-logo-area p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 15px; transition: all .2s;
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--gold); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold2); }
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold2); }

/* ===========================
   INNER PAGE HERO
=========================== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep) 0%, var(--navy2) 100%);
  padding: 70px 24px 80px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%, rgba(230,179,60,0.14) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
}
.breadcrumb-row a { color: var(--gold2); }
.breadcrumb-row span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.page-hero h1 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 56px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); }
.page-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold2); }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 16px; max-width: 560px; margin: 16px auto 0; }

/* Service layout with sidebar */
.service-layout {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 60px 24px;
}
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--mist);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2); overflow: hidden; height: fit-content; position: sticky; top: 90px;
}
.sidebar-card-header { background: var(--navy); padding: 20px 24px; color: var(--white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.sidebar-links { padding: 12px; }
.sidebar-links a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 14px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 500; transition: all .2s; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sidebar-links a:hover { background: var(--offwhite); color: var(--gold-dark); border-color: var(--mist); }
.sidebar-links a.active { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy2)); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
.sidebar-links a .s-icon { font-size: 16px; margin-right: 8px; }
.sidebar-links a .s-arrow { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.6; }

.sidebar-cta {
  margin-top: 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--dark));
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-cta h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sidebar-cta p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.phone-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.phone-row .p-icon { font-size: 20px; }
.phone-row .num { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2); }
.phone-row .lbl { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

/* Content panels */
.content-panel { display: none; }
.content-panel.active { display: block; }
.service-content-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); padding: 40px; }

/* BANNER */
.service-banner {
  width: 100%; min-height: 200px; border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 28px 40px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.banner-left { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.banner-left h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: white; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.banner-left p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); max-width: 360px; }
.banner-right { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 72px; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3)); }
.tag-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(230,179,60,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(230,179,60,0.40); border-radius: 20px; padding: 4px 14px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold2); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* Banner colour variants — cohesive jewel tones */
.banner-teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064C4C 0%, #0E7C7C 100%); }
.banner-teal2  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A5C5C 0%, #16A0A0 100%); }
.banner-emerald{ background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4A3C 0%, #157A5C 100%); }
.banner-amber  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5A3A12 0%, #B5832A 100%); }
.banner-indigo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14325E 0%, #1E7C8C 100%); }
.banner-plum   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28235A 0%, #155E72 100%); }

/* Intro text */
.intro-text { font-size: 15px; color: #3a5252; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }

/* Section headings */
.content-h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); margin: 36px 0 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--mist); }

/* Benefit grid */
.benefit-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.benefit-card { background: var(--offwhite); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); transition: all .25s; }
.benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); border-left-color: var(--navy); }
.benefit-card .b-num { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-dark); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.benefit-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--dark); }
.benefit-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Process steps */
.process-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; margin: 20px 0; }
.step-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 20px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.step-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.step-num { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold2); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.step-body h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 5px; color: var(--dark); }
.step-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Features mini */
.features-mini-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin: 20px 0; }
.feature-mini { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--offwhite); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; transition: all .2s; }
.feature-mini:hover { background: var(--mist); }
.feature-mini .fm-icon { font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: white; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.feature-mini h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--dark); }
.feature-mini p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; }

/* Doc grid */
.doc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0; }
.doc-item { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--offwhite); border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--dark); }
.doc-item::before { content: '📄'; font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Check list */
.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.5; }
.check-list li::before { content: '✓'; width: 20px; height: 20px; min-width: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); color: white; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

/* Info band */
.info-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy2)); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; margin: 28px 0; }
.info-band-text h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: white; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.info-band-text p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); }
.info-band-stats { display: flex; gap: 32px; }
.ib-stat { text-align: center; }
.ib-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold2); }
.ib-label { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Alert box */
.alert-box { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
.alert-box.info { background: #E2F4F3; border-left: 4px solid var(--navy); color: var(--dark); }
.alert-box.success { background: #E7EEF8; border-left: 4px solid var(--green); color: #122a55; }
.alert-box.warning { background: #FBF2DD; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); color: #7a5800; }
.alert-icon { font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

/* Timeline */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; margin: 20px 0; }
.timeline::before { content:''; position:absolute; left: 10px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--navy)); border-radius: 2px; }
.tl-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.tl-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tl-dot { position: absolute; left: -23px; top: 4px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); border: 3px solid white; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold); }
.tl-content h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tl-content p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.55; }
.tl-tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--offwhite); color: var(--slate); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* Two col */
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin: 20px 0; }

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q { padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: var(--white); user-select: none; transition: background .2s; color: var(--dark); gap: 14px; }
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--offwhite); }
.faq-q span, .faq-q .fq-icon { color: var(--navy); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 300; transition: transform .3s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-a { display: none; padding: 0 20px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.7; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { background: var(--offwhite); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q span,
.faq-item.open .faq-q .fq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); display: inline-block; }

/* CTA bottom */
.cta-bottom { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--dark)); border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px; text-align: center; margin-top: 36px; }
.cta-bottom h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: white; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cta-bottom p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cta-bottom .cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ===========================
   INSURANCE CARDS
=========================== */
.ins-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 8px; }
.ins-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); box-shadow: var(--shadow2); overflow: hidden; transition: all .3s; }
.ins-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ins-card-header { padding: 30px 30px 24px; display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ins-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ins-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--dark); }
.ins-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; }
.ins-card-footer { padding: 18px 30px; border-top: 1px solid var(--mist); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ins-tag { font-size: 12px; color: var(--slate); }
.ins-faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }

/* ===========================
   ABOUT VISION TABS
=========================== */
.vision-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vtab { padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid var(--mist); background: var(--white); color: var(--slate); transition: all .2s; }
.vtab.active { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
.vtab-content { display: none; }
.vtab-content.active { display: block; }
.vmv-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; align-items: center; }
.vmv-split img { border-radius: 16px; }
.values-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.value-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 16px 18px; background: var(--offwhite); border-radius: 12px; }
.value-icon { font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.value-item p { font-size: 14px; color: #3a5252; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===========================
   CONTACT
=========================== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; margin-top: 28px; }
.contact-info-card { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--mist); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow2); }
.contact-info-card .icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold2); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-info-card h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--dark); }
.contact-info-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--slate); }
.contact-form-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--mist); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 40px; }
.contact-form-card h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--dark); }
.contact-form-card > p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea, .form-group select {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--mist); font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; background: var(--offwhite); transition: border-color .2s;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }

/* ===========================
   FAQ PAGE
=========================== */
.faq-cats { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.faq-cat { padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid var(--mist); background: var(--white); color: var(--slate); transition: all .2s; }
.faq-cat.active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--gold); }
.faq-two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

/* ===========================
   MODAL
=========================== */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(6,76,76,0.80); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.modal {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 22px; width: 100%; max-width: 480px;
  margin: 20px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); overflow: hidden;
  animation: modalPop .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1); max-height: 92vh; overflow-y: auto;
}
@keyframes modalPop {
  from { transform: scale(0.8) translateY(30px); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
.modal-header { background: var(--navy); padding: 28px 32px 24px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; }
.modal-header h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); }
.modal-header p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); margin-top: 4px; }
.modal-close { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border: none; color: white; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: background .2s; }
.modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.26); }
.modal-body { padding: 28px 32px 32px; }
.modal-service-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(230,179,60,0.16); border: 1px solid rgba(230,179,60,0.42); border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold2); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px; }

/* Form alert */
.form-alert { padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; }
.form-alert.success { background:#E7EEF8; border-left:4px solid var(--green); color:#122a55; }
.form-alert.error   { background:#FBEDEC; border-left:4px solid var(--red); color:#7a1a1a; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity:.6; cursor:not-allowed; pointer-events:none; }
.select-locked { background: var(--offwhite) !important; border-color: var(--navy) !important; color: var(--dark) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; cursor: default; }

/* ===========================
   404
=========================== */
.error-page { min-height: 70vh; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 60px 24px; }
.error-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(100px, 18vw, 180px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--mist); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: -20px; position: relative; z-index: 0; }
.error-content h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--dark); }
.error-content p { color: var(--slate); font-size: 16px; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 72px; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 280px; max-width: 84vw;
    background: var(--white); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px;
    padding: 16px; box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(6,76,76,0.18);
    transform: translateX(105%); transition: transform .3s ease; overflow-y: auto; z-index: 998;
  }
  nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
  nav > a, nav .dropdown > a { width: 100%; }
  .dropdown-menu { position: static; display: block; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding: 0 0 0 12px; min-width: 0; }
  .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .header-btns .btn-outline { display: none; }

  .hero-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cards { display: none; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-grid, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-newsletter { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .service-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar-card { position: static; }
  .ins-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ins-faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .faq-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefit-grid, .features-mini-grid, .doc-grid, .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-band { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .info-band-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .banner-right { display: none; }
  .svc-tab-btns { border-radius: 14px; padding: 6px; gap: 4px; }
  .svc-tab-btn { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vmv-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .owl-item { flex: 0 0 100% !important; }
  .svc-tabs-wrap { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .svc-tab-btns { width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: 14px; }
  .svc-tab-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; border-radius: 10px; }
  .owl-nav { gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; }
  .owl-prev, .owl-next { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 15px; }
  .topbar .inner { font-size: 11px; }
  .topbar .inner > div:first-child { display: none; }
  .nl-input { width: 100%; }
  .nl-form { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .service-content-card { padding: 24px; }
  .service-banner { padding: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-btns, .cta-bottom .cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG (listing + single post)
========================================================= */
.blog-toolbar { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:34px; }
.blog-cats { display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.blog-chip { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:30px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist); color:var(--dark); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; transition:.15s; }
.blog-chip:hover { border-color:var(--navy); color:var(--navy); }
.blog-chip.active { background:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); color:#fff; }
.blog-chip span { font-size:11px; opacity:.7; }
.blog-search { display:flex; align-items:center; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:30px; overflow:hidden; }
.blog-search input { border:0; padding:10px 16px; font-family:inherit; font-size:14px; outline:none; background:transparent; min-width:200px; color:var(--dark); }
.blog-search button { border:0; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; cursor:pointer; font-size:14px; }

.blog-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.blog-card { background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--mist); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow2); display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:.25s; }
.blog-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.blog-card-img { display:block; height:190px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative; }
.blog-card-cat { position:absolute; left:14px; top:14px; background:rgba(6,76,76,.85); color:#fff; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em; }
.blog-card-body { padding:22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.blog-card-date { font-size:12px; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:8px; }
.blog-card-body h3 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:20px; line-height:1.3; margin-bottom:10px; }
.blog-card-body h3 a { color:var(--dark); }
.blog-card-body h3 a:hover { color:var(--navy); }
.blog-card-body p { font-size:14px; color:var(--slate); line-height:1.65; flex:1; }
.blog-card-link { margin-top:14px; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; color:var(--navy); }
.blog-card-link:hover { color:var(--gold-dark); }
.blog-pager { display:flex; gap:8px; justify-content:center; margin-top:44px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* Single post */
.post-hero { text-align:left; }
.post-hero .breadcrumb-row { justify-content:flex-start; }
.post-hero h1 { max-width:860px; }
.post-hero-cat { display:inline-block; background:var(--gold); color:#3a2a05; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; padding:5px 14px; border-radius:20px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-bottom:14px; }
.post-meta { display:flex; gap:20px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:14px; margin-top:14px; }
.post-wrap { max-width:820px; }
.post-feature { width:100%; border-radius:18px; margin-bottom:34px; box-shadow:var(--shadow2); }
.post-content { font-size:17px; line-height:1.8; color:#21413f; }
.post-content h2 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:28px; color:var(--dark); margin:34px 0 14px; }
.post-content h3 { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:22px; color:var(--dark); margin:28px 0 12px; }
.post-content h4 { font-size:18px; color:var(--dark); margin:22px 0 10px; }
.post-content p { margin-bottom:18px; }
.post-content ul, .post-content ol { margin:0 0 18px 22px; }
.post-content li { margin-bottom:8px; }
.post-content a { color:var(--navy); text-decoration:underline; }
.post-content blockquote { border-left:4px solid var(--gold); background:var(--offwhite); padding:16px 22px; border-radius:0 12px 12px 0; margin:22px 0; color:var(--dark); font-style:italic; }
.post-content img { max-width:100%; border-radius:12px; margin:18px 0; }
.post-tags { display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:34px 0 0; }
.post-tag { background:var(--offwhite); color:var(--slate); font-size:13px; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:20px; }
.post-share { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-top:28px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--mist); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.post-share span { font-weight:700; color:var(--dark); font-size:14px; }
.post-share a { color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; font-size:14px; }
.post-share a:hover { color:var(--gold-dark); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blog-toolbar { flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
  .blog-search input { width:100%; }
  .post-content { font-size:16px; }
}