/* --- VARS --- */
  :root {
    --navy-deep: #051329;
    --navy-light: #0B1E3A;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-light: #F2D574;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  /* --- SECTION LAYOUT --- */
  .hero-ultra-luxe {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: 180px 0 140px; /* Adjusted for fixed header space */
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  /* Background Glow Effect */
  .hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,108,243,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .lux-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }


  
  /* --- BREADCRUMBS --- */
  .breadcrumbs {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 14px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .breadcrumb-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .breadcrumb-list li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  }

  .breadcrumb-list li + li::before {
    content: "›";
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .breadcrumb-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: 0.2s ease;
  }

  .breadcrumb-list a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  }

  .breadcrumb-list [aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .breadcrumbs { padding: 12px 0; }
    .breadcrumb-list { justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; }
  }

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

  /* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
  .lux-eyebrow-gold {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  }

  .lux-h1 {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 68px); /* Responsive sizing */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 0%, #aabce8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }

  .lux-p {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 18px);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #CBD5E1; /* Muted white for readability */
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  
  .lux-p strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* --- BUTTONS --- */
  .hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .lux-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 99px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .gold-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #B89628 100%);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  }
  
  .gold-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C354 0%, #C4A336 100%);
  }

  .outline-light {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
  }
  
  .outline-light:hover {
    border-color: var(--white);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
  }

  /* --- STATS --- */
  .hero-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 32px;
  }
  
  .stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  
  .stat-num {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #94A3B8;
  }
  
  .stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  /* --- IMAGERY & GLASS CARD --- */
  .hero-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    perspective: 1000px; /* For 3D feel */
  }

  .hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg); /* Subtle 3D tilt */
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  
  .hero-image-wrap:hover .hero-image {
    transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg);
  }

  /* Glass Card Floating */
  .glass-review-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: -40px;
    max-width: 320px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Frosted background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

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

  .glass-stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .glass-quote {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #F1F5F9;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
  }

  .glass-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-ultra-luxe { padding-top: 120px; text-align: center; }
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .lux-p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-stats-row { justify-content: center; }
    
    .hero-image-wrap { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-image { transform: none; }
    .glass-review-card {
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      bottom: -30px;
      width: 90%;
      animation: none; /* Disable float on mobile to save battery/performance */
    }
  }

  /* --- TICKER CSS --- */
  :root {
    --navy-deep: #051329;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --white-muted: #E2E8F0;
  }

  .luxury-ticker-wrap {
    background-color: var(--navy-deep);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    height: 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2; /* Sits above standard content */
  }

  /* Fade Masks */
  .ticker-fade-left, .ticker-fade-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 100px;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ticker-fade-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-deep), transparent);
  }
  .ticker-fade-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--navy-deep), transparent);
  }

  .ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
  }
  
  /* Mobile speed adjustment */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ticker-track { animation-duration: 25s; }
  }

  .ticker-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .ticker-item {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    color: var(--white-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .ticker-divider {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 10px;
    margin: 0 40px; /* Generous spacing for luxury feel */
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  @keyframes ticker-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  /* --- VARS --- */
  :root {
    --navy-deep: #051329;
    --navy-light: #0B1E3A;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-light: #F2D574;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  /* --- SECTION LAYOUT --- */
  .hero-ultra-luxe {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: 180px 0 140px; /* Adjusted for fixed header space */
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  /* Background Glow Effect */
  .hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,108,243,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .lux-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

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

  /* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
  .lux-eyebrow-gold {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  }

  .lux-h1 {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 68px); /* Responsive sizing */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 0%, #aabce8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  }

  .lux-p {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 18px);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #CBD5E1; /* Muted white for readability */
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  
  .lux-p strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* --- BUTTONS --- */
  .hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .lux-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    border-radius: 99px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .gold-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #B89628 100%);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  }
  
  .gold-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C354 0%, #C4A336 100%);
  }

  .outline-light {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
  }
  
  .outline-light:hover {
    border-color: var(--white);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
  }

  /* --- STATS --- */
  .hero-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 32px;
  }
  
  .stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  
  .stat-num {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #94A3B8;
  }
  
  .stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  /* --- IMAGERY & GLASS CARD --- */
  .hero-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    perspective: 1000px; /* For 3D feel */
  }

  .hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg); /* Subtle 3D tilt */
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  
  .hero-image-wrap:hover .hero-image {
    transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg);
  }

  /* Glass Card Floating */
  .glass-review-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: -40px;
    max-width: 320px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Frosted background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

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

  .glass-stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .glass-quote {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #F1F5F9;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
  }

  .glass-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-ultra-luxe { padding-top: 120px; text-align: center; }
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .lux-p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-stats-row { justify-content: center; }
    
    .hero-image-wrap { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hero-image { transform: none; }
    .glass-review-card {
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      bottom: -30px;
      width: 90%;
      animation: none; /* Disable float on mobile to save battery/performance */
    }
  }

  /* --- TICKER CSS --- */
  :root {
    --navy-deep: #051329;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --white-muted: #E2E8F0;
  }

  .luxury-ticker-wrap {
    background-color: var(--navy-deep);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    height: 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2; /* Sits above standard content */
  }

  /* Fade Masks */
  .ticker-fade-left, .ticker-fade-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 100px;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ticker-fade-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-deep), transparent);
  }
  .ticker-fade-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--navy-deep), transparent);
  }

  .ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
  }
  
  /* Mobile speed adjustment */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ticker-track { animation-duration: 25s; }
  }

  .ticker-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .ticker-item {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    color: var(--white-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .ticker-divider {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 10px;
    margin: 0 40px; /* Generous spacing for luxury feel */
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  @keyframes ticker-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  
  /* --- SECTION LAYOUT --- */
  .distinction-executive {
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
  }

  .distinction-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }

  /* --- GRID LAYOUT --- */
  .comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* --- CARD CONTAINER --- */
  .compare-card {
    display: flex;
    background: #FFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    min-height: 160px;
    align-items: stretch; /* Ensures both sides are same height */
  }

  .compare-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.1);
  }

  /* --- LEFT SIDE (Industry) --- */
  .side-industry {
    width: 40%; /* Fixed width for consistency */
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Force Left Align */
    text-align: left;        /* Force Left Align */
    position: relative;
    border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  }

  .comp-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .comp-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* --- CENTER DIVIDER --- */
  .comp-divider {
    width: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .vs-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: #FFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    position: absolute;
    left: -16px; /* Center exactly on the line */
  }

  /* --- RIGHT SIDE (LGC) --- */
  .side-lgc {
    width: 60%; /* Wider to show importance */
    background-color: #0B1E3A; /* Deep Navy */
    padding: 30px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Force Left Align */
    text-align: left;        /* Force Left Align */
    position: relative;
    color: #FFF;
    /* Luxury Gold Gradient Overlay */
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
  }

  .side-lgc .comp-label.gold-text {
    color: #D4AF37;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .lgc-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .comp-title {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #FFF;
  }

  .comp-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* --- ICONS --- */
  .comp-icon-box {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .comp-icon-box.cross {
    color: #EF4444; /* Red X */
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align X to left */
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .comp-icon-box.check {
    background: #D4AF37; /* Gold Circle */
    color: #0B1E3A;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 2px; /* Visual alignment with title */
  }

  /* --- FOOTER LINK --- */
  .distinction-footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
  }
  
  .distinction-footer p {
    font-size: 14px; 
    color: #64748B; 
    margin-bottom: 8px; 
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE MOBILE --- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .compare-card {
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .side-industry {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 24px;
      flex-direction: row;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      gap: 16px;
      border-right: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
      text-align: left;
    }
    
    /* Adjust X icon on mobile to sit next to text */
    .side-industry .comp-icon-box.cross {
      margin-bottom: 0;
      width: auto; 
      height: auto;
    }
    
    /* Hide label "OTHERS" to save space or keep it if preferred */
    .side-industry .comp-label { display: none; } 

    .comp-divider { display: none; } /* Hide VS badge on mobile */

    .side-lgc {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 30px 24px;
    }
    
    .lgc-content { gap: 16px; }
    .comp-title { font-size: 16px; }
  }
    .gallery-executive { padding: 100px 0; background-color: #FFFFFF; }
  .gallery-header { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
  .gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 250px; gap: 20px; }
  .gallery-item { position: relative; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; }
  .gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
  .item-large { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
  .item-tall { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 2; }
  .item-wide { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
  .gallery-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.8), transparent 60%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 24px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
  .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
  .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
  .gallery-cat { color: #D4AF37; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .gallery-title { color: #FFF; font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 300px; }
    .item-large, .item-tall, .item-wide { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
    .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.9), transparent 50%); }
  }

    /* --- SECTION STYLING --- */
  .reviews-premium {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--navy-deep); /* Consistent with Hero */
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
  }
  
  /* Decorative big quote mark */
  .reviews-premium::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 5%;
    font-family: serif;
    font-size: 200px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .reviews-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
  }

  .lux-h2-white {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .lux-p-center-light {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #CBD5E1; /* Muted white */
  }

  /* --- GRID --- */
  .reviews-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* --- CARDS --- */
  .review-card-dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Subtle glass feel */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .review-card-dark:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); /* Gold border on hover */
  }

  .card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .stars-gold {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  
  .google-icon {
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: 0.3s;
  }
  
  .review-card-dark:hover .google-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
  }

  .review-body {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .review-body strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
  }

  /* --- META DATA --- */
  .review-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .meta-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--navy-light);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  }

  .meta-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }

  .author-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .verified-check {
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .review-source {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .reviews-footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
  }
    /* --- SECTION BACKGROUND --- */
  /* Split Background: Navy Top (50%) / White Bottom (50%) */
  .cta-bridge-premium.dark-mode {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--navy-deep) 50%, #FFFFFF 50%);
    padding: 0 0 100px; /* Space for the card to hang */
  }

  /* --- CARD STYLING --- */
  .inverted-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    
    /* Deep Navy Background with Central "Spotlight" */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #152A4D 0%, #0B1E3A 70%);
    
    /* Gold Top Border for luxury definition */
    border-top: 4px solid #D4AF37;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    
    /* Deep Shadow to separate from page */
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.35);
    z-index: 10;
  }

  /* Decorative Background Pattern */
  .inverted-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* --- TYPOGRAPHY UPDATES --- */
  
  /* Gold Pill */
  .highlight-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #D4AF37;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  /* Headline */
  .lux-h2-white {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); /* Larger on desktop */
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  
  /* Paragraph */
  .lux-p-center-light {
    color: #CBD5E1 !important; /* Muted white */
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }
  
  .gold-text {
    color: #F2D574; /* Brighter gold for text highlight */
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* --- ACTIONS --- */
  .cta-action-row {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Ensure clicks work */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .shadow-glow {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); /* Gold Glow behind button */
  }
  
  .cta-note {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #22C55E;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
    animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulse-green {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  }

  /* Mobile Adjustments */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inverted-card {
      padding: 60px 24px;
      margin: 0 20px; /* Side margins on mobile */
    }
  }
    /* --- LAYOUT --- */
  .faq-executive {
    padding: 120px 0;
    /* Uses --pearl var from previous sections (#F8FAFC) */
  }

  .faq-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* --- STICKY SIDEBAR --- */
  .faq-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px; /* Stick below the header */
  }

  .faq-decorative-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  /* --- ACCORDION ITEM --- */
  .faq-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  }

  .faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-color: rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.15);
  }

  .faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.08);
  }

  /* --- TRIGGER BUTTON --- */
  .faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    outline: none;
  }

  .faq-question-text {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    padding-right: 20px;
  }

  .faq-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--blue);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* --- ANSWER CONTENT --- */
  .faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.33, 1, 0.68, 1);
    background-color: #FAFCFF; /* Very subtle blue tint for open state */
  }

  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 30px 30px;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #475569;
  }
  
  .faq-answer-inner p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .faq-answer-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .faq-answer-inner strong { color: var(--navy-deep); }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .faq-layout {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .faq-sidebar {
      position: relative;
      top: 0;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    
    .faq-decorative-line { margin: 30px auto 0; }
  }
    /* --- LAYOUT --- */
  .process-executive {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .process-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 100px;
  }

  /* --- TIMELINE --- */
  .process-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
  }

  /* Gold connecting line */
  .timeline-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px; /* Aligns with center of step-marker (50px / 2) */
    left: 50px;
    right: 50px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); /* Low opacity gold */
    z-index: 0;
  }

  /* --- STEPS --- */
  .process-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    /* Glass card effect for clarity over the line */
    background: var(--white); 
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .step-marker {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--white); /* White halo to break the line */
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }

  .process-step:hover .step-marker {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
  }

  .step-title {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .step-desc {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748B;
  }

  /* --- FOOTER CTA --- */
  .process-footer {
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.08);
    padding-top: 40px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .process-cta-text {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-grey);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .lux-link-btn-large {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .lux-link-btn-large:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .process-timeline {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .timeline-bar {
      /* Rotate to vertical on mobile */
      top: 25px;
      bottom: 25px;
      left: 50%;
      right: auto;
      width: 1px;
      height: auto;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .process-step {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
  }
  /* Removes the white box and turns the logo white */
.footer-logo {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* Magic filter: turns colored/black pixels to white */
  opacity: 0.9;
  height: 45px !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

  /* --- LAYOUT --- */
  .areas-executive {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--navy-deep);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Abstract Map Grid Background */
  .map-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 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;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  
  /* Radial fade for background */
  .areas-executive::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 20%, var(--navy-deep) 90%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .areas-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* --- REGIONS --- */
  .region-group {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .region-label {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  }

  /* --- GRID --- */
  .areas-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* --- CARDS --- */
  .area-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .area-card:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1); /* Gold tint on hover */
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .area-name {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .area-status {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    opacity: 0; /* Hidden by default */
    transform: translateX(-5px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Show status on hover */
  .area-card:hover .area-status {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .status-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
  }

  /* --- FOOTER CTA --- */
  .areas-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .areas-cta p {
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .lux-link-gold {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .lux-link-gold:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .areas-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* 2 cols on mobile */
    }
    .area-status { display: none; } /* Hide availability text on mobile to save space */
  }
    /* --- WRAPPER FOR SHARED BACKGROUND --- */
  .combined-executive-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--off-white);
    background-image: radial-gradient(#E2E8F0 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
  }

  /* --- INSIGHTS STYLES --- */
  .insights-executive {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    background-color: transparent;
  }

  .insights-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
  }

  .insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .insight-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .insight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  }

  .card-image-wrap {
    height: 220px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  }

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

  .card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

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

  .card-title {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .card-excerpt {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }

  .card-link {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
  }

  .card-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* --- CONTACT STYLES --- */
  .contact-executive {
    padding: 60px 0 120px;
    background-color: transparent;
  }

  .contact-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }

  .contact-card {
    background: var(--white);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.05);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  }

  .fields-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .span-2 { grid-column: span 2; }

  .field-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .field-label {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--navy-light);
  }

  .lux-input, .lux-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
  }

  .lux-textarea {
    min-height: 140px;
    resize: vertical;
  }

  .lux-input:focus, .lux-textarea:focus {
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  }

  .lux-input::placeholder, .lux-textarea::placeholder {
    color: #94A3B8;
  }

  .full-width-btn {
    width: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
  }

  .form-footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .insights-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      max-width: 400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .contact-card { padding: 30px 24px; }
    .fields-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .span-2 { grid-column: span 1; }
  }
  
  /* --- LAYOUT --- */
  .footer-executive {
    background-color: var(--navy-deep);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .footer-texture {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 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;
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .relative-z { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  /* --- BRAND --- */
  .footer-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-logo {
    height: 40px; /* Adjust based on your SVG */
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .footer-slogan {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .region-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    background: var(--gold);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
  }

  /* --- GRID --- */
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 60px 0;
  }

  .footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* Center align for elegance */
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-heading {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer-link {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

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

  .footer-link-highlight {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .footer-hours {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  /* --- SOCIALS --- */
  .footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .social-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
  }

  /* --- DIVIDER --- */
  .footer-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* --- BOTTOM --- */
  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748B;
  }

  .legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .legal-links a {
    color: #64748B;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .legal-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
  }
    /* --- VARIABLES --- */
  :root {
    --pearl: #F8FAFC;
    --navy-deep: #051329;
    --navy-light: #0B1E3A;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --text-grey: #5C6C88;
  }

  /* --- LAYOUT --- */
  .services-editorial {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--pearl);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .services-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 100px;
  }
  
  .lux-h2-dark {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  
  .lux-p-center {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-grey);
  }

  /* --- CHECKERBOARD ROWS --- */
  .service-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; /* Image slightly larger for editorial look */
    gap: clamp(40px, 8vw, 100px);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 140px;
  }
  
  .service-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  
  /* Reverse logic */
  .service-row.reverse .service-img-wrapper { order: 2; }
  .service-row.reverse .service-text { order: 1; }

  /* --- IMAGERY --- */
  .service-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.1);
  }
  
  .service-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
  }
  
  .service-img-wrapper:hover .service-img {
    transform: scale(1.03); /* Subtle zoom on hover */
  }

  .img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  }

  /* --- CONTENT --- */
  .service-h3 {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-light);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
  }
  
  .lux-p-body {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-grey);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  /* Custom List with Gold Checkmarks */
  .lux-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 40px;
  }
  
  .lux-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  
  .lux-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  /* --- LINK BUTTON --- */
  .lux-link-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .lux-link-btn .arrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .lux-link-btn:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  
  .lux-link-btn:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }

  /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service-row, .service-row.reverse {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
    }
    
    /* Ensure image is always on top on mobile for consistent flow */
    .service-row.reverse .service-img-wrapper { order: 0; }
    .service-row.reverse .service-text { order: 1; }
    
    .services-header { margin-bottom: 60px; }
    .service-row { margin-bottom: 80px; }
  }

  /* --- FREE ESTIMATE SPECIFIC FIXES --- */
/* Adjusts the comparison grid for the 3-column Safety Measures block */
.distinction-executive .comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  /* Forces the 3 safety cards to sit in a single row on desktop */
  section.distinction-executive[style*="background-color: var(--white)"] .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  }
}
/* Process Timeline Steps */
.step-number-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #aa7c11 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.process-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.process-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #051329;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.process-card ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}
.process-card li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
/* ================= PROCESS PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES ================= */

/* 4-Step Journey Grid */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* Forces a 2x2 grid on desktop */
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks to 1 column on mobile/tablet */
  }
}

.process-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(5, 19, 41, 0.05); /* Premium soft shadow */
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-number-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #aa7c11 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.process-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #051329;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.process-card ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.process-card li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Fix for floating image badges */
.service-img-wrapper {
  position: relative; /* This keeps the badge attached to the image */
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
/* ================= TEXT COLOR FIX FOR COMPARISON GRID ================= */
.side-industry .comp-title {
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
}

/* ================= PREMIUM DARK "BEHIND THE SCENES" ================= */
.bg-navy-premium {
  background-color: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle architectural grid background overlay */
.bg-navy-premium::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.prep-cards-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.prep-card-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 32px 40px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.prep-card-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Giant background numbers */
.prep-number {
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-size: 100px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.prep-card-dark:hover .prep-number {
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.prep-card-title {
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFF;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Little gold dot indicator */
.prep-card-title::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.prep-card-text {
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #94A3B8; /* Muted blue-grey */
  margin: 0;
}
/* ================= FAQ PAGE STYLES ================= */

.faq-executive {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC; /* Matches var(--pearl) */
}

.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.faq-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px; 
}

.faq-decorative-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 30px;
}

/* Accordion Container */
.faq-accordion-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.15);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 30, 58, 0.08);
}

/* Trigger Button */
.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  outline: none;
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding-right: 20px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--navy-light);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Answer Content */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.33, 1, 0.68, 1);
  background-color: #FAFCFF; 
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 30px 30px;
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
}

.faq-answer-inner p { margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0;}
.faq-answer-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-answer-inner ul { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 20px;}
.faq-answer-inner li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.faq-answer-inner strong { color: var(--navy-deep); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .faq-sidebar {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .faq-decorative-line { margin: 30px auto 0; }
}

/* ================= FAQ TRIGGER & EXECUTIVE CHIP ================= */

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  outline: none;
  gap: 20px;
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes the right-side elements to the edge */
}

.faq-trigger-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px; /* Space between the gold chip and the '+' icon */
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Executive Gold Chip */
.faq-chip-executive {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive: Hide chip on mobile to prevent layout breaking */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-chip-executive {
    display: none;
  }
  .faq-trigger-right {
    gap: 0;
  }
  .faq-trigger {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}