/* ==========================================================================
   Find My Family SA - Ubuntu Roots Family Tracing Services
   Crafted & Developed by Eddie Digital Solutions
   Color Palette: Deep Navy + Warm Burnished Gold + Crisp Linen / White
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS Variables / Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  --color-navy-darkest: #060F19;
  --color-navy-dark: #0B1B2B;
  --color-navy-mid: #10253A;
  --color-navy-card: #152E46;
  --color-navy-light: #1E3F5F;

  --color-gold-light: #F7E7C4;
  --color-gold-mid: #D4AF37;
  --color-gold-hover: #E3C155;
  --color-gold-dark: #AA7C11;
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

  --color-bg-light: #FDFBF7;
  --color-bg-card-light: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-subtle: #F5EFEB;

  --color-text-main: #1D2939;
  --color-text-muted: #536479;
  --color-text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-light-muted: #9FB3C8;

  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;
  --font-heading-accent: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-pill: 50px;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.section {
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gold-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5DC92 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #AA7C11 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header-center .section-desc {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-icon {
  font-size: 1.1em;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC863 0%, #D4AF37 60%, #B8891B 100%);
  color: #0A192A;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5DC92 0%, #E3BE48 60%, #C49320 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.btn-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.btn-xl {
  padding: 18px 44px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #B4C6D9;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge-flag {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: #E2C268;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.live-clock {
  color: #7D95AF;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.top-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #CFDFEF;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.top-whatsapp {
  color: #4ADE80;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-whatsapp:hover {
  color: #22C55E;
}

.icon-sm {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION (EXACT WHITE THEME MATCH TO PICTURE)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
  transition: padding 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
}

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

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.header-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #E08E00;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #D97706 !important;
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100% !important;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-navy-pill {
  background-color: #0A2540 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-navy-pill:hover {
  background-color: #153B60 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 32px;
  height: 28px;
  padding: 2px;
  z-index: 1010;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #0A2540;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E08E00;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  color: #0A2540;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-mid);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================= */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: url('images/hero-bg.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6, 15, 25, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.88) 45%,
    rgba(16, 37, 58, 0.82) 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(1px);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: #F8E7BE;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-gold-mid);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #F0F5FA;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #BACDD9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.trust-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.trust-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.trust-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.trust-text small {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #9DB4C8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTRODUCTION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.body-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.pillar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.pillar-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--color-gold-mid);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.intro-quote-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-mid);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-navy-mid);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.visual-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.visual-img-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.visual-card-wrapper:hover .visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.visual-overlay-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.95), transparent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 30px 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.caption-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.visual-overlay-caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.visual-overlay-caption p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #BACCDA;
}

.floating-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  left: -25px;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-mid);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 20;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-gold-mid);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-meta strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.stat-meta span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #9FB3C8;
}

/* Agency Overview 3-column Grid */
.agency-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.agency-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.agency-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-light), var(--color-gold-mid));
}

.agency-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.agency-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.agency-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.agency-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  background: #F4EFEB;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.service-description {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-features li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-mid);
  padding: 5px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-btn {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  gap: 12px;
}

.services-cta-bar {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.services-cta-bar p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERNATIONAL ADOPTEES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.international-section {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.international-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.international-content .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.international-content .lead-text {
  color: #E2ECF5;
}

.international-content .body-text {
  color: #ADC2D4;
}

.checklist-intro {
  margin: 28px 0 16px;
}

.checklist-intro strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.checklist-intro small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #9EB5CA;
}

.doc-checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.doc-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.doc-item:hover, .doc-item.active {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-mid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.doc-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.doc-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F0F6FC;
}

.doc-feedback-box {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.feedback-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feedback-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #E8F0F7;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.feedback-text strong {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.image-frame-gold {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.frame-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.image-frame-gold:hover .frame-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.frame-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(6, 15, 25, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (TIMELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  margin: 50px 0 30px;
}

.timeline-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-arrow {
  display: none;
}

.timeline-step {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.step-badge {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: -8px;
  background: var(--color-gold-mid);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.step-circle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-status {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.timeline-footer-note {
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-mid);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US: 5 FEATURE BLOCKS
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.why-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.why-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.why-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAMILY CONNECTION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.family-connection-section {
  position: relative;
  background: url('images/family-tree.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 140px 0;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tree-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.75) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 25, 0.94) 80%);
}

.connection-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.connection-inner {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.tree-emblem {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tree-icon-glow {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6));
  display: inline-block;
}

.connection-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.connection-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.connection-quote-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  padding: 24px 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.connection-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.connection-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBDCEB;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRIVACY & POPIA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.privacy-section {
  background: #F6F3EE;
}

.privacy-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.privacy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.privacy-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.privacy-pillar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.pp-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.privacy-pillar strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.privacy-pillar p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.legal-links-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.legal-link-btn {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.legal-link-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.legal-divider {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.privacy-shield-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 38px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-mid);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.shield-graphic {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.privacy-shield-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.privacy-shield-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #9FB5C8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.shield-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.shield-list {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #E2ECF5;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.shield-list li {
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.shield-badge {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUCCESS STORIES & TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.stories-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.story-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.story-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.story-card:hover .story-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-location-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 43, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.story-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-stars {
  color: #E5A910;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.story-quote {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.story-author span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.stories-footer-note {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQS (ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.faq-chevron {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-gold-mid);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 380px;
  padding: 0 10px 22px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-footer-action {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-footer-action .btn-glass {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.faq-footer-action .btn-glass:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-mid);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT / START YOUR SEARCH
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #091726 0%, #060F1A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 110px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.contact-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-subtitle {
  color: #BACDD9;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.confidential-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.28fr 0.72fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Intake Form */
.form-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.form-header-banner {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-header-banner h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-header-banner p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.req {
  color: #DC2626;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid #D0D5DD;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: #FDFDFE;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-mid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.field-hint {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.consent-group {
  margin: 24px 0;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475467;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(10, 25, 42, 0.3);
  border-top-color: #0A192A;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

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

.form-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.form-alert {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-alert.success {
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #10B981;
  color: #065F46;
}

.form-alert.error {
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #EF4444;
  color: #991B1B;
}

/* Right: Direct Contact Cards */
.direct-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.direct-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.direct-intro {
  color: #ADC3D6;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.direct-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.direct-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.direct-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-icon-bg {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
}

.direct-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.direct-text a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.direct-text a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.secondary-email {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #B4CBDC !important;
}

.direct-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #8CA4B8;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.direct-text small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #6C859C;
}

.contact-quote {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.support-card {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  text-align: center;
}

.support-card h4 {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.support-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #BACCDA;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.flag-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #8EA4B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-mid);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold-mid);
}

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

.footer-links a,
.footer-modal-btn {
  color: #9FB5C8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-modal-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-mid);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-country {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #B2C7D9;
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  background: #040A11;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.copyright-text {
  color: #7D94A8;
}

.copyright-text strong {
  color: #D1E0EE;
}

/* PROMINENT DEVELOPER CREDIT */
.developer-credit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #8FA6BA;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.dev-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  color: #F8E5B6;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.dev-badge:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-mid);
  color: #0A192A;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.dev-star {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 15, 25, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.modal-content {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 650px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-mid);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.modal-close {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.modal-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 18px 0 8px;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.modal-body ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.modal-body li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .timeline-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .timeline-arrow {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-gold-mid);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin: -4px 0;
  }
  .agency-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-desktop {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .intro-grid,
  .international-card,
  .privacy-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .floating-stat-card {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
  .visual-img {
    height: 340px;
  }
  .frame-img {
    height: 340px;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .privacy-box {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .form-container {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .top-bar-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .top-bar-inner {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .connection-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .connection-quote {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .privacy-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXACT DESIGN OVERRIDES (MATCHING REFERENCE SCREENSHOT 100%)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Header Overrides --- */
.site-header {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.header-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #D97706 !important;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #E08E00;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.btn-navy-pill {
  background-color: #0A2540 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-navy-pill:hover {
  background-color: #153B60 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

/* --- Exact Hero Section --- */
.exact-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  padding: 50px 0 70px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.exact-hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-cursive-text {
  font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1D5C89;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-serif-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A2540;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-amber-pill {
  background-color: #D97706 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 13px 30px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-amber-pill:hover {
  background-color: #B45309 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.exact-hero-image-wrap {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  max-height: 440px;
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* --- Exact 5 Feature Columns Strip --- */
.exact-features-strip {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 36px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.features-grid-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.feature-col {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.feat-icon-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.feat-icon-circle svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.feat-icon-cyan { background-color: #0E6BA8; }
.feat-icon-teal { background-color: #0D9488; }
.feat-icon-purple { background-color: #7C3AED; }
.feat-icon-blue { background-color: #0284C7; }
.feat-icon-gold { background-color: #D97706; }

.feat-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A2540;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.feat-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12.8px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* --- Exact Mission Section --- */
.exact-mission-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 75px 0;
}

.mission-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.mission-subtag {
  color: #D97706;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mission-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A2540;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mission-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.btn-navy-btn {
  background-color: #0A2540 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 11px 26px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.15) !important;
}

.mission-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: block;
}

.quote-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 64px;
  color: #D97706;
  line-height: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.quote-body {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.quote-author {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Exact 4 Showcase Cards Section --- */
.exact-grid-cards-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 75px 0;
}

.grid-cards-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.showcase-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.showcase-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.showcase-body {
  padding: 22px 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.showcase-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A2540;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.showcase-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.showcase-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A2540;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.showcase-link:hover {
  color: #D97706;
}

/* --- Exact Footer Overrides --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #071624 !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  padding: 60px 0 24px 0 !important;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a, .footer-modal-btn {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.footer-links a:hover, .footer-modal-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-contact-info {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.footer-contact-info li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: #D97706;
}

.newsletter-title {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1E293B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  width: 100%;
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-btn {
  background: #D97706;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  margin-top: 45px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

.footer-motto {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.developer-credit-subtle {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
}

.developer-credit-subtle a {
  color: #E08E00;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* --- Responsive Rules for Overrides --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .features-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .mission-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .quote-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .grid-cards-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .exact-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-subtext {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-cursive-text {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
  .hero-serif-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
  .features-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mission-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .quote-card {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .grid-cards-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Empty Stories Card */
.empty-stories-card {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 48px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.empty-stories-icon {
  font-size: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.empty-stories-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #0A2540;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL PURE WHITE / LIGHT MODE THEME OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

body {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
}

/* Force light background on all content sections */
.section,
.intro-section,
.services-section,
.international-section,
.how-it-works-section,
.why-us-section,
.family-connection-section,
.privacy-section,
.stories-section,
.faq-section,
.contact-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
}

/* Alternate light tint for depth */
.services-section,
.exact-mission-section,
.how-it-works-section,
.privacy-section,
.faq-section {
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

/* Section titles and typography */
.section-title,
.hero-title,
.mission-title,
.connection-title,
.contact-title,
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
}

.section-desc,
.lead-text,
.body-text,
.hero-subtitle,
.hero-description,
p {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

/* Card Overrides to clean white cards with soft light borders */
.service-card,
.agency-card,
.why-card,
.story-card,
.faq-item,
.international-card,
.privacy-box,
.privacy-shield-card,
.form-container,
.direct-card,
.support-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05) !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
}

.service-title,
.why-title,
.faq-question,
.form-header-banner h3,
.direct-card h3 {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
}

.service-description,
.why-text,
.faq-answer,
.direct-text span,
.direct-text small {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

/* Form Inputs on White Theme */
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #D97706 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Family Connection Banner Light Theme */
.family-connection-section {
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.connection-quote-box {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #D97706 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
}

.connection-quote {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH CONTRAST & CHECKLIST DESIGN REFINEMENTS (PURE WHITE LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Gold Gradient Text High Contrast */
.gold-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706 0%, #B45309 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

/* Section Tag Pill */
.section-tag {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3) !important;
  color: #B45309 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
}

.tag-icon svg {
  stroke: #B45309 !important;
}

/* Interactive Document Checklist Section */
.checklist-intro {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 28px 0 14px 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.checklist-intro small {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  margin-left: 6px !important;
}

.doc-checklist-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.doc-item {
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.03) !important;
}

.doc-item:hover,
.doc-item.active {
  background-color: #0A2540 !important;
  border-color: #0A2540 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.15) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.doc-icon {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #D97706 !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.doc-icon svg {
  stroke: #D97706 !important;
}

.doc-item:hover .doc-icon svg,
.doc-item.active .doc-icon svg {
  stroke: #F59E0B !important;
}

.doc-label {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.doc-item:hover .doc-label,
.doc-item.active .doc-label {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Dynamic Advice Feedback Box */
.doc-feedback-box {
  background-color: #FFFDF5 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FCD34D !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.06) !important;
}

.feedback-icon {
  color: #D97706 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.feedback-icon svg {
  stroke: #D97706 !important;
}

.feedback-text {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.feedback-text strong {
  color: #D97706 !important;
}

/* Country Pills Badges */
.country-pills-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
}

.country-pill {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Timeline Process Step Circle */
.step-circle {
  background-color: #0A2540 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18) !important;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
}

.step-circle svg {
  stroke: #F59E0B !important;
}

/* Icons Color Refinements */
.why-icon svg,
.pp-icon svg,
.direct-icon svg {
  stroke: #D97706 !important;
}

.agency-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #0A2540 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US DIRECTLY CARD STYLING & HIGH CONTRAST
   ========================================================================== */

.direct-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05) !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.direct-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.direct-intro {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.direct-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}

.direct-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  padding-bottom: 16px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
}

.direct-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.direct-icon {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-width: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1) !important;
  color: #D97706 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.direct-icon svg {
  stroke: #D97706 !important;
}

.whatsapp-icon-bg {
  background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12) !important;
  color: #16A34A !important;
}

.whatsapp-icon-bg svg {
  stroke: #16A34A !important;
}

.direct-text {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 3px !important;
}

.direct-text strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.direct-link {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #D97706 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.direct-link:hover {
  color: #B45309 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.whatsapp-link {
  color: #15803D !important;
}

.whatsapp-link:hover {
  color: #166534 !important;
}

.secondary-email {
  color: #64748B !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
}

.direct-val {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0A2540 !important;
}

.direct-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.contact-quote {
  margin-top: 24px !important;
  padding-top: 18px !important;
  border-top: 2px dashed #E2E8F0 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.contact-quote p {
  color: #0A2540 !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}