/* ==========================================================================
   SQS BUILD ESTIMATE — LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Brand Colors:
     Primary Navy: #123A5C
     Deep Navy:    #0B2942
     Luxury Gold:  #C9A548
     Light Gold:   #E0C36A
     White:        #FFFFFF
     Off White:    #F6F4EF
     Dark Text:    #253746
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600;1,700&family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,300;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  --sqs-primary-navy: #123A5C;
  --sqs-deep-navy: #0B2942;
  --sqs-navy-darker: #061929;
  --sqs-luxury-gold: #C9A548;
  --sqs-light-gold: #E0C36A;
  --sqs-gold-glow: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
  --sqs-gold-subtle: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.12);
  --sqs-gold-border: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.28);
  --sqs-gold-border-solid: #C9A548;
  --sqs-white: #FFFFFF;
  --sqs-off-white: #F6F4EF;
  --sqs-dark-text: #253746;
  --sqs-muted-text: #5A6D7C;
  --sqs-light-text: #E3E8ED;
  --sqs-surface-light: #FAF9F6;
  --sqs-card-border: rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.08);

  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  --sqs-transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --sqs-transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --sqs-shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.05);
  --sqs-shadow-md: 0 12px 35px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.09);
  --sqs-shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.14);
  --sqs-shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
  --sqs-shadow-card-dark: 0 20px 45px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--sqs-dark-text);
  background-color: var(--sqs-off-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.serif-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold) !important;
}

.text-light-gold {
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold) !important;
}

.text-navy {
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy) !important;
}

.text-deep-navy {
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy) !important;
}

.text-muted-custom {
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text) !important;
}

.text-light-custom {
  color: var(--sqs-light-text) !important;
}

.bg-primary-navy {
  background-color: var(--sqs-primary-navy) !important;
}

.bg-deep-navy {
  background-color: var(--sqs-deep-navy) !important;
}

.bg-navy-darker {
  background-color: var(--sqs-navy-darker) !important;
}

.bg-off-white {
  background-color: var(--sqs-off-white) !important;
}

.bg-surface-light {
  background-color: var(--sqs-surface-light) !important;
}

/* Luxury Gold Eyebrow */
.gold-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gold-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-light-gold), var(--sqs-luxury-gold));
}

.gold-eyebrow.center-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
}

/* Gold Divider Lines */
.gold-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: block;
}

.gold-divider.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.gold-divider-subtle {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,165,72,0.1), rgba(201,165,72,0.4), rgba(201,165,72,0.1));
}

/* Architectural Grid Backgrounds */
.bg-blueprint-grid {
  background-color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.bg-blueprint-grid-dense {
  background-color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px, 80px 80px, 16px 16px, 16px 16px;
}

.bg-pattern-light {
  background-color: var(--sqs-off-white);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header Container & Top Utility Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.sqs-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.sqs-top-bar {
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.22);
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.sqs-header.header-scrolled .sqs-top-bar {
  padding: 4px 0;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.98);
}

.top-bar-contact-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.top-bar-contact-item:hover {
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.top-bar-contact-item i {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.top-bar-divider {
  color: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar-follow-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.top-bar-social-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.28);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.top-bar-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.35);
}

/* Navigation Bar */
.sqs-navbar {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  background-color: rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15);
}

.sqs-header.header-scrolled .sqs-navbar,
.sqs-navbar.navbar-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
}

.sqs-navbar.navbar-solid {
  background-color: var(--sqs-deep-navy) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2);
}

.navbar-brand-logo {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.sqs-header.header-scrolled .navbar-brand-logo,
.sqs-navbar.navbar-scrolled .navbar-brand-logo {
  height: 48px;
}

.nav-link.sqs-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.nav-link.sqs-nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.1rem;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-light-gold), var(--sqs-luxury-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link.sqs-nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.sqs-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold) !important;
}

.nav-link.sqs-nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.sqs-nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* Custom Minimalist Hamburger Toggle */
.sqs-navbar-toggler {
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.6);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  outline: none;
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler-icon {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background-image: none !important;
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler-icon::before,
.sqs-navbar-toggler-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  left: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler-icon::before {
  top: -6px;
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler-icon::after {
  bottom: -6px;
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .sqs-navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-color: transparent;
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .sqs-navbar-toggler-icon::before {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

.sqs-navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .sqs-navbar-toggler-icon::after {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & CTA Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0C36A 0%, #C9A548 100%);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-light-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0D2 0%, #E0C36A 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.45);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy) !important;
}

.btn-gold:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-gold);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-white) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 155px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  background-color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.84;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.52) 0%, rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.35) 55%, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.22) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-blueprint-lines {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-display-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.8vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.typing-word {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  min-width: 1.5ch;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.5), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.typing-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  margin-left: 3px;
  vertical-align: baseline;
  animation: blinkCursor 0.9s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes blinkCursor {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.hero-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 840px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-trust-bar span.bullet {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Glassmorphic Project Estimate Card
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-estimate-card {
  background: rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.45);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-card-dark), 0 0 35px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  animation: floatSubtle 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

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

.floating-estimate-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-card-dark), 0 0 45px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.28);
}

.estimate-card-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.estimate-card-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
}

.estimate-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.6);
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.12);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform: rotate(4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.estimate-rows-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.estimate-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.estimate-row:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.35);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
  padding-right: 0.85rem;
}

.estimate-row .item-name {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.estimate-row .item-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.estimate-total-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.95), rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.98));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.estimate-total-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.estimate-total-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Page Hero for Inner Pages (About, How It Works, Contact) */
.inner-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 165px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  background-color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.inner-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Layouts & Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Cards: Who We Help — Enhanced Persona Cards (Compact Luxury) */
.help-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.help-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold), var(--sqs-luxury-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.help-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.11), 0 0 20px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.16);
}

.help-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.help-card-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Circular Persona Image Visual */
.help-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 125px;
  height: 125px;
  margin: 0.15rem auto 1.35rem auto;
}

.help-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold) 0%, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.3) 50%, var(--sqs-light-gold) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.help-card:hover .help-card-img-wrap {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-light-gold), var(--sqs-primary-navy), var(--sqs-luxury-gold));
}

.help-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.help-card:hover .help-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Floating Icon Badge at Bottom Center of Visual */
.help-card-icon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -9px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.12);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  z-index: 2;
}

.help-card:hover .help-card-icon-badge {
  background: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  border-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.35);
}

/* Persona Subtitle & Title */
.help-card-role-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.help-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  min-height: 2.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.help-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Luxury Pill CTA Button */
.help-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-primary-navy), var(--sqs-deep-navy));
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.12);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.help-card-btn i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.help-card:hover .help-card-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.help-card:hover .help-card-btn i {
  color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Why Choose SQS — Enhanced Benefits with Architectural Detailing */
.benefit-card-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.6) 0%, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.22);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.benefit-card-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--sqs-light-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.benefit-card-dark:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.85) 0%, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.95) 100%);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2);
}

.benefit-card-dark:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold), var(--sqs-luxury-gold));
}

.benefit-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 6.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.07);
  line-height: 0.8;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.benefit-card-dark:hover .benefit-watermark {
  color: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.16);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px);
}

.benefit-icon-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.benefit-card-dark:hover .benefit-icon-badge {
  background: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}

.benefit-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.benefit-card-dark h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.benefit-card-dark p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.benefit-highlight-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 500;
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Horizontal 3-Step Process (Home Page) */
.process-step-horizontal {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.process-step-circle {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.process-step-horizontal:hover .process-step-circle {
  background: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.process-step-horizontal:hover .process-step-circle span {
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.process-step-circle span {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.process-connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 58px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2));
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Split Intro Frame */
.arch-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-lg);
  max-width: 100%;
}

.arch-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition-slow);
}

.arch-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.arch-image-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.arch-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-md);
  max-width: 260px;
}

.arch-floating-badge .title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.arch-floating-badge .value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Principles & Expertise Grid (About Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.principle-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.principle-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-lg);
}

.principle-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--sqs-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.principle-card:hover .principle-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.stat-box-luxury {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.stat-box-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-md);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stat Counters (Increment Effect)
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-counter-item {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  padding-left: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.stat-counter-item:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.stat-counter-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.stat-counter-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.9vw, 0.85rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Meet Our Experts Section (Hover & Click Interactive Reveal)
   ========================================================================== */
.expert-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 490px;
  background-color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: 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 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.expert-card:hover,
.expert-card.is-active,
.expert-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.22), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
}

.expert-image-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.expert-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.expert-card:hover .expert-image,
.expert-card.is-active .expert-image,
.expert-card:focus-visible .expert-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Base overlay: subtle at the very bottom so portrait is clear */
.expert-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.0) 60%, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.45) 100%);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.5s ease;
}

/* Hover/Active overlay: rich gradient covering bottom half for high contrast */
.expert-card:hover .expert-overlay,
.expert-card.is-active .expert-overlay,
.expert-card:focus-visible .expert-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.0) 20%, rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.7) 50%, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.97) 100%);
}

.expert-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translateY(70px);
}

.expert-card:hover .expert-content,
.expert-card.is-active .expert-content,
.expert-card:focus-visible .expert-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.expert-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.expert-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.expert-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s;
}

.expert-card:hover .expert-socials,
.expert-card.is-active .expert-socials,
.expert-card:focus-visible .expert-socials {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.expert-social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.expert-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder Message Section
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
}

.founder-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition-slow);
}

.founder-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-image-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0) 55%, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.75) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.founder-quote-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: 10px;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.founder-sign-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.1);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-sign-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.founder-sign-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Grid Section
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card-luxury {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.08);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.18);
}

.service-card-img-wrap {
  height: 230px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card-luxury:hover .service-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.service-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.service-card-features li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--sqs-dark-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-card-features li i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.08);
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Insights Section
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-card-luxury {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.18);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card-luxury:hover .blog-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-read-time {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card-luxury:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

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

.blog-author-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
}

.blog-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Vertical Timeline (How It Works Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-vertical {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline-vertical::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold) 0%, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4) 50%, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.timeline-item.in-view,
.timeline-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.3);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.timeline-item.in-view .timeline-marker,
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-marker {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  border-color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.6), 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.2);
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.timeline-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold), var(--sqs-luxury-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.timeline-item.in-view .timeline-card,
.timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.18);
}

.timeline-item.in-view .timeline-card::before,
.timeline-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Timeline Feature Companion Box */
.timeline-feature-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.06) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline-feature-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-primary-navy), var(--sqs-deep-navy));
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.15);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.timeline-feature-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.timeline-feature-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.timeline-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-item.in-view .timeline-feature-card,
.timeline-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.1), 0 0 20px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.16);
}

.timeline-item.in-view .timeline-feature-card::after,
.timeline-feature-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.timeline-item.in-view .timeline-feature-icon-wrap,
.timeline-feature-card:hover .timeline-feature-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
}

/* Blueprint Inclusions Cards */
.inclusion-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.inclusion-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  background: #FFFDF9;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-md);
}

.inclusion-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.inclusion-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.inclusion-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Blueprint Section Decorative Graphics (CSS-Only) */
.blueprint-box {
  background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 50px rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.6), var(--sqs-shadow-card-dark);
}

.blueprint-corner-tr,
.blueprint-corner-bl {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border: 2px solid var(--sqs-light-gold);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blueprint-corner-tr {
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  border-left: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.blueprint-corner-bl {
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  border-right: none;
  border-top: none;
}

.blueprint-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.blueprint-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.blueprint-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Styles & Forms
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-md);
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--sqs-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-card:hover .contact-info-icon {
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info-value a {
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.contact-info-value a:hover {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
}

.sqs-form-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sqs-form-control,
.sqs-form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.15);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--sqs-dark-text);
  background-color: #FAFAFA;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  width: 100%;
}

.sqs-form-control:focus,
.sqs-form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  background-color: var(--sqs-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--sqs-gold-glow);
  outline: none;
}

.form-feedback-alert {
  display: none;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.form-feedback-alert.show {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.sqs-footer {
  background-color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.footer-links a i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Adjustments
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sqs-top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .sqs-navbar {
    background-color: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.98) !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }

  .navbar-brand-logo {
    height: 46px;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  .nav-link.sqs-nav-link {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .nav-link.sqs-nav-link:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .nav-link.sqs-nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-link.sqs-nav-link.active,
  .nav-link.sqs-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--sqs-light-gold) !important;
    padding-left: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .nav-cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.2);
  }

  .nav-cta-wrapper .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .process-connector-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-vertical::before {
    left: 24px;
  }

  .timeline-marker {
    left: 24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .timeline-content-col {
    padding-left: 60px !important;
  }
  
  .hero-wrapper {
    min-height: 92svh;
    min-height: 92vh;
    padding-top: 145px;
    padding-bottom: 105px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-bg-media {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
    opacity: 0.88 !important;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.64) 0%, rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.46) 50%, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.70) 100%);
  }

  .hero-content-inner {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-content-inner .gold-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .inner-hero {
    padding-top: 135px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-display-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 7.2vw, 2.65rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }

  .hero-content-inner .gold-divider {
    margin: 1.35rem 0 1.6rem 0;
  }

  .typing-word {
    display: inline;
  }

  .typing-cursor {
    display: inline;
  }

  .hero-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-wrapper .d-flex.flex-wrap.gap-3 {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .hero-wrapper .d-flex.flex-wrap.gap-3 .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.96rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 3.75rem 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5.5vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .founder-image-frame img {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .founder-floating-badge {
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .founder-quote-banner {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.85rem;
  }

  .service-card-img-wrap,
  .blog-card-img-wrap {
    height: 210px;
  }

  .service-card-body,
  .blog-card-body {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .expert-card {
    height: 480px;
  }

  .expert-image-wrap {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
  }

  .expert-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transform: translateY(58px);
  }

  .expert-card:hover .expert-content,
  .expert-card.is-active .expert-content,
  .expert-card:focus-visible .expert-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-wrapper {
    min-height: 90svh;
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding-top: 135px;
    padding-bottom: 98px;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-bg-media {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center center !important;
  }

  .hero-content-inner {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-content-inner .gold-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .hero-display-title {
    font-size: 2.05rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-content-inner .gold-divider {
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .hero-lead-text {
    margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  }

  .founder-image-frame img {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .floating-estimate-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .estimate-total-amount {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-gold,
  .btn-outline-gold,
  .btn-navy,
  .btn-outline-navy {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .arch-floating-badge {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .sqs-form-control,
  .sqs-form-select {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents auto-zoom in iOS Safari */
  }

  .stat-box-luxury {
    padding: 0.95rem 0.8rem;
  }

  .stat-box-luxury .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stat-box-luxury .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .stat-counter-item {
    padding-left: 0.55rem;
  }

  .stat-counter-value {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .stat-counter-label {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Action Buttons (PDF Upload & WhatsApp)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-pdf-btn {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 90px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #E53935;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0 22px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.5);
  z-index: 9999999 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.floating-pdf-btn:hover {
  background: #D32F2F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08) translateZ(0);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 0 0 28px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.7);
}

.floating-pdf-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.45);
  animation: pdfPulse 2.4s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes pdfPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.pdf-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pdf-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 var(--sqs-deep-navy);
}

.floating-pdf-btn:hover .pdf-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 24px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  z-index: 9999999 !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #20BA5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08) translateZ(0);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 0 0 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
}

/* Subtle luxury pulse effect */
.floating-whatsapp-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  animation: whatsappPulse 2.4s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes whatsappPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  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 var(--sqs-deep-navy);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-pdf-btn {
    bottom: calc(88px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
    right: max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px)) !important;
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    font-size: 25px !important;
    z-index: 9999999 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.5) !important;
  }
  .pdf-tooltip {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
    right: max(18px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px)) !important;
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    font-size: 29px !important;
    z-index: 9999999 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5) !important;
  }
  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Floating PDF Toast Notification */
.floating-pdf-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 165px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.4);
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  max-width: 330px;
}

.floating-pdf-toast.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-pdf-toast {
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 145px;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Competitive Rates & Quick Turnaround Section
   ========================================================================== */
.rate-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.4rem 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.rate-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold), var(--sqs-luxury-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.rate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.18);
}

.rate-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.rate-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-primary-navy), var(--sqs-deep-navy));
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.15);
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.rate-card:hover .rate-card-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
}

.rate-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.rate-card-lead-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.rate-card-main-price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.rate-card-vat {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rate-card-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--sqs-gold-border), transparent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rate-card-tier-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  width: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.rate-card-tier-item {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--sqs-dark-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--sqs-surface-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.05);
}

.rate-card-tier-item strong {
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.rate-card-tier-item span {
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.rate-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-primary-navy), var(--sqs-deep-navy));
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.12);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.rate-card-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================
   Luxury File Upload Dropzone (Contact Form)
   ========================================== */
.file-upload-dropzone {
  border: 2px dashed var(--sqs-gold-border);
  background: var(--sqs-surface-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.file-upload-dropzone:hover,
.file-upload-dropzone.dragover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.12);
}

.file-input-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
}

.dropzone-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dropzone-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--sqs-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.file-upload-dropzone:hover .dropzone-icon {
  background: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.dropzone-text {
  text-align: start;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.file-list-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.file-item-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.04);
}

.file-item-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.file-item-info i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.file-item-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
}

.file-item-size {
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.file-item-remove {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #dc3545;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.file-item-remove:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Upload Notice Box matching reference design */
.upload-notice-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #fbfbfb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.upload-notice-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.12);
}

.upload-notice-icon {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.upload-notice-text {
  flex: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ARTICLE DETAIL PAGE — LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.reading-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--sqs-gold-glow);
}

.article-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 155px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  background-color: var(--sqs-navy-darker);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.4) 0%, rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.article-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.article-breadcrumb-sep {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.article-detail-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.article-lead-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.article-meta-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
}

.article-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.article-author-meta-img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.3);
}

.article-author-meta-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.article-author-meta-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
}

.article-stats-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.article-stats-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.article-stats-item i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

/* Featured Image Banner */
.article-featured-container {
  margin-top: -30px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.article-featured-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(6, 25, 41, 0.18);
}

.article-featured-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(320px, 45vw, 520px);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.article-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.article-featured-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.article-featured-caption {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--sqs-surface-light);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.article-featured-caption i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Article Body Typography & Components */
.article-body-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #2c3e50;
}

.article-body-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.article-body-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.article-body-text h2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sqs-luxury-gold), var(--sqs-light-gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.article-body-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-primary-navy);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Executive Key Takeaways Box */
.article-takeaways-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 41, 66, 0.03) 0%, rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
}

.article-takeaways-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-takeaways-title i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.article-takeaways-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.article-takeaways-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--sqs-dark-text);
}

.article-takeaways-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.article-takeaways-list li::before {
  content: '\F26E';
  font-family: 'bootstrap-icons';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1px;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Luxury Pull Quote */
.article-pullquote {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem 2.25rem 3.5rem;
  margin: 2.75rem 0;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.3);
}

.article-pullquote::before {
  content: '“';
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 15px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.article-pullquote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-pullquote-author {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Comparison & Breakdown Table */
.article-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.12);
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
  background: var(--sqs-white);
}

.article-data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.article-data-table th {
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.article-data-table td {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.06);
  color: var(--sqs-dark-text);
}

.article-data-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #fbfbfc;
}

.article-data-table tr:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.05);
}

/* Action Checklist / Framework Cards */
.article-action-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.article-action-card {
  background: var(--sqs-surface-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.article-action-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
}

.article-action-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-action-card-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.article-action-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.article-action-card-body {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Article Author Bio Box */
.article-author-bio-card {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.1);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
}

.article-author-bio-img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.article-author-bio-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.article-author-bio-info .bio-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.article-author-bio-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Share & Engagement Bar */
.article-share-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.1);
}

.article-share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.15);
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  border-color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
}

.share-btn-wa:hover {
  background: #25D366;
  border-color: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
}

.share-btn-li:hover {
  background: #0077b5;
  border-color: #0077b5;
  color: #fff;
}

.share-btn-x:hover {
  background: #000;
  border-color: #000;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.article-sticky-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--sqs-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-sm);
}

.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-widget-title i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.toc-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.toc-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toc-link:hover, .toc-link.active {
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.1);
  border-left-color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sqs-navy-darker) 0%, var(--sqs-deep-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-gold-border);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-cta-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sqs-gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sidebar-cta-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 165, 72, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  color: var(--sqs-light-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-cta-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-cta-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sidebar-trending-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 92, 0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--sqs-transition);
}

.sidebar-trending-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-trending-item:hover .sidebar-trending-title {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
}

.sidebar-trending-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sidebar-trending-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sidebar-trending-date {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--sqs-muted-text);
}

/* Toast Copy Feedback */
.article-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: var(--sqs-deep-navy);
  color: var(--sqs-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: var(--sqs-shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 999999;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.article-toast.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.article-toast i {
  color: var(--sqs-luxury-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .article-hero-section {
    padding-top: 135px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .article-author-bio-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .article-sticky-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
}