/* ============================================================
   Corriger Global — Premium Design System v4
   Palette: Deep Red #B91C1C | Charcoal #1F2937 | Gold #B8922A
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 0. Variables ---------- */
:root {
    /* — Brand — */
    --crimson:          #e1060f;
    --crimson-deep:     #a70409;
    --crimson-soft:     rgba(225,6,15,0.07);
    --gold:             #B8922A;
    --gold-light:       #CFA83C;
    --gold-soft:        rgba(184,146,42,0.10);

    /* — Neutrals — */
    --ink:              #111111;
    --charcoal:         #1F2937;
    --text:             #374151;
    --text-muted:       #6B7280;
    --text-faint:       #9CA3AF;

    /* — Backgrounds — */
    --white:            #FFFFFF;
    --off-white:        #FAFAF8;
    --warm-light:       #F5F1EB;
    --parchment:        #EEE7DA;
    --dark-bg:          #0D0707;
    --dark-mid:         #1A0C0C;

    /* — Borders — */
    --border-fine:      #ECE7DE;
    --border:           #E0D9CE;

    /* — Shadows — */
    --sh-xs:   0 1px 3px  rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    --sh-sm:   0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --sh-md:   0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --sh-lg:   0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    --sh-xl:   0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    --sh-cr:   0 8px 28px  rgba(185,28,28,0.18);

    /* — Radii — */
    --r-xs:  3px;
    --r-sm:  6px;
    --r-md:  10px;
    --r-lg:  16px;
    --r-xl:  22px;

    /* — Spacing — */
    --sec:    80px;
    --sec-sm:  48px;

    /* — Motion — */
    --ease: all 0.26s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

    /* Legacy aliases (used in inner pages) */
    --primary:        #B91C1C;
    --primary-dark:   #7F1D1D;
    --primary-light:  #DC2626;
    --accent:         #B8922A;
    --accent-light:   #CFA83C;
    --dark:           #111111;
    --bg-white:       #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light:       #FAFAF8;
    --bg-cream:       #EEE7DA;
    --border:         #E5E7EB;
    --shadow-sm:      0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --shadow-md:      0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-lg:      0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    --shadow-hover:   0 20px 52px rgba(185,28,28,0.14);
    --radius-sm:      6px;
    --radius-md:      10px;
    --radius-lg:      16px;
    --transition:     all 0.26s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --footer-bg:      #4A4A4A;
}

/* ---------- 1. Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: clip; /* clip is stronger than hidden and doesn't affect sticky */
}

body {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    line-height: 1.72;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
}

body.cg-is-loading {
    overflow: hidden;
}

body.cg-action-busy {
    cursor: wait;
}

body.cg-action-busy::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1040;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    cursor: wait;
}

body.cg-action-busy .modal {
    z-index: 1060;
}

/* ── Loader overlay ── */
.cg-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.38s ease, visibility 0.38s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-loader.is-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Rich dark backdrop matching hero gradient */
.cg-loader__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F1419 0%, #4A1C24 40%, #7F1D1D 70%, #1F1419 100%);
}
.cg-loader__bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 20% 80%, rgba(225,6,15,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 80% 20%, rgba(184,146,42,0.14) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

/* ── Center content ── */
.cg-loader__center {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* SVG ring + logo box */
.cg-loader__ring-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cg-loader__svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: cgLoaderRotate 1.6s linear infinite;
}

.cg-loader__track {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    stroke-width: 4;
}

.cg-loader__arc {
    fill: none;
    stroke: url(#cgLoaderGrad);
    stroke-width: 4;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-dasharray: 326;        /* 2π × 52 ≈ 326 */
    stroke-dashoffset: 220;
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* Logo centred inside the ring */
.cg-loader__logo-box {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(225,6,15,0.18), 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

.cg-loader__logo {
    width: 72px;
    height: auto;
}

/* Brand name */
.cg-loader__brand {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}
.cg-loader__brand span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Tagline */
.cg-loader__tagline {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Three pulsing dots */
.cg-loader__dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.cg-loader__dots span {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    animation: cgLoaderDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cg-loader__dots span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.cg-loader__dots span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Bottom sweep progress bar */
.cg-loader__bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson), var(--gold), var(--crimson));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: cgLoaderBar 1.8s ease-in-out infinite, cgLoaderShimmer 1.8s linear infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* SVG gradient definition — injected via a hidden svg */
.cg-loader__defs { position: absolute; width: 0; height: 0; }

@keyframes cgLoaderRotate {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes cgLoaderDot {
    0%, 80%, 100% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 0.4; }
    40%           { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes cgLoaderBar {
    0%   { width: 0;    left: 0; }
    50%  { width: 70%;  left: 0; }
    100% { width: 0;    left: 100%; }
}
@keyframes cgLoaderShimmer {
    0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Ensure every top-level block clips its own horizontal overflow */
section,
.cg-trusted-strip,
.cg-footer,
header,
footer {
    overflow-x: clip;
    max-width: 100%;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Global H1 Styling - Consistent across all pages */
h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a { color: var(--crimson); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--crimson-deep); }
img { max-width: 100%; }

/* ---------- 2. Typography ---------- */
.font-display { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; }
.font-sans    { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; }
.font-serif   { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; }
.text-primary-cg { color: var(--crimson) !important; }
.text-accent  { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.text-dark-cg { color: var(--ink) !important; }

/* Section eyebrow (label above heading) */
.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section heading */
.section-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.section-title span { color: var(--ink); }
.section-title em   { font-style: normal; color: var(--ink); }

/* Section subtitle */
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    /* max-width: 580px; */
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---------- 3. Utility Bar (above navbar) ---------- */
.cg-utility-bar {
    background: var(--ink);
    padding: 0.42rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1032; /* above fixed navbar initially */
}

.cg-utility-bar a,
.cg-utility-bar span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.cg-utility-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.cg-utility-bar i { font-size: 0.65rem; }

.cg-utility-bar .separator {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    margin: 0 0.75rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ---------- 4. Navbar ---------- */
.cg-navbar {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
    transition: var(--ease);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    overflow: visible;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .cg-navbar { max-height: 80px; overflow: visible; }
}

.cg-navbar-scrolled {
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
    border-bottom-color: var(--border-fine);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.cg-logo {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-navbar-scrolled .cg-logo { height: 70px; }


/* Open dropdown on hover (desktop only) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .cg-hover-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .cg-hover-dropdown:hover > .cg-dropdown {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    .cg-hover-dropdown .cg-dropdown-caret i {
        transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }
    .cg-hover-dropdown:hover .cg-dropdown-caret i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

.cg-navbar .nav-link {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.865rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: var(--ease);
    position: relative;
}

.cg-navbar .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.24s ease;
}

.cg-navbar .nav-link:hover,
.cg-navbar .nav-link.active { color: var(--crimson); }

.cg-navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.cg-navbar .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Dropdown — prevent navbar height expansion */
.cg-navbar .nav-item.dropdown { position: relative; }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    /* Lock navbar height so dropdown cannot push it down */
    .cg-navbar .navbar-collapse {
        overflow: visible;
    }
    .cg-navbar .navbar-nav {
        overflow: visible;
    }
    /* Force dropdown fully out of document flow */
    .cg-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu,
    .cg-navbar .cg-dropdown {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: calc(100% + 4px);
        left: 0;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        float: none;
    }
}

.cg-dropdown {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    min-width: min(268px, calc(100vw - 2rem));
    animation: dropIn 0.18s ease;
}

@keyframes dropIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.cg-dropdown .dropdown-item {
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-size: 0.865rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover,
.cg-dropdown .dropdown-item:focus,
.cg-dropdown .dropdown-item:active,
.cg-dropdown .dropdown-item.active {
    background: var(--crimson-soft) !important;
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
    outline: none;
}

/* ---------- 5. Buttons ---------- */
.btn-cg-primary {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--crimson);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(185,28,28,0.2);
}

.btn-cg-primary:hover {
    background: var(--crimson-deep);
    border-color: var(--crimson-deep);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-cr);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cg-primary.is-submitting,
.btn-cg-primary.is-submitting:disabled {
    background: var(--crimson-deep) !important;
    border-color: var(--crimson-deep) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    cursor: wait;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-cr);
}

.btn-cg-primary.is-submitting .spinner-border {
    color: currentColor;
    border-width: 0.15em;
}

.btn-cg-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--crimson);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.btn-cg-outline:hover {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-cr);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cg-accent {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(184,146,42,0.22);
}

.btn-cg-accent:hover {
    background: #9a7820;
    border-color: #9a7820;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184,146,42,0.35);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cg-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.625rem 1.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.btn-cg-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-lg-cg { padding: 0.875rem 2.4rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---------- 6. Announcement / Hero ---------- */
/* Replaced with utility bar — kept for compat */
.cg-announcement {
    background: var(--ink);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.cg-announcement p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.cg-announcement a { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 500; }
.cg-announcement a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- 7. Hero ---------- */

/* About page hero — dark band below the banner image */
.cg-about-hero {
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    padding: 110px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cg-about-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 10% 50%, rgba(184,146,42,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 55% at 90% 20%, rgba(185,28,28,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.cg-about-hero h1 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.cg-about-hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.cg-about-hero .lead {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cg-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F1419 0%, #4A1C24 35%, #7F1D1D 65%, #1F1419 100%);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

/* Rich radial overlays + subtle grid */
.cg-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 80% 40%, rgba(184,146,42,0.15) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 70%, rgba(185,28,28,0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 50% at 50% 10%, rgba(184,146,42,0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: auto, auto, auto, 52px 52px, 52px 52px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* .cg-hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
} */

.cg-hero-grid { display: none; } /* merged into pattern */

.cg-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Hero badge */
.cg-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(184,146,42,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,42,0.22);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.42rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.cg-hero-badge i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.65rem; }

/* Hero heading */
.cg-hero h1 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cg-hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cg-hero .lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.cg-hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.cg-hero-cta .btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Trust strip */
.cg-trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 2rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.cg-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.cg-trust-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* Trust strip on hero video background */
.cg-trust-strip-hero {
    border-top: none !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.cg-trust-item-hero {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.cg-trust-item-hero i {
    color: #fff !important;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.cg-hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: scrollBounce 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
    0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(7px); }
}

/* Unused legacy card */
.cg-hero-card-float,
.cg-hero-service-chip,
.cg-hero-visual { display: none; }

/* ---------- 8. Hero Image Frame ---------- */
.cg-hero-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,146,42,0.12);
    transition: box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.cg-hero-img-wrap:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(184,146,42,0.22), 0 0 40px rgba(185,28,28,0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
}

.cg-hero-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    filter: brightness(0.88) contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05);
    transition: filter 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.cg-hero-img-wrap:hover img {
    filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.06) saturate(1.08);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.cg-hero-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(204,0,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(204,0,0,0.35) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
}

/* Gold frame accent */
.cg-hero-img-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,42,0.18);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Glassmorphism info badge */
.cg-hero-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(13,7,7,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

.cg-hero-img-badge-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    background: rgba(184,146,42,0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cg-hero-img-badge-text strong {
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cg-hero-img-badge-text span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Live pill */
.cg-hero-stat-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(13,7,7,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 2px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    z-index: 3;
}

.cg-hero-stat-pill span {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4ade80;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: livePulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%      { opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* ---------- 9. Trusted By Strip ---------- */
.cg-trusted-strip {
    background: #808080;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.cg-trusted-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 260px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.cg-trusted-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.cg-trusted-logos-track {
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.cg-trusted-logos span {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.22s, opacity 0.22s;
}

.cg-trusted-logos span:hover { color: #ffffff; opacity: 0.75; }

/* Logo images: blend white backgrounds into gray strip */
.cg-trusted-logos img {
    max-height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    /* Primary: multiply blends white pixels → invisible on gray bg */
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: opacity 0.22s, filter 0.22s;
    /* Responsive scaling */
    max-width: 120px;
}

.cg-trusted-logos img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1);
}

/* Fallback: browsers that don't support mix-blend-mode */
@supports not (mix-blend-mode: multiply) {
    .cg-trusted-logos img {
        filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
        opacity: 0.75;
    }
    .cg-trusted-logos img:hover {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ---------- 10. Section Utilities ---------- */
.cg-section-white   { background: var(--white); }
.cg-section-light   { background: var(--off-white); }
.cg-section-cream   { background: var(--warm-light); }
.cg-section-paper   { background-color: #f8f8f6; }
.cg-section-dark    { background: var(--dark-bg); }
.cg-section-ink     { background: var(--ink); }
.cg-section-primary { background: var(--crimson); }

.cg-section-padding    { padding: 4rem 0; }
.cg-section-padding-sm { padding: var(--sec-sm) 0; }

/* ---------- 11. Service Cards ---------- */
.cg-service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}

/* Subtle gold top rule */
.cg-service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cg-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.cg-service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* Service number (decorative) */
.cg-service-card .cg-svc-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.75rem;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--border-fine);
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.26s;
}

.cg-service-card:hover .cg-svc-num { color: var(--crimson-soft); }

/* Icon */
.cg-service-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cg-service-card:hover .cg-service-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.cg-service-card h5 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    transition: color 0.22s;
}

.cg-service-card:hover h5 { color: var(--crimson); }

.cg-service-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.cg-service-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--crimson);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-service-link i { transition: transform 0.22s ease; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.cg-service-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Service card bullet list */
.cg-svc-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.42rem;
}
.cg-svc-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.cg-svc-bullets li i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ---------- 11a. Testimonial Slider (shared: index + service pages) ---------- */
.cg-testi-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--crimson);
    color: #2e7d52;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 18px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.cg-testi-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.cg-testi-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.cg-testi-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.cg-testi-hex {
    width: 54px; height: 54px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 93% 25%, 93% 75%, 50% 100%, 7% 75%, 7% 25%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cg-testi-hex i { color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.cg-testi-text {
    font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.cg-testi-footer {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
}
.cg-testi-name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.cg-testi-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.cg-testi-stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 1px; white-space: nowrap; }
.cg-testi-swiper { padding: 8px 4px 2.5rem !important; }
.cg-testi-swiper .swiper-wrapper { align-items: stretch; height: auto !important; }
.cg-testi-swiper .swiper-slide { display: flex; height: auto !important; }
.cg-testi-swiper .swiper-slide .cg-testi-card { width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.cg-testi-swiper .swiper-slide .cg-testi-text { flex: 1; }
.cg-testi-swiper .swiper-slide .cg-testi-footer { margin-top: 0; }
.cg-testi-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--border);
    opacity: 1; transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.cg-testi-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--crimson); transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ---------- 11b. Minimal Service Cards (Elsevier-Inspired) ---------- */
.cg-service-card-minimal {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 1rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}

.cg-service-card-minimal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    border-color: var(--crimson-soft);
}

.cg-service-icon-minimal {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cg-service-card-minimal:hover .cg-service-icon-minimal {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.cg-service-card-minimal h5 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color 0.22s;
}

.cg-service-card-minimal:hover h5 {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-service-card-minimal p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.cg-service-card-minimal--red {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.10), 0 1px 4px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.06);
}
.cg-service-card-minimal--red:hover {
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.18), 0 2px 8px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.10);
}

.cg-service-link-minimal {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--crimson);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-service-link-minimal i {
    transition: transform 0.22s ease;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.cg-service-link-minimal:hover {
    color: var(--crimson-deep);
}

.cg-service-link-minimal:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Language Editing Tiers sub-section */
.cg-svc-tiers-wrap {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}
.cg-svc-tiers-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-heading {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.72;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}
.cg-svc-tiers-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-table thead tr {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-table thead th {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: left;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cg-svc-tiers-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--off-white); }
.cg-svc-tiers-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--crimson-soft); }
.cg-svc-tiers-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    vertical-align: top;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-table tbody td:first-child {
    color: var(--ink);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-cta {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
}
.cg-svc-tiers-cta p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    font-style: normal;
}
/* Compliance deliverables grid */
.cg-compliance-deliverables { margin-top: 2rem; }

.cg-compliance-deliverables-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

/* ── Compliance Card — Icon-Accent Design ── */
.cg-compliance-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--crimson);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}
.cg-compliance-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    border-left-color: var(--crimson-deep);
}

/* Card header row (icon + title) */
.cg-compliance-card-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 20px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff5f5 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}
.cg-compliance-card-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.28);
}
.cg-compliance-card-head h6 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    font-style: normal;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Card body (list area) */
.cg-compliance-card-body {
    padding: 16px 20px 20px;
}
.cg-compliance-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.cg-compliance-card ul li {
    font-size: 0.835rem;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.cg-compliance-card ul li i {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.18);
}

/* ── Tag variant — wide list-only cards ── */
.cg-compliance-card--tags {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--crimson);
    background: #fff8f8;
}
.cg-compliance-card--tags:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}
.cg-compliance-card--tags .cg-compliance-card-body {
    padding: 20px 22px;
}
.cg-compliance-card--tags ul {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.cg-compliance-card--tags ul li {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 99px;
    padding: 6px 16px 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
    gap: 8px;
    transition: border-color 0.22s, background 0.22s, color 0.22s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}
.cg-compliance-card--tags ul li:hover {
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    background: #fff0f0;
    color: var(--crimson-deep);
}
.cg-compliance-card--tags ul li i {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    margin-top: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cg-svc-tiers-wrap { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
    .cg-svc-tiers-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .cg-svc-tiers-table thead th,
    .cg-svc-tiers-table tbody td { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- 11b. Why Corriger Cards ---------- */
.cg-why-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cg-why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.cg-why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    border-color: var(--border);
}
.cg-why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.cg-why-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
}
.cg-why-card:hover .cg-why-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.cg-why-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-style: normal;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}
.cg-why-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 11c. Why Corriger — Orbit / Circular Layout ---------- */
/*
  Grid areas (desktop):
    .    top   .
    L   img    R
    .   bot    .
*/
.cg-orbit-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
    grid-template-areas:
        ". top ."
        "left img right"
        ". bot .";
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    column-gap: 0rem;
    row-gap: 1.8rem;
}

.cg-orbit-card-top    { grid-area: top; }
.cg-orbit-col.cg-orbit-left  { grid-area: left;  }
.cg-orbit-center      { grid-area: img; }
.cg-orbit-col.cg-orbit-right { grid-area: right; }
.cg-orbit-card-bottom { grid-area: bot; }

/* ---- columns ---- */
.cg-orbit-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
}
.cg-orbit-left  { align-items: flex-end; }
.cg-orbit-right { align-items: flex-start; }

/* ---- cards (shared) ---- */
.cg-orbit-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 320px;
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.cg-orbit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(185,28,28,0.13);
}

/* top & bottom: badge left, text right, centered */
.cg-orbit-card-top,
.cg-orbit-card-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 360px;
    justify-self: center;
}
.cg-orbit-card-top    { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.cg-orbit-card-bottom { margin-top: 0.6rem; }

/* left cards: text | badge */
.cg-orbit-card-left  { flex-direction: row; text-align: right; }
/* right cards: badge | text */
.cg-orbit-card-right { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }

.cg-orbit-text { flex: 1; }
.cg-orbit-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.cg-orbit-text p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---- icon badge ---- */
.cg-orbit-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(225,6,15,0.3);
}

/* ---- center circle ---- */
.cg-orbit-center {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cg-orbit-circle {
    width: 270px;
    height: 270px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 5px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    background: var(--warm-light);
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
}
.cg-orbit-circle img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

/* dotted decorative ring */
.cg-orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(185,28,28,0.22);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: orbitSpin 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes orbitSpin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cg-orbit-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-areas:
            "img"
            "top"
            "left"
            "right"
            "bot";
        gap: 1rem;
        justify-items: center;
    }
    .cg-orbit-left, .cg-orbit-right { align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
    .cg-orbit-card-top { margin-top: 30px; }
    .cg-orbit-card,
    .cg-orbit-card-top,
    .cg-orbit-card-bottom { max-width: 460px; text-align: left; flex-direction: row; }
    .cg-orbit-card-left   { flex-direction: row-reverse; text-align: left; }
    .cg-orbit-center { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
    .cg-orbit-circle { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
}

/* ---------- 12. About Image Block ---------- */
.cg-about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: visible;
    max-width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.cg-about-img-wrap:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }

.cg-about-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 540px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,146,42,0.12);
    filter: brightness(0.93) contrast(1.04) saturate(1.06);
    transition: filter 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94), box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.cg-about-img-wrap:hover img {
    filter: brightness(0.97) contrast(1.06) saturate(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 36px 88px rgba(0,0,0,0.28), 0 0 0 2px rgba(184,146,42,0.22), 0 0 30px rgba(185,28,28,0.08);
}

.cg-about-img-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -18px;
    right: -18px;
    width: 52%;
    height: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.cg-about-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: -1.75rem;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(185,28,28,0.30);
}

.cg-about-exp-number {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.cg-about-exp-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- 13. Feature Items ---------- */
.cg-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-feature-item:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--border-fine);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

.cg-feature-icon-sm {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-feature-item:hover .cg-feature-icon-sm {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.cg-feature-item h6 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cg-feature-item p {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---------- About Intro Section ---------- */

/* Body copy */
.cg-about-intro-body {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Trust props stack */
.cg-about-intro-props {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cg-about-intro-prop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    background: var(--off-white);
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-about-intro-prop:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cg-about-intro-prop-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-about-intro-prop:hover .cg-about-intro-prop-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.cg-about-intro-prop h6 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.cg-about-intro-prop p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Secondary text link */
.cg-about-intro-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--crimson);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: var(--ease);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    padding-bottom: 1px;
}

.cg-about-intro-link:hover {
    color: var(--crimson-deep);
    border-bottom-color: var(--crimson);
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* H3 subheading accent band */
.cg-about-intro-sub {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--crimson);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.cg-about-intro-sub-heading {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.cg-about-intro-sub-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-about-intro-sub { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
    .cg-about-intro-sub .col-lg-4 { text-align: left !important; }
}

/* Premium About Intro Cards */
.cg-about-intro-prop-premium {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cg-about-intro-prop-premium:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px) translateX(4px);
}

.cg-about-intro-prop-premium .cg-about-intro-prop-icon {
    background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.35);
    color: #DC2626;
}

.cg-about-intro-prop-premium:hover .cg-about-intro-prop-icon {
    background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.4);
    border-color: #B91C1C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.3);
}

/* Premium Secondary Block */
.cg-about-intro-sub-premium {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-left: 3px solid #DC2626;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cg-about-intro-sub-premium:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.12);
}

/* Light eyebrow for dark sections */
.section-eyebrow-light {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

/* ---------- 14. Stats Section ---------- */
.cg-stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0003 0%, #3d0007 35%, #6b0010 65%, #1a0003 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Radial overlays + grid texture */
.cg-stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 80% 40%, rgba(184,146,42,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 70%, rgba(185,28,28,0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: auto, auto, 52px 52px, 52px 52px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cg-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Vertical gold divider between stats */
.cg-stat-item + .cg-stat-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(184,146,42,0.2);
}

.cg-stat-number {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cg-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cg-stat-divider { display: none; }

/* ---------- 15. Process Steps ---------- */
.cg-process-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    margin: 0.4rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}

.cg-process-step:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    border-color: rgba(184,146,42,0.25);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Connecting line between steps */
.cg-process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(2.25rem + 32px);
    right: -1.5rem;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border), var(--border-fine));
    z-index: 2;
}

.cg-process-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson) 0%, var(--crimson-deep) 100%);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(185,28,28,0.22);
}

.cg-process-step:hover .cg-process-number {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #9a7820 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184,146,42,0.3);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

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

.cg-process-step h5 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cg-process-step p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 16. Testimonials ---------- */
.cg-testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--ease);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
}

.cg-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    border-color: rgba(185,28,28,0.22);
}

/* Opening quote mark */
.cg-testimonial-card::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(185,28,28,0.09);
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.25rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cg-testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.cg-testimonial-text {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    line-height: 1.72;
    font-style: normal;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.cg-testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.cg-testimonial-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cg-testimonial-name {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cg-testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* ---------- 17. Subject Areas — Premium Tag Grid ---------- */
.cg-subject-section {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-subject-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 10% 20%, rgba(185,28,28,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 35% at 90% 80%, rgba(185,28,28,0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cg-subject-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.cg-subject-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.cg-subject-last-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.cg-subject-last-row .cg-subject-card {
    width: calc(33.333% - 0.67rem);
}

.cg-subject-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 52px;
}

.cg-subject-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Icon bubble */
.cg-subject-icon-wrap {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.cg-subject-card:hover .cg-subject-icon-wrap {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
}

.cg-subject-label {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1F2937;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-align: left;
    transition: color 0.22s ease;
}

/* Per-colour variants */
.subj-red  { border-color: rgba(185,28,28,0.18); }
.subj-red  .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(185,28,28,0.08); color: #B91C1C; }
.subj-red:hover  { background: rgba(185,28,28,0.05); border-color: rgba(185,28,28,0.35); }
.subj-red:hover  .cg-subject-label { color: #B91C1C; }

.subj-teal { border-color: rgba(13,148,136,0.18); }
.subj-teal .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.08); color: #0d9488; }
.subj-teal:hover { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.05); border-color: rgba(13,148,136,0.35); }
.subj-teal:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #0d9488; }

.subj-blue { border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.18); }
.subj-blue .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08); color: #2563eb; }
.subj-blue:hover { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.05); border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.35); }
.subj-blue:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #2563eb; }

.subj-indigo { border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.18); }
.subj-indigo .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08); color: #6366f1; }
.subj-indigo:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.05); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.35); }
.subj-indigo:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #6366f1; }

.subj-rose { border-color: rgba(244,63,94,0.18); }
.subj-rose .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(244,63,94,0.08); color: #f43f5e; }
.subj-rose:hover { background: rgba(244,63,94,0.05); border-color: rgba(244,63,94,0.35); }
.subj-rose:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #f43f5e; }

.subj-slate { border-color: rgba(71,85,105,0.18); }
.subj-slate .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(71,85,105,0.08); color: #475569; }
.subj-slate:hover { background: rgba(71,85,105,0.05); border-color: rgba(71,85,105,0.35); }
.subj-slate:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #475569; }

.subj-amber { border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.18); }
.subj-amber .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.08); color: #d97706; }
.subj-amber:hover { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.05); border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.35); }
.subj-amber:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #d97706; }

.subj-green { border-color: rgba(22,163,74,0.18); }
.subj-green .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(22,163,74,0.08); color: #16a34a; }
.subj-green:hover { background: rgba(22,163,74,0.05); border-color: rgba(22,163,74,0.35); }
.subj-green:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #16a34a; }

.subj-lime { border-color: rgba(101,163,13,0.18); }
.subj-lime .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(101,163,13,0.08); color: #65a30d; }
.subj-lime:hover { background: rgba(101,163,13,0.05); border-color: rgba(101,163,13,0.35); }
.subj-lime:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #65a30d; }

.subj-purple { border-color: rgba(147,51,234,0.18); }
.subj-purple .cg-subject-icon-wrap  { background: rgba(147,51,234,0.08); color: #9333ea; }
.subj-purple:hover { background: rgba(147,51,234,0.05); border-color: rgba(147,51,234,0.35); }
.subj-purple:hover .cg-subject-label { color: #9333ea; }

/* ── Subject Areas: full card layout ── */
.cg-subject-card-full {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.32s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
/* Top accent bar that sweeps in on hover */
.cg-subject-card-full::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--cg-subj-accent, var(--crimson));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.cg-subject-card-full:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cg-subject-card-full:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);
    border-color: var(--cg-subj-border, rgba(185,28,28,0.3));
}
/* Larger icon block */
.cg-subject-card-full .cg-subject-icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), background 0.28s ease, color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.cg-subject-card-full:hover .cg-subject-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
/* Card body */
.cg-subject-card-body {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.cg-subject-card-full .cg-subject-label {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.24s ease;
}
/* Description */
.cg-subject-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}
/* Bottom tag strip */
.cg-subject-card-full .cg-subject-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--cg-subj-accent, var(--crimson));
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease, gap 0.25s ease;
}
.cg-subject-card-full:hover .cg-subject-tag { opacity: 1; gap: 8px; }

/* Wire each colour's accent variable */
.subj-red    { --cg-subj-accent: #B91C1C; --cg-subj-border: rgba(185,28,28,0.3); }
.subj-teal   { --cg-subj-accent: #0d9488; --cg-subj-border: rgba(13,148,136,0.3); }
.subj-blue   { --cg-subj-accent: #2563eb; --cg-subj-border: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.subj-indigo { --cg-subj-accent: #6366f1; --cg-subj-border: rgba(99,102,241,0.3); }
.subj-rose   { --cg-subj-accent: #f43f5e; --cg-subj-border: rgba(244,63,94,0.3); }
.subj-slate  { --cg-subj-accent: #475569; --cg-subj-border: rgba(71,85,105,0.3); }
.subj-amber  { --cg-subj-accent: #d97706; --cg-subj-border: rgba(217,119,6,0.3); }
.subj-green  { --cg-subj-accent: #16a34a; --cg-subj-border: rgba(22,163,74,0.3); }
.subj-lime   { --cg-subj-accent: #65a30d; --cg-subj-border: rgba(101,163,13,0.3); }
.subj-purple { --cg-subj-accent: #9333ea; --cg-subj-border: rgba(147,51,234,0.3); }

/* Icon fill on hover using the accent variable */
.cg-subject-card-full:hover .cg-subject-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--cg-subj-accent) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.cg-subject-card-full:hover .cg-subject-label {
    color: var(--cg-subj-accent);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-subject-card-full .cg-subject-icon-wrap { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0; }
    .cg-subject-card-body { padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; }
    .cg-subject-card-full .cg-subject-label { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* CTA button */
.cg-subject-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: #B91C1C;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(185,28,28,0.22);
}

.cg-subject-cta:hover {
    background: #991B1B;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(185,28,28,0.32);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.cg-subject-cta-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}

.cg-subject-cta:hover .cg-subject-cta-arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cg-subject-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .cg-subject-last-row .cg-subject-card { width: calc(50% - 0.5rem); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cg-subject-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .cg-subject-col { gap: 0.6rem; }
    .cg-subject-last-row .cg-subject-card { width: 100%; }
    .cg-subject-card { padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem 0.6rem 0.7rem; }
    .cg-subject-label { font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .cg-subject-icon-wrap { width: 28px; height: 28px; font-size: 0.72rem; }
}

/* ---------- 18. CTA Section (dark, elegant) ---------- */
.cg-cta-section {
    background-color: #1F1419;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(10, 5, 8, 0.82) 0%,
            rgba(90, 20, 28, 0.75) 40%,
            rgba(127, 29, 29, 0.70) 65%,
            rgba(10, 5, 8, 0.82) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 10% 50%, rgba(184,146,42,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 90% 30%, rgba(185,28,28,0.10) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Decorative gold top border */
.cg-cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.cg-cta-section h2 { color: #fff; }
.cg-cta-section p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* Mobile: disable parallax fixed (iOS doesn't support it) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cg-cta-section {
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }
}

/* ---------- 19. Assessment Box ---------- */
.cg-assessment-box {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}

/* Gold corner accent */
.cg-assessment-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--crimson), var(--gold));
}

.cg-check-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cg-check-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}
.cg-check-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cg-check-list li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ---------- 19.5 Peer Review Response Banner ---------- */
.cg-peer-review-banner {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-peer-review-overlay {
    display: none;
}

.cg-peer-review-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 40%, rgba(184,146,42,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 70%, rgba(185,28,28,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cg-peer-review-banner h2 {
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.cg-peer-review-banner .section-eyebrow {
    display: none;
}

.cg-peer-review-banner .text-muted-custom {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.cg-peer-review-services-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.cg-peer-review-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.cg-peer-review-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

.cg-peer-review-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.cg-peer-review-list li i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

/* Decorative accents — hidden with background image */
.cg-peer-review-accent {
    display: none;
}

/* CTA Box */
.cg-peer-review-cta-box {
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(184,146,42,0.15);
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-peer-review-cta-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--crimson), var(--gold));
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.cg-peer-review-cta-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 56px rgba(184,146,42,0.22);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-peer-review-cta-ornament {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(184,146,42,0.15);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-peer-review-cta-box:hover .cg-peer-review-cta-ornament {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.cg-peer-review-cta-heading {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cg-peer-review-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cg-peer-review-cta-box .btn {
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-peer-review-trust-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.cg-peer-review-trust-note i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ---------- 20. Page Banners ---------- */
.cg-page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F1419 0%, #4A1C24 35%, #7F1D1D 65%, #1F1419 100%);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 120px 0 72px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 80% at 80% 40%, rgba(184,146,42,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 10% 70%, rgba(185,28,28,0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: auto, auto, 52px 52px, 52px 52px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gold shimmer line at bottom */
.cg-page-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(184,146,42,0.25) 20%, var(--gold) 50%, rgba(184,146,42,0.25) 80%, transparent 100%);
    animation: bannerLineShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bannerLineShimmer {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
    50%       { opacity: 1; }
}

.cg-page-banner .breadcrumb-item,
.cg-page-banner .breadcrumb-item a,
.cg-page-banner .breadcrumb-item.active,
.cg-page-banner .breadcrumb-separator {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.cg-page-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.cg-banner-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.cg-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.cg-banner-illustration {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
    animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: center bottom;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .cg-banner-illustration { display: none !important; } }

/* ---------- 21. Service Detail Pages ---------- */
.cg-service-detail-section { padding: 72px 0; }

.cg-before-after-section { padding: 0 0 72px 0; }

/* ── Service page sections: mobile padding reduction ── */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-service-detail-section { padding: 2.5rem 0 !important; }
    .cg-before-after-section   { padding: 0 0 2.5rem !important; }
    .cg-journey-section        { padding: 2.5rem 0 !important; }
    .cg-why-corriger-section   { padding: 2.5rem 0 !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-service-detail-section { padding: 2rem 0 !important; }
    .cg-before-after-section   { padding: 0 0 2rem !important; }
    .cg-journey-section        { padding: 2rem 0 !important; }
    .cg-why-corriger-section   { padding: 2rem 0 !important; }
}

.cg-deliverable-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cg-deliverable-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}
.cg-deliverable-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cg-deliverable-list li i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cg-pricing-tier-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--ease);
    height: 100%;
}

.cg-pricing-tier-card:hover,
.cg-pricing-tier-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cg-pricing-tier-card .tier-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cg-turnaround-table th {
    background: var(--warm-light);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-color: var(--border-fine);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.cg-turnaround-table td {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-color: var(--border-fine);
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

/* ---------- 22. FAQ ---------- */
.cg-faq .accordion-button {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.cg-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--crimson);
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
}

.cg-faq .accordion-button::after {
    filter: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23e1060f'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.cg-faq .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-faq .accordion-body {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.78;
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}

/* ---------- 23. Contact Form ---------- */
.cg-form-control {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    padding: 0.72rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--ease);
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

.cg-form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(185,28,28,0.07);
    outline: none;
}

.cg-form-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ---------- 24. Navbar CTA button overrides ---------- */
.cg-navbar .btn-cg-outline.btn-sm {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.34);
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.05);
}
.cg-navbar .btn-cg-outline.btn-sm:hover,
.cg-navbar .btn-cg-outline.btn-sm:focus-visible {
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    color: var(--crimson-deep) !important;
}
.cg-navbar .btn-cg-primary.btn-sm {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 1.1rem;
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.cg-navbar .btn-cg-primary.btn-sm:hover,
.cg-navbar .btn-cg-primary.btn-sm:focus-visible {
    background: var(--crimson-deep);
    border-color: var(--crimson-deep);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* ---------- 25. Footer ---------- */
.cg-footer { background: #4A4A4A; }

.cg-footer-top { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* Red top accent line */
.cg-footer > .cg-footer-top {
    border-top: 2px solid;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(185,28,28,0.6), transparent) 1;
}

.cg-footer-logo {
    height: 72px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 200px;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Blend white bg into dark footer: screen makes white→transparent on dark */
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    transition: opacity 0.25s;
}

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

/* Fallback: browsers without mix-blend-mode support */
@supports not (mix-blend-mode: screen) {
    .cg-footer-logo {
        filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

.cg-footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.78;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cg-footer-tagline {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: normal;
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cg-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.cg-social-link {
    position: relative;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.24s ease, border-color 0.24s ease, box-shadow 0.24s ease, background 0.24s ease;
}

.cg-social-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 52%);
    opacity: 0.9;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cg-social-link i {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.cg-social-link:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(225,6,15,0.92), rgba(167,4,9,0.92));
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.26);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.28);
}

.cg-social-link:focus-visible {
    outline: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.16);
}

.cg-scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--crimson), var(--crimson-deep));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.18);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1200;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.92);
    transition: opacity 0.24s ease, visibility 0.24s ease, transform 0.24s ease, box-shadow 0.24s ease;
}

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

.cg-scroll-top:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cg-scroll-top:focus-visible {
    outline: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.18);
}

.cg-scroll-top i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.cg-scroll-top__ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-scroll-top {
        right: 16px;
        bottom: 16px;
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }
}

.cg-footer-heading {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cg-footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cg-footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.cg-footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: var(--ease);
}
.cg-footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.cg-footer-contact { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cg-footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.cg-footer-contact li i { color: #ffffff; font-size: 0.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.85; }
.cg-footer-contact a {
    font-size: 0.845rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--ease);
}
.cg-footer-contact a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.cg-footer-bottom { background: #3F3F3F; }

/* ---------- 26. Divider ---------- */
.cg-divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    border-radius: 0;
    margin: 1.1rem auto 1.75rem;
}

.cg-divider-left {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ---------- 27. Misc Utilities ---------- */
.cg-badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cg-badge-gold {
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    color: #856918;
}

.cg-icon-circle {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.bg-primary-cg     { background-color: var(--crimson) !important; }
.bg-accent-cg      { background-color: var(--gold)    !important; }
.border-primary-cg { border-color:     var(--crimson) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   27b. SERVICE PAGE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Fixes cg-feature-card, turnaround table, who/when, before-after,
   why-choose items — applied globally to all 5 service pages
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Feature Card (What's Included grids) ───────────────────────────────── */
.cg-feature-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--crimson);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition:
        transform   0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
        box-shadow  0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
        border-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cg-feature-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(185,28,28,0.03), transparent);
    transition: height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cg-feature-card:hover::after { height: 60px; }
.cg-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(185,28,28,0.1), 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-top-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Icon */
.cg-feature-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition:
        background  0.35s ease,
        color       0.3s ease,
        transform   0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
        box-shadow  0.35s ease;
}
.cg-feature-card.text-center .cg-feature-icon { margin: 0 auto; }
.cg-feature-card:hover .cg-feature-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(185,28,28,0.3);
}

/* Title */
.cg-feature-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: color 0.28s ease;
}
.cg-feature-card:hover .cg-feature-title { color: var(--charcoal); }

/* List inside feature card */
.cg-feature-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.cg-feature-card ul li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 4px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    transition: color 0.22s ease, padding-left 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.cg-feature-card ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cg-feature-card:hover ul li { color: var(--charcoal); }
/* Auto-inject check icon via pseudo-element for plain li items */
.cg-feature-card ul li::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23e1060f' d='M13.5 2.5L6 10 2.5 6.5 1 8l5 5 9-9-1.5-1.5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center/contain no-repeat;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.cg-feature-card:hover ul li::before { transform: scale(1.2); }

/* Lead paragraph inside feature card */
.cg-feature-card > p {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Who Should Use / When to Choose columns ────────────────────────────── */
.cg-audience-heading {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Styled wrapper for who/when check-list columns */
.col-lg-6 > .cg-check-list,
.col-lg-6 > p + .cg-check-list {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 4px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cg-check-list li {
    padding: 11px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: background 0.22s ease, padding-left 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.cg-check-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cg-check-list li:hover { background: rgba(185,28,28,0.03); padding-left: 24px; }
.cg-check-list li i {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.cg-check-list li:hover i { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(-8deg); }

/* ── Before-and-After panels ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cg-ba-before,
[style*="background:#fff5f5"][class*="rounded"],
[style*="background: #fff5f5"][class*="rounded"] {
    border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(185,28,28,0.08) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Before panel — crimson tint */
.p-4.rounded-4[style*="background:#fff5f5"],
.p-4.rounded-4[style*="background: #fff5f5"] {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--crimson) !important;
}

/* After panel — gold tint */
.p-4.rounded-4[style*="background:#f0fdf4"],
.p-4.rounded-4[style*="background: #f0fdf4"] {
    border-top: 4px solid #16a34a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(22,163,74,0.08) !important;
}

/* Generic before-after connector arrow */
.cg-ba-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.cg-ba-arrow i {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(185,28,28,0.3);
    animation: pulseRing 2.5s ease-out infinite;
}

/* ── Why Choose items (d-flex rows) ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.d-flex.gap-3.align-items-start.p-3.rounded-3.bg-white {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine) !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--crimson) !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
    background: var(--white) !important;
    transition:
        transform   0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1),
        box-shadow  0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
        border-color 0.28s ease,
        background  0.28s ease;
}
.d-flex.gap-3.align-items-start.p-3.rounded-3.bg-white:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(185,28,28,0.1);
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.02) !important;
}
.d-flex.gap-3.align-items-start.p-3.rounded-3.bg-white .fa-check-circle {
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.d-flex.gap-3.align-items-start.p-3.rounded-3.bg-white:hover .fa-check-circle {
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* ── Turnaround Table ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cg-turnaround-table {
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    width: 100%;
}
.cg-turnaround-table thead tr {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson), #9b0009);
}
.cg-turnaround-table thead th {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: none;
}
.cg-turnaround-table tbody tr {
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    transition: background 0.22s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.cg-turnaround-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cg-turnaround-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--off-white); }
.cg-turnaround-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.04);
}
.cg-turnaround-table tbody td {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border: none;
}
.cg-turnaround-table tbody td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.cg-turnaround-table tbody td:last-child {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Intro / Why Matters boxes (p-4 rounded-4 bg-white with inline border) ─ */
.p-4.rounded-4.bg-white,
.p-4.rounded-4.h-100.bg-white {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine) !important;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.p-4.rounded-4.bg-white:hover,
.p-4.rounded-4.h-100.bg-white:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(184,146,42,0.1) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── FAQ Accordion ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cg-faq .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.cg-faq .accordion-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(185,28,28,0.08); }
.cg-faq .accordion-button {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.cg-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--crimson);
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.03);
    box-shadow: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}
.cg-faq .accordion-button::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23e1060f' fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
.cg-faq .accordion-body {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 14px 20px 18px;
    background: var(--off-white);
}

/* ── Step cards (process section) ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.cg-step-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

/* ── Section sub-headings used inline (h3/h5 with inline styles) ─────────── */
/* These target the pattern: <h3 style="font-size:1.4rem;..."> in service pages */
.cg-service-detail-section h3[style],
.cg-service-detail-section h5[style] {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
/* Sub-section group headings (before card grids) */
.cg-service-detail-section h3[style*="1.4rem"] {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem) !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 14px;
}
.cg-service-detail-section h3[style*="1.4rem"]::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 4px; height: 70%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--crimson), var(--gold));
    border-radius: 99px;
}

/* ── Sub-section wrappers (the plain p-4 boxes used before card grids) ───── */
.cg-sub-section-header {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--crimson);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* ---------- 28. Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    :root { --sec: 88px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    :root { --sec: 72px; --sec-sm: 52px; }
    .cg-hero { background-size: contain !important; }
    .cg-hero h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; }
    .cg-about-img-wrap img { height: 380px; }
    .cg-about-exp-badge { left: 1rem; bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .cg-about-img-accent { display: none; }
    .cg-hero-img-wrap img { height: 360px; }
    .cg-stat-item + .cg-stat-item::before { display: none; }
    .cg-process-step::after { display: none; }
    /* Stop the about badge from causing horizontal scroll on tablets */
    .cg-about-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    :root { --sec: 60px; --sec-sm: 44px; }
    .cg-hero { padding-top: 70px; }
    .cg-about-hero { padding-top: 90px; }
    .cg-hero h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .cg-assessment-box { padding: 1.75rem; }
    .cg-process-step { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; margin: 0.3rem 0; }
    .cg-hero-cta { flex-direction: row; }
    .cg-hero-cta .btn { width: auto; }
    .cg-hero-badge { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem; }
    .cg-announcement p { font-size: 0.72rem; }
    .cg-hero-img-wrap img { height: 280px; }
    .cg-trusted-label { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; max-width: 180px; border-right: none; padding-right: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .cg-trusted-logos { gap: 0.75rem; }
    .cg-trusted-logos span { font-size: 0.62rem; }
    .cg-about-img-wrap img { height: 300px; }
    /* Clamp the about image overhang on mobile */
    .cg-about-img-wrap {
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .cg-about-exp-badge { display: none; }
    .cg-about-img-accent { display: none; }
    /* Prevent very long section titles from overflowing */
    .section-title { word-break: break-word; }
    /* Keep stat items single-column on small screens */
    .cg-stat-item + .cg-stat-item::before { display: none; }

    /* Peer Review Banner — Mobile */
    .cg-peer-review-banner { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .cg-peer-review-banner h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .cg-peer-review-banner .section-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .cg-peer-review-cta-box { padding: 1.75rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
    .cg-peer-review-cta-heading { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .cg-peer-review-services-title { font-size: 1rem; }
    .cg-peer-review-list li { font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 0.6rem 0; }
    .cg-peer-review-accent-1,
    .cg-peer-review-accent-2,
    .cg-peer-review-accent-3 { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- 27. Service Cards Grid (Elsevier Pattern) ---------- */
.cg-service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.cg-service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.cg-service-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-service-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.cg-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cg-service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- 28. Journey / Process Timeline (Alternating) ---------- */

/* Section */
.cg-journey-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-journey-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 15% 50%, rgba(185,28,28,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 85% 50%, rgba(185,28,28,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/*
 * Alternating layout on desktop:
 *   Step 2 (above) │ Step 4 (above)
 *   ───────●────────────────●────── ← central line
 *   Step 1 (below) │ Step 3 (below)
 *
 * Each .cg-timeline-step is a flex column: [upper-area][dot][lower-area]
 * upper and lower each flex:1 so the dot is always vertically centred.
 * The track line is positioned at exactly 50% of the wrapper height.
 */

/* Wrapper: stretches so all columns are equal height */
.cg-timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 472px;
}

/* Horizontal line through the vertical mid-point */
.cg-timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        #B91C1C 8%,
        #B91C1C 92%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    border-radius: 3px;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Each step column */
.cg-timeline-step {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
}

/* Upper and lower halves — fixed equal height forces dot onto the track line */
.cg-step-upper,
.cg-step-lower {
    flex: 0 0 210px;
    height: 210px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Above steps: card sits at the BOTTOM of the upper half (touching the dot) */
.cg-step--above .cg-step-upper {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Below steps: card sits at the TOP of the lower half (touching the dot) */
.cg-step--below .cg-step-lower {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Dot — the numbered circle that sits ON the track line */
.cg-step-dot {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 3.25rem;
    height: 3.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B91C1C 0%, #991B1B 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid #F8FAFC;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(185,28,28,0.38);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cg-timeline-step:hover .cg-step-dot {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(185,28,28,0.5);
}

/* Vertical connector line between dot and card */
.cg-step-connector {
    width: 2px;
    height: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #B91C1C, rgba(185,28,28,0.2));
}

.cg-step--above .cg-step-connector {
    /* for above steps the gradient runs card→dot (top→bottom = light→solid) */
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(185,28,28,0.2), #B91C1C);
}

/* Card */
.cg-step-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(185,28,28,0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(31,41,55,0.07);
}

/* Above cards lift upward on hover, below cards lift downward */
.cg-step--above .cg-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(185,28,28,0.14);
    border-color: rgba(185,28,28,0.35);
}

.cg-step--below .cg-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(185,28,28,0.14);
    border-color: rgba(185,28,28,0.35);
}

/* Icon box inside card */
.cg-step-icon-wrap {
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #B91C1C;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.cg-step-card:hover .cg-step-icon-wrap {
    background: #B91C1C;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Title */
.cg-step-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1F2937;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Description */
.cg-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---- Responsive: tablet & mobile (≤ 991px) — vertical list layout ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cg-timeline-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: unset;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .cg-timeline-track { display: none; }

    /* Each step becomes a horizontal row: dot | card */
    .cg-timeline-step {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 560px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Hide the structural upper/lower wrappers but keep their cards visible */
    .cg-step-upper,
    .cg-step-lower {
        display: contents; /* children remain in layout even though wrapper is gone */
    }

    /* Hide the connector lines — they only make sense vertically */
    .cg-step-connector { display: none; }

    /* Dot stays as left-side number badge */
    .cg-step-dot {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        order: 0;
        margin-top: 0.25rem;
        width: 3rem;
        height: 3rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Card fills the remaining row width */
    .cg-step-card {
        flex: 1;
        order: 1;
        text-align: left;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .cg-step-icon-wrap { margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0; }

    /* Uniform hover */
    .cg-step--above .cg-step-card:hover,
    .cg-step--below .cg-step-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

/* ---- Responsive: mobile (≤ 575px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .cg-journey-section { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .cg-timeline-step { gap: 0.75rem; }
    .cg-step-dot { width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .cg-step-title { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .cg-step-desc  { font-size: 0.82rem; }
}

/* Legacy compat */
.cg-process-step-icon { color: var(--crimson); font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* ---------- 30. Feature/Principle Cards (Animated) ---------- */
.cg-principles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.cg-principle-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--ease);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-principle-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-principle-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

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

.cg-principle-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-principle-card:hover .cg-principle-icon {
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.cg-principle-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cg-principle-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- 31. Statistics Display ---------- */
.cg-stats-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0003 0%, #3d0007 35%, #6b0010 65%, #1a0003 100%);
}

.cg-stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}

.cg-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--crimson);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

.cg-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--off-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ---------- 32. Mission & Vision Layout ---------- */
.cg-mission-vision {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.cg-mission-box,
.cg-vision-box {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    background: var(--white);
    border-left: 5px solid;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-mission-box {
    border-left-color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-vision-box {
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
}

.cg-mission-box:hover,
.cg-vision-box:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cg-mission-box h3,
.cg-vision-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cg-mission-box .mission-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cg-vision-box .vision-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cg-mission-box p,
.cg-vision-box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-mission-vision { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cg-before-after   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 33. Before & After Examples ---------- */
.cg-before-after {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.cg-example-box {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    position: relative;
}

.cg-example-original {
    background: rgba(185,28,28,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(185,28,28,0.2);
}

.cg-example-edited {
    background: rgba(76,175,80,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(76,175,80,0.2);
}

.cg-example-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-xs);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cg-example-original .cg-example-badge {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: white;
}

.cg-example-edited .cg-example-badge {
    background: #4CAF50;
    color: white;
}

.cg-example-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text);
    font-style: normal;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cg-example-explanation {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cg-before-after {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .premium-about-hero {
        min-height: 500px;
    }

    .premium-about-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .premium-about-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .premium-about-secondary {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .premium-about-secondary h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .premium-feature-cards {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .premium-feature-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .premium-feature-card-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .premium-feature-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
}

/* ---------- 34. Premium H1 Styling & Heading Patterns ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cg-heading-highlight {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

/* For h1/h2 with mixed styling */
.section-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.section-title .text-highlight {
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.section-title span {
    color: var(--ink);
}

/* ---------- 35a. About Split Banner ---------- */

.ab-split-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background photo — cover at natural aspect ratio */
.ab-split-banner__photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center right;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Left-to-right fade: opaque red-white on left → transparent on right */
.ab-split-banner__fade {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #fff9f9 0%,
        rgba(255, 245, 245, 0.97) 20%,
        rgba(255, 235, 235, 0.88) 38%,
        rgba(255, 220, 220, 0.55) 55%,
        rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.18) 70%,
        transparent 85%
    );
}

/* Inner wrapper — flex column, sits over the photo */
.ab-split-banner__inner {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* top padding clears fixed navbar (~65px) + utility bar (~36px) */
    padding: 110px clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 5rem) clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
}

/* Breadcrumb — naturally at the top of inner */
.ab-split-banner__breadcrumb { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* H1 block — grows & centres itself */
.ab-split-banner__content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item,
.ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #1F2937;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .2s;
}
.ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: #B91C1C; }
.ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active  { color: #475569; }
.ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: #9CA3AF;
}

/* H1 */
.ab-split-banner__title {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1F2937;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

/* Red accent rule */
.ab-split-banner__rule {
    width: 52px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #B91C1C;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Subtitle */
.ab-split-banner__sub {
    font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive — tablet (769px and below, but not pure mobile) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-split-banner {
        padding-top: 0;
        min-height: 300px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .ab-split-banner__inner {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .ab-split-banner__fade {
        background: linear-gradient(
            to right,
            rgba(255,249,249,1) 0%,
            rgba(255,249,249,.96) 50%,
            rgba(255,249,249,.75) 100%
        );
    }
    .ab-split-banner__sub { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Mobile banner: CSS-generated bg replaces photo ── */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    /* Hide the real photo — CSS bg takes over */
    .ab-split-banner__photo {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Section: theme-matched light crimson gradient */
    .ab-split-banner {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        min-height: 350px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: stretch;
        background:
            /* subtle crimson sweep top-right */
            radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 100% at 100% 0%,   rgba(225,6,15,0.13) 0%, transparent 65%),
            /* gold warmth bottom-left */
            radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50%  at 0%   100%, rgba(184,146,42,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
            /* soft crimson mid-right depth */
            radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55%  at 95%  70%,  rgba(185,28,28,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
            /* base: off-white → warm light */
            linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdf4f4 55%, #f9eded 100%) !important;
        background-image: none;
    }

    /* Fade layer: top border stripe + bottom vignette */
    .ab-split-banner__fade {
        background:
            /* thin crimson top stripe */
            linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(225,6,15,0.18) 0px, rgba(225,6,15,0) 5px),
            /* dot-grid texture */
            radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,28,28,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
            /* bottom fade */
            linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, rgba(225,6,15,0.05) 100%) !important;
        background-size: 100% 5px, 20px 20px, 100% 100% !important;
        background-repeat: no-repeat, repeat, no-repeat !important;
    }

    /* Inner: push content below fixed navbar (~65px) */
    .ab-split-banner__inner {
        position: absolute !important;
        inset: 0 !important;
        padding: 75px 1.35rem 1.5rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* Breadcrumb — dark on light, same as desktop theme */
    .ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item,
    .ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
        color: #4B5563 !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    }
    .ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover  { color: #B91C1C !important; }
    .ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active   { color: #9CA3AF !important; }
    .ab-split-banner__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
        color: #D1D5DB !important;
    }

    /* Title */
    .ab-split-banner__title {
        color: #1F2937 !important;
        font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 6vw, 1.75rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem !important;
    }

    /* Red rule */
    .ab-split-banner__rule {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 3px !important;
        background: #e1060f !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
    }

    /* Subtitle */
    .ab-split-banner__sub {
        color: #6B7280 !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- 35a-old. About Hero (ab-hero) — kept for cleanup ---------- */

/* ── Structure ── */
.ab-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center top;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: transform 8s ease-out;
    will-change: transform;
}

.ab-hero.is-visible .ab-hero__bg {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.ab-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        125deg,
        rgba(17, 10, 14, 0.94) 0%,
        rgba(60, 14, 20, 0.88) 40%,
        rgba(127, 29, 29, 0.80) 70%,
        rgba(17, 10, 14, 0.92) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle grid pattern overlay */
.ab-hero__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gold shimmer bottom border */
.ab-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #D4AF37, #B91C1C, #D4AF37, transparent);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: ab-shimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ab-shimmer {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
    50%       { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Container ── */
.ab-hero__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* ── Breadcrumb ── */
.ab-hero__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item,
.ab-hero__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .2s;
}
.ab-hero__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: #D4AF37; }
.ab-hero__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.ab-hero__breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}

/* ── Body grid ── */
.ab-hero__body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ── Left column ── */
.ab-hero__eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #D4AF37;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ab-hero__eyebrow-line {
    display: block;
    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #D4AF37;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ab-hero__title {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ab-hero__title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #D4AF37;
    display: block;
}

.ab-hero__subtitle {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 3px solid #B91C1C;
    padding-left: 1.1rem;
}

.ab-hero__body-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.ab-hero__rule {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B91C1C, #D4AF37);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.ab-hero__tagline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.60);
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.ab-hero__tagline strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.ab-hero__tagline-icon {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: .1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Right column ── */
.ab-hero__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ab-hero__stat {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s;
    cursor: default;
}
.ab-hero__stat:hover {
    background: rgba(185,28,28,.18);
    border-color: rgba(185,28,28,.45);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.ab-hero__stat-num {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: .45rem;
}
.ab-hero__stat-num sup {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
    vertical-align: super;
    font-style: normal;
}
.ab-hero__stat-label {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Badge ── */
.ab-hero__badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(185,28,28,.25), rgba(153,27,27,.15));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ab-hero__badge-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ab-hero__badge-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ab-hero__badge-title {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: .2rem;
}
.ab-hero__badge-sub {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* ── Scroll cue ── */
.ab-hero__scroll-cue {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}
.ab-hero__scroll-line {
    display: block;
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.4), transparent);
    animation: ab-scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ab-scroll-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: .4; transform: scaleY(.8); }
    50%       { opacity: 1;  transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ab-hero__body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .ab-hero__stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
    .ab-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 3.2rem); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-hero { min-height: auto; }
    .ab-hero__container { padding-top: 5rem; padding-bottom: 3.5rem; }
    .ab-hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .ab-hero__stat-num { font-size: 1.9rem; }
    .ab-hero__scroll-cue { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ab-hero__title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .ab-hero__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .6rem; }
    .ab-hero__stat { padding: 1rem .75rem; }
}

/* ---------- 35. Premium About Section ---------- */
.premium-about-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 650px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 20, 25, 0.92) 0%, rgba(74, 28, 36, 0.92) 35%, rgba(127, 29, 29, 0.92) 65%, rgba(31, 20, 25, 0.92) 100%);
}

.premium-about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 0;
}

.premium-about-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.premium-about-content {
    max-width: 700px;
}

.premium-about-content h1 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.premium-about-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.premium-about-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Secondary About Block */
.premium-about-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, 1) 0%, rgba(226, 232, 240, 1) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.premium-about-secondary h2 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.premium-about-secondary p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 0 auto;
}

/* Feature Cards */
.premium-feature-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.premium-feature-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.premium-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson), rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.5));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.premium-feature-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.15);
}

.premium-feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.premium-feature-card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.1), rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.05));
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.premium-feature-card:hover .premium-feature-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson), rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.8));
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.1);
}

.premium-feature-card h3 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-feature-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.premium-feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 36. Responsive Service Grid ---------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cg-service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .cg-service-grid,
    .cg-principles-grid,
    .cg-process-timeline,
    .cg-stats-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ---------- 29. Accessibility ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(185,28,28,0.5);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL CSS ENHANCEMENTS - Professional Design System
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Typography & Text Hierarchy ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--ink);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h6 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: var(--text);
}

a {
    color: var(--crimson);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--crimson);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ---------- Spacing Utilities ---------- */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 3rem; }

.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

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

.px-1 { padding-left: 0.5rem; padding-right: 0.5rem; }
.px-2 { padding-left: 1rem; padding-right: 1rem; }
.px-3 { padding-left: 1.5rem; padding-right: 1.5rem; }
.px-4 { padding-left: 2rem; padding-right: 2rem; }

.py-1 { padding-top: 0.5rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.py-2 { padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; }
.py-3 { padding-top: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.py-4 { padding-top: 2rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; }

.gap-1 { gap: 0.5rem; }
.gap-2 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; }
.gap-4 { gap: 2rem; }

/* ---------- Display & Flex Utilities ---------- */
.d-flex { display: flex; }
.d-inline-flex { display: inline-flex; }
.d-block { display: block; }
.d-inline-block { display: inline-block; }
.d-none { display: none; }
.d-grid { display: grid; }

.flex-center { justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.flex-between { justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.flex-around { justify-content: space-around; align-items: center; }
.flex-column { flex-direction: column; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }

.items-start { align-items: flex-start; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.items-end { align-items: flex-end; }

.justify-start { justify-content: flex-start; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.justify-end { justify-content: flex-end; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }

/* ---------- Text Utilities ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }
.text-justify { text-align: justify; }

.text-uppercase { text-transform: uppercase; }
.text-lowercase { text-transform: lowercase; }
.text-capitalize { text-transform: capitalize; }

.font-light { font-weight: 300; }
.font-normal { font-weight: 400; }
.font-medium { font-weight: 500; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
.font-bold { font-weight: 700; }

.text-xs { font-size: 0.75rem; }
.text-sm { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.text-base { font-size: 1rem; }
.text-lg { font-size: 1.125rem; }
.text-xl { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.text-2xl { font-size: 1.5rem; }

.text-primary { color: var(--crimson); }
.text-accent { color: var(--gold); }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.text-faint { color: var(--text-faint); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.text-dark { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Background Utilities ---------- */
.bg-white { background-color: var(--white); }
.bg-off-white { background-color: var(--off-white); }
.bg-warm-light { background-color: var(--warm-light); }
.bg-cream { background-color: var(--parchment); }
.bg-primary { background-color: var(--crimson); }
.bg-accent { background-color: var(--gold); }
.bg-dark { background-color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Border & Outline Utilities ---------- */
.border { border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.border-top { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.border-bottom { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.border-left { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.border-right { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }

.border-primary { border-color: var(--crimson); }
.border-accent { border-color: var(--gold); }
.border-fine { border-color: var(--border-fine); }

.rounded { border-radius: var(--r-md); }
.rounded-sm { border-radius: var(--r-xs); }
.rounded-md { border-radius: var(--r-md); }
.rounded-lg { border-radius: var(--r-lg); }
.rounded-full { border-radius: 9999px; }

/* ---------- Shadow Utilities ---------- */
.shadow-none { box-shadow: none; }
.shadow-xs { box-shadow: var(--sh-xs); }
.shadow-sm { box-shadow: var(--sh-sm); }
.shadow-md { box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.shadow-lg { box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.shadow-xl { box-shadow: var(--sh-xl); }

/* ---------- Width & Height Utilities ---------- */
.w-full { width: 100%; }
.w-auto { width: auto; }
.h-full { height: 100%; }
.h-auto { height: auto; }

.max-w-xs { max-width: 320px; }
.max-w-sm { max-width: 480px; }
.max-w-md { max-width: 640px; }
.max-w-lg { max-width: 960px; }
.max-w-xl { max-width: 1200px; }
.max-w-2xl { max-width: 1400px; }
.max-w-full { max-width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Card Components ---------- */
.card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xs);
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.card-header {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    margin: -1.75rem -1.75rem 1.75rem -1.75rem;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 0;
}

.card-footer {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    margin: 1.75rem -1.75rem -1.75rem -1.75rem;
}

/* ---------- Badge Components ---------- */
.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-full);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.badge-primary { background: var(--crimson-soft); color: var(--crimson); }
.badge-accent { background: var(--gold-soft); color: var(--gold); }
.badge-success { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
.badge-warning { background: #fff3e0; color: #f57c00; }
.badge-danger { background: #ffebee; color: #c62828; }

/* ---------- Link & CTA Styling ---------- */
.link-primary {
    color: var(--crimson);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.link-primary:hover {
    color: var(--crimson-deep);
    border-bottom-color: var(--crimson);
}

.link-accent {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.link-accent:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ---------- List Styling ---------- */
ul, ol {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
}

.list-unstyled {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.list-unstyled li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.list-checkmark li::before {
    content: '✓ ';
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* ---------- Card Styles ---------- */
.cg-reason-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cg-reason-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
    border-color: var(--crimson-soft);
}

.cg-reason-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cg-reason-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cg-icon-circle {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}

.cg-reason-card:hover .cg-icon-circle {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* ---------- Feature Item Styles ---------- */
.cg-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.cg-feature-icon-sm {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}

.cg-feature-item:hover .cg-feature-icon-sm {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);
}

.cg-feature-item h6 {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

.cg-feature-item p {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- About Page Stats ---------- */
.cg-about-banner-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.cg-abs-stat {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 18px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cg-abs-stat:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cg-abs-num {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    line-height: 1;
}

.cg-abs-num span {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-abs-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cg-abs-tagline {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 16px;
}

.cg-abs-tagline-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.2);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cg-abs-tagline strong {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cg-abs-tagline p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ---------- About Intro Stats ---------- */
.cg-about-intro-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cg-ais-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cg-ais-item {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 20px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cg-ais-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.18);
}

.cg-ais-num {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--crimson);
    line-height: 1;
}

.cg-ais-num span {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cg-ais-label {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.cg-ais-tagline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0003, #3d0007);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 18px;
    color: #fff;
}

.cg-ais-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cg-ais-tagline strong {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cg-ais-tagline p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- Mission & Vision Image Panel ---------- */
.cg-mv-img {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* ---------- Mission & Vision Cards ---------- */
.cg-mv-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.cg-mv-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson), rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.3));
}

.cg-mv-card--gold::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.3));
}

.cg-mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.1);
}

.cg-mv-card--gold:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.1);
}

.cg-mv-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cg-mv-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.09);
    color: var(--crimson);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cg-mv-icon--gold {
    background: rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.1);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cg-mv-card:hover .cg-mv-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.cg-mv-card--gold:hover .cg-mv-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
}

.cg-mv-label {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-mv-label--gold {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cg-mv-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cg-mv-desc {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.cg-mv-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.cg-mv-footer-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.12);
    border-radius: 99px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--crimson);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cg-mv-footer-item:hover {
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cg-mv-footer-item--gold {
    background: rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.18);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cg-mv-footer-item--gold:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.12);
}

.cg-mv-footer-item i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cg-mv-img {
        min-height: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* ── Bento Grid — What We Do ── */
.ab-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Column / row placement */
.ab-bento__card:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 3; }   /* tall left */
.ab-bento__card:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.ab-bento__card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
.ab-bento__card:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
.ab-bento__card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 2 / 4; }   /* tall right-centre */
.ab-bento__card:nth-child(6) { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }
.ab-bento__card:nth-child(7) { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 3; }

.ab-bento__card {
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .75rem;
    min-height: 200px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.ab-bento__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

/* Colour variants — all use crimson-family pastels */
.ab-bento__card--red    { background: #FEE2E2; }   /* lightest red  */
.ab-bento__card--pink   { background: #FECACA; }   /* soft pink-red */
.ab-bento__card--rose   { background: #FDE8E8; }   /* very light rose */
.ab-bento__card--crimson{ background: #FCA5A5; }   /* medium crimson pastel */
.ab-bento__card--blush  { background: #FEF2F2; }   /* near white blush */
.ab-bento__card--wine   { background: #FBBF9A; }   /* warm terracotta accent */
.ab-bento__card--sand   { background: #FEF3C7; }   /* warm gold-cream accent */

.ab-bento__label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #B91C1C;
}

.ab-bento__icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #B91C1C;
}

.ab-bento__title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1F2937;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}

.ab-bento__sub {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: #6B7280;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Tall modifier */
.ab-bento__card--tall { min-height: 320px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-bento {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: auto;
    }
    .ab-bento__card:nth-child(n) {
        grid-column: auto;
        grid-row: auto;
    }
    .ab-bento__card--tall { min-height: 220px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ab-bento {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ---------- Client & Service Cards ---------- */
.cg-client-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.cg-client-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.25);
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.08);
}

.cg-client-card i {
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
}

.cg-client-card-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.cg-svc-chip {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cg-svc-chip:hover {
    border-color: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.25);
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cg-svc-chip-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cg-svc-chip:hover .cg-svc-chip-icon {
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.14);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cg-svc-chip-icon i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.cg-svc-chip-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ---------- Value Cards ---------- */
.cg-value-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cg-value-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    width: 60%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.cg-value-card:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.cg-value-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.2);
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.08);
}

.cg-value-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.cg-value-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Utility Classes for Common Styles ---------- */

/* Z-Index utilities */
.z-1 { z-index: 1; }
.z-2 { z-index: 2; }
.z-3 { z-index: 3; }
.position-rel { position: relative; }

/* Text & Typography utilities */
.text-white-75 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }
.text-white-55 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }
.text-white-50 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.text-white-45 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); }
.text-white-35 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }
.text-white-22 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22); }
.text-muted-custom { color: var(--text-muted); }
.text-dark-custom { color: var(--dark); }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-gold-light { color: var(--gold-light); }
.text-crimson { color: var(--crimson); }

/* Line height utilities */
.lh-1-8 { line-height: 1.8; }
.lh-1-72 { line-height: 1.72; }
.lh-1-65 { line-height: 1.65; }
.lh-1-55 { line-height: 1.55; }

/* Font size utilities */
.fs-1-5rem { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.fs-1-1rem { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.fs-0-95rem { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.fs-0-9rem { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.fs-0-875rem { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.fs-0-85rem { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.fs-0-78rem { font-size: 0.78rem; }
.fs-0-75rem { font-size: 0.75rem; }
.fs-0-7rem { font-size: 0.7rem; }
.fs-0-68rem { font-size: 0.68rem; }

/* Font weight utilities */
.fw-700 { font-weight: 700; }
.fw-600 { font-weight: 600; }
.fw-500 { font-weight: 500; }

/* Letter spacing utilities */
.ls-0-06em { letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* Opacity utilities */
.opacity-7 { opacity: 0.7; }

/* Display utilities */
.d-block { display: block; }
.d-flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; }
.d-flex-start { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }

/* Image utilities */
.img-fluid-custom {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Spacing utilities extended */
.mb-0-5rem { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-0-75rem { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.mb-1rem { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-1-25rem { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.mb-1-5rem { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-1-75rem { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.mb-2rem { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-3rem { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.mt-2rem { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-3rem { margin-top: 3rem; }
.mt-1-5rem { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* Padding utilities */
.p-2rem { padding: 2rem; }
.p-1-5rem { padding: 1.5rem; }
.p-1rem { padding: 1rem; }

/* Border radius utilities */
.rounded-2 { border-radius: 8px; }
.rounded-3 { border-radius: 12px; }
.rounded-4 { border-radius: 16px; }

/* Box shadow utilities */
.shadow-sm-custom { box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
.shadow-md-custom { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); }

/* Overflow utilities */
.overflow-hidden-custom { overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; }

/* Font family utilities */
.font-serif { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; }
.font-sans { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; }

/* CTA Section utilities */
.text-white-custom { color: #fff; }
.text-white-45 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); }
.section-eyebrow-white { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }
.text-accent-light { color: var(--gold-light); }
.fs-clamp-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); }
.fs-1rem { font-size: 1rem; }
.max-w-520 { max-width: 520px; }
.mx-0-auto { margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
.cta-paragraph { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 0 2rem 0; }

/* Decorative line styling */
.ornament-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
}

.ornament-line-left {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.6));
}

.ornament-line-right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.6), transparent);
}

.ornament-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ---------- Divider Utilities ---------- */
.divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-fine), transparent);
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.divider-primary {
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson), transparent);
}

.divider-accent {
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

/* ---------- Icon Styling ---------- */
i, [class*="fa-"], [class*="icon-"] {
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.icon-sm { font-size: 1rem; }
.icon-base { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.icon-md { font-size: 2rem; }
.icon-lg { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.icon-xl { font-size: 3rem; }

.icon-primary { color: var(--crimson); }
.icon-accent { color: var(--gold); }
.icon-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.icon-light { color: var(--text-faint); }

/* ---------- Form Elements ---------- */
input, textarea, select {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text);
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="tel"],
textarea,
select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--ease);
}

input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="password"]:focus,
input[type="number"]:focus,
input[type="tel"]:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.1);
}

input[type="checkbox"],
input[type="radio"] {
    cursor: pointer;
}

label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text);
}

/* ---------- Table Styling ---------- */
table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

thead {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

th {
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}

td {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    color: var(--text);
}

tbody tr:hover {
    background: var(--warm-light);
}

/* ---------- Code & Pre Styling ---------- */
code {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-xs);
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
}

pre {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: #ccc;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

pre code {
    background: none;
    color: inherit;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ---------- Blockquote Styling ---------- */
blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--crimson);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: normal;
}

/* ---------- Animation Classes ---------- */
.fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.slide-up {
    animation: slideUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
}

.scale-in {
    animation: scaleIn 0.4s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        transform: translateY(30px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ---------- Hover Effects ---------- */
.hover-lift {
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.hover-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
}

.hover-glow {
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.hover-glow:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.2);
}

.hover-shadow {
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.hover-shadow:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--sh-xl);
}

.hover-color {
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.hover-color:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

/* ---------- Opacity Utilities ---------- */
.opacity-0 { opacity: 0; }
.opacity-25 { opacity: 0.25; }
.opacity-50 { opacity: 0.5; }
.opacity-75 { opacity: 0.75; }
.opacity-100 { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Transform Utilities ---------- */
.transform-none { transform: none; }
.scale-75 { transform: scale(0.75); }
.scale-90 { transform: scale(0.9); }
.scale-100 { transform: scale(1); }
.scale-110 { transform: scale(1.1); }

.translate-y-1 { transform: translateY(0.25rem); }
.translate-y-2 { transform: translateY(0.5rem); }
.translate-y-4 { transform: translateY(1rem); }

.rotate-45 { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.rotate-90 { transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* ---------- Container Queries ---------- */
.container-fluid {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

.container-sm { max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
.container-md { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.container-lg { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; }
.container-xl { max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; }
.container-2xl { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---------- Responsive Visibility ---------- */
@media (max-width: 639px) {
    .hidden-mobile { display: none; }
}

@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
    .hidden-tablet { display: none; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hidden-desktop { display: none; }
}

.show-mobile { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 639px) {
    .show-mobile { display: block; }
}

/* ---------- Print Styles ---------- */
/* ============================================================
   BACKUP INDEX.PHP STYLES - EXTRACTED TO CSS
   ============================================================ */

/* Animation Delays */
.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-35 { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.delay-45 { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* Image & Media Styles */
.img-full-block {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.hero-image-overlay {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Specific Color & Font Styles */
.text-white-bright {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
}

.text-white-muted {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.text-white-subtle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.text-white-faint {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.text-white-muted-small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Text with line-height */
.text-muted-lg {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.text-muted-lg-mb {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Serif Display Numbers */
.display-serif-white {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Decorative Lines */
.divider-line-left {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.6));
}

.divider-line-right {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.6), transparent);
}

/* Icon Styling */
.icon-gold-subtle {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.icon-gold-light {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Layout Utilities for Flex Centering */
.flex-center-gap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Min-width & Z-index from backup */
.min-width-0 { min-width: 0; }
.z-1-backup { z-index: 1; }
.z-2-backup { z-index: 2; }

/* Line-height with overflow */
.line-0-overflow {
    line-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* CTA Section with Gold Ornament */
.gold-ornament {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ornament-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.6));
}

.ornament-line-right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 146, 42, 0.6), transparent);
}

.ornament-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* About Page Additional Utilities */

/* Line height utilities extended */
.lh-1-85 { line-height: 1.85; }
.lh-1-9 { line-height: 1.9; }

/* Text muted with line height and margin */
.text-muted-lh-1-85-mb-1rem {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.text-muted-lh-1-9-fs-1-05 {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Heading 3 about page style */
.h3-about {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Gradient box styling */
.gradient-box-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    color: #fff;
}

.gradient-box-p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.92;
}

/* About intro text styling */
.about-intro-text {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Expertise areas item styling */
.expertise-item {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: 3px 1rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
}

.expertise-icon {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.expertise-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.reason-item-icon {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reason-item-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* Commitment to Quality Section */
.commitment-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.commitment-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.commitment-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ── Commitment to Quality section ── */
.ab-commitment-section {
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.ab-commitment-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.12);
    z-index: 0;
}

.ab-commitment-section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* CTA Section About styling */
.cta-title-white {
    color: #fff;
}

.cta-em-accent {
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.cta-p-about {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Hero Badge Stats */
.hero-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Trust strip flex container */
.trust-strip-container {
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Responsive Text Classes */
.text-clamp-hero {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
}

.text-clamp-lg {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.text-clamp-md {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

@media print {
    * {
        background: transparent;
        color: black;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    a, a:visited {
        text-decoration: underline;
    }

    a[href]::after {
        content: " (" attr(href) ")";
    }

    img {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    @page {
        margin: 0.5cm;
    }

    p, h1, h2, h3 {
        orphans: 3;
        widows: 3;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   INLINE STYLES TO CLASSES - REFACTORING SECTION
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero and Full-Height Sections */
.hero-fullscreen {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

.overlay-dark-red {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.45);
    z-index: 2;
}

.overlay-dark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 2;
}

.content-layer {
    z-index: 3;
    position: relative;
}

/* Positioning Utilities */
.absolute { position: absolute; }
.relative { position: relative; }
.fixed { position: fixed; }
.sticky { position: sticky; }

.top-0 { top: 0; }
.left-0 { left: 0; }
.right-0 { right: 0; }
.bottom-0 { bottom: 0; }

.inset-0 {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
}

/* Z-Index Utilities */
.z-1 { z-index: 1; }
.z-2 { z-index: 2; }
.z-3 { z-index: 3; }
.z-10 { z-index: 10; }
.z-50 { z-index: 50; }
.z-auto { z-index: auto; }

/* Overflow Utilities */
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
.overflow-visible { overflow: visible; }
.overflow-auto { overflow: auto; }
.overflow-x-hidden { overflow-x: hidden; }
.overflow-y-hidden { overflow-y: hidden; }

/* Object Fit */
.object-cover { object-fit: cover; }
.object-contain { object-fit: contain; }
.object-fill { object-fit: fill; }

/* Padding/Spacing Shorthand */
.p-0 { padding: 0; }
.p-1 { padding: 0.5rem; }
.p-2 { padding: 1rem; }
.p-3 { padding: 1.5rem; }
.p-4 { padding: 2rem; }
.p-5 { padding: 3rem; }

.pt-0 { padding-top: 0; }
.pb-0 { padding-bottom: 0; }
.pl-0 { padding-left: 0; }
.pr-0 { padding-right: 0; }

/* Width & Height Utilities */
.w-screen { width: 100vw; }
.h-screen { height: 100vh; }
.h-auto { height: auto; }
.h-1/2 { height: 50%; }
.h-2/3 { height: 66.666%; }

/* Min/Max Dimensions */
.min-h-screen { min-height: 100vh; }
.min-h-full { min-height: 100%; }

/* Flex and Grid Spacing */
.gap-0 { gap: 0; }
.gap-1 { gap: 0.5rem; }
.gap-2 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; }
.gap-4 { gap: 2rem; }
.gap-5 { gap: 3rem; }

/* Flex Wrap and Direction */
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.flex-nowrap { flex-wrap: nowrap; }

/* Flex Grow and Shrink */
.flex-grow { flex-grow: 1; }
.flex-shrink-0 { flex-shrink: 0; }
.flex-grow-0 { flex-grow: 0; }

/* Container Widths & Padding */
.container-fluid {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

.container-sm {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

.container-md {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

.container-lg {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

.container-xl {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

/* Section Padding Standardized */
.section-padding {
    padding-top: var(--sec);
    padding-bottom: var(--sec);
}

.section-padding-lg {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.section-padding-md {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-padding-sm {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Padding Top/Bottom */
.pt-16 { padding-top: 4rem; }
.pb-16 { padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.pt-24 { padding-top: 6rem; }
.pb-24 { padding-bottom: 6rem; }

/* White Space Utilities */
.whitespace-nowrap { white-space: nowrap; }
.whitespace-normal { white-space: normal; }
.whitespace-pre { white-space: pre; }

/* Line Height Utilities */
.leading-none { line-height: 1; }
.leading-tight { line-height: 1.25; }
.leading-snug { line-height: 1.375; }
.leading-normal { line-height: 1.5; }
.leading-relaxed { line-height: 1.625; }
.leading-loose { line-height: 2; }

/* Clamp Text Sizing */
.text-fluid-sm {
    font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 2vw, 1rem);
}

.text-fluid-md {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
}

.text-fluid-lg {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.text-fluid-xl {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* Aspect Ratio */
.aspect-square { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.aspect-video { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }

/* Text Truncate */
.truncate {
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.line-clamp-1 {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.line-clamp-2 {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.line-clamp-3 {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Cursor Utilities */
.cursor-pointer { cursor: pointer; }
.cursor-default { cursor: default; }
.cursor-not-allowed { cursor: not-allowed; }

/* Pointer Events */
.pointer-events-none { pointer-events: none; }
.pointer-events-auto { pointer-events: auto; }

/* User Select */
.select-none { user-select: none; }
.select-text { user-select: text; }
.select-all { user-select: all; }

/* Clearfix */
.clearfix::after {
    content: '';
    display: table;
    clear: both;
}

/* Visually Hidden (screen reader only) */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-width: 0;
}

/* Smooth Transitions */
.transition-smooth { transition: var(--ease); }
.transition-fast { transition: all 0.15s ease-in-out; }
.transition-slow { transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out; }

/* Filter Utilities */
.filter-none { filter: none; }
.blur-sm { filter: blur(4px); }
.blur-md { filter: blur(12px); }
.brightness-75 { filter: brightness(0.75); }
.brightness-100 { filter: brightness(1); }

/* Backdrop Filter */
.backdrop-blur-sm { backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.backdrop-blur-md { backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.backdrop-brightness-50 { backdrop-filter: brightness(0.5); }

/* Responsive Padding */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding-top: var(--sec-sm);
        padding-bottom: var(--sec-sm);
    }

    .px-mobile-2 { padding-left: 1rem; padding-right: 1rem; }
    .py-mobile-3 { padding-top: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .pt-mobile-2 { padding-top: 1rem; }
    .pb-mobile-2 { padding-bottom: 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }

    .px-mobile-1 { padding-left: 0.5rem; padding-right: 0.5rem; }
}

/* Ornament & Decorative Elements */
.d-flex-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ornament-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184,146,42,0.5), transparent);
    max-width: 60px;
}

.ornament-line-left { margin-right: 1rem; }
.ornament-line-right { margin-left: 1rem; }

.ornament-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Particles (decorative) */
.cg-cta-particle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: floatParticle 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cg-cta-particle-1 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    top: -40px;
    right: -80px;
    background: var(--gold);
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.cg-cta-particle-2 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    bottom: 60px;
    left: 5%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.cg-cta-particle-3 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    top: 50%;
    right: 8%;
    background: var(--gold);
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes floatParticle {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(20px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Text Utilities */
.text-white-custom { color: #fff; }
.text-white-45 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.text-white-22 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.text-accent-light { color: var(--gold-light); }
.text-muted-custom { color: var(--text-muted); }
.text-dark-custom { color: var(--ink); }

.lh-1-8 { line-height: 1.8; }
.ls-0-06em { letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* Font Size Utilities */
.fs-0-75rem { font-size: 0.75rem; }
.fs-0-85rem { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.fs-0-9rem { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.fs-1-05rem { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.fs-clamp-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }

/* Position Utilities */
.position-rel { position: relative; }
.z-1 { z-index: 1; }
.z-2 { z-index: 2; }

/* CTA Paragraph */
.cta-paragraph { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem); }

/* Responsive utility for w-40 */
.w-40 { width: 40%; }

/* ========== Digital Publishing Solutions (Premium Crimson Style) ========== */

.cg-solutions-crimson-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.cg-solutions-nav-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.cg-solutions-nav-item {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: var(--ease);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.cg-solutions-nav-item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.cg-solutions-nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-solutions-nav-item.active {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cg-solutions-nav-item i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
    margin-left: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.cg-solutions-nav-item:hover i,
.cg-solutions-nav-item.active i {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cg-solutions-content-right {
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.cg-solutions-tab-pane {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

.cg-solutions-tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    animation: fadeInRight 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

.cg-solutions-content-inner {
    animation: contentReveal 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes contentReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.cg-solutions-hero-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cg-solutions-tab-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cg-solutions-hero-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 90%;
}

.cg-solutions-subsection {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.cg-solutions-subsection:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cg-solutions-subsection-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.cg-solutions-subsections-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cg-solutions-content-inner > .cg-solutions-subsections-grid:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.cg-solutions-subsection-full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.cg-solutions-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cg-solutions-service-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-solutions-service-item:hover {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.cg-solutions-service-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.15), rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.08));
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-solutions-service-item:hover .cg-solutions-service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.25), rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.15));
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.cg-solutions-service-item h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 0;
}

.cg-solutions-service-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.cg-solutions-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cg-solutions-checklist li {
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
}

.cg-solutions-checklist li:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-solutions-checklist i {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 1rem;
    min-width: 18px;
}

.cg-solutions-simple-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.cg-solutions-simple-list:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.cg-solutions-simple-list li {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: var(--ease);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.cg-solutions-simple-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.cg-solutions-simple-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.cg-solutions-simple-list i {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    min-width: 20px;
}

.cg-solutions-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #d1d5db, transparent);
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.cg-solutions-intro-text {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 1rem 0 0.75rem 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.cg-solutions-description-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cg-solutions-includes-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Premium Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .cg-solutions-crimson-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cg-solutions-crimson-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-nav-item {
        padding: 1.25rem 0;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cg-solutions-crimson-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-nav-left {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        padding-bottom: 0;
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    .cg-solutions-nav-item {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 140px;
        padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
        border: none;
        border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
        border-top: none;
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        justify-content: center;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .cg-solutions-nav-item:first-child {
        border-top: none;
        border-bottom: 3px solid var(--crimson);
    }

    .cg-solutions-nav-item.active {
        border-bottom: 3px solid var(--crimson);
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0.75rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-nav-item i {
        margin-left: 0.5rem;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-hero-intro {
        font-size: 1rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .cg-solutions-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-service-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-checklist {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-checklist li {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 0;
    }

    .cg-solutions-content-right {
        padding: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .cg-solutions-nav-item {
        min-width: 120px;
        padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-hero-intro {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-service-item {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-service-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-service-item h5 {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-service-item p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .cg-solutions-checklist li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .w-40 { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   About Intro Hero — ab-intro
   Section after the banner: label / heading / stat cards / tagline
   ============================================================ */

.ab-intro {
    padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5EAF0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle decorative circle */
.ab-intro::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,28,28,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Two-column grid ── */
.ab-intro__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── Left column ── */
.ab-intro__label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .7rem;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #B91C1C;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ab-intro__label-line {
    display: block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #B91C1C;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ab-intro__heading {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.55rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #1F2937;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ab-intro__heading em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: #B91C1C;
}

.ab-intro__desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ab-intro__desc:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ab-intro__desc strong { color: #1F2937; }

/* ── Right column ── */
.ab-intro__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ab-intro__stat {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #E5EAF0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(31,41,55,.06);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-intro__stat::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B91C1C, #991B1B);
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
}

.ab-intro__stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(185,28,28,.12);
}

.ab-intro__stat-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(185,28,28,.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto .75rem;
    color: #B91C1C;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background .25s ease;
}

.ab-intro__stat:hover .ab-intro__stat-icon {
    background: rgba(185,28,28,.15);
}

.ab-intro__stat-num {
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #B91C1C;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

.ab-intro__stat-num sup {
    font-size: .9em;
    vertical-align: super;
    line-height: 0;
}

.ab-intro__stat-label {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ── Tagline banner ── */
.ab-intro__tagline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B91C1C 0%, #991B1B 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(185,28,28,.25);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.ab-intro__tagline:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(185,28,28,.35);
}

.ab-intro__tagline-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.ab-intro__tagline-title {
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: .2rem;
}

.ab-intro__tagline-sub {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ab-intro__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-intro {
        padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
    }

    .ab-intro__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .ab-intro__stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ab-intro__stat-num {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
    .ab-intro__stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: .75rem;
    }
}

/* ── Name Behind the Mission ── */
.ab-name-mission {
    position: relative;
    background: url('../../assets/image/banner/about-two.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-name-mission__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.12);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ab-name-mission__heading {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1F2937;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ab-name-mission__heading span {
    color: #B91C1C;
}

.ab-name-mission__text {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ab-name-mission__text strong {
    color: #1F2937;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ab-name-mission {
        padding: 4rem 0;
        background-position: 70% center;
    }

    .ab-name-mission__overlay {
        background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.12);
    }
}

/* ── Client Cards ── */
.ab-client-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(185, 28, 28, .12);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ab-client-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(185, 28, 28, .22);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ab-client-card__text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .25rem;
}

.ab-client-card__label {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1F2937;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ab-client-card__icon {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #B91C1C;
    opacity: .55;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Approach Slider Cards ── */
.ab-approach-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
}

.ab-approach-card {
    border-radius: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.ab-approach-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.ab-approach-card__img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.18);
}

.ab-approach-card__body {
    background: #B91C1C;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .6rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.ab-approach-card__tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
}

.ab-approach-card__title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

.ab-approach-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.ab-approach-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: #B91C1C;
    opacity: .35;
}
.ab-approach-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Values Section ── */
.ab-values-section {
    background: #FAFAF8;
}

@keyframes ab-pulse-ring {
    0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: .6; }
    70%  { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0;  }
    100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0;  }
}

.ab-value-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(185,28,28,.07);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-value-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B91C1C, #EF4444);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}

.ab-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(185,28,28,.15);
}

.ab-value-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ab-value-card__icon-wrap {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FEE2E2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: background .3s ease;
}

.ab-value-card__icon-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(185,28,28,.25);
    animation: ab-pulse-ring 2s ease-out infinite;
    opacity: 0;
}

.ab-value-card:hover .ab-value-card__icon-wrap::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ab-value-card:hover .ab-value-card__icon-wrap {
    background: #B91C1C;
}

.ab-value-card__icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #B91C1C;
    transition: color .3s ease, transform .4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

.ab-value-card:hover .ab-value-card__icon-wrap i {
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg);
}

.ab-value-card__line {
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #B91C1C;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: .25rem 0;
    transition: width .35s ease;
}

.ab-value-card:hover .ab-value-card__line {
    width: 56px;
}

.ab-value-card__title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1F2937;
    margin: 0;
}

.ab-value-card__desc {
    font-size: .875rem;
    color: #6B7280;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}


/* ============================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS FIXES
   Comprehensive fixes for 320px–991px screens
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Navbar: CTA buttons stack on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-navbar .navbar-collapse .d-flex.gap-2.align-items-center {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }
    .cg-navbar .navbar-collapse .d-flex.gap-2.align-items-center .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .cg-navbar .nav-link {
        padding: 0.65rem 0;
        min-height: 44px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* ---------- Hero: image height on very small screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-hero-img-wrap img { height: 220px; }
    .cg-hero { padding-top: 65px; }
    .cg-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem); }
    .cg-hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .cg-hero-cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ---------- Orbit circle: fix overflow on tiny screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-orbit-center { width: 180px !important; height: 180px !important; }
    .cg-orbit-circle { width: 160px !important; height: 160px !important; }
}

/* ---------- Page banner: reduce top padding on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-page-banner { padding: 90px 0 48px !important; }
}

/* ---------- About badge: hide at tablet too (avoids horizontal overflow) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-about-exp-badge { display: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- About image wrap: always clip overflow ---------- */
.cg-about-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; }

/* ---------- iOS Safari: disable fixed background attachment ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-cta-section,
    .cg-peer-review-banner,
    [style*="background-attachment: fixed"],
    [style*="background-attachment:fixed"] {
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
    }
    .ab-hero__bg { background-attachment: scroll !important; }
}

/* ---------- About page stats: 2-col on tiny screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-about-banner-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .cg-abs-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ---------- About hero body: fix 420px fixed column ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .ab-hero__body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Utility bar: collapse on very small screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-utility-bar .container {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.25rem;
    }
    .cg-utility-bar .separator { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Trusted strip: responsive on tablet ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-trusted-strip { overflow: hidden; }
    .cg-trusted-label {
        max-width: none;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ---------- Section title: unified responsive scaling ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.5vw, 1.6rem); }
}

/* ---------- Cards: prevent overflow, ensure min tap target ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-service-card,
    .cg-testi-card,
    .cg-process-step {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .btn, a.btn {
        min-height: 44px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ---------- Forms: full-width inputs on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .form-control,
    .form-select,
    input[type="text"],
    input[type="email"],
    input[type="tel"],
    textarea,
    select {
        font-size: 16px !important; /* prevent iOS zoom */
    }
}

/* ---------- Images: global responsive safety net ---------- */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}
video, iframe, embed, object {
    max-width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    iframe { height: auto; min-height: 250px; }
    .cg-map-wrapper iframe { height: 280px; }
}

/* ---------- Swiper / sliders: prevent overflow ---------- */
.swiper { overflow: hidden !important; max-width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Footer: stack link columns on tiny screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-footer-links a { min-height: 36px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
}

/* ---------- General overflow guard ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .container, .container-fluid {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
    [class*="col-"] { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Why-corriger grid: mobile stack ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .cg-why-center-col { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Digital publishing grid: tighten on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-dp-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Feature grid items: single column on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-feature-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Stat numbers: scale down on small screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
    .cg-stat-box { padding: 1rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE SERVICES SUBMENU
   ============================================================ */
/* Hide desktop dropdown <ul> on mobile — use the collapse menu instead */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-navbar .cg-hover-dropdown > .dropdown-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }
    /* Remove dropdown-toggle caret on mobile Services link */
    .cg-navbar .cg-hover-dropdown .nav-link.d-lg-none::after {
        display: none;
    }
}
.cg-mobile-submenu {
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 0;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 0.25rem 1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--crimson);
}
.cg-mobile-submenu li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-decoration: none;
    min-height: 44px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.cg-mobile-submenu li a:hover,
.cg-mobile-submenu li a:active {
    color: var(--crimson);
}
.cg-mobile-submenu li + li {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}

/* Chevron rotates when submenu is open */
.cg-mobile-dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .cg-mobile-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.cg-mobile-chevron {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   GET-QUOTE PAGE BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.cg-quote-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center right;
}

/* Fade overlay via pseudo-element */
.cg-quote-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #fff9f9 0%,
        rgba(255, 245, 245, 0.97) 20%,
        rgba(255, 235, 235, 0.88) 38%,
        rgba(255, 220, 220, 0.55) 55%,
        rgba(255, 200, 200, 0.18) 70%,
        transparent 85%
    );
}

.cg-quote-banner__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: 110px;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cg-quote-banner .breadcrumb-item,
.cg-quote-banner .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #1F2937;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.cg-quote-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: #B91C1C; }
.cg-quote-banner .breadcrumb-item.active  { color: #475569; }
.cg-quote-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: #9CA3AF; }

.cg-quote-banner__title {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1F2937;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cg-quote-banner__sub {
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-quote-banner { min-height: 280px; }
    .cg-quote-banner__inner { padding-top: 90px; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
    .cg-quote-banner::before {
        background: linear-gradient(
            to right,
            rgba(255,249,249,1) 0%,
            rgba(255,249,249,0.96) 50%,
            rgba(255,249,249,0.75) 100%
        );
    }
    .cg-quote-banner__sub { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* Mobile-only breadcrumb top margin */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .breadcrumb.mt-mobile-100 { margin-top: 100px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY: d-lg-grid  (Bootstrap doesn't ship this variant)
   ============================================================ */
.d-lg-grid { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .d-lg-grid { display: grid; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SOLUTIONS MOBILE ACCORDION  (visible below 992px only)
   .cg-sol-acc — the accordion shell
   .cg-sol-acc__item — one collapsible panel
   ============================================================ */
.cg-sol-acc {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
}

/* ── Each accordion panel ── */
.cg-sol-acc__item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}
.cg-sol-acc__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ── Trigger button ── */
.cg-sol-acc__trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.cg-sol-acc__trigger::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.22s ease;
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}
.cg-sol-acc__trigger:not(.collapsed) {
    background: rgba(225, 6, 15, 0.04);
}
.cg-sol-acc__trigger:not(.collapsed)::before {
    background: var(--crimson);
}

/* trigger inner row: icon + label */
.cg-sol-acc__trigger-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* icon badge */
.cg-sol-acc__icon-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    background: var(--crimson-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease;
}
.cg-sol-acc__trigger:not(.collapsed) .cg-sol-acc__icon-wrap {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

/* label text */
.cg-sol-acc__label {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.22s ease;
}
.cg-sol-acc__trigger:not(.collapsed) .cg-sol-acc__label {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

/* caret chevron */
.cg-sol-acc__caret {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-faint);
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.22s ease;
}
.cg-sol-acc__trigger:not(.collapsed) .cg-sol-acc__caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--crimson);
}

/* ── Accordion body ── */
.cg-sol-acc__body {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.4rem 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
    background: var(--off-white);
}

/* intro tagline */
.cg-sol-acc__intro {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin: 1rem 0 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* description text */
.cg-sol-acc__desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

/* group heading (replaces subsection-title) */
.cg-sol-acc__group {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.cg-sol-acc__group + .cg-sol-acc__group { margin-top: 1.25rem; }

.cg-sol-acc__group-title {
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
}

/* checklist */
.cg-sol-acc__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.cg-sol-acc__list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.45;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-fine);
}
.cg-sol-acc__list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.cg-sol-acc__list li i {
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ── Tiny screens: tighten padding ── */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .cg-sol-acc__trigger { padding: 0.95rem 1rem; }
    .cg-sol-acc__body    { padding: 0 1rem 1.2rem; }
    .cg-sol-acc__label   { font-size: 0.84rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   UPLOAD MANUSCRIPT MODAL (cg-upm)
   ============================================================ */
.cg-upm__content {
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.cg-upm__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F1419 0%, #7F1D1D 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

.cg-upm__header-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cg-upm__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
}

.cg-upm__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

.cg-upm__close {
    margin-left: auto;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.cg-upm__close:hover { background: rgba(225,6,15,0.7); color: #fff; }

.cg-upm__body {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    background: var(--white);
}

.cg-upm__alert {
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.cg-upm__alert--success {
    background: #f0fdf4;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
    color: #15803d;
}
.cg-upm__alert--error {
    background: #fff1f2;
    border: 1px solid #fecdd3;
    color: #be123c;
}

.cg-upm__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cg-upm__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.cg-upm__field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.cg-upm__label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.cg-upm__req { color: var(--crimson); }

.cg-upm__input {
    border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border) !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
}
.cg-upm__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--crimson) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225,6,15,0.1) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

/* Dropzone */
.cg-upm__dropzone {
    border: 2px dashed var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    background: var(--off-white);
}
.cg-upm__dropzone:hover,
.cg-upm__dropzone.drag-over {
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    background: rgba(225,6,15,0.03);
}
.cg-upm__drop-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.cg-upm__drop-text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 0.35rem; }
.cg-upm__drop-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
    word-break: break-all;
}
.cg-upm__drop-formats { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

.cg-upm__conf-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cg-upm__submit {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--r-md) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-upm__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cg-upm__header { padding: 1.2rem; }
    .cg-upm__body  { padding: 1.25rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE ENHANCEMENTS v2
   Targets elements not covered by existing media queries.
   Desktop styles are untouched — all rules use max-width.
   ============================================================ */

/* Note: Solutions tab component is d-none d-lg-grid (hidden on mobile).
   The mobile accordion (.cg-sol-acc) handles the mobile layout above.
   No tab overrides needed here. */

/* ---------- Peer review banner: narrow paragraph so text wraps before bg image ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-peer-review-banner .text-muted-custom {
        max-width: 60% !important;
    }
    .cg-peer-review-banner .btn {
        width: 50% !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-peer-review-banner .text-muted-custom {
        max-width: 55% !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Trusted label: cap width on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-trusted-label { max-width: 30% !important; }
}

/* ---------- Hero: fixed 100vh on mobile so trusted-strip lands at the bottom ---------- */
/* Navbar = 70px logo + ~29px vertical padding ≈ 99px on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-hero {
        height: 100vh !important;
        min-height: 100vh !important;
        max-height: 100vh !important;
        padding-top: 115px !important;
        align-items: flex-start;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .cg-hero > .container {
        padding-top: 0.5rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    /* Scroll indicator stays at bottom */
    .cg-hero-scroll-indicator {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 1.25rem;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}
/* At ≤380px logo shrinks to 50px → navbar ≈ 79px */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .cg-hero {
        padding-top: 95px !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile visual block: hidden by default, shown only on mobile */
.as-mobile-visual { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .as-mobile-visual { display: block; }
}

/* ---------- About-services: tablet — keep 50% so bg shows on right ---------- */
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
    #about-services {
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
        min-height: 320px;
    }
    #about-services .col-lg-6 {
        width: 50% !important;
        flex: 0 0 50% !important;
        max-width: 50% !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        border-radius: var(--r-md);
        padding: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    #about-services .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.4rem);
    }
    #about-services .cg-about-intro-sub-body {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
    #about-services ul li {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- About-services: mobile — text → image with pills overlaid on left ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    #about-services {
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
        background-image: none !important;
        padding: 2rem 0 0 !important;
        background: #fff;
    }
    #about-services .container {
        padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    #about-services .position-rel { position: static !important; }
    #about-services .z-2 { z-index: auto !important; }
    #about-services .row { flex-direction: column; }
    #about-services .col-lg-6 {
        width: 100% !important;
        flex: 0 0 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 1) Title + description — plain, full width */
    #about-services .section-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35;
        color: var(--charcoal);
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    #about-services .cg-about-intro-sub-body {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    /* 2) Image + pills wrapper — comes after text */
    #about-services .as-mobile-visual {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* The background image rendered as a block */
    #about-services .as-mobile-visual::before {
        content: '';
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: 240px;
        background-image: url('/assets/image/banner/home-one.png');
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center top;
    }
    /* Pills panel overlaid on the LEFT half of the image */
    #about-services .as-mobile-pills {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 58%;
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.65rem;
        background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0.82) 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0));
        backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    }
    #about-services .as-mobile-pills li {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.3rem;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(225,6,15,0.25);
        color: var(--crimson-deep);
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        padding: 0.32rem 0.6rem;
        border-radius: 50px;
        white-space: normal;
        line-height: 1.2;
        box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        list-style: none;
        margin: 0;
    }
    #about-services .as-mobile-pills li::before {
        content: '✓';
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Hide the original ul on mobile (replaced by .as-mobile-pills) */
    #about-services > .container > .row > .col-lg-6 > ul {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Assessment box: reduce padding on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-assessment-box { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-assessment-box { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- Service tiers: allow first-col text to wrap on tiny screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-svc-tiers-table tbody td:first-child { white-space: normal; }
    .cg-svc-tiers-wrap { padding: 1rem 0.75rem 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- CTA section buttons: full-width stack on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-cta-section .d-flex.flex-wrap { flex-direction: column; }
    .cg-cta-section .d-flex.flex-wrap .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ---------- Assessment box CTA column: center on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .cg-assessment-box .col-lg-5 { text-align: center !important; }
    .cg-assessment-box .btn { display: block; width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Navbar logo: scale down on very small screens ---------- */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .cg-logo { height: 50px; }
    .cg-navbar { padding: 0.6rem 0; }
    .cg-navbar-scrolled { padding: 0.6rem 0; }
    .cg-navbar-scrolled .cg-logo { height: 50px; }
}

/* ---------- Stats section: ensure 2×2 on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-stats-section .col-6 { padding: 0.5rem; }
    .cg-stat-item { padding: 1rem 0.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- Hero section: padding and button adjustments ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-hero { padding-top: 70px; min-height: 90vh; }
    .cg-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }
    .cg-hero .lead { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-hero { min-height: auto; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
    .cg-trust-strip { gap: 0.5rem 1rem; }
    .cg-hero-cta .btn { font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.625rem 1rem; }
}

/* ---------- Section padding: tighten on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-section-padding { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .cg-section-padding-sm { padding: 2rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-section-padding { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
    .cg-section-padding-sm { padding: 1.5rem 0; }
}

/* ---------- Subject grid last row: full width ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-subject-last-row { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
    .cg-subject-last-row .cg-subject-card { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Testimonials: card padding on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-testi-card { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
    .cg-testi-hex { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .cg-testi-text { font-size: 0.875rem; }
}

/* ---------- Footer: responsive column order ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cg-footer-top .col-lg-4,
    .cg-footer-top .col-lg-2 {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .cg-social-icons { justify-content: center; }
    .cg-footer-contact li { justify-content: center; }
    .cg-footer-contact { text-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- Orbit section heading: reduce on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    #why-corriger .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 1.5rem); }
    .cg-orbit-card { padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .cg-orbit-text strong { font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .cg-orbit-text p { font-size: 0.7rem; }
    .cg-orbit-badge { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* ---------- Peer review banner: text colour safety on mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-peer-review-banner { background-attachment: scroll !important; }
    .cg-peer-review-banner h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.9rem); }
}

/* ---------- General: touch-target minimum for interactive items ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .cg-solutions-nav-item { min-height: 44px; }
    .cg-subject-cta { min-height: 48px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
    .cg-scroll-top { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
}

/* ---------- Utility bar: hide on very small screens to save space ---------- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .cg-utility-bar { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   UNIFIED MOBILE TYPOGRAPHY
   Single source of truth for font-size & font-weight on mobile.
   All heading/title/paragraph classes are normalised here.
   Desktop is untouched — every rule uses max-width.
   ============================================================ */

/* — Tablet (≤ 991px) — tighten large headings slightly — */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    h1,
    .ab-split-banner__title,
    .ab-hero__title,
    .cg-hero h1                { font-size: 1.75rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

    h2,
    .section-title,
    .cg-testi-heading,
    .cg-peer-review-banner h2,
    .ab-intro__heading         { font-size: 1.45rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

    h3                         { font-size: 1.2rem  !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }
    h4                         { font-size: 1.05rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h5,
    .cg-step-title,
    .cg-footer-heading,
    .cg-info-card__title,
    .cg-peer-review-services-title,
    .cg-peer-review-cta-heading { font-size: 0.95rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h6                         { font-size: 0.875rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    p,
    .section-subtitle,
    .lead,
    .cg-about-intro-body,
    .cg-about-intro-sub-body,
    .cg-hero .lead,
    .cg-solutions-intro-text,
    .cg-solutions-description-text,
    .cg-sol-acc__intro,
    .cg-sol-acc__desc,
    .cg-step-desc,
    .cg-testi-text,
    .text-muted-custom,
    .cg-footer-desc,
    .cg-footer-tagline         { font-size: 0.9rem  !important; font-weight: 400 !important; }
}

/* — Mobile (≤ 767px) — */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    h1,
    .ab-split-banner__title,
    .ab-hero__title,
    .cg-hero h1                { font-size: 1.5rem  !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

    h2,
    .section-title,
    .cg-testi-heading,
    .cg-peer-review-banner h2,
    .ab-intro__heading         { font-size: 1.3rem  !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

    h3                         { font-size: 1.1rem  !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h4,
    .cg-sol-acc__group-title,
    .cg-solutions-subsections-heading { font-size: 0.95rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h5,
    .cg-step-title,
    .cg-footer-heading,
    .cg-info-card__title,
    .cg-peer-review-services-title,
    .cg-peer-review-cta-heading { font-size: 0.875rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h6                         { font-size: 0.82rem  !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    p,
    .section-subtitle,
    .lead,
    .cg-about-intro-body,
    .cg-about-intro-sub-body,
    .cg-hero .lead,
    .cg-solutions-intro-text,
    .cg-solutions-description-text,
    .cg-sol-acc__intro,
    .cg-sol-acc__desc,
    .cg-step-desc,
    .cg-testi-text,
    .text-muted-custom,
    .cg-footer-desc,
    .cg-footer-tagline         { font-size: 0.875rem !important; font-weight: 400 !important; }

    .section-eyebrow,
    .section-eyebrow-light     { font-size: 0.65rem  !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }
}

/* — Small mobile (≤ 575px) — */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    h1,
    .ab-split-banner__title,
    .ab-hero__title,
    .cg-hero h1                { font-size: 1.35rem  !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

    h2,
    .section-title,
    .cg-testi-heading,
    .cg-peer-review-banner h2,
    .ab-intro__heading         { font-size: 1.2rem   !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

    h3                         { font-size: 1.0rem   !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h4,
    .cg-sol-acc__group-title,
    .cg-solutions-subsections-heading { font-size: 0.9rem  !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h5,
    .cg-step-title,
    .cg-footer-heading,
    .cg-info-card__title,
    .cg-peer-review-services-title,
    .cg-peer-review-cta-heading { font-size: 0.85rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    h6                         { font-size: 0.8rem   !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }

    p,
    .section-subtitle,
    .lead,
    .cg-about-intro-body,
    .cg-about-intro-sub-body,
    .cg-hero .lead,
    .cg-solutions-intro-text,
    .cg-solutions-description-text,
    .cg-sol-acc__intro,
    .cg-sol-acc__desc,
    .cg-step-desc,
    .cg-testi-text,
    .text-muted-custom,
    .cg-footer-desc,
    .cg-footer-tagline         { font-size: 0.85rem  !important; font-weight: 400 !important; }
}