/* ==========================================================================
   FUNDINGBRIDGE BUSINESS SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED
   Master Light & Premium Design System (Modern Fintech & Corporate Advisory)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design Tokens & Variables (Light Foundation: 80% Light / 20% Contrast)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Brand Foundation */
    --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-soft-blue: #F4F8FC;
    --bg-light-blue: #EEF5FB;
    --bg-warm: #FAF8F3;
    --bg-gold-tint: #FFF8E8;
    
    /* Navy & Corporate Blue Palette */
    --navy-900: #102A43;
    --navy-800: #1C3D5A;
    --navy-700: #245B8A;
    --navy-600: #2B74B1;
    --navy-50: #F0F4F8;
    --navy-dark-footer: #07182D;

    /* Metallic & Accent Gold */
    --gold-600: #B3862A;
    --gold-500: #C99A35;
    --gold-400: #DEB454;
    --gold-300: #E8C76A;
    --gold-100: #FFF8E8;
    --gold-glow: rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.22);
    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #C99A35 0%, #E8C76A 50%, #B3862A 100%);
    --blue-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #102A43 0%, #245B8A 100%);
    --hero-light-gradient: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F4F8FC 60%, #EEF5FB 100%);
    --cta-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #102A43 0%, #1C3D5A 60%, #245B8A 100%);

    /* Typography & Hierarchy */
    --text-main: #102A43;
    --text-muted: #5F6F7F;
    --text-light: #8292A2;
    --text-white: #FFFFFF;
    --text-gold: #C99A35;

    /* Borders & Accents */
    --border-main: #E3EAF1;
    --border-light: #EDF2F7;
    --border-gold: rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.35);
    --border-focus: #245B8A;

    /* Success & Status */
    --success: #2E8B6D;
    --success-light: #E8F5F0;
    --warning: #D97706;
    --danger: #DC2626;

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-subtle: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 24px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 18px 38px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 50px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
    --shadow-floating: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.14);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.25);

    /* Radii */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Core Structure
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px; /* Systematically scales entire UI up on desktop */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle SEO & UX Keyphrase Emphasis */
.seo-emphasis {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.08) 0%, rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.16) 100%);
    padding: 0 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
}

.container {
    width: min(100% - clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 56px), 1360px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0;
}

.container-narrow {
    width: min(100% - clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 56px), 920px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography & Eyebrow Badges
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.text-gold {
    color: var(--gold-500) !important;
}

.text-navy {
    color: var(--navy-900) !important;
}

.hero-headline-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102A43 20%, #245B8A 60%, #C99A35 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.eyebrow-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: var(--gold-100);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    color: var(--gold-600);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.eyebrow-pill .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--gold-500);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.6);
}

.eyebrow-blue {
    background: #EBF3FA;
    border: 1px solid rgba(36, 91, 138, 0.25);
    color: var(--navy-700);
}

.eyebrow-blue .dot {
    background-color: var(--navy-700);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons & CTAs
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    min-height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    text-align: center;
    white-space: normal;
    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    min-height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-navy {
    background-color: var(--navy-900);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-900);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--navy-700);
    border-color: var(--navy-700);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.4);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.35);
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--navy-900);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Top Bar & Sticky Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
    background-color: #07182D;
    color: #8292A2;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 7px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 24px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-bar-item a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.top-bar-item i {
    color: var(--gold-400);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.top-bar-social a {
    color: #8292A2;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.top-bar-social a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* Site Header */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.header-scrolled {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.header-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-logo img {
    height: clamp(38px, 4vw, 48px);
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 26px);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link {
    color: var(--navy-700);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--gold-500);
}

/* Dropdown styling */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 230px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    padding: 8px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 1010;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-link i {
    color: var(--gold-500);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    width: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-soft-blue);
    color: var(--navy-700);
    padding-left: 22px;
}

/* Mega Menu */
.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    width: min(92vw, 620px);
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    padding: 18px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 1010;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.nav-item:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-soft-blue);
}

.mega-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #EBF3FA;
    color: var(--navy-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-item:hover .mega-icon {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.mega-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mega-desc {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.hamburger:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--navy-700);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: min(85vw, 360px);
    height: 100%;
    height: 100dvh;
    max-height: 100dvh;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
    right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-main);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    min-height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    min-height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover,
.mobile-nav-links a:active {
    background-color: var(--bg-soft-blue);
    color: var(--navy-700);
}

.drawer-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100%;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.drawer-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Redesigned Light, Premium Homepage Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-light-section {
    background: var(--hero-light-gradient);
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(60px, 8vh, 100px) 0 clamp(70px, 9vh, 110px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-main);
}

/* Subtle 2-5% Financial Grid Texture & Soft Ambient Blooms */
.hero-light-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 25%, rgba(36, 91, 138, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 75%, rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-light-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw + 0.5rem, 4.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-lead-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-trust-checklist {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-800);
}

.hero-trust-checklist span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hero-trust-checklist i {
    color: var(--success);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Hero Right: Visual Composition with Floating Cards */
.hero-composition-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 15px;
}

.hero-main-image-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.12);
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.hero-main-image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Floating Glass Cards */
.floating-glass-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-floating);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-card-top {
    top: -15px;
    left: -20px;
}

.floating-card-bottom {
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -15px;
}

.float-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.float-icon-gold {
    background: var(--gold-100);
    color: var(--gold-600);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.3);
}

.float-icon-green {
    background: var(--success-light);
    color: var(--success);
    border: 1px solid rgba(46, 139, 109, 0.3);
}

.float-content-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.float-content-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Inner Page Hero Sections (Light & Spacious)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.inner-hero-section {
    background: var(--hero-light-gradient);
    padding: clamp(50px, 7vh, 80px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vh, 70px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    position: relative;
}

.inner-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.inner-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.inner-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--navy-700);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.inner-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw + 0.4rem, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.inner-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.inner-hero-thumb {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    max-height: 280px;
}

.inner-hero-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Institutional Trust Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-strip-light {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-main);
}

.trust-strip-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.trust-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.trust-badge-pill i {
    color: var(--gold-500);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Requirement Cards Section (Soft Blue: #F4F8FC)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-requirements {
    background-color: var(--bg-soft-blue);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

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

.req-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.req-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #EBF3FA;
    color: var(--navy-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.req-card-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.req-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.req-card-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-700);
}

.req-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
}

.req-card:hover .req-card-icon {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.req-card:hover .req-card-action {
    color: var(--gold-600);
}

.req-card:hover .req-card-action i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Core Advisory Solutions (White: #FFFFFF)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-services {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.solutions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.solution-card-luxury {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.solution-thumb-wrap {
    height: 190px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #EBF3FA;
}

.solution-thumb-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.solution-badge-luxury {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.solution-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.solution-card-title {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.solution-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.solution-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.solution-card-luxury:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
}

.solution-card-luxury:hover .solution-thumb-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Signature Funding Journey (Warm: #FAF8F3)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-journey {
    background-color: var(--bg-warm);
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #EFEAE0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EFEAE0;
}

.journey-bridge-visual {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.journey-step-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.journey-step-num {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-100);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-500);
    color: var(--gold-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.journey-step-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.journey-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

.journey-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.journey-step-card:hover .journey-step-num {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
    border-color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Why Businesses Choose FundingBridge (Visual Storytelling: #EEF5FB)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-why {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-blue);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.why-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-image-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.why-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.why-cards-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
}

.why-benefit-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-benefit-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--gold-100);
    color: var(--gold-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-benefit-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-benefit-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.why-benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Business Types Section (White: #FFFFFF)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-biz-types {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.biz-grid-luxury {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.biz-card-luxury {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.biz-card-luxury:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--navy-700);
}

.biz-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.biz-icon-box {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: #EBF3FA;
    color: var(--navy-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.biz-card-luxury:hover .biz-icon-box {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

.biz-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.biz-pill {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
    color: var(--navy-800);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Insights & Articles (White: #FFFFFF)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-insights {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.article-card-light {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.article-card-light:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
}

.article-card-thumb {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.article-card-light:hover .article-card-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-card-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--gold-400);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-card-body {
    padding: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Final Conversion Banner (Soft Navy / Blue Gradient)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-final-cta {
    background: var(--cta-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 85px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-final-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta-inner {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Deep Navy Institutional Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark-footer);
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 75px 0 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo-box img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
}

.footer-about-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-400);
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--gold-400);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 22px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748B;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Floating & Mobile Elements
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    z-index: 999;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    z-index: 998;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mobile-bottom-bar-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Premium Forms & Inputs Design System (Compact & Crisp)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15px;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    padding: 9px 13px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    outline: none;
    line-height: 1.45;
    min-height: 40px;
}

.form-control:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-control:focus {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(36, 91, 138, 0.12);
}

/* Low-opacity elegant placeholders */
.form-control::placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
    opacity: 0.45;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.form-control::-webkit-input-placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
    opacity: 0.45;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.form-control::-moz-placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
    opacity: 0.45;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.form-control:-ms-input-placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
    opacity: 0.45;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
}

/* Custom Styled Select Dropdowns */
select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23245B8A' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 12px center;
    background-size: 12px 12px;
    padding-right: 34px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

select.form-control option {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    padding: 8px;
}

/* Textarea Customization */
textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 68px;
    max-height: 140px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    padding: 8px 12px;
}

/* Form Card Luxury Polish (Compact) */
.contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 30px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.07);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-500), var(--secondary-blue));
}


/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC UI/UX ANIMATIONS & GLASSMORPHISM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Glassmorphism Utilities */
.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.07);
}

.glass-panel-dark {
    background: rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Button Shine Animation */
.btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

.btn:hover::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(100%);
}

.btn-pulse {
    animation: pulse-soft 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-soft {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 154, 53, 0.4); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(201, 154, 53, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 154, 53, 0); }
}

/* Icon & Logo Floating Animation */
.float-icon {
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-icon-delay {
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Scroll Fade In Up Animation */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Icon Bounce on Hover */
.req-card:hover .req-card-icon i,
.solution-card-luxury:hover .solution-icon i,
.biz-card-luxury:hover .biz-icon-box i {
    animation: bounce 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   19. MASTER FLUID RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE (All Devices & Viewports)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Split Card Layout Defaults */
.solution-card-luxury.split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    align-items: stretch;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse .solution-split-img {
    order: 2;
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse .solution-split-content {
    order: 1;
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout .solution-split-img {
    min-height: 280px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout .solution-split-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout:hover .solution-split-img img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.solution-card-luxury.split-layout .solution-split-content {
    padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.service-category-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
    color: var(--navy-800);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.65rem);
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-card-lead {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-feature-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 200px), 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.service-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Page Grids Defaults */
.contact-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 0.9fr) minmax(320px, 1.35fr);
    gap: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    align-items: stretch;
}

.form-row-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 220px), 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 50px);
    align-items: center;
}

.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 200px), 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}

.calculator-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-main);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ACCESSIBILITY: Reduced Motion Preference
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .animate-on-scroll {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .float-icon, .float-icon-delay, .btn-pulse {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 1: Ultra-Wide Screens (min-width: 1400px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1380px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 2: Standard Desktops & Laptops (max-width: 1200px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
    
    .footer-top-grid > div:nth-child(4) {
        display: none;
    }

    .journey-bridge-visual {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
    }

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 3: Tablet Landscape & Small Laptops (max-width: 1024px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-menu, 
    .header-cta {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hamburger {
        display: inline-flex;
    }

    .hero-light-grid, 
    .inner-hero-grid, 
    .why-split-grid,
    .about-split-grid {
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .solutions-grid, 
    .biz-grid-luxury {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .calculator-grid {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .floating-card-top {
        top: -5px;
        left: -5px;
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }

    .floating-card-bottom {
        bottom: -5px;
        right: -5px;
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 4: Tablet Portrait & Small Laptops (max-width: 900px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-light-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.2rem);
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .inner-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .hero-lead-text {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-actions-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-trust-checklist {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-composition-wrapper {
        max-width: 620px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .inner-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .inner-breadcrumb {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .inner-hero-desc {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .inner-hero-thumb {
        max-height: 240px;
        max-width: 580px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .inner-hero-thumb img {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .why-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .why-image-card {
        max-width: 580px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .about-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .contact-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .calculator-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .floating-card-top, 
    .floating-card-bottom {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Stack Split Cards on Tablet with Image First & Full Fluid Content */
    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout,
    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout .solution-split-img,
    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse .solution-split-img {
        order: 1 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: clamp(220px, 45vw, 280px) !important;
        min-height: 220px !important;
        max-height: 280px !important;
    }

    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout .solution-split-content,
    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse .solution-split-content {
        order: 2 !important;
        padding: clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 36px) clamp(18px, 4vw, 32px) !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 5: Large Mobile / Small Tablets (max-width: 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    body {
        padding-bottom: calc(62px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    }

    .top-bar-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .top-bar-left {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-around;
        gap: 10px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .section-requirements,
    .section-services,
    .section-journey,
    .section-why,
    .section-biz-types,
    .section-insights,
    .section-final-cta {
        padding: clamp(50px, 8vw, 70px) 0;
    }

    .solutions-grid, 
    .biz-grid-luxury, 
    .req-grid, 
    .why-cards-list, 
    .journey-bridge-visual {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        display: block;
        padding: 10px 16px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    }

    .floating-whatsapp {
        bottom: calc(76px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
        right: 16px;
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 6: Mobile Phones (max-width: 576px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .header-logo img {
        height: 40px;
    }

    .top-bar-item:first-child {
        display: none; /* Hide address on small screens to avoid header crowding */
    }

    .about-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .trust-strip-container {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 7: Small Mobile Phones & Compact Screens (max-width: 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    html {
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }

    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7vw, 2.3rem);
    }

    .hero-actions-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .hero-actions-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .inner-hero-thumb {
        max-height: 200px;
    }

    .inner-hero-thumb img {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .req-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .solution-card-body {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .biz-card-luxury {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .eyebrow-pill {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 4px 12px;
    }

    .footer-disclaimer-box {
        padding: 14px;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
    }

    /* Polish Split Cards on Small Mobile */
    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout .solution-split-img,
    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse .solution-split-img {
        height: 190px !important;
        min-height: 190px !important;
        max-height: 190px !important;
    }

    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout .solution-split-content,
    .solution-card-luxury.split-layout.reverse .solution-split-content {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
    }

    .service-card-heading {
        font-size: 1.32rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    .service-card-lead {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .service-feature-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
        font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    }

    .service-actions {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .service-actions .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BREAKPOINT 8: Extra Small Screens (320px - 360px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .container {
        width: calc(100% - 20px);
    }

    .header-logo img {
        height: 36px;
    }

    .btn {
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .mobile-nav-drawer {
        width: 92%;
        padding: 18px 14px;
    }

    .top-bar-item {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .service-card-heading {
        font-size: 1.22rem !important;
    }
}