/* ========== style.css ========== */
/* Empower Legacy - Premium Financial Advisory Brand */
/* Deep Teal & Muted Gold | Elegant Animations */

:root {
  --teal-deep: #012f08;
  --teal-rich: #12555C;
  --teal-light: #1a6b6b;
  --gold-muted: #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft: #DFC28B;
  --gold-light: #f0e0b5;
  --ivory: #FEFAF0;
  --charcoal: #1E2A2F;
  --off-white: #FCF8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-elevate: 0 25px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: #FBF9F4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, .logo-font, .serif {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 12px;
}

/* ========== ANIMATION KEYFRAMES ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: -200% 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
}

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

@keyframes glowPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(198, 161, 91, 0);
  }
}

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  background: #012f08;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 252, 242, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  /* flex-wrap: wrap; */
  /* gap: 10px; */
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  width: auto;
  height: 90px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E); */
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.logo-img img {
  width: auto;
  height: 110px;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1); */
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.company-name span {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #f0e0b5;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
}

.cta-btn-nav {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border: none;
  /* position: relative; */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-btn-nav::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  
}



.cta-btn-nav:hover {
  background: #0C4E55;

}

/* ========== HERO SLIDER ========== */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0F2C2F;
}

.slider-container {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 550px;
}

.slider-slide {
  display: none;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 550px;    
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.slider-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

.slide-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,59,63,0.88) 0%, rgba(11,59,63,0.68) 100%);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: 60px 0;
  animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease-out;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

.hero-main-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin: 20px 0 12px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease-out 0.1s both;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,240,0.92);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease-out 0.2s both;
}

.supporting-line {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #f0e6cf;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
  padding-left: 16px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

.hero-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 28px 0 32px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease-out 0.4s both;
}

.highlight-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,240,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FEF0CF;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: default;
}

.highlight-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease-out 0.5s both;
}

.btn-primary, .btn-outline-light {
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: #0B3B3F;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dbb56b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  color: white;
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(198,161,91,0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,210,0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dot:hover {
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.dot.active-dot {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ========== GENERAL SECTIONS ========== */
section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

section.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.section-title:hover::after {
  width: 100px;
}

.section-sub {
  color: #5b6e6e;
  max-width: 1200px;
  /* margin-bottom: 50px; */
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Grids */
.grid-3, .grid-who {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 1px solid #f1e9db;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-muted), var(--teal-rich));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.card i {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--teal-rich);
}

.card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}

/* Stats Highlight */
.stat-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 55px 45px;
  color: white;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,161,91,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 150px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold-muted));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border-left: 6px solid var(--gold-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-card h4 {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq-item {
  background: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 22px 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.faq-question i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: #4a5b5e;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-right: 12px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  color: #ddd9ce;
  padding: 60px 0 35px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-muted), var(--teal-light), var(--gold-muted));
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 45px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.social-icons a {
  color: #c6a15b;
  margin-right: 18px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

footer ul li:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .stat-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 35px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .hero-buttons {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .btn-primary, .btn-outline-light {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Loading animation for page */
body {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}


/* about */
/* ========== about-style.css ========== */
/* Empower Legacy - About Us Page Premium Styling */

:root {
  --teal-deep: #0B3B3F;
  --teal-rich: #12555C;
  --teal-light: #1a6b6b;
  --gold-muted: #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft: #DFC28B;
  --gold-light: #f0e0b5;
  --ivory: #FEFAF0;
  --charcoal: #1E2A2F;
  --off-white: #FCF8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-elevate: 0 25px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: #FBF9F4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo-font {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ========== ANIMATIONS ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  background: #012f08;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 252, 242, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-img img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.company-name span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #f0e0b5;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a.active::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu a.active {
  color: #C6A15B;
}

.cta-btn-nav {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-btn-nav:hover {
  background: #0C4E55;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO ========== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F 0%, #12555C 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: url('assets/img/bg/1.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ========== ABOUT MAIN ========== */
.about-main {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4a5b5e;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.highlight-quote {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-muted);
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.highlight-quote i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.highlight-quote p {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.stats-mini {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

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

.stat-mini-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  display: block;
}

.stat-mini-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #6b7e82;
}

.about-image .image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.image-accent {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 30px;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ========== FOUNDER SECTION ========== */
.founder-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--off-white), #f5f0e6);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.founder-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.founder-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.founder-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-badge i {
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.founder-quote {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
}

.founder-description p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4a5b5e;
}

.founder-goals {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 25px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.founder-goals h4 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.founder-goals ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.founder-goals li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.founder-goals li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.founder-core {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: white;
}

.founder-core i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.founder-core p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ========== VISION & MISSION ========== */
.vision-mission {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.vm-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.vm-card.vision {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  color: white;
}

.vm-card.mission {
  background: white;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
}

.vm-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.vm-icon i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.vm-card.vision .vm-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.vm-card.vision .vm-icon i {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.vm-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vm-card.vision p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.mission-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.mission-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.mission-item i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.mission-item div strong {
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

/* ========== CORE VALUES ========== */
.core-values {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #6b7e82;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.value-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.value-icon i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.value-card p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========== TIMELINE ========== */
.timeline-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-muted), var(--teal-light));
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 70px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  top: 5px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.3);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content {
  background: white;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

/* ========== STATS COUNTER ========== */
.stats-counter {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.counter-item {
  color: white;
}

.counter-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ========== CTA SECTION ========== */
.about-cta {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.cta-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-wrapper p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dbb56b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  color: #ddd9ce;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.social-icons a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: #ddd9ce;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid, .founder-grid, .vm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .stats-mini {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .cta-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
}


/* core solutions */
/* ========== core-solutions.css ========== */
/* Empower Legacy - Core Solutions Page Premium Styling */

:root {
  --teal-deep: #0B3B3F;
  --teal-rich: #12555C;
  --teal-light: #1a6b6b;
  --gold-muted: #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft: #DFC28B;
  --gold-light: #f0e0b5;
  --ivory: #FEFAF0;
  --charcoal: #1E2A2F;
  --off-white: #FCF8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-elevate: 0 25px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: #FBF9F4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo-font {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ========== ANIMATIONS ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

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

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  background: #012f08;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 252, 242, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-img img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.company-name span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #f0e0b5;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a.active::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu a.active {
  color:#C6A15B;
}

.cta-btn-nav {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-btn-nav:hover {
  background: #0C4E55;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO ========== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F 0%, #12555C 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: url('assets/img/bg/1.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ========== CORE VALUES PILLARS ========== */
.core-values-pillars {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #6b7e82;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-muted), var(--teal-rich));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.pillar-icon i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.pillar-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pillar-card p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========== ADVISORY MODEL ========== */
.advisory-model {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.advisory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 35px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.advisory-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advisory-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.advisory-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 25px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.08);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
}

.advisory-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.advisory-icon i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.advisory-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.advisory-card p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========== 3-MONTH REVIEW SYSTEM ========== */
.review-system {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.review-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}

.review-quote {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  margin: 20px 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
}

.review-highlight {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: white;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.review-highlight i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.review-lists {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

.review-what, .review-why {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.review-what h4, .review-why h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.review-what h4 i, .review-why h4 i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.review-what ul, .review-why ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.review-what li, .review-why li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.review-what li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.review-why li i {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ========== WHY EMPOWER LEGACY ========== */
.why-empower {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--off-white), #f5f0e6);
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.why-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.why-list li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.why-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.why-different {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-different h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.different-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.different-item {
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.different-item i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== PLANNING SOLUTIONS ========== */
.planning-solutions {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.solutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 35px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.solution-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
  position: relative;
}

.solution-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.solution-icon {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198,161,91,0.15), rgba(11,59,63,0.08));
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.solution-icon i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.solution-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.solution-card p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.solution-best {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.08);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
}

.solution-best i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* ========== APPROACH SECTION ========== */
.approach-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--teal-deep);
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.approach-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.approach-old {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.approach-new {
  background: white;
}

.approach-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.approach-old h3 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.approach-new h3 {
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.approach-card ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.approach-card li {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  
}

.approach-old li i {
  color: #e07474;
}

.approach-new li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== CTA SECTION ========== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.cta-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-wrapper p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dbb56b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  color: #ddd9ce;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.social-icons a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: #ddd9ce;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pillars-grid, .advisory-grid, .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .review-grid, .why-grid, .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .pillars-grid, .advisory-grid, .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .different-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .cta-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
}


/* business protection */
/* ========== business-protection.css ========== */
/* Empower Legacy - Business Protection Page Premium Styling */

:root {
  --teal-deep: #0B3B3F;
  --teal-rich: #12555C;
  --teal-light: #1a6b6b;
  --gold-muted: #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft: #DFC28B;
  --gold-light: #f0e0b5;
  --ivory: #FEFAF0;
  --charcoal: #1E2A2F;
  --off-white: #FCF8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-elevate: 0 25px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: #FBF9F4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo-font {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ========== ANIMATIONS ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

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

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  background: #012f08;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 252, 242, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-img img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.company-name span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color:#f0e0b5;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a.active::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu a.active {
  color: #C6A15B;
}

.cta-btn-nav {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-btn-nav:hover {
  background: #0C4E55;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO ========== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F 0%, #12555C 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
    background: url('assets/img/bg/1.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ========== CRITICAL QUESTION ========== */
.critical-question {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
}

.question-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  padding: 50px 60px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease;
}

.question-card i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.question-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.question-card p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.highlight-question {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin: 20px 0;
  padding: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.answer-line {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ========== PROTECTION FOCUS ========== */
.protection-focus {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #6b7e82;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.focus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.focus-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
}

.focus-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.focus-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.focus-icon i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.focus-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.focus-card p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.best-for-tag {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.12);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: auto;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.best-for-tag i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.best-for-tag.light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: white;
}

.best-for-tag.dark {
  background: rgba(11, 59, 63, 0.08);
}

/* ========== GROUP HEALTH ========== */
.group-health {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  color: white;
}

.group-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.group-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.group-description {
  margin: 20px 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.group-highlight {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.group-highlight i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.group-list {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.group-list h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.group-list ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.group-list li {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.group-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ========== WEALTH STRUCTURING ========== */
.wealth-structuring {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.wealth-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.wealth-image {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--teal-light));
  border-radius: 30px;
  height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.image-placeholder i {
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: white;
}

.wealth-quote {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  margin: 15px 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
}

.wealth-focus {
  margin: 25px 0;
}

.wealth-focus h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.wealth-focus ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.wealth-focus li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  /* display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start; */
  gap: 12px;
}

.wealth-focus li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ========== WHY MATTERS ========== */
.why-matters {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.matters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.matter-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.matter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.matter-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.matter-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.matter-card p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========== COMPARISON SECTION ========== */
.comparison-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.comparison-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.comparison-card.unprotected {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border: 1px solid #f0c0c0;
}

.comparison-card.protected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  color: white;
}

.comparison-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.comparison-card ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.comparison-card li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.comparison-card.unprotected li i {
  color: #e07474;
}

.comparison-card.protected li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== TESTIMONIALS ========== */
.testimonials {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.testimonial-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card h4 {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ========== CTA SECTION ========== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.cta-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-wrapper p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dbb56b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  color: #ddd9ce;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.social-icons a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: #ddd9ce;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .group-grid, .wealth-grid, .comparison-grid, .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .matters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .question-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .highlight-question {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .matters-grid, .focus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .cta-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
  .group-list {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}



/* future secure concepts */
/* ========== future-secure.css ========== */
/* Empower Legacy - Future Secure Concepts Page Premium Styling */

:root {
  --teal-deep: #0B3B3F;
  --teal-rich: #12555C;
  --teal-light: #1a6b6b;
  --gold-muted: #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft: #DFC28B;
  --gold-light: #f0e0b5;
  --ivory: #FEFAF0;
  --charcoal: #1E2A2F;
  --off-white: #FCF8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-elevate: 0 25px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: #FBF9F4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo-font {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ========== ANIMATIONS ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

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

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

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  background: #012f08;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: #012f08;;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-img img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.company-name span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color:#f0e0b5;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a.active::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu a.active {
  color:#C6A15B;
}

.cta-btn-nav {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: white !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-btn-nav:hover {
  background: #0C4E55;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO ========== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F 0%, #12555C 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: url('assets/img/bg/1.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ========== SECTION HEADERS ========== */
.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #6b7e82;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ========== CHILD & FAMILY ========== */
.child-family {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.child-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.child-quote {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
}

.planning-focus {
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.planning-focus h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.planning-focus ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.planning-focus li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  /* display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start; */
  gap: 12px;
}

.planning-focus li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.child-image .image-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  padding: 50px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.child-image .image-card i {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.best-for {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.12);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.best-for i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* ========== RETIREMENT ========== */
.retirement {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.retirement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.retirement-quote {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin: 15px 0;
}

.retirement-image .image-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-rich), var(--teal-deep));
  padding: 50px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.retirement-image .image-card i {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.retirement-focus {
  margin: 25px 0;
}

.retirement-focus h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.retirement-focus ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.retirement-focus li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  /* display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start; */
  gap: 12px;
}

.retirement-focus li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.best-for.light {
  background: rgba(11, 59, 63, 0.08);
}

/* ========== HEALTH INSURANCE ========== */
.health-insurance {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.health-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.health-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
}

.health-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.health-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.health-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.health-card p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.special-focus {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin: 40px 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  color: white;
}

.special-focus i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.center-tag {
  text-align: center;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ========== NRI & CORPORATE ========== */
.nri-corporate {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--off-white), #f5f0e6);
}

.nri-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.nri-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.nri-focus {
  margin: 25px 0;
}

.nri-focus h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.nri-focus ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.nri-focus li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.nri-focus li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nri-image .image-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  padding: 50px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.nri-image .image-card i {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.best-for.dark {
  background: rgba(11, 59, 63, 0.08);
}

/* ========== BRANDS SECTION ========== */
.brands-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.brands-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.brand-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 2px solid #cea367 !important;
}

.brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.brand-card.empower {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  color: white;
}

/* ========== TESTIMONIALS ========== */
.testimonials {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.testimonial-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card h4 {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
}

/* ========== FAQ SECTION ========== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  background: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.faq-question {
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question i {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ========== CTA SECTION ========== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.cta-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-wrapper p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dbb56b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  color: #ddd9ce;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.social-icons a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: #ddd9ce;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .child-grid, .retirement-grid, .nri-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .brands-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .testimonial-grid, .brands-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .cta-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
  .special-focus {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* review  */
/* ========== month-review.css ========== */
/* Empower Legacy - 3-Month Review Page Premium Styling */

:root {
  --teal-deep: #0B3B3F;
  --teal-rich: #12555C;
  --teal-light: #1a6b6b;
  --gold-muted: #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft: #DFC28B;
  --gold-light: #f0e0b5;
  --ivory: #FEFAF0;
  --charcoal: #1E2A2F;
  --off-white: #FCF8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-elevate: 0 25px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: #FBF9F4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo-font {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ========== ANIMATIONS ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

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

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0); }
}

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  background:#012f08;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: #012f08;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-img img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.company-name span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #f0e0b5;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a.active::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu a.active {
  color: #C6A15B;
}

.cta-btn-nav {
  background:#C6A15B;
  color: white !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-btn-nav:hover {
  background: #0C4E55;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO ========== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F 0%, #12555C 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: url('assets/img/bg/1.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ========== SECTION HEADERS ========== */
.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #6b7e82;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ========== CORE MESSAGE ========== */
.core-message {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.message-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  padding: 50px 60px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease;
}

.message-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
}

.message-icon i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.message-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.message-card p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========== REVIEW TIMELINE CYCLE ========== */
.review-timeline {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.timeline-cycle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.cycle-step {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  position: relative;
}

.cycle-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.step-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.step-icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.cycle-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cycle-step p {
  color: #5a6e72;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cycle-arrow i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== WHAT WE REVIEW ========== */
.what-we-review {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.review-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.review-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-muted);
}

.card-header i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

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

.review-card ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.review-card li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.review-what li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.review-why li i {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
}

/* ========== BENEFITS HIGHLIGHT ========== */
.benefits-highlight {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.benefit-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.benefit-card p {
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ========== WHY EMPOWER LEGACY ========== */
.why-empower {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.message-bubble {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.message-bubble i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.message-bubble p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.message-bubble .highlight {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
}

.understanding-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 15px;
}

.understanding-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.understanding-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
}

.understanding-item i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.why-different {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-different h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.different-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.different-item {
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.different-item i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== COMPARISON SECTION ========== */
.comparison-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.comparison-card {
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.comparison-card.traditional {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border: 1px solid #f0c0c0;
}

.comparison-card.empower-way {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  color: white;
}

.comparison-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.comparison-card ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.comparison-card li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.comparison-card.traditional li i {
  color: #e07474;
}

.comparison-card.empower-way li i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== VISUAL TIMELINE ========== */
.visual-timeline {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.timeline-visual {
  background: white;
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timeline-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.timeline-point {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.point-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.point-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.point-month {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.timeline-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.timeline-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--teal-rich);
}

.timeline-note i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== TESTIMONIALS ========== */
.testimonials {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.testimonial-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card h4 {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.rating {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ========== FAQ SECTION ========== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  background: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.faq-question {
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question i {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ========== CTA SECTION ========== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.cta-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-wrapper p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dbb56b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  color: #ddd9ce;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.social-icons a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: #ddd9ce;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .review-grid, .why-grid, .comparison-grid, .testimonial-grid, .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .timeline-cycle {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cycle-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
  .different-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .timeline-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-line {
    width: 2px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .cta-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
  .message-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}



/* contact us */
/* ========== contact.css ========== */
/* Empower Legacy - Contact Us Page Premium Styling */

:root {
  --teal-deep: #0B3B3F;
  --teal-rich: #12555C;
  --teal-light: #1a6b6b;
  --gold-muted: #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft: #DFC28B;
  --gold-light: #f0e0b5;
  --ivory: #FEFAF0;
  --charcoal: #1E2A2F;
  --off-white: #FCF8F0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-elevate: 0 25px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1);
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background-color: #FBF9F4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo-font {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ========== ANIMATIONS ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

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

@keyframes shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  25% { transform: translateX(-5px); }
  75% { transform: translateX(5px); }
}

/* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
.navbar {
  background:#012f08;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: #022707;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E); */
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-img img {
  width: auto;
  height: 110px;
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

.company-name span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  /* flex-wrap: wrap; */
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #f0e0b5;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a.active::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu a.active {
  color:#C6A15B;
}

.cta-btn-nav {
  background: #C6A15B;
  color: white !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-btn-nav:hover {
  background: #0C4E55;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== PAGE HERO ========== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F 0%, #12555C 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: url('assets/img/bg/1.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* ========== SECTION HEADERS ========== */
.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #6b7e82;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ========== CONTACT MAIN GRID ========== */
.contact-main {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
}

/* Contact Info Styles */
.contact-info {
  animation: fadeInLeft 0.6s ease;
}

.contact-description {
  color: #5a6e72;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.info-group {
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.info-group h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.info-group h3 i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee5d8;
}

.contact-detail i {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.contact-detail a {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-detail a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.contact-detail span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #8a9a9e;
  display: block;
}

.email-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.email-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.email-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  background: white;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.email-item i {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.email-item a {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.email-item span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #8a9a9e;
  display: block;
}

.address-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 15px;
}

.address-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.address-item i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.social-connect {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Contact Form Styles */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  /* background: white; */
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  /* box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate); */
  animation: fadeInRight 0.6s ease;
}

.form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-header i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.form-header p {
  color: #8a9a9e;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-group label i {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e0d8cc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
}

.checkbox {
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.checkbox-label input {
  width: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep), var(--teal-rich));
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 59, 63, 0.3);
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-status.success {
  color: #2e7d32;
}

.form-status.error {
  color: #c62828;
  animation: shake 0.3s ease;
}

/* ========== BUSINESS EMAILS SECTION ========== */
.business-emails {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.email-structure-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.email-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
}

.email-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
}

.email-icon {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.email-icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.email-details h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.email-details a {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.email-details a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.email-details p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #8a9a9e;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* ========== MAP SECTION ========== */
.map-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.map-wrapper {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate);
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.map-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 20px 0;
  background: white;
}

.map-tab {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

.map-tab.active {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: white;
}

.map-tab:hover:not(.active) {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: white;
}

.map-container {
  position: relative;
}

.map-iframe {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
}

.map-iframe.active {
  display: block;
}

.map-address {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  gap: 30px;
}

.map-address-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  flex: 1;
}

.map-address-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.map-address-card a {
  color: var(--teal-rich);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.map-address-card a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

/* ========== FAQ SECTION ========== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  background: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid #eee5d8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.faq-question {
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question i {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: #5a6e72;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ========== CTA SECTION ========== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.cta-wrapper h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-wrapper p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-muted);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #dbb56b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
  color: #ddd9ce;
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
}

.social-icons a {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer ul {
  list-style: none;
}

footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

footer ul li a {
  color: #ddd9ce;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

footer ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-muted);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

footer p a {
  color: #ddd9ce;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .address-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .map-address {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .cta-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
  .email-structure-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .map-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}



/* Hamburger Icon */
.menu-toggle {
  font-size: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile Style */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #f8f3e8;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #d8cfc0;
    padding: 12px 0;
  }

  .nav-menu a {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .cta-btn-nav {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.logo-img {
  height: 110px;   /* desktop */
  width: auto;
  background: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* NAV ALIGN */
.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* HAMBURGER ICON */
.menu-toggle {
  font-size: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}

/* MOBILE VIEW */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  /* Show icon */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  /* BIG LOGO IN MOBILE */
  .logo-img {
    height: 90px;
  }
}


.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
}

/* CENTER MENU */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE */
.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo-img {
  height: 100px;
  width: auto;
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #dbb56b;
}

/* MOBILE VIEW */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  /* SHOW ICON */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  /* HIDE DESKTOP MENU */
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #f8f3e8;
    flex-direction: column;
    display: none;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* ALIGNMENT FIX (KEY PART) */
  .nav-container {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .logo-area {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .nav-right {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }

  /* HIDE BUTTON IN MOBILE */
  .cta-btn-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  /* LOGO SIZE */
  .logo-img {
    height: 80px;
  }
}


#heroSlider,
.hero-slider {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}


.stats-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E);
  padding: 40px 20px;
  border-radius: 80px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* ✅ bring text above */
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff !important; /* ✅ force visible */
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #FFD700 !important; /* ✅ gold */
}

/* SECTION BACKGROUND */
.stats-section-new {
  padding: 50px 20px;
  background: #f5f1e8;
}

/* MAIN BOX (GREEN BAR) */
.stats-container-new {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  border-radius: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3B3F, #1C6E6E);
  
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* EACH ITEM */
.stat-box-new {
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  min-width: 150px;
}

/* NUMBER */
.stat-value-new {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFD700; /* gold */
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* TEXT */
.stat-text-new {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.stat-box-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-container-new {
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 30px 10px;
  }

  .stat-value-new {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .stat-text-new {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}
.stat-value-new {
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}


/* SECTION */
.trending-search {
  padding: 50px 20px;
  background: #f5f1e8;
}

/* CONTAINER */
.trend-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* TITLE */
.trend-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B3B3F;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* TAG WRAPPER */
.trend-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* TAG STYLE */
.trend-tags a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #0B3B3F;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #d6cfc0;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.trend-tags a:hover {
  background: #0B3B3F;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ============================================ */
    /* FOOTER SECTION - EMPOWER LEGACY (complete)  */
    /* ============================================ */
    .empower-footer {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C2F, #0a2224);
      color:#ddd9ce;
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .footer-container {
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 3rem 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Main 4-column grid layout */
    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    /* each column style */
    .footer-col h3 {
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.2px;
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-col h3::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -8px;
      left: 0;
      width: 35px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold-soft);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .footer-col p {
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: #cbd5e6;
    }

    .footer-col ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .footer-col ul li {
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .footer-col ul li a {
      color: #FEF0CF;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-col ul li a:hover {
      color:var(--gold-muted);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* Contact details with icons */
    .contact-details li {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .contact-details i {
      width: 22px;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* Email IDs list */
    .email-list li {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      word-break: break-all;
      width: 800px;
    }

    .email-list i {
      margin-right: 8px;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      width: 18px;
    }

    /* Partner Logos section (styled as badge chips) */
    .partner-logos-section {
      margin: 1rem 0 1rem;
    }

    .partner-logos-section h4 {
      color: white;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .logos-flex {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .partner-badge {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      border-radius: 40px;
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #cbd5e6;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      transition: all 0.2s;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .partner-badge i {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
    }

    .partner-badge:hover {
      background: #1e293b;
      border-color: var(--gold-muted);
      color: white;
    }

    /* Disclaimer block */
    .disclaimer-block {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 14px;
      margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: #94a3b8;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
    }

    /* Footer bottom line with closing and copyright */
    .footer-bottom-line {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding-top: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: #7e8aa2;
    }

    .copyright {
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .footer-closing {
      font-style: normal;
      letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    }

    .footer-closing i {
      margin-right: 4px;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
    }

    /* responsive adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .footer-container {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.2rem;
      }
      .footer-grid {
        gap: 1.8rem;
      }
      .footer-bottom-line {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 550px) {
      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.8rem;
      }
    }

    /* subtle hover on columns */
    .footer-col ul li a i {
      margin-right: 6px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }


    .brand-card img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 120px;   /* control size */
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: auto;
}

.brand-card {
  background: #ffffff;   /* white background */
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brands-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brands-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}


.top1 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 10px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

.top2 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 16%;
  right: 10px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

.top3 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 22%;
  right: 10px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

.top4 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 28%;
  right: 10px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

.top5 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 34%;
  right: 10px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}


.top6 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 40%;
  right: 10px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

.top7 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 46%;
  right: 10px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

.top8 {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 8%;
  right: 15px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

.customer-icon {
  width: 40px; /* adjust size */
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* 🔁 Repeating Highlight Animation */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 215, 0, 0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 215, 0, 0);
  }
}

.top8 {
 position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  bottom: 8%;
  right: 100px;
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
}

/* MAIN BOX */
.review-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ICON */
.customer-icon {
  width: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.review-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row-reverse; /* 🔥 puts text on LEFT, icon on RIGHT */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px; /* space between icon & button */
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ICON */
.customer-icon {
  width: 35px;
}

/* BUTTON TEXT */
.review-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: #C6A15B;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.review-box:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}



/* NAV MENU */
.nav-menu {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* DROPDOWN */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

/* HIDE DROPDOWN */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    width: 180px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* LINKS */
.dropdown-menu li {
    padding: 10px;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* SHOW ON HOVER */
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.dropdown-menu li:hover {
    background: #f2f2f2;
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #fff;
        flex-direction: column;
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        display: none;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }

}



   /* ----- HERO SECTION (teal-rich background with ivory text) ----- */
    .hero-protection {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-deep) 0%, var(--teal-rich) 100%);
      padding: 80px 0 90px;
      position: relative;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold-muted);
    }
    .hero-protection::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(198,161,91,0.08) 2%, transparent 2.5%);
      background-size: 32px 32px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 40px;
    }
    .hero-content {
      flex: 1.2;
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.4);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 3.8rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: white;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .hero-highlight {
      color: var(--gold-soft);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-muted);
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .hero-description {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,240,0.9);
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      max-width: 90%;
    }
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 32px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .stat-item {
      background: rgba(255,255,245,0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      padding: 12px 20px;
      border-radius: 60px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
    }
    .stat-number {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--gold-soft);
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    }
    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }
    .hero-visual {
      flex: 0.8;
      background: rgba(255,255,245,0.02);
      border-radius: 32px;
      padding: 20px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .shield-icon {
      font-size: 7rem;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      opacity: 0.8;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
    }

    /* section headers */
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }
    .section-header h2 {
      font-size: 2.6rem;
      color: var(--teal-rich);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-header .section-overline {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .divider-gold {
      width: 80px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold-muted);
      margin: 18px auto 0;
    }

    /* card styles */
    .card-elegant {
      background: white;
      border-radius: 28px;
      padding: 32px 28px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      border: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.2);
      height: 100%;
    }
    .card-elegant:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate), var(--shadow-glow);
      border-color: var(--gold-soft);
    }
    .card-icon {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .card-elegant h3 {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--teal-rich);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .card-elegant p, .card-elegant li {
      color: var(--charcoal);
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* double benefit row */
    .double-benefit {
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-radius: 48px;
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 24px;
      padding: 40px 36px;
      margin: 48px 0;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    }
    .benefit-col {
      flex: 1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 20px 12px;
      border-radius: 28px;
      background: white;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }
    .benefit-col i {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .benefit-col h3 {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      color: var(--teal-deep);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .benefit-col p {
      color: #2c3e3a;
    }

    /* grid layout */
    .grid-two {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin: 48px 0;
    }
    .grid-three {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin: 48px 0;
    }

    /* advisory note */
    .advisory-box {
      background: var(--gold-light);
      border-left: 8px solid var(--gold-muted);
      padding: 28px 32px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      margin: 60px 0 40px;
      color: var(--charcoal);
    }
    .advisory-box strong {
      color: var(--teal-rich);
    }
    .footnote {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 32px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.3);
      margin-top: 32px;
    }

    /* buttons / CTA */
    .btn-outline-gold {
      background: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-muted);
      padding: 12px 28px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--teal-rich);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .btn-outline-gold:hover {
      background: var(--gold-muted);
      color: white;
      border-color: var(--gold-muted);
    }

    /* floating action / scroll to top */
    .scroll-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 30px;
      right: 30px;
      background: var(--teal-rich);
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 60px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: white;
      cursor: pointer;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      z-index: 99;
    }
    .scroll-top.show {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }
    .scroll-top i {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 800px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
      }
      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
      }
      .hero-description {
        max-width: 100%;
      }
      .double-benefit {
        padding: 28px 20px;
      }
    }


    /* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
    .hero-future {
      background: linear-gradient(125deg, var(--teal-deep) 0%, var(--teal-rich) 100%);
      padding: 80px 0 90px;
      position: relative;
      border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold-muted);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-future::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 40%, rgba(198,161,91,0.08) 1.8%, transparent 2.2%);
      background-size: 34px 34px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 40px;
    }
    .hero-content {
      flex: 1.2;
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(198, 161, 91, 0.2);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      padding: 6px 18px;
      border-radius: 60px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.5);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 3.8rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: white;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .hero-highlight {
      color: var(--gold-soft);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-muted);
    }
    .tagline {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    }
    .hero-description {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,245,0.9);
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      max-width: 90%;
    }
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 28px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .stat-item {
      background: rgba(255,255,245,0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      padding: 8px 20px;
      border-radius: 60px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
    }
    .stat-number {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--gold-soft);
    }
    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }
    .hero-visual {
      flex: 0.8;
      background: rgba(255,255,245,0.02);
      border-radius: 32px;
      padding: 20px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .future-icon {
      font-size: 6rem;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      opacity: 0.85;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
    }

    /* section headers */
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }
    .section-header h2 {
      font-size: 2.6rem;
      color: var(--teal-rich);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-header .section-overline {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .divider-gold {
      width: 80px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold-muted);
      margin: 18px auto 0;
    }

    /* card style */
    .card-future {
      background: white;
      border-radius: 28px;
      padding: 32px 26px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      border: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.2);
      height: 100%;
    }
    .card-future:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevate), var(--shadow-glow);
      border-color: var(--gold-soft);
    }
    .card-icon {
      font-size: 2.3rem;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .card-future h3 {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--teal-rich);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .card-future p, .card-future li {
      color: var(--charcoal);
    }

    /* grid layouts */
    .grid-two {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin: 48px 0;
    }
    .grid-three {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(370px, 1fr));
      gap: 32px;
      margin: 48px 0;
    }

    /* what makes this different section (special block) */
    .difference-block {
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-radius: 48px;
      padding: 48px 40px;
      margin: 60px 0;
      border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    .difference-grid {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 32px;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }
    .diff-card {
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 200px;
      background: white;
      padding: 28px 18px;
      border-radius: 32px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold-muted);
    }
    .diff-card i {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .diff-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      color: var(--teal-deep);
    }

    /* ideal planning focus list */
    .focus-list {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
      gap: 18px;
      margin: 32px 0 24px;
    }
    .focus-chip {
      background: white;
      border-radius: 60px;
      padding: 12px 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      border: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.3);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }
    .focus-chip i {
      color: var(--gold-muted);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .focus-chip span {
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .focus-chip:hover {
      transform: translateX(5px);
      border-color: var(--gold-muted);
    }

    /* CTA button */
    .btn-outline-gold {
      background: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-muted);
      padding: 12px 28px;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--teal-rich);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .btn-outline-gold:hover {
      background: var(--gold-muted);
      color: white;
      border-color: var(--gold-muted);
    }

    /* advisory note / footer */
    .secure-note {
      background: var(--gold-light);
      border-left: 8px solid var(--gold-muted);
      padding: 28px 32px;
      border-radius: 24px;
      margin: 48px 0 32px;
      color: var(--charcoal);
    }
    .footnote {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 32px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(198,161,91,0.3);
      margin-top: 20px;
    }

    /* scroll to top */
    .scroll-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 30px;
      right: 30px;
      background: var(--teal-rich);
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 60px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: white;
      cursor: pointer;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      z-index: 99;
    }
    .scroll-top.show {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    @media (max-width: 800px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
      }
      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
      }
      .hero-description {
        max-width: 100%;
      }
      .difference-block {
        padding: 32px 24px;
      }
    }


    .logo-animate {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;

  /* animation */
  transform: scale(0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: zoomInLogo 1s ease forwards;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes zoomInLogo {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  60% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}



/* FLEX CONTAINER */
.welcome-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* LEFT TEXT */
.welcome-text {
  flex: 1;
}

/* RIGHT IMAGE */
.welcome-image {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.welcome-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE (Mobile) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .welcome-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .welcome-image {
    text-align: center;
  }
}