/* Mobile Navigation Styles */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}
.mobile-nav a {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  color: #333333;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  color: #a82323;
  padding-left: 32px;
}
.mobile-nav a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.mobile-nav.active {
  display: flex;
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 3px 0;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
/* Always show mobile menu on small screens */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-nav.active {
    display: flex;
  }
}
/* Enhanced stylesheet with improved professional design */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors - Keeping Original Maroon Scheme */
  --accent: #800000; /* Maroon */
  --accent-light: #A52A2A; /* Lighter Maroon (Brown) */
  --accent-dark: #660000; /* Darker Maroon */
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  
  /* Enhanced Color Palette */
  --primary: var(--accent); /* Maroon */
  --primary-light: #B8860B; /* Dark Golden Rod for accents */
  --secondary: var(--accent-light); /* Lighter Maroon */
  
  /* Professional Neutral Colors */
  --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --text-primary: #2c3e50;
  --text-light: #64748b;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  
  /* Background Colors */
  --background: #ffffff;
  --background-alt: #f8fafc;
  --background-subtle: #f1f5f9;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  
  /* Legacy Variables for Compatibility */
  --dark: #2c3e50;
  --muted: #64748b;
  --muted-light: #94a3b8;
  --text: #1e293b;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt: #f8fafc;
  --card: #ffffff;
  --section-bg: #f1f5f9;
  
  /* Enhanced Border & Divider Colors */
  --border-light: #f1f5f9;
  --border: #e2e8f0;
  --border-medium: #cbd5e1;
  
  /* Professional Shadow System */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 1px 2px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  --shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.25);
  
  /* Enhanced Spacing System */
  --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
  --spacing-sm: 0.75rem;
  --spacing-md: 1rem;
  --spacing-lg: 1.5rem;
  --spacing-xl: 2rem;
  --spacing-2xl: 3rem;
  --spacing-3xl: 4rem;
  
  /* Enhanced Border Radius */
  --radius-xs: 0.25rem;
  --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
  --radius-md: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
  --radius-xl: 1rem;
  --radius-2xl: 1.5rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Professional Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

/* Enhanced Reset & Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Enhanced Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

/* Professional Section Badges */
.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  color: white;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-badge::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s;
}

.section-badge:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* Layout */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.main-content {
  background: white;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Section Styling */
section {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.section-header h2 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Enhanced Header with Dark Theme */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.95);
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.98);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.site-header.hidden {
  transform: translateY(-110%);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 36px; /* reduced header logo size */
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo-img { height: 32px; }
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.logo-img {
  height: 45px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(1.2);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: white;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.main-nav a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.main-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-nav a:hover {
  color: white;
  background: rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.main-nav a:hover::after,
.main-nav a.active::after {
  width: 80%;
}

.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Enhanced Hero Section - Professional Layout */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #1a1a1a;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 700px;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(168, 35, 35, 0.3);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 550px;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slider {
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.3;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out;
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8) 0%,
    rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.6) 50%,
    rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.5s; /* Slower, delayed transition */
}

.slide.active .overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.overlay h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  max-width: 800px;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.overlay p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Enhanced Buttons and Interactive Elements */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
}

.btn:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(168, 35, 35, 0.4);
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(168, 35, 35, 0.5);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, #DAA520 100%);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: white;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Hero Controls */
.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.hero-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.hero-arrow.prev { left: var(--spacing-lg); }
.hero-arrow.next { right: var(--spacing-lg); }

.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-dots button {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.hero-dots button:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.hero-dots button.active {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Enhanced Excellence Section - Clean White Design */
.excellence {
  background: white;
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.excellence-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.excellence-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.excellence-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding-right: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.excellence-text p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.excellence-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding-left: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  min-height: 80px;
}

.feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  color: white;
}

.feature-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.feature-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-content p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Enhanced About Section */
.about {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafafa 0%, #f5f5f5 50%, #fafafa 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(165, 42, 42, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 600px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding-right: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.about-content h3 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-content p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
  padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-images {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1000px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.image-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.image-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.about-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(165,42,42,0.9) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.image-container:hover .image-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.overlay-content h4 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.overlay-content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.feature p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.about-images {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.about-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

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

/* Ensure key images are visible even if other rules try to hide them */
.logo-img,
.footer-logo,
.about-photo,
.service-image {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Fallback background image inserted as <img> inside slides */
.slide-bg-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-photo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-photo.secondary {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-photo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Enhanced Services Section */
.services {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--background-subtle);
}

.services-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: transparent;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.services-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  animation: scroll-services 40s linear infinite;
  width: fit-content;
}

.services-carousel:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.service-slide {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.service-card-carousel {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card-carousel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.service-slide .service-image-container {
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--background-subtle);
}

.service-slide .service-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card-carousel:hover .service-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-slide .service-content {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex: 1;
}

.service-slide .service-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-slide .service-content p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.service-slide .service-content .btn {
  align-self: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Responsive Design for Services Carousel */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .service-slide {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    min-width: 280px;
  }
  
  .services-carousel {
    animation-duration: 45s;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-slide {
    flex: 0 0 250px;
    min-width: 250px;
  }
  
  .service-slide .service-image-container {
    height: 150px;
  }
  
  .service-slide .service-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
  }
  
  .service-slide .service-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .service-slide .service-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .services-carousel {
    animation-duration: 50s;
  }
}

.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Cards and Grid Layouts */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.card {
  background: var(--card);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: -2;
}

.card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 2px);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

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

.card-icon {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--section-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.card-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

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

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

.card img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1;
}

.card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.card h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

.card:hover h4 {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.card p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-normal);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Practice Areas */
.practice-areas {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #fff;
}

.practice-areas h3 {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.practice-areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}


.practice-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--section-bg);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(44,62,80,0.06);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.practice-card:hover,
.practice-card:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px 0 rgba(44,62,80,0.13);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.025);
  z-index: 1;
}

.practice-card:active {
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgba(44,62,80,0.10);
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.practice-card img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.practice-card h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Stats */
.stats {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 4rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}


.stat {
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 200px;
  position: relative;
  outline: none;
}

.stat:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--accent-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.stat[data-tooltip]:hover::after,
.stat[data-tooltip]:focus::after {
  content: attr(data-tooltip);
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 110%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #222;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5em 1em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(44,62,80,0.13);
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.stat[data-tooltip]::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.stat strong,
.stat .count {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 3rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.contact-content {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

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

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

.contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #a52a2a);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.contact-details h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-details p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-details p + p {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.contact-details strong {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-link {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-link:hover {
  color: #a52a2a;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-form-container {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-form h3 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* Contact Section Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .contact-card,
  .contact-form-container {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .contact-item {
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
  }
  
  .contact-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Clients Section */
.clients {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--section-bg);
}

.clients h3 {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.clients-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.clients-divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  margin: 0.5rem auto 2rem auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.clients-intro {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.client-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(44,62,80,0.07);
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.client-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px 0 rgba(128,0,0,0.13);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.footer-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 40px; /* reduced for a more balanced footer */
  width: auto;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-nav-group h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-nav a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Design for Excellence Section */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .excellence-grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }
  
  .excellence-text,
  .excellence-features {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  
  .services-carousel-container {
    margin: 0 var(--spacing-md);
    max-width: 500px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .excellence-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .excellence-text {
    order: 1;
  }
  
  .excellence-features {
    order: 2;
  }
  
  .feature-item {
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .services-carousel-container {
    margin: 0 var(--spacing-sm);
    max-width: 400px;
  }
  
  .service-slide .service-image-container {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .service-slide .service-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .service-slide .service-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .carousel-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-links {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
}

/* Responsive Design */
/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  :root {
    --spacing-xl: 2.5rem;
    --spacing-lg: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .hero {
    height: 600px;
  }
  
  .grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  html {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  
  .hero {
    height: 550px;
  }
  
  .overlay h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  
  .about-grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }
  
  .about-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .contact-wrapper {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-inner {
    height: 70px;
  }
  
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  
  .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  }
  
  .mobile-nav.active {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav a {
    color: #333333 !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav a:hover {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: #a82323 !important;
  }
  
  .main-nav a {
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  }
  
  .main-nav a::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .about-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .about-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .about-stats {
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }
  
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .image-container,
  .about-photo {
    min-height: 350px;
  }
  
  .image-container {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .hero {
    height: 500px;
  }
  
  .overlay {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .hero-arrow {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-arrow.prev { left: var(--spacing-sm); }
  .hero-arrow.next { right: var(--spacing-sm); }
  
  .excellence,
  .about,
  .services,
  .practice-areas,
  .contact {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  }
  
  .footer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .footer-links {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .footer-brand {
    align-items: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  html {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  
  .hero {
    height: 450px;
  }
  
  .overlay {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
  }
  
  .overlay h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .overlay p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .contact-wrapper {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
  }
  
  .card {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .footer-links {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
}

/* Services carousel styles */
.services-carousel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.services-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.services-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 450ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.service-slide {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-slide:hover .service-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-slide:hover .service-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.carousel-arrow {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.services-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.services-dots button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.services-dots button.active { background: var(--accent); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-slide { flex: 0 0 260px; }
  .service-image { width: 76px; height: 76px; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .service-slide { flex: 0 0 220px; padding: 1rem; }
  .carousel-arrow { display: none; }
}

/* UI Enhancements: fade-in, header behavior, back-to-top, active nav, form validation */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease;
}

.fade-in.fade-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Header hide on scroll: add .hidden to hide, .scrolled for shadow */
.site-header.hidden {
  transform: translateY(-110%);
}

/* Back to top button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1200;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-to-top.show {
  display: flex;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Dedicated About Page Styles */

/* About Hero Section */
.about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: calc(70px + var(--spacing-3xl)) 0 var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(165, 42, 42, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  color: white;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Professional Experience Section */
.professional-experience {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: white;
}

.experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.experience-content {
  padding-right: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.expertise-areas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.expertise-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: var(--background-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.expertise-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.expertise-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.expertise-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.expertise-content p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Experience Images */
.experience-images {
  position: relative;
}

.image-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  height: 600px;
}

.image-item.main-image {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  grid-row: 1;
  height: 350px;
}

.image-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.image-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.professional-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: var(--background-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.team-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.team-image:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.team-image .professional-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Philosophy Section */
.philosophy {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--background-subtle);
}

.philosophy-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.philosophy-item blockquote {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.philosophy-item blockquote::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: var(--spacing-lg);
  line-height: 1;
}

.philosophy-item cite {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: normal;
  padding-left: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.philosophy-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.highlight-item {
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.highlight-item h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.highlight-item p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Professional Gallery */
.professional-gallery {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: white;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.gallery-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay h4 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.gallery-overlay p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Qualifications Section */
.qualifications {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: var(--background-subtle);
}

.qualifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-3xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.qualifications-content {
  padding-right: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.achievement-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.professional-areas {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.professional-areas h3 {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.specialization-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.specialization-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.specialization-list li:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.specialization-list li i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.qualifications-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.qualification-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.quote-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  left: var(--spacing-lg);
  right: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.quote-overlay blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* About CTA Section */
.about-cta {
  padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Mobile Responsive for About Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .experience-grid,
  .philosophy-grid,
  .qualifications-grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }
  
  .experience-content,
  .qualifications-content {
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: calc(70px + var(--spacing-xl)) 0 var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  }
  
  .experience-grid,
  .philosophy-grid,
  .qualifications-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .image-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    height: auto;
  }
  
  .image-item.main-image {
    grid-column: 1;
    height: 300px;
  }
  
  .image-item {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .philosophy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .philosophy-item blockquote {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  
  .achievement-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .specialization-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .gallery-item {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .expertise-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }
  
  .philosophy-item blockquote::before {
    font-size: 3rem;
    top: -5px;
  }
}

.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Active nav link */
.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Form validation UI */
.input-error {
  border-color: #e11d48 !important; /* red */
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225,29,72,0.06);
}

.form-error {
  color: #e11d48;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Accessibility: focus outlines */
:focus {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(0,71,32,0.12);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* small screens: position back-to-top left so it doesn't overlap floating elements */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .back-to-top { right: 12px; bottom: 18px; }
}

/* Force stats numbers to match about section styling */
.stats .stat strong.count,
.stats .stat .count,
section.stats .stat strong.count,
section.stats .stat .count {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 3rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}

/* Enhanced Mobile Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Typography adjustments for mobile */
  h1 { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.2; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; line-height: 1.3; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.3; }
  
  /* Container spacing */
  .container { 
    padding: 0 1rem; 
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  /* Section spacing */
  section { 
    padding: 2rem 0; 
  }
  
  /* Hero section mobile */
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  
  .btn {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  /* About section mobile */
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .about-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }
  
  /* Stats section mobile */
  .stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }
  
  .stat {
    min-width: auto;
  }
  
  /* Services carousel mobile */
  .services-carousel-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .service-slide {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    min-width: 280px;
  }
  
  /* Contact section mobile */
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  /* Excellence section mobile */
  .excellence-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .feature-item {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Extra small screens */
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .container {
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .btn {
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .stats .stat strong.count,
  .stats .stat .count {
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .service-slide {
    flex: 0 0 250px;
    min-width: 250px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .about-stats {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .contact-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-actions {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  
  /* Touch-friendly improvements */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    padding: 1rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
  }
  
  .main-nav a {
    padding: 1rem;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  /* Improve form inputs for mobile */
  .form-group input,
  .form-group textarea {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents zoom on iOS */
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  
  /* Better spacing for mobile cards */
  .service-card,
  .contact-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  
  /* Improve image loading on mobile */
  img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }
  
  /* Better scrolling on mobile */
  .services-carousel {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
}

/* End UI Enhancements */