/* ============================================================================
   LEGES LEGAL - CONSOLIDATED STYLESHEET
   ============================================================================
   
   GOOGLE FONTS: Playfair Display (headings) + Lato (body)
   ============================================================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700&family=Lato:wght@300;400;700&display=swap');

/* ============================================================================
   MAIN STYLES
   ============================================================================
   
   TABLE OF CONTENTS:
   ------------------
   1. CSS Variables (Root)      - Colors, spacing, transitions
   2. Global Reset & Base       - Box-sizing, smooth scroll
   3. Typography                - Headings, paragraphs
   4. Reusable Components       - Buttons, sections
   5. Header & Navigation       - Logo, nav, dropdowns
   6. Language Toggle           - EN/HI switcher
   7. Page Banner               - Hero sections
   8. Home Page Styles          - Hero, practice areas, CTA
   9. Practice Areas Page       - Content grid
   10. Process Page             - Timeline
   11. Firm Page               - Team profiles
   12. Portal Page             - Login form
   13. Contact Page            - Contact form
   14. Knowledge Hub           - Search, accordion
   15. Industries Page         - Grid layout
   16. Insights Page           - Article cards
   17. Real Estate Page        - Service cards
   18. Community Page          - Zigzag layout
   19. Success Stories         - Case study cards
   20. Footer                  - Links, contact
   21. Chat Widget            - Floating chat
   22. Responsive Styles      - Mobile/tablet
   
   NAMING CONVENTIONS:
   ------------------
   - BEM methodology for class names
   - CSS variables for all values
   - Semantic HTML5 elements
   
   BROWSER SUPPORT:
   ----------------
   Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (last 2 versions)
   ============================================================================ */

/* ----------------------------------------
   1. CSS VARIABLES (ROOT)
   ---------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Requested Base Variables */
    --primary: #0c1c3c;
    --secondary: #c5a47e;
    --text-dark: #222;
    --text-light: #777;
    --bg-light: #f9f9f9;

    /* Primary Colors - Navy Blue Palette */
    --primary-color: #0c2340;
    --primary-light: #153a6a;
    --primary-dark: #071526;
    --primary-rgba-03: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
    --primary-rgba-08: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
    --primary-rgba-10: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.1);
    --primary-rgba-15: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.15);
    --primary-rgba-20: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.2);
    --primary-rgba-50: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.5);
    --primary-rgba-95: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.95);
    --primary-rgba-98: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.98);

    /* Accent Colors - Gold Palette */
    --accent-color: #d4af37;
    --accent-hover: #b5952f;
    --accent-dark: #997a20;
    --accent-rgba-08: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    --accent-rgba-06: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    --accent-rgba-03: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
    --accent-rgba-15: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    --accent-rgba-20: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    --accent-rgba-30: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);

    /* Text Colors - Matching Homepage */
    --text-color: #4a4a4a;
    --text-light: #717171;
    --heading-color: #222222;
    --text-muted: #eaeaea;
    --text-white-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);

    /* Background Colors - Matching Homepage */
    --bg-color: #fcfcfc;
    --bg-light: #f4f5f7;
    --bg-timeline: #f4f5f7;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --card-bg: #ffffff;

    /* UI Colors - Matching Homepage */
    --border-color: #ddd;
    --border-focus: #d4af37;
    --input-bg: #ffffff;
    --input-bg-focus: #ffffff;
    
    /* Status Colors */
    --error-color: #dc2626;
    --error-bg: #fef2f2;
    --error-rgba-15: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15);
    --error-rgba-20: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
    --success-color: #16a34a;
    --logo-height: 100px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12);
    --shadow-accent: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

    /* Spacing System - Unified Scale */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 2rem;
    --space-lg: 3rem;
    --space-xl: 4rem;
    --space-section: 80px;
    --space-section-lg: 60px;
    --content-max-width: 1200px;
    --grid-gap: 40px;
    
    /* Border Radius Scale */
    --border-radius-xs: 2px;
    --border-radius-sm: 4px;
    --border-radius-md: 8px;
    --border-radius-lg: 10px;
    --border-radius-xl: 12px;
    --border-radius-2xl: 16px;
    --border-radius-full: 50%;

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    --banner-img: url('lady-justice-statue-stockcake.webp');

    /* Typography Spacing */
    --heading-margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    --paragraph-margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

    /* Transitions - Matching Homepage */
    --transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   2. GLOBAL RESET & BASE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    /* Optimize scrolling performance */
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* Performance optimization - only animate transform and opacity */
.practice-card,
.timeline-card,
.profile-card,
.knowledge-card,
.service-card,
.industry-block,
.article-card {
    contain: layout style;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.7;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    /* Smooth scrolling for anchor links */
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    /* Prevent text size adjustment on orientation change */
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    text-size-adjust: 100%;
    /* Improve touch scrolling performance */
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    /* Prevent pull-to-refresh on mobile */
    overscroll-behavior-y: auto;
}

/* Global Image Consistency */
img {
    border-radius: 8px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Skip Navigation Link for Keyboard Accessibility */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--border-radius-md) var(--border-radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: top var(--transition-duration) ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
    outline: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Enhanced Focus-Visible Styles for Keyboard Navigation */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

/* Remove default focus outline for mouse users, keep for keyboard */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
    outline: none;
}

/* Ensure buttons have visible focus states */
button:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-rgba-15);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   3. TYPOGRAPHY - STANDARDIZED
   ---------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--heading-margin-bottom);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

h5, h6 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--paragraph-margin-bottom);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   4. REUSABLE COMPONENTS
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Scroll Entrance Animations */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) both;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Unified Card & Box Design */
.card, .practice-card, .service-card, .profile-card, 
.knowledge-card, .industry-block, .article-card, 
.post-card, .case-study-card, .timeline-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   BUTTONS - UNIFIED PRIMARY BUTTON
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Universal Primary Button - Used across all pages */
.btn-primary,
.btn,
button[type="submit"],
.cta-button,
.btn-knowledge,
.submit-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth), background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Hover Animation - Y-axis lift with enhanced shadow */
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn:hover,
button[type="submit"]:hover,
.cta-button:hover,
.btn-knowledge:hover,
.submit-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Active/Press State - Satisfying click feedback */
.btn-primary:active,
.btn:active,
button[type="submit"]:active,
.cta-button:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
    transition-duration: 0.1s;
}

/* Focus State */
.btn-primary:focus,
.btn:focus,
button[type="submit"]:focus,
.cta-button:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-rgba-15), var(--shadow-accent);
}

/* Button Outline Variant */
.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth), background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Submit Button (Contact Form) - Same as primary */
.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
}

/* Section Global Styles - Unified Spacing */
section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    /* Rendering Optimization: Skip rendering off-screen sections */
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: auto 800px;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: auto;
}

main {
    padding: 0;
}

.section-header,
.knowledge-header,
.stories-header,
.team-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: block;
}

.section-title,
.section-header h2,
.knowledge-header h2,
.stories-header h2,
.team-header h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after,
.section-header h2::after,
.knowledge-header h2::after,
.stories-header h2::after,
.team-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    margin: 20px auto 0;
}

.section-header p,
.knowledge-intro,
.stories-header p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   5. HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ---------------------------------------- */
header {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: var(--primary-rgba-95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 5%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}
.logo {
    margin-right: auto;
}

.logo h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.logo img {
    height: var(--logo-height, 100px);
    width: auto;
}

/* Inline SVG styles moved from HTML */
.article-link svg,
.icon-arrow {
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-left: 4px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.login-btn svg,
.icon-lock {
    margin-right: 8px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.security-notice svg,
.icon-shield {
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

nav a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    transition: var(--transition-color);
    will-change: color;
}

nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    transition: width var(--transition-duration-slow) cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

nav a:hover,
nav a:focus {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    outline: none;
}

nav a:hover::after,
nav a:focus::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Client Portal Navigation Link - Distinctive Style */
.nav-portal-link {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-color), transform var(--transition-duration) ease, box-shadow var(--transition-duration) ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.nav-portal-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}

.nav-portal-link::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   LANGUAGE TOGGLE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

.language-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-left: var(--space-lg);
    margin-right: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lang-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.lang-btn.active {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    background: var(--accent-rgba-15);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   NAVIGATION DROPDOWN MENU STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--primary-rgba-98);
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.98);
    transform-origin: top center;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

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

.dropdown-menu li {
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

.dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-duration) ease, color var(--transition-duration) ease, padding-left var(--transition-duration) cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: var(--accent-rgba-15);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

/* Mobile dropdown accordion styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%;
        position: relative;
    }

    .dropdown > a {
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        min-height: 48px;
        touch-action: manipulation;
    }

    .dropdown > a::after {
        content: '▾';
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        transition: transform var(--transition-duration) cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
        margin-left: 8px;
        color: var(--accent-color);
    }

    .dropdown.active > a::after {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: relative;
        display: block;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transform: none;
        background: var(--primary-rgba-15);
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        min-width: auto;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
        transition: max-height var(--transition-duration) cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), 
                    opacity var(--transition-duration) ease,
                    padding var(--transition-duration) ease,
                    margin var(--transition-duration) ease;
        will-change: max-height, opacity;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        max-height: 400px;
        padding: 8px 0;
        margin: 8px 0;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-10px);
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu li {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

    .dropdown-menu a {
        padding: 14px 20px 14px 40px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        color: var(--text-white-muted);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-rgba-20);
        display: block;
        transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
        min-height: 44px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .dropdown-menu a::before {
        content: '›';
        position: absolute;
        left: 20px;
        color: var(--accent-color);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .dropdown-menu a:hover,
    .dropdown-menu a:focus {
        background: var(--accent-rgba-15);
        color: var(--accent-color);
        padding-left: 45px;
    }

    .dropdown-menu a:hover::before,
    .dropdown-menu a:focus::before {
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .dropdown-menu li:last-child a {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

.lang-separator {
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Mobile Language Toggle */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .language-toggle {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 8px;
        gap: 2px;
    }

    .lang-btn {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 6px 8px;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        min-height: 36px;
        min-width: 36px;
        touch-action: manipulation;
    }

    .lang-separator {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* Hamburger Menu Toggle - Hidden on Desktop */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    margin: 3px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Hamburger Animation to X */
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -6px);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   6. PAGE BANNER (Shared across pages)
   ---------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 30vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), var(--banner-img);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: var(--white);
}

.page-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.page-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   7. FOOTER
   ---------------------------------------- */
footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--accent-color);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links {
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin: 0 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a:focus {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    outline: none;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   8. HOME PAGE STYLES (Leges Legal.html)
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Hero Section */
#hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5)), var(--banner-img);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: slideUp 1.2s ease-out both;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: block;
}

#hero h2 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

#hero h2 span {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 400;
}

#hero p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Practice Areas Section (Home) */
#practice-areas {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: var(--space-section-lg) 5%;
}

#practice-areas h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.practice-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.practice-card {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth), background-color var(--transition-duration) ease;
    text-align: center;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.practice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.practice-card:active {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.99);
    transition-duration: var(--transition-duration);
}

.practice-card-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: block;
}

.practice-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.practice-card p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-card-link {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.practice-card:hover .practice-card-link {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* How We Work Section */
#how-we-work {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: var(--space-section-lg) 5%;
}

#how-we-work h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.steps-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    position: relative;
}

.steps-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.step-item {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.step-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-rgba-15);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.step-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-item p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.step-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--accent-rgba-15);
}

/* CTA Section */
#cta {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: var(--space-section-lg) 5%;
    text-align: center;
}

#cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

#cta > p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

#cta .cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 16px 42px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    cursor: pointer;
}

#cta .cta-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent), 0 8px 24px var(--accent-rgba-20);
}

#cta .cta-button:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}

#cta .cta-button:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-rgba-15), var(--shadow-accent);
}

/* Testimonial Section */
#testimonials {
    background-color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-section-lg) 5%;
}

.testimonial-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-alt);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    left: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.testimonial-text {
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin: 20px 0 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.testimonial-author h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.testimonial-author span {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Contact Section (Home) */
#contact {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    padding: var(--space-section-lg) 5% 0;
}

#contact .contact-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px var(--primary-rgba-10);
}

#contact .contact-info {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: var(--space-section) var(--space-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#contact .contact-info::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-rgba-08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 0;
}

#contact .contact-info > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

#contact .contact-info h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

#contact .contact-info > p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

#contact .info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

#contact .info-icon {
    background: var(--primary-rgba-20);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-right: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

#contact .info-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

#contact .info-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

#contact .info-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-form-container {
    flex: 1.5;
    padding: var(--space-section) var(--space-xl);
    background: var(--white);
}

.contact-form-container h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form-group {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    background: var(--input-bg);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-duration) ease, box-shadow var(--transition-duration) ease, background-color var(--transition-duration) ease;
    outline: none;
    will-change: border-color, box-shadow;
}

label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-control.error {
    border-color: var(--error-color);
    background-color: var(--error-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--error-rgba-15);
}

.form-control.error:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--error-rgba-20), 0 0 0 4px var(--error-rgba-15);
}

.form-control:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    background-color: var(--input-bg-focus);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent), 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-rgba-15);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
}

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

.practice-content {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.practice-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.practice-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.practice-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.practice-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.practice-text p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.practice-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.practice-image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.practice-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.practice-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Reverse order for Row 2 */
.practice-row:nth-child(2) {
    direction: rtl;
}

.practice-row:nth-child(2) .practice-text,
.practice-row:nth-child(2) .practice-image {
    direction: ltr;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   10. PROCESS PAGE STYLES (Timeline)
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Process Page Body */
.process-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-timeline);
}

#timeline {
    background-color: var(--bg-timeline);
}

.timeline-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-30) 100%);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-card {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 48%;
    text-align: right;
    padding-right: 50px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-card {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    width: 48%;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 50px;
}

.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 30px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-timeline);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--accent-rgba-15);
}

.timeline-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth), background-color var(--transition-duration) ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.timeline-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-card p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   11. OUR FIRM PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* About Section (Our Firm) */
#about-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.about-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

#about-section .about-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

#about-section .about-text p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

#about-section .about-image {
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

#about-section .about-image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Team Section */
#team-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.team-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.profile-card {
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth), background-color var(--transition-duration) ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.profile-image {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.profile-image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.profile-card:nth-child(2) .profile-image-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
}

.profile-card:nth-child(3) .profile-image-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
}

.profile-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.profile-title {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: block;
}

.profile-card p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.profile-link {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.profile-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   12. CLIENT PORTAL PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Portal Login Section */
#portal-login {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    min-height: calc(100vh - 400px);
}

.portal-container {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Login Card */
.login-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.login-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-08) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-03) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.login-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.login-form {
    text-align: left;
}

.login-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.login-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.login-links {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.forgot-password {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.forgot-password:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* Security Notice */
.security-notice {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    background: var(--primary-rgba-03);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
}

.security-notice p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.security-notice svg {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .login-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    .login-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .login-icon {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
    }

    .security-notice p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   13. CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Contact Page Body */
.contact-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

#contact-page .contact-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: start;
}

#contact-page .contact-info {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

#contact-page .contact-info h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.info-block {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

#contact-page .info-icon,
.contact-page .info-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--primary-rgba-10);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

#contact-page .info-icon svg,
.contact-page .info-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.info-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.info-content p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form-wrapper h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

#contact-page .form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* Submit Button Success State */
.submit-btn.success {
    background-color: var(--success-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--success-color) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    pointer-events: none;
}

#contact-page .form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   14. KNOWLEDGE HUB STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Knowledge Hub Page Body */
.knowledge-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Knowledge Hub Main Section */
#knowledge-hub {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.knowledge-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Knowledge Cards Grid */
.knowledge-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

/* Individual Knowledge Card */
.knowledge-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-rgba-10);
}

.knowledge-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, var(--accent-hover) 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.knowledge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

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

/* Knowledge Card Icon */
.knowledge-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-15) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-08) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-2xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.knowledge-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

.knowledge-card:hover .knowledge-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, var(--accent-hover) 100%);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Knowledge Card Content */
.knowledge-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.knowledge-card > p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* Knowledge List */
.knowledge-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.knowledge-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.knowledge-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
}

/* Knowledge Link */
.knowledge-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.knowledge-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   15. ACCORDION STYLES (Knowledge Hub)
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Accordion Section Container */
.accordion-section {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-rgba-10);
}

/* Accordion Header (Category Title) */
.accordion-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-light);
}

.accordion-header .accordion-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-15) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-08) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion-header .accordion-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

.accordion-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.accordion-header .accordion-desc {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Accordion Content Container */
.accordion-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Individual Accordion Item */
.accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-duration) ease, box-shadow var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-rgba-15);
}

.accordion-item.active {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--accent-rgba-20);
}

/* Accordion Trigger Button */
.accordion-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-duration) ease, color var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.accordion-trigger:hover,
.accordion-trigger:focus {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-06) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-03) 100%);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    outline: none;
}

.accordion-trigger span:first-child {
    flex: 1;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Accordion Icon Toggle (+ / -) */
.accordion-icon-toggle {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Accordion Panel (Answer Content) */
.accordion-panel {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-duration) cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), padding var(--transition-duration) ease;
    background: var(--bg-color);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-panel {
    max-height: 600px;
    padding: 0 24px 24px;
}

.accordion-panel p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.accordion-panel ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.accordion-panel ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.accordion-panel ul li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
}

.accordion-panel strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   16. SEARCH BAR STYLES (Knowledge Hub)
   ---------------------------------------- */

.search-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.search-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-duration) ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px 15px 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-duration) ease, box-shadow var(--transition-duration) ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.search-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.search-input:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent), 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-rgba-15);
    background: var(--white);
}

.search-input:focus + .search-icon,
.search-wrapper:has(.search-input:focus) .search-icon {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.search-hint {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Feature Icons - Fix oversized SVGs */
.feature-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Service Link Arrows - Fix oversized SVGs */
.service-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    margin-left: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Info Icons - Fix oversized SVGs */
.info-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Service Icons - Fix oversized SVGs */
.service-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.service-icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Search Results States */
.accordion-item.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.accordion-section.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.search-no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.search-no-results h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.search-no-results p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.search-no-results.hidden {
    display: none;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   17. KNOWLEDGE HUB CALLOUT (Homepage)
   ---------------------------------------- */
#knowledge-callout {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark) 0%, var(--accent-hover) 50%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
}

.knowledge-callout-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

#knowledge-callout h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

#knowledge-callout p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 700px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   12. INDUSTRIES SERVED PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Industries Section */
#industries-grid {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.industries-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 2x2 Industries Grid */
.industries-grid-2x2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Industry Blocks */
.industry-block {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.industry-block:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.industry-white {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.industry-gray {
    background: var(--bg-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.industry-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-08) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-03) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.industry-block h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.industry-block > p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.industry-services {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.industry-services li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.industry-services li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.industry-services li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Industries CTA Section */
.industries-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.industries-cta .cta-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.industries-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.industries-cta p {
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.industries-cta .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.industries-cta .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .industry-block {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #industries-grid .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .industries-cta h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .industry-block h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   13. LEGAL INSIGHTS PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Insights Section */
#insights {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.insights-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Article Cards Grid - 3 columns on desktop */
.insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Article Card Styling */
.article-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.article-date {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.article-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-link {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.article-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.article-link svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.article-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Pagination */
.insights-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.page-info {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.page-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.page-btn,
.page-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.page-link {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.page-link:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.current-page {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.page-btn {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.page-btn:hover:not(.disabled) {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.page-btn.disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .article-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .insights-pagination {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .page-nav {
        order: -1;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   13. REAL ESTATE & VASTU PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Real Estate Page Body */
.real-estate-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Real Estate Services Section */
#real-estate-services {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.real-estate-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 3-Column Services Grid */
.services-grid-3col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Service Cards */
#real-estate-services .service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-align: center;
}

#real-estate-services .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-08) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-03) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

#real-estate-services .service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

#real-estate-services .service-card > p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.service-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.service-features li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.service-features li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.service-features li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Real Estate CTA Section */
.real-estate-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.real-estate-cta .cta-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.real-estate-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.real-estate-cta p {
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.real-estate-cta .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.real-estate-cta .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #real-estate-services .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .real-estate-cta h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    #real-estate-services .service-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   13. COMMUNITY & PRO BONO PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Community Page Styles */
.community-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

/* Community Content Section */
#community-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.community-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Community Rows - Zig-Zag Layout */
.community-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-section);
}

.community-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.community-row-reverse .community-text {
    order: 2;
}

.community-row-reverse .community-image {
    order: 1;
}

/* Community Text Column */
.community-text {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.community-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-08) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-03) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.community-text h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.community-text p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* Community Stats */
.community-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Community Image Column */
.community-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.community-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.community-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Community CTA Section */
.community-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.community-cta .cta-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.community-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.community-cta p {
    color: var(--text-white-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.community-cta .btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.community-cta .btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .community-row {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .community-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================================
   HOME PAGE UNIQUE SECTIONS INTEGRATION
   ============================================================================ */

#about {
    background-color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-text {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-text .section-title {
    text-align: center;
}

.about-text .section-title::after {
    margin: 20px auto 0;
}

.about-image {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: block;
}

.about-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    z-index: -1;
}

#services {
    background-color: var(--bg-alt);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: var(--accent-rgba-15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    fill: currentColor;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .community-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .community-row-reverse .community-text,
    .community-row-reverse .community-image {
        order: unset;
    }

    .community-text {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .community-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .community-stats {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .community-cta h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   14. SUCCESS STORIES PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

#success-stories {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.stories-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Case Studies Grid - 2 columns on desktop */
.case-studies-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Case Study Card Styling */
.case-study-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.case-study-header {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
}

.case-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.case-study-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.case-study-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.case-section h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.case-section p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.case-section.resolution h4 {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.case-section.resolution p {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Stories CTA Section */
.stories-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-rgba-08) 0%, var(--accent-rgba-03) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-2xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.stories-cta h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.stories-cta p {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Loading Experience Improvements */
.spinner {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-top-color: var(--white);
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

@keyframes spin { 
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); } 
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   13. RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

/* Large Tablet / Small Desktop (1200px) - Fix header layout */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    /* Reduce logo size for better fit */
    .logo img {
        height: 80px;
    }

    nav {
        margin-right: var(--space-md);
    }

    /* Reduce nav font size and gaps to fit language toggle */
    nav ul {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    nav a {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        padding-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .language-toggle {
            margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 8px;
    }

    .lang-btn {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 4px 6px;
    }
}

/* Tablet Breakpoint (1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --grid-gap: 30px;
    }

    /* Fluid Typography - Reduced for tablets */
    h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); }
    h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.4rem); }
    h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.6rem); }

    /* Section Spacing - Reduced for tablets */
    section {
        padding: var(--space-section) 5%;
    }

    /* Ensure touch targets remain large on tablet */
    .btn, .btn-primary, button[type="submit"] {
        min-height: 48px;
        touch-action: manipulation;
    }

    /* Home Page */
    #about {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .about-image {
        order: 2;
        margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .about-text {
        order: 1;
    }

    #hero h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    /* Contact */
    #contact .contact-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* Practice Areas */
    .practice-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .practice-row:nth-child(2) {
        direction: ltr;
    }

    /* Contact Page */
    #contact-page .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    /* Our Firm */
    .about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .stories-header h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --grid-gap: 20px;
    }

    /* Header & Mobile Navigation */
    header {
        padding: 1rem 5%;
        flex-direction: row;
        background: var(--primary-color);
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Show Hamburger Menu */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Mobile Navigation Panel - Slide from Right */
    nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--primary-color);
        z-index: 999;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 40px var(--primary-rgba-50);
        padding: 100px 30px 30px;
    }

    nav.active {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    /* Overlay when menu is open */
    body.menu-open::before {
        content: '';
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: var(--primary-rgba-50);
        z-index: 998;
        animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease both;
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
        0% { opacity: 0; }
        100% { opacity: 1; }
    }

    nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    nav li {
        width: 100%;
    }

    nav a {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        padding: var(--space-sm);
        display: block;
        min-height: 48px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Hero Section Mobile - Optimized */
    #hero {
        min-height: auto;
        min-height: 100svh;
        padding: 120px 20px 80px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    #hero h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    #hero p {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.15rem);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    /* Section Spacing - Mobile Reduced */
    section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }

    /* Button Touch Targets - WCAG 2.1 Compliant */
    .btn, .btn-primary, button[type="submit"], .cta-button {
        min-height: 48px;
        min-width: 48px;
        touch-action: manipulation;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }

    /* Prevent zoom on iOS inputs - minimum 16px font */
    input, select, textarea {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .practice-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    /* How We Work - Single Column */
    .steps-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--grid-gap);
    }

    .step-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    .service-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    /* About Section - Single Column */
    #about .about-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 250px;
    }

    #about .experience-badge {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    #about .about-text {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .feature-item {
        padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    }

    #cta h2 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    #cta > p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Contact Section - Stacked */
    #contact .contact-info,
    #contact .contact-form-container {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    #contact .contact-info h3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    #contact .info-item {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    /* Testimonials Mobile */
    .testimonial-box {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        font-size: 5rem;
    }

    /* Timeline Mobile - Single Column */
    .timeline-container {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 25px;
    }

    .timeline-marker {
        left: 0;
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-card {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    .timeline-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    /* Practice Areas Page - Single Column */
    .practice-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .practice-row:nth-child(2) {
        direction: ltr;
    }

    .practice-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .practice-text p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .practice-image-placeholder {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    #about-section .about-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    #about-section .about-image {
        height: 250px;
    }

    /* Team Grid - Single Column Mobile */
    .team-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .profile-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    .profile-image {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
    }

    .profile-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    /* Contact Page - Single Column */
    #contact-page .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    #contact-page .contact-info {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    #contact-page .contact-info h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .info-block {
        padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    }

    #contact-page .info-icon,
    .contact-page .info-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    #contact-page .info-icon svg,
    .contact-page .info-icon svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    .contact-form-wrapper h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    /* Form Touch Targets - Minimum 48px */
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .form-group {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
        padding: 16px 20px;
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .form-group label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .knowledge-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    .knowledge-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .knowledge-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .knowledge-icon svg {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }

    /* Accordion Mobile */
    .accordion-section {
        padding: var(--space-md);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .accordion-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
        padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .accordion-header .accordion-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .accordion-header .accordion-icon svg {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }

    .accordion-header .accordion-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Accordion Trigger - Touch Target */
    .accordion-trigger {
        padding: 16px 18px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .accordion-icon-toggle {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .accordion-item.active .accordion-panel {
        padding: 0 18px 18px;
    }

    /* Search Bar Mobile */
    .search-container {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .search-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .search-icon {
        left: 18px;
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .search-input {
        padding: 16px 20px 16px 48px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border-radius: 40px;
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .search-hint {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    #knowledge-callout h2 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    #knowledge-callout p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Button Touch Targets - Minimum 48px height */
    .btn-primary,
    .btn,
    button[type="submit"],
    .cta-button,
    .btn-knowledge {
        padding: 14px 32px;
        min-height: 48px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    /* Footer - Single Column */
    .footer-content {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Section Headers Mobile */
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    /* Page Banner Mobile */
    .page-banner {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .page-banner h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .page-banner-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile Breakpoint (480px) - Extra Small Devices */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Further Typography Reduction */
    h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

    /* Mobile Spacing - Extra Tight */
    :root {
        --space-section: 30px;
        --space-section-lg: 50px;
        --space-lg: 2rem;
    }

    section {
        padding: var(--space-section-lg) 4%;
    }

    /* Hero Extra Small */
    #hero {
        min-height: 60vh;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    #hero h2 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    #hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Cards - Reduced Padding */
    .practice-card,
    .service-card,
    .knowledge-card,
    .profile-card,
    .timeline-card,
    .industry-block,
    .article-card,
    .admin-card,
    #single-blog-container,
    .case-study-header,
    .case-study-content {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    .contact-form-wrapper,
    #contact .contact-info,
    #contact-page .contact-info {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    /* Buttons - Full Width */
    .btn-primary,
    .btn,
    button[type="submit"],
    .cta-button,
    .btn-knowledge {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
        padding: 14px 24px;
    }

    /* Accordion - Compact */
    .accordion-section {
        padding: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .accordion-trigger {
        padding: 14px 16px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .accordion-header .accordion-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    /* Search - Compact */
    .search-input {
        padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Footer - Extra Compact */
    .footer-content {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .footer-column h3,
    .footer-links h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Page Banner - Extra Small */
    .page-banner {
        padding: 50px 15px;
    }

    .page-banner h1 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    /* Section Headers */
    .section-title,
    .section-header h2,
    .knowledge-header h2,
    .stories-header h2,
    .team-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .practice-text h2,
    #about-section .about-text h2,
    #contact-page .contact-info h2,
    .community-text h2,
    .industries-cta h2,
    .real-estate-cta h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    /* SEO & Performance Mobile Optimizations */
    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   ADMIN PANEL STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

.admin-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.admin-section {
    padding: var(--space-section-lg) 5%;
}

.admin-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.admin-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-2xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.admin-card h2,
.admin-card h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.admin-description {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.login-card {
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.login-card h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.admin-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.admin-section-divider {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.admin-section-divider h3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    text-align: left;
}

.admin-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.admin-list-container {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.admin-list-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
}

.item-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.item-info strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.item-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.item-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-danger {
    background-color: var(--error-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-danger:hover {
    background-color: var(--error-rgba-20);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-group label {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.input-help {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.file-input {
    padding: 12px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--border-color);
    background: var(--bg-light);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.file-input:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form-row .form-group {
    flex: 1;
}

.editor-container {
    height: 350px;
    background: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
}

.empty-message {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.loading-text {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   BLOG DETAIL PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

.blog-detail-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.blog-detail-section {
    padding: var(--space-section-lg) 5%;
}

.blog-detail-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

#single-blog-container {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-2xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-nav-section {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 5%;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-nav-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.loading-spinner {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.loading-spinner .spinner {
    border: 4px solid var(--border-color);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

.loading-spinner p {
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Admin & Blog Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admin-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .admin-toolbar {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .admin-list-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .item-actions {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    #single-blog-container {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------
   BLOGS LISTING PAGE STYLES
   ---------------------------------------- */

.blogs-page {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
}

.blogs-container {
    max-width: var(--content-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-description {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: var(--space-md) auto 0;
}

.blog-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.post-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.post-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.post-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.post-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm) 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.post-meta {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.post-excerpt-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.post-excerpt {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.8;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    max-height: 150px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-duration-slow) ease;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.read-more-fade {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--white));
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-duration) ease;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-duration) ease;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
}

.post-excerpt img,
.post-excerpt video,
.post-excerpt iframe {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

/* Blogs Page Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .post-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    }

    .post-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .section-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}