/*
Theme Name: Effective Desk
Theme URI: https://effectivedesk.com/
Author: Effective Desk Advisory
Author URI: https://effectivedesk.com/
Description: Institutional UAE Corporate Structuring, Mainland, Free Zones, and Banking Advisory Theme built for Elementor.
Version: 1.1.4
*/



/* ================= STYLE.CSS ================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   Effective Desk — Institutional UAE Setup & Banking Advisory
   1:1 Pixel-Perfect Figma Implementation
   Desktop: 10203:231 (1440px) | Mobile: 10203:909 (375px)
   Typography: Outfit (Headings) + Plus Jakarta Sans (Body)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Exact Design Tokens & Variables from Figma --- */
:root {
  /* Exact Colors from Figma */
  --color-navy: #04284d;               /* Stats / 13 / & FAQ / 1 / */
  --color-navy-dark: #001f35;
  --color-blue: #00A9DD;               /* Primary Brand Blue */
  --color-blue-hover: #008ec0;
  --color-blue-light: #39C6F4;         /* Primary Brand Light Blue */
  --color-blue-light-hover: #1bbcee;
  --color-cyan: #39C6F4;
  --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A9DD 0%, #39C6F4 100%);
  --gradient-blue-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #0094c4 0%, #20b8ec 100%);
  --gradient-blue-inverse: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #007bbd 100%);
  
  --color-dark: #0c0d0d;               /* Primary Text & Dark Borders */
  --color-dark-muted: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.60); /* Subtitles & Body Muted */
  --color-dark-subtle: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.40);
  --color-dark-btn-bg: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.05); /* Outline Button Fill */
  
  --color-card-slate: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.60);  /* Bento & Process Slate Cards */
  --color-card-slate-fallback: #5e6366;
  
  --color-bg-light: #f2f2f2;           /* Light Gray Sections (Process, Footer, Containers) */
  --color-bg-light-alt: #dadada;       /* Background Accent */
  --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
  
  --color-border: #dadada;             /* Table & Section Borders */
  --color-border-subtle: #f2f2f2;
  --color-border-dark: #0c0d0d;
  
  --color-btn-white-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10); /* White Outline Button Fill */

  /* Typography: Outfit for Headings | Plus Jakarta Sans for Body */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-main: var(--font-body);
  --font-stats: 'Outfit', 'Roboto', sans-serif;

  /* Layout Constraints */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --pad-x-desktop: 64px;
  --pad-x-mobile: 20px;
  --section-pad-desktop: 112px;
  --section-pad-mobile: 64px;

  /* Border Radii from Figma */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;                  /* Buttons */
  --radius-lg: 16px;                  /* Cards, Images, Tables */
  --radius-full: 9999px;              /* Avatars */

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
}

/* --- 2. CSS Resets & Base 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: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

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

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  outline: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --- 3. Typography & Exact Figma Text Classes --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x-desktop);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--section-pad-desktop) 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  max-width: 840px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-header-split .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.header-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.header-action-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.header-right-col .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Tagline / Section Label */
.tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #00A9DD;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.tagline::before {
  content: '//';
  color: #0c0d0d;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.tagline-white {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.section-navy .tagline::before,
.tagline-white::before {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Section Title: Outfit */
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 57.6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Section Subtitle: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  padding-right: 10px;
}

/* --- 3b. Institutional Scroll Reveal Animations --- */
.reveal-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-fade-up.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-fade-up {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

.text-white {
  color: var(--color-bg-white) !important;
}

.text-white-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.text-underline {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Gradient Text Utilities */
.text-gradient-inverse,
.gradient-text-inverse {
  background: var(--gradient-blue-inverse);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.placeholder-bg {
  background-color: #e5e7eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --- 4. Buttons & Interactive Links --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 20px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-sm {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  line-height: 16px;
}

/* Primary Blue CTA Button with Blue & Light Blue Gradient */
.btn-blue {
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-blue-hover);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: none;
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

/* Outline Black Button */

/* Outline Dark / Black Button */
.btn-outline-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
}

/* Global Section Actions */
.section-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  width: 100%;
}

.subpage-split-actions,
.fz-adv-actions,
.ml-adv-actions,
.fintax-actions,
.pro-gov-actions,
.banking-actions,
.mainland-actions,
.intro-actions,
.stats-actions,
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.section-actions .btn,
.subpage-split-actions .btn,
.fz-adv-actions .btn,
.ml-adv-actions .btn,
.fintax-actions .btn,
.pro-gov-actions .btn,
.banking-actions .btn,
.mainland-actions .btn,
.intro-actions .btn,
.stats-actions .btn,
.hero-actions .btn {
  width: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* FAQ Action Box */
.faq-cta-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 48px auto 0 auto;
}

.faq-cta-box .faq-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, inherit);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-cta-box .faq-cta-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body, inherit);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.btn-outline-black {
  background-color: var(--color-btn-white-bg);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-dark);
}

.btn-outline-black:hover {
  background-color: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
}

/* Outline White Button */
.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: var(--color-btn-white-bg);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  padding: 10px 16px;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Link Arrow (>) */
.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-arrow:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.link-arrow-white {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.link-arrow-dark {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.arrow-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. NAVBAR / 10 / (Dark Theme + Full-Screen Mega Menu)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.97) 0%, rgba(1, 27, 56, 0.97) 100%);
  background-color: #04284d;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.20);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.25);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x-desktop);
}

.site-header .brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header .brand-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.site-header .brand-logo-img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

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

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown {
  position: static;
}

.nav-item.has-simple-dropdown {
  position: relative !important;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 8px 3px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #39C6F4;
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.6);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scaleX(0.7);
}

.nav-link.active,
.nav-item.active > .nav-link,
.nav-item.has-dropdown.active > .dropdown-toggle {
  color: #39C6F4;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-item.active > .nav-link::after,
.nav-item.has-dropdown.active > .dropdown-toggle::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.dropdown-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.chevron-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 12px;
  height: 7px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.chevron-icon path {
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .chevron-icon,
.has-dropdown.is-open .chevron-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* --- Direct Contextual Nav Dropdown Menus --- */
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: #04284d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1020;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .nav-dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-title {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 16px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 4px 6px;
}

/* --- Clean Full-Width Mega Menu Dropdown --- */
.mega-menu-fullscreen {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: #04284d;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  padding: 28px 0 32px 0;
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .mega-menu-fullscreen,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .mega-menu-fullscreen {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-menu-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x-desktop);
}

.mega-menu-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr 300px;
  gap: 28px;
}

.mega-menu-inner-mainland {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr 290px;
  gap: 32px;
}

.mega-menu-inner-freezones {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 220px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

.mega-col-services {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  padding-right: 18px;
}

.mega-nav-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 16px;
  color: #39C6F4;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mega-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mega-links-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 2.5px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-links-list a:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.mega-sub-link a {
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70) !important;
  padding-left: 8px;
  line-height: 18px !important;
}

.mega-sub-link a:hover {
  color: #39C6F4 !important;
}

.mega-col-cards {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  padding-right: 22px;
}

.mega-feature-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.mega-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-feature-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.mega-feature-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.mega-feature-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.placeholder-bg-dark {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mega-feature-thumb {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mega-feature-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-feature-item:hover .mega-feature-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mega-feature-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mega-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-feature-item:hover .mega-feature-title {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.mega-feature-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 17px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.mega-feature-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 16px;
  color: #39C6F4;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mega-feature-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Mega Menu Column 3: Contact Info, Location & Personal Consultation CTA (Simple Text, No Card/Glassmorphism) --- */
.mega-col-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-contact-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.mega-contact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mega-contact-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.mega-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.mega-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mega-plain-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.mega-contact-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mega-contact-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mega-contact-val {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mega-contact-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-contact-link:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.mega-contact-action {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.mega-contact-action .btn {
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  gap: 8px;
}

.navbar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.navbar-actions .btn {
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 6px 15px;
  line-height: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-ghost-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-ghost-dark:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Subpage Arrow Icon (Beginning of Subpage Links in Mobile & Desktop) */
.subpage-arrow-icon {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  color: #39C6F4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke-width: 2.4;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}


/* Mobile Controls */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.40);
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* High-End Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-drawer-dark {
  display: none;
  background: #04284d;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50);
  padding: 20px 20px 32px 20px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  animation: mobileDrawerFadeIn 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes mobileDrawerFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.mobile-drawer-dark.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.mobile-nav-list > li {
  border: none;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 4px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  background: transparent;
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.mobile-nav-accordion {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mobile-nav-accordion:focus-within,
.mobile-nav-accordion:hover {
  border: none;
}

.mobile-accordion-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 4px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-accordion-toggle:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.mobile-accordion-toggle .chevron-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-accordion-body {
  display: none;
  padding: 2px 0 10px 14px;
  border: none;
}

.mobile-accordion-body.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-sub-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  margin: 2px 0 0 0;
  border: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 4px;
  border-radius: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover,
.mobile-sub-link.active {
  color: #39C6F4;
  background: transparent;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover .subpage-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.mobile-drawer-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.mobile-drawer-actions .btn {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.30);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO SECTION / 111 / (Reduced Height | Hovering Brand Mark | Elevated Card)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.40) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.90) 0%, transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #02162b 0%, #04284d 50%, #063868 100%);
  padding: 44px 0 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Lively UAE Cityscape Background Texture */
.hero-cityscape-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.16;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
  display: none;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-layout {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: auto;
  gap: 48px;
}

.hero-heading-col {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 620px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* H1: Outfit */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 67.2px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  margin-top: 0;
}

.hero-title .gradient-text-inverse,
.hero-title .text-gradient-inverse {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #00A9DD 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

.hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: -90px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.hero-graphic-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75));
}

/* Floating Hover Animation for Brand Mark */
@keyframes floatBrandmark {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: rotate(-14deg) translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: rotate(-14deg) translateY(-20px);
  }
}

/* White Imprinted Brand Mark at Top Right (Hovering Up & Down) */
.hero-brandmark-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 45px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.18;
  animation: floatBrandmark 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20));
}

.hero-brandmark-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hero-graphic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
}

.hero-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.80);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.google-badge-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.trust-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-card-col {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 480px;
  max-width: 100%;
  align-self: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-content-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Hero Description: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.hero-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Services & Sub-Services Marquee (Sits Strictly Behind Bottom Left Graphic)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  z-index: 1; /* Strictly behind the foreground image */
  margin-top: -20px;
  padding: 24px 0 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.hero-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
  padding-right: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: heroMarqueeScroll 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

.hero-marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 150px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: default;
}

.hero-marquee-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-marquee-icon svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

.hero-marquee-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. STATS / PROOF / 13 / (Navy #04284d)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.stats-content-col {
  max-width: 540px;
}

.stats-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-right: 10px;
}

.stats-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.stats-numbers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px 32px;
}

.stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Stat Value: Outfit */
.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-stats);
  font-size: 80px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 104px;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Stat Label: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.stat-box-mobile {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. ADVISORY PILLARS BENTO GRID / 527 / (Interactive Sidebar Drawer)
   ========================================================================== */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.bento-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.bento-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #04284d 0%, #011b38 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.16);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.35), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Bento Top Image Layer & Slate Gradient Overlay */
.bento-top-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 75%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 75%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.bento-top-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

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

.bento-top-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.7) 75%, #011b38 100%);
}

.bento-card-top,
.bento-card-bottom,
.bento-card-content,
.bento-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.bento-card-large {
  min-height: 420px;
}

.bento-card-medium {
  min-height: 380px;
}

.bento-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: #39C6F4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 38.4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.bento-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.bento-sub-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.bento-card-sm {
  min-height: 260px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.bento-icon-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bento-sm-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 30px;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.bento-sm-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* View Full Details Trigger Button */
.btn-link-details {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link-details:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-link-details .arrow-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-link-details:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFF-CANVAS SERVICE DETAILS SIDEBAR DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.service-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.service-drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.service-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  background-color: #02162b;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: -16px 0 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateX(110%);
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.95);
  z-index: 10;
}

.drawer-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #39C6F4;
  background: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.drawer-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.drawer-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.2) 0%, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.85) 75%, #02162b 100%);
}

.drawer-content-pad {
  padding: 28px 32px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.drawer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 36px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.drawer-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.drawer-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.drawer-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #39C6F4;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.drawer-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.drawer-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.drawer-deliverables-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.drawer-footer-actions {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. DEDICATED CORPORATE BANKING / Layout 419 / (Exact Figma Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.banking-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 520px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.banking-sticky-col {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 112px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  height: fit-content;
}

.banking-sticky-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.banking-sticky-inner .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.banking-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.banking-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Right Column: Full Solid Background Container for Feature Cards */
.banking-cards-col {
  background-color: #f2f2f2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.banking-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.banking-figma-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.banking-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.12);
  width: 100%;
}

.banking-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #e5e7eb;
}

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

.banking-figma-card:hover .banking-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.banking-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.banking-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 33.6px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.banking-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. 7-STEP PROCESS TIMELINE / 423 / (3-Phase Grouped Stepper)
   ========================================================================== */
.phase-stepper-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. EXECUTION ROADMAP (Clean Human-Designed Timeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.roadmap-phase-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.roadmap-phase-block:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.06);
}

.roadmap-phase-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.roadmap-phase-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.roadmap-phase-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--color-blue);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.roadmap-phase-timeline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.roadmap-phase-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.roadmap-milestone-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.roadmap-milestone-badge strong {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.roadmap-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

.grid-3-col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

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

.roadmap-step-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.roadmap-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.3);
}

.roadmap-step-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.roadmap-step-number {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #011224;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.roadmap-step-category {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.roadmap-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.roadmap-step-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-3-col,
  .grid-2-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .roadmap-phase-block {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. MAINLAND & FREE ZONE PRIMARY JURISDICTIONS (2 Distinct Services)
   ========================================================================== */
.jurisdiction-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.jurisdiction-service-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.jurisdiction-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.3);
}

.jurisdiction-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.jurisdiction-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.jurisdiction-service-card:hover .jurisdiction-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.jurisdiction-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.jurisdiction-badge-alt {
  background-color: #032d56;
}

.jurisdiction-card-body {
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.jurisdiction-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.jurisdiction-card-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.jurisdiction-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.jurisdiction-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.jurisdiction-feature-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.20);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.jurisdiction-feature-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.jurisdiction-feature-text p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.jurisdiction-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .jurisdiction-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. TESTIMONIALS (3-Column Verified Client Proof - Relume Spec)
   ========================================================================== */
.header-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.trust-rating-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.testimonials-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.card-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #16a34a;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.jurisdiction-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CTA / 34 / (Book Consultation & Authority Logos - Relume Spec)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-cta-34 {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 100px 0 80px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.cta-content-block {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 57.6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-right: 10px;
}

.cta-form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.cta-form-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}

.cta-input {
  flex: 1;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.15);
}

.cta-btn {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cta-terms {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.cta-terms a {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Quick Touch Contacts (Clean, Simple, Open Layout - No Card Background) */
.cta-touchpoints-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 56px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.touchpoint-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.touchpoint-icon-simple {
  color: #00A9DD;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.touchpoint-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.touchpoint-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.touchpoint-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.touchpoint-val:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-touchpoints-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Logos Wrapper */
.cta-logos-wrapper {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-logos-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-logos-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 36px 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-logo-item {
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 6px;
}

.cta-partner-logo {
  max-height: 54px;
  max-width: 180px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-logo-item:hover .cta-partner-logo {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPANY INTRODUCTION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-split-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.intro-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.intro-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.intro-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.intro-split-media {
  width: 100%;
}

.intro-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.intro-media-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.intro-media-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.intro-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.intro-badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
}

.intro-badge-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

.intro-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.intro-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 18px;
}

.intro-badge-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .intro-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .intro-media-frame {
    height: 360px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .intro-media-frame {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. DEEP NUMBERED FEATURES / 357 / (Sticky Stacking Cards on Scroll)
   ========================================================================== */
.deep-features-list {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

#deep-features {
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.deep-feature-item {
  position: sticky;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 44px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Staggered Sticky Offset - Leaves previous card label visible */
.deep-feature-item:nth-child(1) {
  top: 88px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.deep-feature-item:nth-child(2) {
  top: 140px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.deep-feature-item:nth-child(3) {
  top: 192px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.deep-feature-item:nth-child(4) {
  top: 244px;
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Label header tab */
.deep-feature-index {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.deep-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Feature Title: Outfit */
.deep-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 41px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.deep-feature-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.deep-feature-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.deep-feature-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
}

.deep-feature-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. TESTIMONIALS / 5 /
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Testimonial Quote: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Author Name: Outfit */
.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Author Role: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.testimonial-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.testimonial-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
}

.testimonial-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FAQ / 1 / (Navy #04284d)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 768px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Question: Outfit */
.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 0;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 28px;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.faq-answer-pane {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Answer: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.faq-answer-text {
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.faq-cta-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Still have questions: Outfit */
.faq-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 38.4px;
  color: var(--color-bg-white);
}

.faq-cta-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CTA / 34 / (Advisory Consultation Form)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-card {
  max-width: 768px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-form {
  margin: 32px 0 48px 0;
}

.cta-form-group {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cta-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.cta-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* Disclaimer: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.cta-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FOOTER / 3 / (#f2f2f2 background with Tilted Brand Mark Watermark)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: 80px 0 48px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Big Tilted Brand Mark Watermark */
.footer-brandmark-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  bottom: -70px;
  width: 540px;
  height: 540px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.28;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
  z-index: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.12));
}

.footer-tilted-mark {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 480px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  margin-left: -16px;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  max-width: 250px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-info-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Footer Label: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.footer-info-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Footer Val: Plus Jakarta Sans */
.footer-info-val {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-icon-link {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
}

/* Footer Navigation Hierarchy (Main Links, Services, Subpages) */
.footer-category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-sub-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-sub-bullet {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-sub-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Subpage Standardized Components (Spec Tables, Checklists & Split Sections)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.subpage-split-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.subpage-split-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.checklist-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.checklist-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.checklist-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.checklist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.checklist-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.checklist-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  color: #15803d;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Jurisdiction / Spec Data Table */
.spec-table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.spec-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.spec-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.spec-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.spec-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.spec-table tr:hover td {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.spec-table td strong {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-legal-link {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 21px;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-legal-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. EXACT FIGMA MOBILE VIEW (10203:909 / 375px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   17. COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE SYSTEM (Tablet, Mobile, Small Screen)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Desktop Mid-Range Scaling (1025px - 1220px) */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1220px) {
  .navbar-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .nav-list {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .navbar-actions .btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Medium Screens (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 32px;
  }
  
  .section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .nav-menu, .navbar-actions {
    display: none;
  }

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

  /* Section Header Split on Tablet */
  .section-header-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .header-action-wrap {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: auto;
  }

  .hero-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-heading-col {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-card-col {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .stats-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .banking-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .banking-sticky-col {
    position: static;
  }

  .phase-stepper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .deep-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .deep-feature-media {
    height: 280px;
  }

  /* Reviews / Testimonials Tablet */
  .testimonials-grid-3,
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Canvas (max-width: 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --section-pad-mobile: 60px;
    --pad-x-mobile: 20px;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--pad-x-mobile);
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--section-pad-mobile) 0;
  }

  /* Navbar Mobile */
  .site-header {
    background: #04284d !important;
  }

  .navbar-container {
    height: 68px;
    padding: 0 var(--pad-x-mobile);
  }

  .site-header .brand-logo {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .site-header .brand-logo-img {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }

  /* Section Header Split Mobile */
  .section-header,
  .section-header-split {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .section-header-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .header-right-col .section-subtitle {
    order: 1;
  }

  .header-right-col .header-action-wrap {
    order: 2;
  }

  .header-action-wrap {
    justify-content: stretch;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .header-action-wrap .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 38px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 23px;
    padding-right: 30px;
  }

  .stats-description,
  .cta-subheading {
    padding-right: 30px;
  }

  /* Hero Mobile */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 32px 0 0 0;
  }

  .hero-layout {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .hero-heading-col {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-align: left;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-trust-badge {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .trust-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 18px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 40px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-wrap {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-graphic-img {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-brandmark-watermark {
    top: 5px;
    right: -25px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    opacity: 0.10;
  }

  .hero-card-col {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .hero-content-block {
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 24px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .hero-marquee-wrap {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }

  /* Stats Mobile */
  .stats-numbers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-box {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-value {
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 58px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Bento Pillars Mobile */
  .bento-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .bento-col {
    display: contents;
  }

  .bento-card[data-service="mainland"] {
    order: 1;
  }

  .bento-card[data-service="tax"] {
    order: 2;
  }

  .bento-card[data-service="pro"] {
    order: 3;
  }

  .bento-sub-row {
    order: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .bento-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .bento-card-large {
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .bento-card-medium {
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .bento-card-sm {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .bento-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .bento-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  /* Off-canvas Service Drawer Mobile */
  .service-drawer {
    max-width: 100%;
    border-left: none;
  }

  .drawer-header {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .drawer-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .drawer-footer {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .drawer-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Core Advisory Mobile Spacing */
  #services {
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }

  /* Banking Mobile Spacing */
  #banking {
    padding-top: 24px;
  }

  /* Banking Mobile */
  .banking-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .banking-sticky-col {
    position: static;
  }

  .banking-cards-col {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .banking-cards-stack {
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .banking-figma-card {
    padding: 0;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .banking-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .banking-card-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  /* Execution Roadmap Stepper Mobile */
  #process {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .roadmap-phase-meta {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .roadmap-phase-timeline {
    margin-left: auto;
    text-align: right;
  }

  .phase-stepper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .phase-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .phase-title {
    min-height: auto;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .phase-desc {
    min-height: auto;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .phase-deliverable {
    min-height: auto;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  /* Comparison Matrix Mobile */
  #comparison {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  /* Strategic Evaluation Mobile Column Switcher */
  .matrix-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 4px;
    margin: 18px 0 16px 0;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .matrix-toggle-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark-muted);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .matrix-toggle-btn.active {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.10);
  }

  .matrix-toggle-btn svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .matrix-table-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  .matrix-table {
    table-layout: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  /* 2-Column Mobile Display with Switcher */
  .matrix-table-2col .matrix-col-criteria {
    width: 48% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .matrix-table-2col .matrix-col-card {
    width: 52% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  /* When UAE Mainland is active: show Mainland column, hide Free Zone column */
  .matrix-table-wrap[data-mobile-active="mainland"] .matrix-col-freezone {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .matrix-table-wrap[data-mobile-active="mainland"] .matrix-col-mainland {
    display: table-cell !important;
  }

  /* When Free Zone is active: show Free Zone column, hide Mainland column */
  .matrix-table-wrap[data-mobile-active="freezone"] .matrix-col-mainland {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .matrix-table-wrap[data-mobile-active="freezone"] .matrix-col-freezone {
    display: table-cell !important;
  }

  .matrix-th,
  .matrix-td {
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .matrix-thumb {
    height: 90px;
  }

  .matrix-col-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }

  .matrix-col-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 15px;
  }

  .matrix-td-label strong {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  .matrix-param-hint {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 15px;
  }

  .matrix-detail-text {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 17px;
  }

  .matrix-badge-status {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  /* Deep Features Mobile (Sticky Cascade) */
  .deep-features-list {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .deep-feature-item {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    top: auto !important;
  }

  .deep-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .deep-feature-media {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
  }

  .deep-feature-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: block;
  }

  .deep-feature-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 31px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .deep-feature-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .deep-feature-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .deep-feature-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .deep-feature-actions .link-arrow {
    align-self: flex-end;
    margin-left: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Reviews / Testimonials Mobile */
  .header-trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }

  .trust-rating-caption {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  .testimonials-grid-3,
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .card-top-meta {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 23px;
  }

  /* FAQ Mobile */
  .faq-accordion-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .faq-question-btn {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 24px;
    padding: 18px 0;
  }

  .faq-answer-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .faq-cta-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .faq-cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .faq-cta-box .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* CTA 34 Mobile */
  .section-cta-34 {
    padding: 60px 0 48px 0;
  }

  .cta-heading {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 38px;
  }

  .cta-subheading {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .cta-form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .cta-input,
  .cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-touchpoints-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .cta-logos-row {
    gap: 20px 28px;
  }

  .cta-logo-item {
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }

  .cta-partner-logo {
    max-height: 44px;
    max-width: 135px;
  }

  /* Footer Mobile */
  .footer-logo-img {
    height: 56px;
    max-width: 260px;
  }

  .footer-links-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile Devices (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 32px 0 0 0;
  }

  #services {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  #banking {
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  #process {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  #comparison {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .site-header .brand-logo-img {
    height: 28px;
    max-width: 160px;
  }

  .footer-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 230px;
  }

  .banking-cards-col {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 33px;
  }

  .header-action-wrap .btn {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .hero-trust-badge {
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  .stat-value {
    font-size: 40px;
    line-height: 48px;
  }

  .cta-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 31px;
  }

  .cta-logo-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Universal Subpage Design System & Component Library
   ========================================================================== */

/* Subpage Heroes */
.subpage-hero,
.mainland-hero,
.freezones-hero,
.dmcc-hero,
.ifza-hero,
.dafza-hero,
.meydan-hero,
.rakez-hero,
.banking-hero,
.fintax-hero,
.tax-hero,
.vat-hero,
.books-hero,
.pro-hero,
.about-hero,
.contact-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25) 0%, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.98) 70%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 64px 0 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.subpage-hero-title,
.mainland-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 52px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 860px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.subpage-hero-subtitle,
.mainland-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mainland-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.breadcrumbs .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #39C6F4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mainland-kpi-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mainland-kpi-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mainland-kpi-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 32px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mainland-kpi-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 19px;
}

.section-light-gray {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* Phase Stepper Framework */
.phase-stepper-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.phase-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.phase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.phase-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.phase-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.phase-timeline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.phase-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.phase-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.phase-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.phase-deliverables li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.phase-deliverables li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Subpage FAQ Framework */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 768px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-list .faq-item {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.faq-list .faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.faq-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.faq-answer-content {
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-answer-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Forms and Inputs */
.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.12);
}

/* Bento Card Images & Hover Systems */
.dmcc-sectors-grid,
.mainland-grid,
.fintax-grid-3,
.pro-scope-grid,
.books-grid-3,
.dafza-facilities-grid,
.meydan-features-grid,
.ifza-packages-grid,
.tax-rules-grid,
.vat-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.dmcc-sector-card,
.mainland-card,
.fintax-card,
.pro-card,
.books-card,
.dafza-card,
.meydan-card,
.ifza-package-card,
.tax-rule-card,
.vat-card,
.dossier-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dmcc-sector-card:hover,
.mainland-card:hover,
.fintax-card:hover,
.pro-card:hover,
.books-card:hover,
.dafza-card:hover,
.meydan-card:hover,
.ifza-package-card:hover,
.tax-rule-card:hover,
.vat-card:hover,
.dossier-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.dmcc-card-thumb,
.mainland-card-thumb,
.fintax-card-thumb,
.pro-card-thumb,
.books-card-thumb,
.dafza-card-thumb,
.meydan-card-thumb,
.ifza-card-thumb,
.tax-card-thumb,
.vat-card-thumb,
.dossier-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #04284d;
}

.dmcc-card-thumb img,
.mainland-card-thumb img,
.fintax-card-thumb img,
.pro-card-thumb img,
.books-card-thumb img,
.dafza-card-thumb img,
.meydan-card-thumb img,
.ifza-card-thumb img,
.tax-card-thumb img,
.vat-card-thumb img,
.dossier-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.dmcc-sector-card:hover .dmcc-card-thumb img,
.mainland-card:hover .mainland-card-thumb img,
.fintax-card:hover .fintax-card-thumb img,
.pro-card:hover .pro-card-thumb img,
.books-card:hover .books-card-thumb img,
.dafza-card:hover .dafza-card-thumb img,
.meydan-card:hover .meydan-card-thumb img,
.ifza-package-card:hover .ifza-card-thumb img,
.tax-rule-card:hover .tax-card-thumb img,
.vat-card:hover .vat-card-thumb img,
.dossier-card:hover .dossier-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.dmcc-card-body,
.mainland-card-body,
.fintax-card-body,
.pro-card-body,
.books-card-body,
.dafza-card-body,
.meydan-card-body,
.ifza-card-body,
.tax-card-body,
.vat-card-body,
.dossier-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for subpages */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .subpage-hero-title,
  .mainland-title,
  .hub-hero-title,
  .ml-hero-title,
  .fz-hero-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 44px;
  }
  .hub-hero-split,
  .ml-hero-split,
  .fz-hero-split,
  .fintax-hero-grid,
  .pro-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .dmcc-sectors-grid,
  .mainland-grid,
  .fintax-grid-3,
  .pro-scope-grid,
  .books-grid-3,
  .dafza-facilities-grid,
  .meydan-features-grid,
  .ifza-packages-grid,
  .tax-rules-grid,
  .vat-steps-grid,
  .phase-stepper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .subpage-hero,
  .mainland-hero,
  .freezones-hero,
  .hub-hero,
  .ml-hero,
  .fz-hero,
  .dmcc-hero,
  .ifza-hero,
  .dafza-hero,
  .meydan-hero,
  .rakez-hero,
  .banking-hero,
  .fintax-hero,
  .tax-hero,
  .vat-hero,
  .books-hero,
  .pro-hero,
  .about-hero,
  .contact-hero,
  .legal-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 44px 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .hub-hero-split,
  .ml-hero-split,
  .fz-hero-split,
  .fintax-hero-grid,
  .pro-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }
  .hub-hero-content,
  .ml-hero-content,
  .fz-hero-content,
  .fintax-hero-content,
  .pro-hero-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .subpage-hero-title,
  .mainland-title,
  .hub-hero-title,
  .ml-hero-title,
  .fz-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px !important;
    line-height: 36px !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .subpage-hero-subtitle,
  .mainland-subtitle,
  .hub-hero-subtitle,
  .ml-hero-subtitle,
  .fz-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 23px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .hub-hero-watermark,
  .ml-hero-watermark,
  .fz-hero-watermark,
  .fintax-hero-watermark,
  .pro-hero-watermark,
  .contact-hero-watermark,
  .legal-hero-watermark {
    width: 220px !important;
    height: 220px !important;
    top: -10px !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.06 !important;
  }
  .hero-contact-card {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .hero-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .mainland-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .dmcc-sectors-grid,
  .mainland-grid,
  .fintax-grid-3,
  .pro-scope-grid,
  .books-grid-3,
  .dafza-facilities-grid,
  .meydan-features-grid,
  .ifza-packages-grid,
  .tax-rules-grid,
  .vat-steps-grid,
  .phase-stepper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .subpage-hero-title,
  .mainland-title,
  .hub-hero-title,
  .ml-hero-title,
  .fz-hero-title {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    line-height: 32px !important;
  }
  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Action Dock (WhatsApp Widget & Scroll-To-Top Button)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-action-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Scroll-To-Top Button */
.floating-scroll-top-btn {
  pointer-events: auto;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #04284d;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.9);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.floating-scroll-top-btn.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.floating-scroll-top-btn:hover {
  background: #011224;
  border-color: #39C6F4;
  color: #39C6F4;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
}

.floating-scroll-top-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.96);
}

/* WhatsApp Widget Button */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  pointer-events: auto;
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.40);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.96);
}

/* WhatsApp Ambient Pulse */
.whatsapp-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: whatsappPulseAnim 2.4s infinite cubic-bezier(0.24, 0, 0.38, 1);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes whatsappPulseAnim {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* WhatsApp Tooltip (Desktop Hover) */
.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 68px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
  background: #011224;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.whatsapp-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -5px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px 0 5px 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #011224;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .floating-action-dock {
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .floating-scroll-top-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .floating-scroll-top-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Hero Contact Form Card (No Field Headings, Minimal Institutional UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.fz-hero-media-wrap,
.ml-hero-media-wrap,
.hub-hero-media-wrap,
.fintax-hero-media-wrap,
.pro-hero-media-wrap,
.about-hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fz-hero-media-wrap,
  .ml-hero-media-wrap,
  .hub-hero-media-wrap,
  .fintax-hero-media-wrap,
  .pro-hero-media-wrap,
  .about-hero-media-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .fz-hero-media-wrap,
  .ml-hero-media-wrap,
  .hub-hero-media-wrap,
  .fintax-hero-media-wrap,
  .pro-hero-media-wrap,
  .about-hero-media-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .fz-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card,
  .ml-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card,
  .hub-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card,
  .fintax-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card,
  .pro-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card,
  .about-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.hero-contact-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 26px 24px 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-contact-header {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0);
}

.hero-contact-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-contact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-contact-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted, #4b5563);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.hero-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-form-input,
.hero-form-select,
.hero-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
  padding: 10px 13px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.hero-form-input::placeholder,
.hero-form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.hero-form-input:focus,
.hero-form-select:focus,
.hero-form-textarea:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.12);
}

.hero-form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 60px;
  max-height: 120px;
}

.hero-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

.hero-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #64748b;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-phone-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-country-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 130px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-country-select {
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
  padding: 10px 24px 10px 8px;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-country-select:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.12);
}

.hero-country-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #64748b;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-phone-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-form-submit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 44px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
  margin-top: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-form-guarantee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.hero-form-guarantee svg {
  color: #10b981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .hero-contact-card {
    padding: 20px 16px 18px 16px;
  }
  
  .hero-country-wrap {
    width: 110px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Financial & Tax Scope Cards (Matching Free Zone Licensing Scope Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-scope-grid,
.fz-activities-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.fintax-scope-card,
.fz-activity-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  max-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: 26px 24px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.2s ease);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
}

.fintax-scope-grid-4 .fintax-scope-card {
  flex: 0 1 calc(25% - 18px);
  width: calc(25% - 18px);
  max-width: calc(25% - 18px);
}

.fintax-scope-card:hover,
.fz-activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.fintax-scope-title,
.fz-activity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  line-height: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-scope-desc,
.fz-activity-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted, #4b5563);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-scope-bullets,
.fz-activity-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  padding-right: 70px;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-scope-bullets li,
.fz-activity-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 17px;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
}

.fintax-scope-bullets li svg,
.fz-activity-bullets li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.fintax-scope-icon-br,
.fz-activity-icon-br {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-top-left-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-scope-icon-br svg,
.fz-activity-icon-br svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fintax-scope-card,
  .fz-activity-card,
  .fintax-scope-grid-4 .fintax-scope-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 12px);
    width: calc(50% - 12px);
    max-width: calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .fintax-scope-card,
  .fz-activity-card,
  .fintax-scope-grid-4 .fintax-scope-card {
    flex: 0 1 100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}


/* Responsive Action Buttons Stacking */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-actions,
  .subpage-split-actions,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions,
  .fz-adv-actions,
  .ml-adv-actions,
  .fintax-actions,
  .pro-gov-actions,
  .banking-actions,
  .mainland-actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  
  .section-actions .btn,
  .subpage-split-actions .btn,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions .btn,
  .fz-adv-actions .btn,
  .ml-adv-actions .btn,
  .fintax-actions .btn,
  .pro-gov-actions .btn,
  .banking-actions .btn,
  .mainland-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  
  .faq-cta-box {
    padding: 28px 18px !important;
    margin-top: 36px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Interactive Advisory Booking Modal (Luxury & Mobile-Responsive)
   ========================================================================== */
body.modal-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding-right: var(--scrollbar-width, 0px);
}

.advisory-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(3, 10, 20, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.advisory-modal-backdrop.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.advisory-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 40px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1f38 0%, #081324 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.advisory-modal-backdrop.is-active .advisory-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Modal */
.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.6);
}

.advisory-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.advisory-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
  color: #ff6b6b;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.advisory-modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

.advisory-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.advisory-modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-row .hero-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-input,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-select,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 17, 33, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-input:focus,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-select:focus,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-cyan, #39C6F4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.2);
}

.advisory-modal-form .phone-input-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.advisory-modal-form .country-code-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 145px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.advisory-modal-form .country-code-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 17, 33, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 12px 28px 12px 10px;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.advisory-modal-form .country-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.advisory-modal-form .phone-number-input {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Modal Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .advisory-modal-backdrop {
    padding: 12px;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-card {
    padding: 24px 18px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 14px 14px;
    max-height: 88vh;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-close {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-header {
    padding-right: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-form .hero-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-form .phone-input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-form .country-code-select-wrap {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Elementor Container & Layout Normalization (Pixel-Perfect Alignment)
   ========================================================================== */
.elementor-fullwidth-wrapper,
.elementor,
.elementor-section-wrap,
.elementor-section.elementor-section-boxed > .elementor-container,
.elementor-section.elementor-section-full_width > .elementor-container,
.elementor-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
}

.elementor-column,
.elementor-column-wrap,
.elementor-widget-wrap,
.elementor-widget-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.elementor-widget:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Ensure sections maintain full-bleed background colors & textures */
.hero-section,
.section,
.section-navy,
.section-light-gray,
.section-stats-band,
.section-cta-band,
.site-footer {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Ensure internal .container elements stay perfectly centered at 1240px */
.container,
.hero-container,
.navbar-container,
.footer-container,
.mega-menu-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 24px !important;
  padding-right: 24px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container,
  .hero-container,
  .navbar-container,
  .footer-container,
  .mega-menu-container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Universal Phone Input Group (Horizontal Row Layout & Styling)
   ========================================================================== */
.phone-input-group,
.hero-phone-group {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.country-code-select-wrap,
.hero-country-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 140px !important;
  min-width: 130px !important;
  max-width: 150px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.country-code-select,
.hero-country-select {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-height: 44px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #0c0d0d !important;
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 0 26px 0 10px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  -moz-appearance: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  outline: none !important;
  line-height: 42px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.country-code-select:focus,
.hero-country-select:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #00A9DD !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.14) !important;
}

.country-select-arrow,
.hero-country-arrow {
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 9px !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
}

.phone-number-input,
.hero-phone-input {
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-height: 44px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  color: #0c0d0d !important;
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 10px 13px !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.phone-number-input:focus,
.hero-phone-input:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #00A9DD !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.14) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Interactive Consultation Booking Modal (Luxury Clean White Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.advisory-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease !important;
}

.advisory-modal-backdrop.is-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.advisory-modal-card {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 580px !important;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 40px) !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  overscroll-behavior: contain !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease !important;
  color: #0c0d0d !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.advisory-modal-backdrop.is-active .advisory-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}

.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px !important;
}
.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}
.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}
.advisory-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.advisory-modal-close {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 18px !important;
  right: 18px !important;
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
}

.advisory-modal-close:hover {
  background: #fee2e2 !important;
  border-color: #fca5a5 !important;
  color: #ef4444 !important;
  transform: rotate(90deg) !important;
}

.advisory-modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  padding-right: 32px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
  padding-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.advisory-modal-header .hero-contact-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', -apple-system, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 10.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #00A9DD !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.advisory-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', -apple-system, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 21px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0c0d0d !important;
  margin: 4px 0 6px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.advisory-modal-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-field {
  margin-bottom: 11px !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-input,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-select,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  color: #0c0d0d !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  padding: 10px 13px !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-input:focus,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-select:focus,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-textarea:focus {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #00A9DD !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.14) !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-input::placeholder,
.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-select-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-select {
  appearance: none !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  -moz-appearance: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  padding-right: 32px !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-select-arrow {
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 12px !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-textarea {
  resize: vertical !important;
  min-height: 65px !important;
  max-height: 120px !important;
}

.advisory-modal-form .hero-form-privacy {
  color: #64748b !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .advisory-modal-backdrop {
    padding: 12px !important;
    align-items: flex-end !important;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-card {
    padding: 24px 18px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0 !important;
    max-height: 90vh !important;
  }
  
  .advisory-modal-form .hero-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 11px !important;
  }
  
  .country-code-select-wrap,
  .hero-country-wrap {
    width: 120px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mainland Enhancements: Advantage Cards & Hero Form Spacing
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-adv-card {
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.ml-adv-card-media {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #04284d !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 100% !important;
}

.ml-adv-card-media img {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal) !important;
}

.ml-adv-card:hover .ml-adv-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ml-adv-card-media {
    height: 220px !important;
    min-height: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* Hero Form Field Spacing */
.hero-contact-form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.hero-contact-form .hero-form-field,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-contact-form .hero-form-row,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-row-2col {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.hero-contact-form .hero-form-input,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-select,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}


/* ================= ABOUT-US.CSS ================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Dedicated Stylesheet (about-us.css)
   Effective Desk — Institutional Corporate Advisory
   (Full Cross-Device Responsive Layer: Desktop, Tablet & Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Balanced Section Spacing */
.about-page .section {
  padding: 68px 0;
}

.about-page .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Inverse Gradient Heading Text */
.about-page .gradient-text-inverse,
.about-page .text-gradient-inverse {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #007bbd 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

.about-hero .gradient-text-inverse,
.about-hero .text-gradient-inverse {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #00A9DD 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* 1. Lively Hero Section */
.about-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.22) 0%, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.98) 70%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 56px 0 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Cityscape Ambient Layer */
.about-hero-cityscape-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  opacity: 0.24;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Watermark Brandmark (Tilted & Animated) */
.about-hero-brandmark-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.16;
  transform: rotate(18deg);
  animation: floatBrandmark 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.3));
}

.about-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-hero .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-hero .hero-trust-badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  width: auto;
  max-width: fit-content;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.about-hero .trust-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-hero .subpage-hero-title {
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 48px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Hero Media Visual Showcase */
.about-hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-hero-main-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 330px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.50);
}

.about-hero-main-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-hero-inset-photo {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  right: -14px;
  width: 185px;
  height: 135px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #04284d;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
}

.about-hero-inset-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-hero-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-stat-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
}

.about-hero-stat-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

.about-hero-stat-title {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 18px;
}

.about-hero-stat-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 16px;
}

/* 2. Company Story Split Grid (Balanced Height) */
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-story-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-story-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 14px 0 14px 0;
}

.about-story-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  line-height: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Story Right Multi-Photo Gallery Showcase */
.about-story-gallery {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.story-gallery-main {
  width: 100%;
  height: 270px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.story-gallery-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.story-gallery-sub-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.story-gallery-sub-photo {
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.06);
}

.story-gallery-sub-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.story-gallery-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.16);
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-badge-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
}

.story-badge-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

.story-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.story-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 17px;
}

.story-badge-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 14px;
}

/* 3. Practice Areas Grid */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.practice-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.practice-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.practice-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.practice-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.practice-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.practice-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

/* 4. Leadership Team Grid */
.leadership-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.leader-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.leader-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.leader-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  background-color: #04284d;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

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

.leader-body {
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.leader-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.leader-bio {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* 5. Operational Pillars Grid */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

/* 6. Credentials & Accreditations (Section Navy) */
.accred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.accred-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.accred-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.6);
}

.accred-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.15);
  color: #39C6F4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.accred-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.accred-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* 7. Trust Proof Grid */
.trust-proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.trust-proof-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--color-blue);
}

.trust-proof-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
}

.trust-proof-metric {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 38px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.trust-proof-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
}

.trust-proof-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoint Rules (Tablet, Mobile & Small Devices)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet Landscape / Medium Screens (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-page .section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  
  .about-hero-main-photo {
    height: 280px;
  }
  
  .about-hero-brandmark-watermark {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    top: -10px;
    right: 10px;
  }
  
  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-main {
    height: 250px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-sub-photo {
    height: 150px;
  }
  
  .practice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .leadership-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .accred-grid,
  .trust-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Tablet Portrait & Mobile Devices (max-width: 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-page .section {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }
  
  .about-page .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  
  .about-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 44px 0;
  }
  
  .about-hero .subpage-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 36px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  
  .about-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  
  .about-hero .hero-trust-badge {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  
  .about-hero .trust-text {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  
  .about-hero .mainland-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  
  .about-hero .mainland-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 18px;
  }
  
  .about-hero-media-wrap {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .about-hero-brandmark-watermark {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    opacity: 0.10;
  }
  
  .about-story-gallery {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-main {
    height: 210px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-sub-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-sub-photo {
    height: 130px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }
  
  .practice-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  
  .practice-title {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }
  
  .practice-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }
  
  .leadership-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  
  .leader-thumb {
    height: 250px;
  }
  
  .pillar-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  
  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
  }
  
  .accred-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  
  .accred-card {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }
  
  .trust-proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  
  .trust-proof-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  
  .trust-proof-metric {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }
}

/* Small Smartphone Devices (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 30px 0 38px 0;
  }
  
  .about-hero .subpage-hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }
  
  .about-story-lead {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }
  
  .about-story-body {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-main {
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .story-gallery-sub-photo {
    height: 110px;
  }
  
  .leader-thumb {
    height: 220px;
  }
  
  .leader-body {
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }
}


/* ================= PRO-SERVICES.CSS ================= */

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

   Corporate PRO Services Dedicated Stylesheet (pro-services.css)

   Effective Desk — Institutional Government Liaison & PRO Advisory

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



/* Section Spacing & Rhythm */

.pro-page .section {

  padding: 68px 0;

}



.pro-page .section-header {

  margin-bottom: 40px;

}



/* Inverse Gradient Text Utility */

.pro-page .gradient-text-inverse,

.pro-page .text-gradient-inverse {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #007bbd 100%);

  -webkit-background-clip: text;

  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  background-clip: text;

  color: transparent;

  display: inline;

  font-weight: inherit;

}



.pro-hero .gradient-text-inverse,

.pro-hero .text-gradient-inverse {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #00A9DD 100%);

  -webkit-background-clip: text;

  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

  background-clip: text;

}



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

   1. Hero Section (Lively Institutional Composition)

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

.pro-hero {

  background-color: var(--color-dark);

  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.20) 0%, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.98) 70%);

  color: #ffffff;

  padding: 56px 0 64px 0;

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

}



.pro-hero-ambient-bg {

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background-size: cover;

  background-position: center center;

  opacity: 0.22;

  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;

  pointer-events: none;

  z-index: 0;

}



.pro-hero-watermark {

  position: absolute;

  top: -15px;

  right: 25px;

  width: 420px;

  height: 420px;

  pointer-events: none;

  z-index: 0;

  opacity: 0.16;

  transform: rotate(18deg);

  animation: floatBrandmark 6s ease-in-out infinite;

  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.3));

}



.pro-hero-container {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 1;

}



.pro-hero-grid {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;

  gap: 48px;

  align-items: center;

  margin-bottom: 32px;

}



.pro-hero-content {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  align-items: flex-start;

}



.pro-hero .breadcrumbs {

  margin-bottom: 18px;

}



.pro-hero .hero-trust-badge {

  align-self: flex-start;

  display: inline-flex;

  width: auto;

  max-width: fit-content;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 10px;

  padding: 5px 14px;

  margin-top: 0;

  margin-bottom: 24px;

  background: rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.85);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);

  border-radius: 9999px;

  box-shadow: none;

}



.pro-hero .trust-text {

  font-size: 13px;

  font-weight: 500;

  color: #ffffff;

  white-space: nowrap;

}



.pro-hero .subpage-hero-title {

  font-size: 40px;

  line-height: 48px;

  margin-top: 6px;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

}



.pro-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {

  font-size: 16px;

  line-height: 26px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);

  margin-bottom: 28px;

  max-width: 580px;

}



/* Hero Media Wrap */

.pro-hero-media-wrap {

  position: relative;

  display: flex;

  justify-content: center;

}



.pro-hero-main-photo {

  width: 100%;

  height: 330px;

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

  overflow: hidden;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);

  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.50);

}



.pro-hero-main-photo img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.pro-hero-inset-photo {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -18px;

  right: -14px;

  width: 185px;

  height: 135px;

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

  overflow: hidden;

  border: 3px solid #04284d;

  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);

}



.pro-hero-inset-photo img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.pro-hero-stat-card {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -16px;

  left: -16px;

  background: #ffffff;

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

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

  padding: 12px 18px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 12px;

  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);

  z-index: 2;

}



.pro-hero-stat-icon {

  width: 36px;

  height: 36px;

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

  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  padding: 4px;

}



.pro-hero-stat-logo {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: contain;

  transform: rotate(-10deg);

}



.pro-hero-stat-title {

  display: block;

  color: var(--color-dark);

  font-size: 13.5px;

  font-weight: 700;

  line-height: 18px;

}



.pro-hero-stat-desc {

  display: block;

  font-size: 11.5px;

  color: var(--color-dark-muted);

  font-weight: 500;

  line-height: 16px;

}



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

   2. Overview Section: Strategic Government Liaison (Split Narrative & Gallery)

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

.pro-overview-grid {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;

  gap: 52px;

  align-items: center;

}



.pro-overview-content {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

}



.pro-overview-lead {

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

  font-size: 16px;

  font-weight: 600;

  line-height: 26px;

  color: var(--color-dark);

  margin: 14px 0 14px 0;

}



.pro-overview-body {

  font-size: 15px;

  color: var(--color-dark-muted);

  line-height: 25px;

  margin-bottom: 16px;

}



.pro-overview-highlights {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

  gap: 16px;

  margin-top: 8px;

}



.pro-highlight-box {

  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.05);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.15);

  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--color-blue);

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

  padding: 14px 16px;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 4px;

}



.pro-highlight-title {

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

  font-size: 14px;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: var(--color-dark);

  line-height: 18px;

}



.pro-highlight-desc {

  font-size: 12.5px;

  color: var(--color-dark-muted);

  line-height: 18px;

}



/* Overview Right Multi-Photo Showcase */

.pro-overview-gallery {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 16px;

  position: relative;

}



.pro-gallery-main {

  width: 100%;

  height: 270px;

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

  overflow: hidden;

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

  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);

}



.pro-gallery-main img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.pro-gallery-sub-row {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

  gap: 16px;

}



.pro-gallery-sub-photo {

  height: 180px;

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

  overflow: hidden;

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

  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.06);

}



.pro-gallery-sub-photo img {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.pro-gallery-badge {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: -14px;

  left: 20px;

  background: #ffffff;

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

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

  padding: 10px 16px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 12px;

  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.16);

  z-index: 2;

}



.pro-badge-icon {

  width: 34px;

  height: 34px;

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

  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  padding: 4px;

}



.pro-badge-logo {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: contain;

  transform: rotate(-10deg);

}



.pro-badge-title {

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

  font-size: 13.5px;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: var(--color-dark);

  line-height: 17px;

}



.pro-badge-sub {

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

  font-size: 11px;

  color: var(--color-blue);

  font-weight: 600;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.04em;

  line-height: 14px;

}



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

   3. Government Documentation & Approvals (Bank Section Style Split Layout)

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

.pro-gov-split-layout {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 460px 1fr;

  gap: 64px;

  align-items: flex-start;

}



.pro-gov-sticky-col {

  position: -webkit-sticky;

  position: sticky;

  top: 112px;

  align-self: flex-start;

  height: fit-content;

}



.pro-gov-sticky-inner {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

}



.pro-gov-sticky-inner .section-title {

  margin-bottom: 20px;

}



.pro-gov-lead {

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

  font-size: 16.5px;

  font-weight: 400;

  line-height: 26px;

  color: var(--color-dark-muted);

  margin-bottom: 32px;

}



.pro-gov-actions {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 20px;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

}



/* Right Column: Solid Container for Government Cards Stack */

.pro-gov-cards-col {

  background-color: #f8fafc;

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

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

  padding: 44px 40px;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);

}



.pro-gov-cards-stack {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 36px;

}



.pro-gov-item {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 12px;

}



.pro-gov-card-divider {

  height: 1px;

  background-color: var(--color-border);

  width: 100%;

}



.pro-gov-item-header {

  display: flex;

  align-items: flex-start;

  gap: 16px;

}



.pro-gov-icon {

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

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

  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);

  color: var(--color-blue);

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  margin-top: 2px;

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

}



.pro-gov-item:hover .pro-gov-icon {

  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.16);

}



.pro-gov-item-tag {

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

  font-size: 11px;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: var(--color-blue);

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.05em;

  display: block;

  margin-bottom: 3px;

}



.pro-gov-item-title {

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

  font-size: 20px;

  font-weight: 700;

  line-height: 27px;

  color: var(--color-dark);

  margin: 0;

}



.pro-gov-item-desc {

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

  font-size: 14.5px;

  line-height: 23px;

  color: var(--color-dark-muted);

  margin: 0;

}



.pro-gov-deliverables {

  list-style: none;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 8px;

  margin-top: 4px;

}



.pro-gov-deliverables li {

  display: flex;

  align-items: flex-start;

  gap: 8px;

  font-size: 13.5px;

  color: var(--color-dark);

  line-height: 19px;

}



.pro-gov-bullet {

  color: var(--color-blue);

  font-weight: 700;

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



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

   4. Visa & Immigration Services (Interactive Expanding Accordion Cards)

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

.pro-visa-accordion-container {

  width: 100%;

  margin-top: 28px;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 20px;

}



.pro-visa-row {

  display: flex;

  width: 100%;

  gap: 20px;

}



.pro-visa-row-top {

  width: 100%;

}



.pro-visa-row-bottom {

  width: 100%;

  max-width: 820px;

  margin: 0 auto;

}



.pro-visa-card {

  position: relative;

  flex: 1 1 0px;

  min-width: 0;

  height: 520px;

  border-radius: 0; /* Sharp, not rounded */

  overflow: hidden;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);

  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: flex-end;

  cursor: pointer;

  background-color: #02162b;

  transition: flex 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;

}



/* When a card in the row is hovered: Hovered card expands in width */

.pro-visa-row:hover .pro-visa-card:hover {

  flex: 1.85 1 0px;

  border-color: #39C6F4;

  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.60);

  z-index: 5;

}



/* Non-hovered sibling cards in the same row smoothly contract */

.pro-visa-row:hover .pro-visa-card:not(:hover) {

  flex: 0.65 1 0px;

  opacity: 0.82;

}



/* Background Image with Zoom */

.pro-visa-card-bg {

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background-size: cover;

  background-position: center;

  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  z-index: 0;

}



.pro-visa-card:hover .pro-visa-card-bg {

  transform: scale(1.08);

}



/* High-Contrast Blue & Deep Navy Gradient Overlay */

.pro-visa-card-overlay {

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.45) 0%, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.80) 42%, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.98) 100%);

  transition: background 0.35s ease;

  z-index: 1;

}



.pro-visa-card:hover .pro-visa-card-overlay {

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.30) 0%, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.75) 35%, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.99) 100%);

}



/* Inner Content: Positioned naturally at bottom with zero clipping */

.pro-visa-card-inner {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  padding: 26px 24px;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: flex-end;

  width: 100%;

}



.pro-visa-main-info {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  width: 100%;

}



.pro-visa-tag {

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

  font-size: 11px;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #39C6F4;

  background: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.18);

  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.45);

  padding: 4px 11px;

  border-radius: 0; /* Sharp, not rounded */

  display: inline-block;

  align-self: flex-start;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.05em;

  margin-bottom: 10px;

}



.pro-visa-title {

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

  font-size: 19px;

  font-weight: 700;

  line-height: 25px;

  color: #ffffff;

  margin-bottom: 8px;

  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);

}



.pro-visa-desc {

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

  font-size: 13.5px;

  line-height: 20px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);

  margin-bottom: 0;

  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);

}



/* Steps Bottom Part & Divider Line (Completely hidden unless hovered) */

.pro-visa-steps-wrap {

  opacity: 0;

  visibility: hidden;

  max-height: 0;

  overflow: hidden;

  margin-top: 0;

  padding-top: 0;

  border-top: 1px solid transparent;

  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), margin-top 0.35s ease, padding-top 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;

}



.pro-visa-card:hover .pro-visa-steps-wrap {

  opacity: 1;

  visibility: visible;

  max-height: 220px;

  margin-top: 14px;

  padding-top: 12px;

  border-top-color: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);

}



.pro-visa-steps {

  list-style: none;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 7px;

  margin: 0;

  padding: 0;

}



.pro-visa-steps li {

  font-size: 12.5px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);

  line-height: 18px;

  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);

}



.pro-visa-steps li strong {

  color: #39C6F4;

}



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

   5. Document Attestation & Legalisation (Section Navy)

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

.pro-attest-grid {

  display: grid;

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

  gap: 24px;

  margin-top: 16px;

}



.pro-attest-card {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

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

  padding: 26px 22px;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 14px;

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

}



.pro-attest-card:hover {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);

  border-color: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.6);

}



.pro-attest-icon {

  width: 44px;

  height: 44px;

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

  background: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.15);

  color: #39C6F4;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

}



.pro-attest-title {

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

  font-size: 16.5px;

  font-weight: 700;

  line-height: 23px;

  color: #ffffff;

}



.pro-attest-desc {

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

  font-size: 13.5px;

  line-height: 21px;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);

}



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

   6. Operational Support & Renewals (Styled like Free Zone Licensing Scope Cards)

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

.section-editorial-lead {

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

  font-size: 15.5px;

  line-height: 26px;

  color: var(--color-dark-muted);

  max-width: 820px;

  margin: 0 auto 32px auto;

  text-align: center;

}



.pro-operational-grid {

  display: flex;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 24px;

}



.pro-operational-card {

  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - 16px);

  width: calc(33.333% - 16px);

  max-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);

  background: #ffffff;

  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10);

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

  padding: 24px 22px;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 10px;

  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.25s ease);

  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);

}



.pro-operational-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-3px);

  border-color: var(--color-blue);

  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);

}



.pro-operational-title,

.pro-operational-desc,

.pro-operational-bullets {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

}



.pro-operational-title {

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

  font-size: 17.5px;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: var(--color-dark);

  line-height: 24px;

  margin: 0;

}



.pro-operational-desc {

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

  font-size: 13.5px;

  line-height: 21px;

  color: var(--color-dark-muted);

  margin: 0;

}



.pro-operational-bullets {

  list-style: none;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 7px;

  margin-top: auto;

  padding-top: 12px;

  padding-right: 70px;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06);

}



.pro-operational-bullets li {

  display: flex;

  align-items: flex-start;

  gap: 8px;

  font-size: 12.5px;

  line-height: 17px;

  color: var(--color-dark);

}



.pro-operational-bullets li svg {

  color: #16a34a;

  flex-shrink: 0;

  margin-top: 2px;

  width: 13px;

  height: 13px;

}



.pro-operational-icon-br {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 0;

  right: 0;

  width: 68px;

  height: 68px;

  border-top-left-radius: 22px;

  background: var(--color-blue);

  color: #ffffff;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  z-index: 2;

}



.pro-operational-icon-br svg {

  width: 32px;

  height: 32px;

  stroke: #ffffff;

}



.pro-info-callout {

  background: #ffffff;

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

  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-blue);

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

  padding: 18px 22px;

  margin-top: 28px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: flex-start;

  gap: 14px;

  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);

}



.pro-info-callout svg {

  color: var(--color-blue);

  flex-shrink: 0;

  margin-top: 2px;

}



.pro-info-callout-text {

  font-size: 14px;

  line-height: 22px;

  color: var(--color-dark);

}



@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .pro-operational-card {

    flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 12px);

    width: calc(50% - 12px);

    max-width: calc(50% - 12px);

  }

}



@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .pro-operational-card {

    flex: 0 1 100%;

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 100%;

  }

}







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

   Responsive Breakpoint Rules (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile)

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



/* Tablet (max-width: 1024px) */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .pro-page .section {

    padding: 60px 0;

  }

  

  .pro-hero-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 36px;

  }

  

  .pro-hero-main-photo {

    height: 280px;

  }

  

  .pro-hero-watermark {

    width: 280px;

    height: 280px;

    top: -10px;

    right: 10px;

  }



  .pro-hero .mainland-kpi-bar {

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

    gap: 20px;

    padding: 24px 20px;

  }

  

  .pro-overview-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 36px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-main {

    height: 250px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-sub-photo {

    height: 150px;

  }

  

  .pro-gov-split-layout {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 36px;

  }

  

  .pro-gov-sticky-col {

    position: static;

  }

  

  .pro-gov-cards-col {

    padding: 32px 24px;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-accordion-container {

    gap: 16px;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-row {

    gap: 16px;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-row-bottom {

    max-width: 100%;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-card {

    height: 480px;

  }

  

  .pro-attest-grid,

  .pro-renewal-grid {

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

    gap: 20px;

  }

}



/* Mobile Canvas (max-width: 767px) */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .pro-page .section {

    padding: 48px 0;

  }

  

  .pro-page .section-header {

    margin-bottom: 28px;

    text-align: left;

  }



  .pro-page .section-header.text-center {

    text-align: left;

  }

  

  .pro-hero {

    padding: 36px 0 44px 0;

    overflow: hidden;

  }



  .pro-hero-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 28px;

    margin-bottom: 28px;

  }



  .pro-hero-content {

    width: 100%;

    max-width: 100%;

  }

  

  .pro-hero .subpage-hero-title {

    font-size: 28px;

    line-height: 36px;

    margin-top: 4px;

    margin-bottom: 14px;

    word-break: break-word;

  }

  

  .pro-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {

    font-size: 14.5px;

    line-height: 23px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

  }

  

  .pro-hero .mainland-actions {

    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: stretch;

    width: 100%;

    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 32px;

  }

  

  .pro-hero .mainland-actions .btn {

    width: 100%;

    justify-content: center;

    padding: 12px 20px;

  }

  

  .pro-hero-media-wrap {

    display: flex;

    justify-content: center;

    width: 100%;

    margin-top: 8px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

  }



  .pro-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card {

    max-width: 100%;

    width: 100%;

  }

  

  .pro-hero-watermark {

    width: 180px;

    height: 180px;

    opacity: 0.08;

  }



  .pro-hero .mainland-kpi-bar {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

    gap: 16px 14px;

    padding: 20px 16px;

  }



  .pro-hero .mainland-kpi-val {

    font-size: 22px;

    line-height: 28px;

  }



  .pro-hero .mainland-kpi-label {

    font-size: 11.5px;

    line-height: 16px;

  }

  

  .pro-overview-lead {

    font-size: 15.5px;

    line-height: 25px;

    margin-bottom: 14px;

  }



  .pro-overview-body {

    font-size: 14px;

    line-height: 22px;

    margin-bottom: 14px;

  }



  .pro-overview-highlights {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 12px;

    margin-top: 20px;

  }



  .pro-highlight-box {

    padding: 16px;

  }

  

  .pro-overview-gallery {

    gap: 12px;

    margin-top: 12px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-main {

    height: 210px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-sub-row {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;

    gap: 10px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-sub-photo {

    height: 130px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-badge {

    position: static;

    margin-top: 12px;

    width: 100%;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

    padding: 14px 18px;

  }

  

  /* Government Documentation Mobile */

  .pro-gov-split-layout {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 28px;

  }



  .pro-gov-lead {

    font-size: 14.5px;

    line-height: 23px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

  }



  .pro-gov-actions {

    flex-direction: column;

    align-items: stretch;

    gap: 12px;

  }

  

  .pro-gov-actions .btn {

    width: 100%;

    justify-content: center;

  }

  

  .pro-gov-cards-col {

    padding: 24px 18px;

  }

  

  .pro-gov-cards-stack {

    gap: 28px;

  }



  .pro-gov-item-header {

    gap: 12px;

  }



  .pro-gov-icon {

    width: 38px;

    height: 38px;

  }

  

  .pro-gov-item-title {

    font-size: 18px;

    line-height: 24px;

  }



  .pro-gov-item-desc {

    font-size: 13.5px;

    line-height: 21px;

  }



  .pro-gov-deliverables li {

    font-size: 13px;

    line-height: 18px;

  }



  /* Visa & Immigration Mobile */

  .pro-visa-accordion-container {

    gap: 16px;

    margin-top: 20px;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-row {

    flex-direction: column;

    gap: 16px;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-card {

    flex: 1 1 auto !important;

    width: 100% !important;

    height: auto !important;

    min-height: 390px;

    opacity: 1 !important;

    transform: none !important;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-row:hover .pro-visa-card:hover,

  .pro-visa-row:hover .pro-visa-card:not(:hover) {

    flex: 1 1 auto !important;

    opacity: 1 !important;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-card-inner {

    transform: none !important;

    padding: 22px 18px !important;

  }



  .pro-visa-title {

    font-size: 18.5px;

    line-height: 24px;

  }



  .pro-visa-desc {

    font-size: 13.5px;

    line-height: 20px;

  }

  

  .pro-visa-steps-wrap {

    opacity: 1 !important;

    visibility: visible !important;

    max-height: none !important;

    margin-top: 12px !important;

    padding-top: 10px !important;

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35) !important;

    transform: none !important;

    overflow: visible !important;

  }



  .pro-visa-steps li {

    font-size: 12.5px;

    line-height: 18px;

  }



  /* Attestation & Renewals Mobile */

  .pro-attest-grid,

  .pro-renewal-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 16px;

    margin-top: 20px;

  }



  .pro-attest-card,

  .pro-renewal-card {

    padding: 22px 18px;

  }



  .pro-attest-title,

  .pro-renewal-title {

    font-size: 17.5px;

    line-height: 24px;

  }

}



/* Small Smart Phone Canvas (max-width: 480px) */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .pro-hero {

    padding: 28px 0 36px 0;

  }

  

  .pro-hero .subpage-hero-title {

    font-size: 24px;

    line-height: 32px;

  }



  .pro-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {

    font-size: 13.5px;

    line-height: 21px;

  }



  .pro-hero .mainland-kpi-bar {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    gap: 12px;

    padding: 16px 14px;

  }

  

  .pro-overview-lead {

    font-size: 14.5px;

    line-height: 23px;

  }

  

  .pro-overview-body {

    font-size: 13.5px;

    line-height: 21px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-main {

    height: 170px;

  }

  

  .pro-gallery-sub-photo {

    height: 100px;

  }



  .pro-gov-cards-col {

    padding: 20px 14px;

  }



  .pro-gov-item-title {

    font-size: 17px;

    line-height: 23px;

  }



  .pro-visa-card {

    min-height: 360px;

  }



  .pro-visa-card-inner {

    padding: 20px 16px !important;

  }

}





/* Desktop Action Button Container Rules */

.section-actions,

.subpage-split-actions,

.pro-gov-actions,

.banking-actions,

.mainland-actions {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: row;

  align-items: center;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

  gap: 16px;

  width: auto;

  max-width: 100%;

}



.section-actions.text-center,

.section-actions {

  justify-content: center;

}



.subpage-split-actions,

.pro-gov-actions,

.banking-actions,

.mainland-actions {

  justify-content: flex-start;

}



.section-actions .btn,

.subpage-split-actions .btn,

.pro-gov-actions .btn,

.banking-actions .btn,

.mainland-actions .btn {

  width: auto;

  flex-shrink: 0;

}



/* Responsive Action Buttons Stacking */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .section-actions,

  .subpage-split-actions,

  .faq-cta-box .section-actions,

  .fz-adv-actions,

  .ml-adv-actions,

  .fintax-actions,

  .pro-gov-actions,

  .banking-actions,

  .mainland-actions {

    flex-direction: column !important;

    align-items: stretch !important;

    width: 100% !important;

    gap: 12px !important;

  }

  

  .section-actions .btn,

  .subpage-split-actions .btn,

  .faq-cta-box .section-actions .btn,

  .fz-adv-actions .btn,

  .ml-adv-actions .btn,

  .fintax-actions .btn,

  .pro-gov-actions .btn,

  .banking-actions .btn,

  .mainland-actions .btn {

    width: 100% !important;

    justify-content: center !important;

  }

  

  .faq-cta-box {

    padding: 28px 18px !important;

    margin-top: 36px !important;

  }

}


.pro-hero-watermark img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }



.pro-hero-watermark img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

.pro-hero-watermark img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }


/* ================= FINANCIAL-TAX.CSS ================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   Financial & Tax Advisory Dedicated Stylesheet (financial-tax.css)
   Effective Desk — Institutional Financial Infrastructure & Tax Advisory
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Spacing & Rhythm */
.fintax-page .section {
  padding: 68px 0;
}

.fintax-page .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Inverse Gradient Text Utility */
.fintax-page .gradient-text-inverse,
.fintax-page .text-gradient-inverse {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #007bbd 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

.fintax-hero .gradient-text-inverse,
.fintax-hero .text-gradient-inverse {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39C6F4 0%, #00A9DD 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Hero Section (Lively Institutional Composition)
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.20) 0%, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.98) 70%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 56px 0 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fintax-hero-ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  opacity: 0.20;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.fintax-hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.16;
  transform: rotate(18deg);
  animation: floatBrandmark 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.3));
}

.fintax-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.fintax-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.fintax-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.fintax-hero .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.fintax-hero .subpage-hero-title {
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 48px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fintax-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Hero Media Wrap */
.fintax-hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.fintax-hero-main-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 330px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.50);
}

.fintax-hero-main-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.fintax-hero-inset-photo {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  right: -14px;
  width: 185px;
  height: 135px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #04284d;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
}

.fintax-hero-inset-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.fintax-hero-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-hero-stat-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
}

.fintax-hero-stat-logo {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.fintax-hero-stat-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 18px;
}

.fintax-hero-stat-desc {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  line-height: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Core Accounting & Storytelling Overview
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.fintax-overview-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fintax-overview-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fintax-overview-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fintax-overview-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.fintax-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.15);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.fintax-highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fintax-highlight-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.fintax-overview-gallery {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fintax-gallery-main {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.12);
}

.fintax-gallery-main img,
.fintax-gallery-sub-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.fintax-gallery-sub-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fintax-gallery-sub-photo {
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.fintax-gallery-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.16);
}

.fintax-badge-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px;
}

.fintax-badge-logo {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.fintax-badge-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fintax-badge-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. VAT Governance Split Layout (Bank Section Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 460px 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.fintax-split-layout.fintax-split-reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 460px;
}

.fintax-sticky-col {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 112px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  height: fit-content;
}

.fintax-sticky-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fintax-sticky-inner .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fintax-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.fintax-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Right Column: Solid Container for Stacked Cards */
.fintax-cards-col {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.fintax-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

.fintax-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fintax-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  width: 100%;
}

.fintax-item-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fintax-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.fintax-item:hover .fintax-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.16);
}

.fintax-item-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.fintax-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 27px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.fintax-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fintax-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.fintax-deliverables li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 19px;
}

.fintax-bullet {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Corporate Tax Interactive Accordion Cards (Like Visa & Immigration)
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-tax-accordion-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.fintax-tax-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.fintax-tax-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 0;
  height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: flex 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              border-color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  background-color: #011224;
}

.fintax-tax-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.fintax-tax-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.15) 0%, rgba(2, 26, 51, 0.75) 45%, rgba(1, 15, 30, 0.98) 100%);
  transition: background 0.45s ease, opacity 0.45s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-tax-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.fintax-tax-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.fintax-tax-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.fintax-tax-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.fintax-tax-steps-wrap {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.08s,
              transform 0.4s ease 0.08s,
              max-height 0.45s ease,
              margin-top 0.45s ease,
              padding-top 0.45s ease,
              border-color 0.45s ease,
              visibility 0.45s ease;
}

.fintax-tax-steps {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.fintax-tax-steps li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
}

.fintax-tax-steps li strong {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Accordion Row Hover States */
.fintax-tax-row:hover .fintax-tax-card {
  flex: 0.75;
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.fintax-tax-row:hover .fintax-tax-card:hover {
  flex: 1.75;
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.22);
  z-index: 5;
}

.fintax-tax-card:hover .fintax-tax-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.fintax-tax-card:hover .fintax-tax-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.10) 0%, rgba(2, 26, 51, 0.88) 35%, rgba(1, 15, 30, 0.99) 100%);
}

.fintax-tax-card:hover .fintax-tax-steps-wrap {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  max-height: 200px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Compliance Navy Section (Like Document Attestation)
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-compliance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.fintax-compliance-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.fintax-compliance-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.fintax-compliance-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.fintax-compliance-card:hover .fintax-compliance-icon {
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fintax-compliance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.fintax-compliance-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Bookkeeping Section (Styled like Free Zone Licensing Scope Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-editorial-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  max-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.25s ease);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-title,
.fintax-bookkeeping-desc,
.fintax-bookkeeping-bullets {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 24px;
  margin: 0;
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  padding-right: 70px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06);
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 17px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-bullets li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-icon-br {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-top-left-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fintax-bookkeeping-icon-br svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

.fintax-info-callout {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.fintax-info-callout svg {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fintax-info-callout-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .fintax-bookkeeping-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 12px);
    width: calc(50% - 12px);
    max-width: calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .fintax-bookkeeping-card {
    flex: 0 1 100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7 & 8. Bento Grid (Financial Reporting & Advisory)
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.fintax-bento-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.fintax-bento-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.fintax-bento-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fintax-bento-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.fintax-bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.fintax-bento-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Ongoing Support Retainer Grid (Like License Renewals)
   ========================================================================== */
.fintax-retainer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.fintax-retainer-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.fintax-retainer-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.fintax-retainer-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.fintax-retainer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.fintax-retainer-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet Canvas (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fintax-page .section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  .fintax-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .fintax-hero-main-photo {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .fintax-hero-watermark {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    top: -10px;
    right: 10px;
  }

  .fintax-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-main {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-sub-photo {
    height: 150px;
  }

  .fintax-split-layout,
  .fintax-split-layout.fintax-split-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .fintax-split-reverse .fintax-sticky-col {
    order: -1;
  }

  .fintax-sticky-col {
    position: static;
  }

  .fintax-cards-col {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }

  .fintax-compliance-grid,
  .fintax-bento-grid,
  .fintax-retainer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .fintax-tax-card {
    height: 480px;
  }
}

/* Standard Mobile Canvas (max-width: 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .fintax-page .section {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }

  .fintax-page .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .fintax-page .section-header.text-center {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .fintax-page .section-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .fintax-page .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .fintax-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 44px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .fintax-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

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

  .fintax-hero .subpage-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 36px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .fintax-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-hero .mainland-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .fintax-hero .mainland-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }

  .fintax-hero-media-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .fintax-hero-watermark {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    opacity: 0.08;
  }

  .fintax-hero .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px 14px;
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .fintax-hero .mainland-kpi-val {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .fintax-hero .mainland-kpi-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 16px;
  }

  .fintax-overview-lead {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .fintax-overview-body {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .fintax-overview-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .fintax-highlight-box {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .fintax-overview-gallery {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-main {
    height: 210px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-sub-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-sub-photo {
    height: 130px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 14px 18px;
  }

  /* VAT Split Layout Mobile */
  .fintax-split-layout,
  .fintax-split-layout.fintax-split-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .fintax-lead {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }

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

  .fintax-cards-col {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .fintax-cards-stack {
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .fintax-item-header {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .fintax-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .fintax-item-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-item-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .fintax-deliverables li {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  /* Corporate Tax Expanding Cards Mobile */
  .fintax-tax-accordion-container {
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .fintax-tax-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .fintax-tax-card {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 380px;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .fintax-tax-row:hover .fintax-tax-card:hover,
  .fintax-tax-row:hover .fintax-tax-card:not(:hover) {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .fintax-tax-card-inner {
    transform: none !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .fintax-tax-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-tax-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }

  .fintax-tax-steps-wrap {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35) !important;
    transform: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .fintax-tax-steps li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 18px;
  }

  /* Compliance Navy Grid Mobile */
  .fintax-compliance-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .fintax-compliance-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .fintax-compliance-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-compliance-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }

  /* Bento Grids (Bookkeeping, Reporting, Advisory) Mobile */
  .fintax-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .fintax-bento-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .fintax-bento-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-bento-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  /* Retainer Grid Mobile */
  .fintax-retainer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .fintax-retainer-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .fintax-retainer-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }

  .fintax-retainer-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }
}

/* Small Smartphone Canvas (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .fintax-page .section {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }

  .fintax-page .section-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .fintax-hero {
    padding: 28px 0 36px 0;
  }

  .fintax-hero .subpage-hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .fintax-hero .subpage-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .fintax-hero .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }

  .fintax-overview-lead {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
  }

  .fintax-overview-body {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-main {
    height: 170px;
  }

  .fintax-gallery-sub-photo {
    height: 100px;
  }

  .fintax-cards-col {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }

  .fintax-item-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 23px;
  }

  .fintax-tax-card {
    min-height: 350px;
  }

  .fintax-tax-card-inner {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }

  .fintax-bento-card,
  .fintax-compliance-card,
  .fintax-retainer-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
}




/* Desktop Action Button Container Rules */
.section-actions,
.subpage-split-actions,
.fintax-actions,
.banking-actions,
.mainland-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.section-actions.text-center,
.section-actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

.subpage-split-actions,
.fintax-actions,
.banking-actions,
.mainland-actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.section-actions .btn,
.subpage-split-actions .btn,
.fintax-actions .btn,
.banking-actions .btn,
.mainland-actions .btn {
  width: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Action Buttons Stacking */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-actions,
  .subpage-split-actions,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions,
  .fz-adv-actions,
  .ml-adv-actions,
  .fintax-actions,
  .pro-gov-actions,
  .banking-actions,
  .mainland-actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  
  .section-actions .btn,
  .subpage-split-actions .btn,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions .btn,
  .fz-adv-actions .btn,
  .ml-adv-actions .btn,
  .fintax-actions .btn,
  .pro-gov-actions .btn,
  .banking-actions .btn,
  .mainland-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  
  .faq-cta-box {
    padding: 28px 18px !important;
    margin-top: 36px !important;
  }
}


/* ================= FREE-ZONE-SUBPAGE.CSS ================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   Free Zone Subpages Unified Stylesheet (free-zone-subpage.css)
   Effective Desk — Institutional Corporate Structuring
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Section */
.fz-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #011224 0%, #04284d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0 68px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fz-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.16) 0%, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.fz-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.fz-hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -30px;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.fz-hero-watermark img {
  width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  transform: rotate(12deg);
}

.fz-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.fz-hero-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.fz-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fz-hero-content .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fz-hero-content .breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.fz-hero-content .breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.fz-hero-content .breadcrumbs .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin: 0 7px;
}

.fz-hero-content .breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #39C6F4;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.fz-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fz-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.fz-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fz-hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fz-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.fz-hero-tag svg {
  color: #39C6F4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fz-hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 360px;
}

.fz-hero-main-photo {
  width: 88%;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.fz-hero-main-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.fz-hero-inset-photo {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  left: 0;
  width: 190px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #04284d;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.fz-hero-inset-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.fz-hero-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: -18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
}

.fz-hero-stat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fz-hero-stat-logo {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.fz-hero-stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: block;
  line-height: 19px;
}

.fz-hero-stat-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Split Narrative & Regulatory Matrix Section */
.subpage-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.subpage-split-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.subpage-split-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.fz-spec-pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.fz-spec-pill {
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.fz-spec-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.05);
}

.fz-spec-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.fz-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 18px;
}

.subpage-split-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.subpage-split-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.subpage-split-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.subpage-split-media,
.authority-overview-media,
.overview-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.subpage-split-media img,
.authority-overview-media img,
.overview-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

.subpage-split-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.subpage-split-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.subpage-split-stamp svg {
  color: #16a34a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Key Strategic Advantages (Bank-Style Split Layout)
   - Left Column: Stacked Advantage Cards Container with Media
   - Right Column: Sticky Authority Overview, Lead & Actions
   ========================================================================== */
.fz-adv-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left Column: Solid Background Container for Stacked Cards */
.fz-adv-cards-col {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.05);
}

.fz-adv-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 36px;
}

.fz-adv-figma-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  background: transparent;
}

.fz-adv-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #04284d;
}

.fz-adv-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.fz-adv-figma-card:hover .fz-adv-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.fz-adv-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);
  color: #39C6F4;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  z-index: 1;
}

.fz-adv-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fz-adv-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-adv-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-adv-card-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 16px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
}

.fz-adv-card-highlights li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.8px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fz-adv-card-highlights li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fz-adv-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  width: 100%;
}

/* Right Column: Sticky Advisory Column */
.fz-adv-sticky-col {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.fz-adv-sticky-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fz-adv-sticky-inner .tagline {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.fz-adv-sticky-inner .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 40px;
  text-align: left;
}

.fz-adv-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fz-adv-highlight-box {
  background: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: 24px 26px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: none;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.fz-adv-highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.fz-adv-highlight-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.fz-adv-highlight-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.fz-adv-highlight-list li svg {
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.fz-adv-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 4. Section Editorial Lead & Callout Box */
.section-editorial-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.fz-info-callout {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.fz-info-callout svg {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fz-info-callout-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* 5. Activity Categories Grid (Clean Human-Designed with Bottom-Right Blue Corner Icon) */
.fz-activities-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.fz-activity-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  max-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
}

.fz-activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.fz-activity-title,
.fz-activity-desc,
.fz-activity-bullets {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fz-activity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 24px;
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-activity-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-activity-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  padding-right: 70px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06);
}

.fz-activity-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 17px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fz-activity-bullets li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.fz-activity-icon-br {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-top-left-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--color-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fz-activity-icon-br svg {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Activity Cards Cascading Deal Animation
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .js-card-cascade .fz-activity-card {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Card 1: Anchor card visible initially */
  .js-card-cascade .fz-activity-card:nth-child(1) {
    z-index: 6;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  /* Initial offsets before animation triggers */
  .js-card-cascade:not(.is-animated) .fz-activity-card:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 24px), 0, 0);
    z-index: 5;
  }
  .js-card-cascade:not(.is-animated) .fz-activity-card:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 24px), 0, 0);
    z-index: 4;
  }
  .js-card-cascade:not(.is-animated) .fz-activity-card:nth-child(4) {
    transform: translate3d(0, calc(-100% - 24px), 0);
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .js-card-cascade:not(.is-animated) .fz-activity-card:nth-child(5) {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 24px), 0, 0);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .js-card-cascade:not(.is-animated) .fz-activity-card:nth-child(6) {
    transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 24px), 0, 0);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Keyframe animations */
  @keyframes fzCardPopIn {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.92) translateY(16px);
    }
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
  }

  @keyframes fzCardSlideFromLeft {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translate3d(calc(-100% - 24px), 0, 0);
    }
    20% {
      opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
  }

  @keyframes fzCardSlideFromAbove {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translate3d(0, calc(-100% - 24px), 0);
    }
    20% {
      opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
  }

  /* Triggered Sequence */
  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation: fzCardPopIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation: fzCardSlideFromLeft 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s forwards;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation: fzCardSlideFromLeft 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.85s forwards;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation: fzCardSlideFromAbove 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1.35s forwards;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(5) {
    animation: fzCardSlideFromLeft 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1.85s forwards;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(6) {
    animation: fzCardSlideFromLeft 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 2.35s forwards;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Fallback Animation */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .js-card-cascade:not(.is-animated) .fz-activity-card {
    transform: translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .js-card-cascade .fz-activity-card:nth-child(1) {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  @keyframes fzCardMobileFadeUp {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(1) { animation: fzCardMobileFadeUp 0.5s ease forwards; }
  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(2) { animation: fzCardMobileFadeUp 0.5s ease 0.2s forwards; }
  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(3) { animation: fzCardMobileFadeUp 0.5s ease 0.4s forwards; }
  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(4) { animation: fzCardMobileFadeUp 0.5s ease 0.6s forwards; }
  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(5) { animation: fzCardMobileFadeUp 0.5s ease 0.8s forwards; }
  .js-card-cascade.is-animated .fz-activity-card:nth-child(6) { animation: fzCardMobileFadeUp 0.5s ease 1.0s forwards; }
}

/* Post-Animation Full Rest State */
.js-card-cascade.anim-complete .fz-activity-card {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.js-card-cascade.anim-complete .fz-activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-blue) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08) !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js-card-cascade .fz-activity-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }
}






















/* 6. Workspace Solutions Architecture (Human-Designed) */
.fz-workspace-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.fz-workspace-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 480px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.fz-workspace-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}

.fz-workspace-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 25px;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-workspace-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-workspace-quota-hero {
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-quota-hero-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.fz-quota-hero-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-quota-hero-number {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.fz-quota-val-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 34px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-quota-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-workspace-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-workspace-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-workspace-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.fz-workspace-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, stroke 0.3s ease;
}

/* Default Middle Card Active State: Solid Brand Blue & Longer */
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: #00A9DD !important;
  background-color: #00A9DD !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10);
  padding: 48px 24px;
  min-height: 520px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-quota-hero {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-quota-hero-label {
  color: var(--color-blue) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-quota-val-lg {
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-quota-unit {
  color: var(--color-dark-muted) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-list li {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-list li svg {
  color: #ffffff;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

/* Dynamic Hover on ANY Card: Turns Solid Brand Blue & Expands Vertically */
.fz-workspace-card:hover {
  background: #00A9DD !important;
  background-color: #00A9DD !important;
  padding: 48px 24px !important;
  min-height: 520px !important;
  border-color: rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-workspace-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-workspace-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-workspace-quota-hero {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-quota-hero-label {
  color: var(--color-blue) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-quota-val-lg {
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-quota-unit {
  color: var(--color-dark-muted) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-workspace-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-workspace-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-workspace-list li {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.fz-workspace-card:hover .fz-workspace-list li svg {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  stroke: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Middle Card Resets to Normal White when Hovering Side Cards */
.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2),
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10) !important;
  padding: 36px 24px !important;
  min-height: 480px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-title,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-workspace-title {
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-pill,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-workspace-pill {
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark) !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-quota-hero,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-workspace-quota-hero {
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.22) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-quota-hero-label,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-quota-hero-label {
  color: var(--color-blue-dark) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-quota-val-lg,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-quota-val-lg {
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-quota-unit,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-quota-unit {
  color: var(--color-dark-muted) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-desc,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-workspace-desc {
  color: var(--color-dark-muted) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-list,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-workspace-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-list li,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-workspace-list li {
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

.fz-workspace-grid:has(.fz-workspace-card:not(:nth-child(2)):hover) .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2) .fz-workspace-list li svg,
.fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2).is-reset .fz-workspace-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a !important;
  stroke: #16a34a !important;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .fz-workspace-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .fz-workspace-card,
  .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2),
  .fz-workspace-card:hover {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 28px 22px !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* 7. Free-Form Organic Residency Roadmap Flow (Wider Lateral Spread) */
.fz-visa-organic-flow {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 54px auto 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.fz-visa-flow-item {
  width: 410px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Staggered positioning: Odd on Left, Even on Right */
.fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(odd) {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(even) {
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-left: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .fz-visa-flow-item:not(:first-child) {
    margin-top: -30px;
  }
}

.fz-visa-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.fz-visa-flow-item:hover .fz-visa-step-card {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.09);
}

.fz-visa-step-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06);
}

.fz-visa-step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.fz-visa-step-time {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

.fz-visa-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 32px;
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-visa-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Curved Arrow Connecting Flow with Tail-to-Head Draw Animation (No Glow) */
.fz-visa-flow-arrow {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes fzArrowDraw {
  0% {
    -webkit-mask-position: 100% 100%;
    mask-position: 100% 100%;
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  15% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    -webkit-mask-position: 0% 0%;
    mask-position: 0% 0%;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  85% {
    -webkit-mask-position: 0% 0%;
    mask-position: 0% 0%;
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  100% {
    -webkit-mask-position: 100% 100%;
    mask-position: 100% 100%;
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

.fz-visa-flow-arrow svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #000 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 55%, transparent 65%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #000 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 55%, transparent 65%);
  -webkit-mask-size: 300% 300%;
  mask-size: 300% 300%;
  -webkit-mask-position: 100% 100%;
  mask-position: 100% 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .fz-visa-flow-arrow {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
  }

  /* First Arrow (Card 1 -> Card 2): Mirrored Vertically & Shifted Right */
  .fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(1) .fz-visa-flow-arrow {
    width: 175px;
    height: 130px;
    top: 22%;
    right: -235px;
    transform: scaleY(-1) rotate(-50deg) scaleX(1.35);
  }

  .fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(1) .fz-visa-flow-arrow svg {
    animation: fzArrowDraw 3.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  }

  /* Second Arrow (Card 2 -> Card 3): Shifted Left by 40px */
  .fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(2) .fz-visa-flow-arrow {
    width: 160px;
    height: 130px;
    top: calc(25% + 90px);
    left: -225px;
    transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(-10deg) scale(1.12);
  }

  .fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(2) .fz-visa-flow-arrow svg {
    animation: fzArrowDraw 3.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 1.2s infinite;
  }

  /* Third Arrow (Card 3 -> Card 4): Increased Length */
  .fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(3) .fz-visa-flow-arrow {
    width: 205px;
    height: 135px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: -125px;
    right: -160px;
    transform: rotate(-20deg) scaleX(1.4);
  }

  .fz-visa-flow-item:nth-child(3) .fz-visa-flow-arrow svg {
    animation: fzArrowDraw 3.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 2.4s infinite;
  }

  .fz-visa-flow-item:hover .fz-visa-flow-arrow svg {
    -webkit-mask-position: 0% 0% !important;
    mask-position: 0% 0% !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fz-visa-organic-flow {
    margin-top: 28px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .fz-visa-flow-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    align-self: stretch !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  /* ALL FLOW & STEP ARROWS HIDDEN ON MOBILE */
  .fz-visa-flow-arrow,
  .fz-visa-step-arrow,
  .fz-step-arrow,
  .fz-flow-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .fz-visa-step-card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .fz-visa-step-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 27px;
  }

  .fz-visa-step-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Corporate Treasury & Banking Considerations (Asymmetric Split)
   ========================================================================== */
.fz-banking-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

/* Left Column: Sticky Advisory Hub (Solid Brand Blue - Simple & Human-Designed) */
.fz-banking-advisory-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: none;
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.fz-advisory-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.fz-advisory-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 28px;
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-advisory-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-advisory-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-advisory-checklist-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fz-advisory-checklist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
}

.fz-advisory-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fz-advisory-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.fz-advisory-checklist li svg {
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fz-advisory-callout {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 16px 0 0 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.fz-advisory-callout-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fz-advisory-callout-content {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
}

.fz-advisory-callout-content strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Right Column: Horizontal Pathway Cards Stack */
.fz-banking-stack,
.fz-banking-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.fz-banking-hcard {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: stretch;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.fz-banking-stack .fz-banking-hcard:last-child,
.fz-banking-cards-stack .fz-banking-hcard:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.fz-banking-hcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
}

.fz-hcard-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-right: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
}

.fz-hcard-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.fz-hcard-tier {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.fz-banking-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fz-banking-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 26px;
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-banking-turnaround-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.fz-turnaround-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.fz-turnaround-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  line-height: 19px;
}

.fz-hcard-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.fz-banking-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 23px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-banking-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.07);
}

.fz-banking-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fz-banking-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .fz-banking-split {
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .fz-banking-hcard {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .fz-banking-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fz-banking-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .fz-banking-advisory-sidebar {
    position: static;
    top: auto;
  }

  .fz-banking-hcard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .fz-hcard-left {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .fz-banking-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. KYC Document Checklist (Asymmetric Split Compliance Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
.fz-checklist-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

/* Left Column: Sticky Attestation Hub (Solid Brand Blue Card - Simple & Clean) */
.fz-checklist-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: none;
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.fz-checklist-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.fz-checklist-badge svg {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.fz-checklist-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 28px;
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-checklist-sidebar-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-checklist-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-pipeline-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.fz-pipeline-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
}

.fz-pipeline-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.fz-pipeline-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.fz-pipeline-num {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fz-pipeline-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.fz-pipeline-info strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 18px;
}

.fz-pipeline-info span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 17px;
}

.fz-checklist-callout {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 16px 0 0 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.fz-checklist-callout-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fz-checklist-callout-content {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
}

.fz-checklist-callout-content strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Right Column: Horizontal Document Cards Stack */
.fz-checklist-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.fz-doc-hcard {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.fz-doc-hcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
}

.fz-doc-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-right: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
}

.fz-doc-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.fz-doc-tier {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.fz-doc-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fz-doc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 25px;
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-doc-spec-box {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 10px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.fz-doc-spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.fz-doc-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  line-height: 18px;
}

.fz-doc-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.fz-doc-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-doc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.07);
}

.fz-doc-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fz-doc-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .fz-checklist-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .fz-doc-hcard {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .fz-doc-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fz-checklist-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .fz-checklist-sidebar {
    position: static;
    top: auto;
  }

  .fz-doc-hcard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .fz-doc-left {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .fz-doc-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Execution Lifecycle Stepper (Interactive Expandable Hero Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.phase-stepper-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
}

.phase-card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #04284d;
  transition: flex 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Background image & gradient overlay */
.phase-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.phase-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.40) 0%, rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.85) 50%, rgba(4, 25, 48, 0.98) 100%);
  transition: background 0.45s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Content layer */
.phase-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Top header: HIDDEN in default state, REVEALED on hover at the top (with horizontal line below) */
.phase-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease,
              transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Bottom default meta: VISIBLE in default state (with horizontal line between heading and badges) */
.phase-card-meta-default {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 1;
  max-height: 50px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease,
              max-height 0.35s ease,
              margin-top 0.35s ease,
              padding-top 0.35s ease,
              border-top-color 0.3s ease,
              transform 0.35s ease;
}

.phase-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  background: transparent;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.phase-timeline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.phase-card-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.phase-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Hidden by default: description + bullet points (revealed only AFTER expansion) */
.phase-card-reveal {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.25s ease 0s,
              opacity 0.2s ease 0s,
              transform 0.2s ease 0s,
              margin-top 0.2s ease 0s;
  margin-top: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.phase-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.phase-deliverables-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.phase-deliverables-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  display: block;
}

.phase-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.phase-deliverables li {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOVER STATE:
   1. Card expands horizontally & vertically (0s - 0.5s)
   2. Bottom meta hides, Top header reveals
   3. Description & Bullets reveal AFTER expansion completes (delay 0.48s)
   ========================================================================== */
.phase-stepper-grid:hover .phase-card {
  flex: 0.85;
}

.phase-stepper-grid .phase-card:hover,
.phase-stepper-grid .phase-card:focus-within {
  flex: 1.55; /* Grows horizontally */
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03); /* Grows vertically & lifts */
  z-index: 10;
  border-color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
}

.phase-card:hover .phase-card-bg,
.phase-card:focus-within .phase-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.10);
}

.phase-card:hover .phase-card-overlay,
.phase-card:focus-within .phase-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.20) 0%, rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.88) 35%, rgba(4, 25, 48, 0.99) 100%);
}

/* Top header appears at top on hover */
.phase-card:hover .phase-card-header,
.phase-card:focus-within .phase-card-header {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease 0.15s,
              transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s;
}

/* Bottom meta collapses and fades out on hover */
.phase-card:hover .phase-card-meta-default,
.phase-card:focus-within .phase-card-meta-default {
  opacity: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Description & deliverable points appear ONLY after expansion finishes! */
.phase-card:hover .phase-card-reveal,
.phase-card:focus-within .phase-card-reveal {
  max-height: 380px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  margin-top: 14px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.48s,
              opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.52s,
              transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.52s,
              margin-top 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.48s;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .phase-stepper-grid {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .phase-card {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .phase-stepper-grid:hover .phase-card {
    flex: none !important;
  }

  .phase-stepper-grid .phase-card:hover,
  .phase-stepper-grid .phase-card:focus-within {
    flex: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .phase-card-reveal {
    max-height: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .phase-card-meta-default {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .phase-card-header {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .phase-card-bottom {
    position: static !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }

  .phase-card-content {
    position: relative !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Cost Breakdown Grid (Option 3 Asymmetric Split Hub)
   ========================================================================== */
.fz-cost-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.fz-cost-col-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.fz-cost-col-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.fz-cost-col-header {
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fz-cost-col-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.fz-tag-blue {
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.fz-tag-dark {
  color: var(--color-dark-muted, #64748b);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.fz-cost-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.fz-cost-col-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-cost-col-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fz-cost-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.06);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.fz-cost-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.fz-cost-row:hover {
  background: transparent;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.fz-cost-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  padding-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fz-cost-row-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.fz-cost-row-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.fz-cost-row-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-cost-col-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.fz-cost-col-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  padding: 14px 0 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  background: transparent;
}

.fz-cost-col-note svg {
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fz-cost-col-highlight {
  padding: 14px 0 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fz-cost-highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.fz-cost-highlight-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fz-cost-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}


/* 11. FAQ Dark Navy Section */
.faq-dark-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-dark-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);
}

.faq-dark-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-dark-btn svg {
  color: #39C6F4;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-dark-btn[aria-expanded="true"] svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-dark-pane {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-dark-pane-open {
  max-height: 400px;
}

.faq-dark-content {
  padding: 0 22px 18px 22px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Optimization (Unified Modern System)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Tablet Landscape (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fz-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .fz-hero-media-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 300px;
    margin: 10px 0 20px 0;
  }

  .fz-hero-main-photo {
    width: 90%;
    height: 280px;
  }

  .subpage-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .subpage-split-media img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .fz-adv-layout,
  .fz-advantages-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .fz-adv-sticky-col {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    order: -1;
  }

  .fz-activities-grid {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .fz-activity-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 10px);
    width: calc(50% - 10px);
    max-width: calc(50% - 10px);
  }

  .fz-workspace-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .fz-workspace-card,
  .fz-workspace-card:nth-child(2),
  .fz-workspace-card:hover {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .fz-banking-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .fz-banking-advisory-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .fz-banking-hcard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .fz-hcard-left {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .fz-banking-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .fz-checklist-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .fz-checklist-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .fz-doc-hcard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .fz-doc-left {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .fz-doc-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .phase-stepper-grid {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .phase-card {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  .phase-stepper-grid:hover .phase-card {
    flex: none !important;
  }

  .phase-stepper-grid .phase-card:hover,
  .phase-stepper-grid .phase-card:focus-within {
    flex: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .phase-card-reveal {
    max-height: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .phase-card-meta-default {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .phase-card-header {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .phase-card-bottom {
    position: static !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }

  .phase-card-content {
    position: relative !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }
}

/* 2. Tablet Portrait & Mid-Screen (max-width: 900px) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fz-visa-organic-flow {
    margin-top: 28px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .fz-visa-flow-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    align-self: stretch !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  /* ALL FLOW & STEP ARROWS HIDDEN ON MOBILE */
  .fz-visa-flow-arrow,
  .fz-visa-step-arrow,
  .fz-step-arrow,
  .fz-flow-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .fz-visa-step-card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .fz-visa-step-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 27px;
  }

  .fz-visa-step-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .fz-cost-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .fz-cost-col-card {
    padding: 26px 20px !important;
  }

  .fz-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .fz-hero-watermark {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    top: -10px;
    right: 10px;
    opacity: 0.04;
  }
}

/* 3. Mobile / Phablets (max-width: 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .section-header.text-center {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 34px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .section-editorial-lead {
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .tagline {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .fz-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 44px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .fz-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

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

  .fz-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .fz-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .fz-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .fz-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .fz-hero-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .fz-hero-media-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .fz-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .fz-hero-main-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .fz-hero-inset-photo {
    width: 130px;
    height: 90px;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 8px;
    border-width: 2px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-card {
    top: auto;
    bottom: -12px;
    right: 8px;
    left: auto;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-logo {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-title {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 16px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-desc {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px 12px;
    padding: 18px 14px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .mainland-kpi-val {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 28px;
  }

  .mainland-kpi-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 15px;
  }

  .subpage-split-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .fz-spec-pill-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 12px 0;
  }

  .fz-spec-pill {
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .subpage-split-media img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .fz-adv-cards-col {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .fz-adv-card-media {
    height: 170px;
  }

  .fz-adv-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 25px;
  }

  .fz-adv-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .fz-adv-card-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .fz-adv-sticky-inner .section-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .fz-adv-lead {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }

  .fz-adv-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .fz-adv-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .fz-activities-grid {
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .fz-activity-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .fz-activity-bullets {
    padding-right: 50px;
  }

  .faq-dark-btn {
    padding: 15px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .faq-dark-content {
    padding: 0 16px 16px 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
  }
}

/* 4. Small Smartphones (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 30px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .fz-hero {
    padding: 28px 0 36px 0;
  }

  .fz-hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }

  .fz-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }

  .fz-hero-main-photo {
    height: 190px;
  }

  .fz-hero-inset-photo {
    width: 110px;
    height: 75px;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 6px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-card {
    bottom: -10px;
    right: 6px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-logo {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-title {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 15px;
  }

  .fz-hero-stat-desc {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }

  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .mainland-kpi-val {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 26px;
  }

  .fz-spec-pill-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .subpage-split-media img {
    height: 190px;
  }

  .fz-activity-bullets {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .fz-activity-icon-br {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-top-left-radius: 16px;
  }

  .fz-activity-icon-br svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }
}


/* Desktop Action Button Container Rules */
.section-actions,
.subpage-split-actions,
.fz-adv-actions,
.banking-actions,
.mainland-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.section-actions.text-center,
.section-actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

.subpage-split-actions,
.fz-adv-actions,
.banking-actions,
.mainland-actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.section-actions .btn,
.subpage-split-actions .btn,
.fz-adv-actions .btn,
.banking-actions .btn,
.mainland-actions .btn {
  width: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Action Buttons Stacking */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-actions,
  .subpage-split-actions,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions,
  .fz-adv-actions,
  .ml-adv-actions,
  .fintax-actions,
  .pro-gov-actions,
  .banking-actions,
  .mainland-actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  
  .section-actions .btn,
  .subpage-split-actions .btn,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions .btn,
  .fz-adv-actions .btn,
  .ml-adv-actions .btn,
  .fintax-actions .btn,
  .pro-gov-actions .btn,
  .banking-actions .btn,
  .mainland-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  
  .faq-cta-box {
    padding: 28px 18px !important;
    margin-top: 36px !important;
  }
}


/* ================= FREE-ZONES.CSS ================= */



/* ==========================================================================
   UAE Free Zones Overview Hub Stylesheet (free-zones.css)
   Effective Desk — Institutional Corporate Structuring
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hub Hero & Command Center Styles */
.hub-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.18) 0%, rgba(2, 22, 43, 0.98) 75%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 56px 0 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hub-hero-ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.16;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hub-hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hub-hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.14;
  transform: rotate(18deg);
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.25));
}

.hub-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hub-hero-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hub-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin: 0 7px;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #39C6F4;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.hub-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hub-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hub-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.hub-hero-tag svg {
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
}

/* Hero Media Showcase */
.hub-hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.hub-hero-main-photo {
  width: 88%;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hub-hero-main-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hub-hero-inset-photo {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #04284d;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hub-hero-inset-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hub-hero-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hub-hero-stat-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hub-hero-stat-logo {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hub-hero-stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: block;
  line-height: 20px;
}

.hub-hero-stat-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  display: block;
}

/* Free Zone Directory Cards */
.freezones-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.freezone-hub-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.freezone-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.freezone-hub-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #04284d;
}

.freezone-hub-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.freezone-hub-card:hover .freezone-hub-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.freezone-hub-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 12px;
}

.freezone-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.freezone-hub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.freezone-hub-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.freezone-hub-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.freezone-meta-item {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.freezone-meta-item strong {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.link-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.link-arrow:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   0% Corporate Tax & QFZP Substance Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.fz-tax-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.fz-tax-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.fz-tax-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.fz-tax-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.07);
}

.fz-tax-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fz-tax-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-tax-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-tax-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.fz-tax-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.fz-tax-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fz-tax-callout {
  margin-top: 32px;
  background: var(--color-dark, #0c0d0d);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fz-tax-callout-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.fz-tax-callout-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.fz-tax-callout-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  margin: 0;
}

.fz-tax-callout-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fz-tax-callout-actions .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Overview Hub Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hub-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hub-hero-main-photo {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .freezones-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .fz-tax-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hub-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 44px 0;
  }
  .hub-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .hub-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hub-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hub-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hub-hero-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hub-hero-media-wrap {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hub-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hub-hero-main-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .hub-hero-inset-photo {
    width: 130px;
    height: 90px;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 8px;
    border-width: 2px;
  }
  .hub-hero-stat-card {
    top: auto;
    bottom: -12px;
    right: 8px;
    left: auto;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .freezones-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .freezone-hub-body {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .freezone-hub-title {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    line-height: 24px;
  }
  .fz-tax-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .fz-tax-callout {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hub-hero {
    padding: 28px 0 36px 0;
  }
  .hub-hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }
  .hub-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 21px;
  }
  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }
  .freezone-hub-thumb {
    height: 140px;
  }
}


/* ================= MEYDAN.CSS ================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   Meydan Free Zone Dedicated Stylesheet (meydan.css)
   ========================================================================== */

.meydan-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #011224 0%, #032747 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 64px 0 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.meydan-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.12) 0%, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.meydan-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.meydan-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.meydan-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.meydan-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #04284d;
}

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

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

.meydan-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .meydan-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .meydan-hero {
    padding: 40px 0 52px 0;
  }
  .meydan-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* ================= MAINLAND-SUBPAGE.CSS ================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   Mainland Subpages Unified Stylesheet (mainland-subpage.css)
   Effective Desk — Institutional Onshore Corporate Structuring
   Version: 6.0
   ========================================================================== */



/* ==========================================================================
   1. Hero Section (.ml-hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #011224 0%, #04284d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0 68px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ml-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.16) 0%, rgba(1, 18, 36, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ml-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ml-hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -30px;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ml-hero-watermark img {
  width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  transform: rotate(12deg);
}

.ml-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ml-hero-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ml-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ml-hero-content .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ml-hero-content .breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ml-hero-content .breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.ml-hero-content .breadcrumbs .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin: 0 7px;
}

.ml-hero-content .breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #39C6F4;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.ml-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ml-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.ml-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ml-hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ml-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.ml-hero-tag svg {
  color: #39C6F4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Multi-Layered Photographic Showcase */
.ml-hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 360px;
}

.ml-hero-main-photo {
  width: 88%;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ml-hero-main-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ml-hero-inset-photo {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  left: 0;
  width: 190px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #04284d;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ml-hero-inset-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ml-hero-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: -18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
}

.ml-hero-stat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ml-hero-stat-logo {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.ml-hero-stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: block;
  line-height: 19px;
}

.ml-hero-stat-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  display: block;
}

/* Bottom KPI Metrics Deck */
.mainland-kpi-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.mainland-kpi-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mainland-kpi-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #39C6F4;
  line-height: 32px;
}

.mainland-kpi-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 17px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Strategic Authority Overview (.subpage-split-grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.subpage-split-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.subpage-split-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-spec-pill-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.ml-spec-pill {
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ml-spec-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.05);
}

.ml-spec-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ml-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 18px;
}

.subpage-split-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.subpage-split-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.subpage-split-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.subpage-split-media,
.authority-overview-media,
.overview-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.subpage-split-media img,
.authority-overview-media img,
.overview-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

.subpage-split-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.subpage-split-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.subpage-split-stamp svg {
  color: #16a34a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Commercial Real Estate & Premises Hub (.ml-realestate-grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-realestate-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ml-realestate-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
}

.ml-realestate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.09);
}

.ml-realestate-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ml-realestate-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ml-realestate-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ml-realestate-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 24px;
}

.ml-realestate-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-realestate-meta {
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ml-realestate-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.ml-realestate-meta-label {
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-realestate-meta-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Permitted Activities & Ministry NOC Clearances (.ml-activities-grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-activities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ml-activity-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ml-activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.ml-activity-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ml-activity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 24px;
}

.ml-activity-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-activity-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.ml-activity-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Ministry NOC Panel */
.ml-ministry-noc-hub {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 30px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.ml-ministry-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ml-ministry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-ministry-badge {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ml-ministry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.ml-ministry-item {
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ml-ministry-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-ministry-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 17px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. INVERTED Strategic Advantages (.ml-adv-split)
   Left Column: Cards Stack (1fr) | Right Column: Sticky Sidebar (380px)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-adv-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ml-adv-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ml-adv-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
}

.ml-adv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.ml-adv-card-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #04284d;
}

.ml-adv-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.ml-adv-card:hover .ml-adv-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ml-adv-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  z-index: 1;
}

.ml-adv-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ml-adv-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 25px;
}

.ml-adv-card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-adv-card-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.ml-adv-card-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 17px;
}

.ml-adv-card-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Sticky Onshore Strategic Sidebar (Solid Brand Blue - Simple & Clean) */
.ml-adv-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ml-adv-sidebar-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-adv-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-adv-sidebar-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-adv-pillar-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ml-adv-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ml-adv-pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ml-adv-pillar-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ml-adv-pillar-info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 17px;
}

.ml-adv-sidebar-callout {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 16px 0 0 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  box-shadow: none;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
}

.ml-adv-sidebar-callout strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. INVERTED Corporate Banking (.ml-banking-split)
   Left Column: Pathway Cards Stack (1fr) | Right Column: Sticky Blue Sidebar (380px)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-banking-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ml-banking-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ml-banking-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.ml-banking-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.ml-banking-card-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.ml-banking-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ml-banking-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ml-banking-card-tier {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ml-banking-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 24px;
}

.ml-banking-card-spec {
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ml-banking-card-spec-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}

.ml-banking-card-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-banking-card-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ml-banking-card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-banking-card-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ml-banking-card-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-banking-card-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Sticky Corporate Banking Advisory Sidebar (Simple & Clean) */
.ml-banking-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: #04284d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.20);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ml-banking-sidebar-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #39C6F4;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ml-banking-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-banking-sidebar-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-banking-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ml-banking-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.ml-banking-feat-item svg {
  color: #39C6F4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ml-banking-callout {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 16px 0 0 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.ml-banking-callout strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. INVERTED Compliance & KYC Checklist (.ml-checklist-split)
   Left Column: Sticky Brand Blue Sidebar (380px) | Right Column: Cards Stack (1fr)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-checklist-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ml-checklist-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  background: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ml-checklist-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.ml-checklist-badge svg {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.ml-checklist-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-checklist-sidebar-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-checklist-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Document Horizontal Cards */
.ml-doc-hcard {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.03);
}

.ml-doc-hcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.ml-doc-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.ml-doc-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ml-doc-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ml-doc-tier {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ml-doc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 24px;
}

.ml-doc-spec-box {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 10px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.ml-doc-spec-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}

.ml-doc-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-doc-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ml-doc-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-doc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ml-doc-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-doc-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Statutory Cost Transparency Hub (.ml-cost-split)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-cost-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ml-cost-col {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
}

.ml-cost-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.ml-cost-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.ml-cost-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-cost-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.ml-cost-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-blue-dark);
}

.ml-cost-subtext {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.ml-cost-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ml-cost-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-cost-item svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ml-cost-note {
  background: var(--color-light-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Rules
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ml-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .subpage-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .ml-adv-split,
  .ml-banking-split,
  .ml-checklist-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .ml-adv-sidebar,
  .ml-banking-sidebar,
  .ml-checklist-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
  .ml-realestate-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ml-activities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ml-ministry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fz-visa-flow-arrow,
  .fz-visa-step-arrow,
  .ml-visa-flow-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .ml-adv-card,
  .ml-banking-card,
  .ml-doc-hcard {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .ml-banking-card-left,
  .ml-doc-left {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .ml-cost-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ml-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .ml-hero-watermark {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    top: -10px;
    right: 10px;
    opacity: 0.05;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ml-hero {
    padding: 36px 0 44px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ml-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .ml-hero-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .ml-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 36px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .ml-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 23px;
  }
  .ml-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .ml-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .ml-hero-trust-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ml-hero-tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 17px;
  }
  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ml-realestate-grid,
  .ml-activities-grid,
  .ml-ministry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ml-adv-card-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ml-hero-media-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .ml-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ml-hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
  }
  .mainland-kpi-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}


/* Desktop Action Button Container Rules */
.section-actions,
.subpage-split-actions,
.ml-adv-actions,
.banking-actions,
.mainland-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.section-actions.text-center,
.section-actions {
  justify-content: center;
}

.subpage-split-actions,
.ml-adv-actions,
.banking-actions,
.mainland-actions {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.section-actions .btn,
.subpage-split-actions .btn,
.ml-adv-actions .btn,
.banking-actions .btn,
.mainland-actions .btn {
  width: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Action Buttons Stacking */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-actions,
  .subpage-split-actions,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions,
  .fz-adv-actions,
  .ml-adv-actions,
  .fintax-actions,
  .pro-gov-actions,
  .banking-actions,
  .mainland-actions {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  
  .section-actions .btn,
  .subpage-split-actions .btn,
  .faq-cta-box .section-actions .btn,
  .fz-adv-actions .btn,
  .ml-adv-actions .btn,
  .fintax-actions .btn,
  .pro-gov-actions .btn,
  .banking-actions .btn,
  .mainland-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  
  .faq-cta-box {
    padding: 28px 18px !important;
    margin-top: 36px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mainland Enhancements: Advantage Cards & Hero Form Spacing
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-adv-card {
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.ml-adv-card-media {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #04284d !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 100% !important;
}

.ml-adv-card-media img {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal) !important;
}

.ml-adv-card:hover .ml-adv-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ml-adv-card-media {
    height: 220px !important;
    min-height: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* Hero Form Field Spacing */
.hero-contact-form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.hero-contact-form .hero-form-field,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-contact-form .hero-form-row,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-row-2col {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.hero-contact-form .hero-form-input,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-select,
.hero-contact-form .hero-form-textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}


/* ================= MAINLAND.CSS ================= */

/* ==========================================================================
   Mainland Overview Hub Stylesheet (mainland.css)
   Effective Desk — Institutional UAE Mainland Advisory
   Version: 6.0
   ========================================================================== */



/* ==========================================================================
   1. Hub Hero & Command Center Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.hub-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #011224 0%, #04284d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 56px 0 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hub-hero-ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.16;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hub-hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hub-hero-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.08;
  transform: rotate(18deg);
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.25));
}

.hub-hero-watermark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hub-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hub-hero-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hub-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #39C6F4;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs .sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  margin: 0 7px;
}

.hub-hero-content .breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #39C6F4;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.hub-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hub-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hub-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.hub-hero-tag svg {
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
}

/* Multi-Layered Photographic Showcase */
.hub-hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.hub-hero-main-photo {
  width: 88%;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hub-hero-main-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hub-hero-inset-photo {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #04284d;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hub-hero-inset-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hub-hero-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.25);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hub-hero-stat-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hub-hero-stat-logo {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hub-hero-stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  display: block;
  line-height: 20px;
}

.hub-hero-stat-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. 7 Emirates Directory Grid (4 Columns)
   ========================================================================== */
.mainland-emirates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.mainland-emirate-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mainland-emirate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
}

.mainland-emirate-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #04284d;
}

.mainland-emirate-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.mainland-emirate-card:hover .mainland-emirate-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mainland-emirate-body {
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mainland-emirate-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.mainland-emirate-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 25px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.mainland-emirate-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.mainland-emirate-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mainland-emirate-meta-item {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
}

.mainland-emirate-meta-item strong {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.mainland-emirate-card-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #011224 0%, #04284d 100%);
  border-color: rgba(57, 198, 244, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mainland-emirate-card-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(1, 18, 36, 0.4);
}

.mainland-emirate-card-dark .mainland-emirate-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mainland-emirate-card-dark .mainland-emirate-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Federal Regulatory & Corporate Tax Framework (.ml-tax-grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.ml-tax-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ml-tax-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ml-tax-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 40, 77, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ml-tax-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(12, 13, 13, 0.07);
}

.ml-tax-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 169, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.ml-tax-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-tax-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-dark-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.ml-tax-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ml-tax-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 19px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.ml-tax-list li svg {
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ml-tax-callout {
  margin-top: 32px;
  background: #011224;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-blue, #00A9DD);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ml-tax-callout-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ml-tax-callout-text p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 21px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hub-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .mainland-emirates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .ml-tax-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hub-hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }
  .mainland-emirates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ml-tax-callout {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hub-hero-media-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hub-hero-media-wrap .hero-contact-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Universal Form Alert & Loading Styles */
@keyframes spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes fadeInAlert {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.effective-desk-form-alert {
  animation: fadeInAlert 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}