/* THE GENIUS AGENCY - LUXURY DESIGN SYSTEM */
:root {
    /* Typography */
    --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-display: "Playfair Display", ui-serif, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;

    /* Primary Backgrounds - Navy & Gold */
    --bg-rich-black: #0a1628;
    --bg-deep-charcoal: #0d1e36;
    --bg-soft-graphite: #122848;
    --bg-dark-bronze: #152a4a;

    /* Accent Colors */
    --gold-lux: #D4AF37;
    --gold-warm: #F5C542;
    --gold-champagne: #E8D9A8;

    /* Support Colors */
    --text-soft-white: #F7F7F7;
    --text-warm-gray: #B8B8B8;

    /* Legacy aliases (keep existing HTML working) */
    --primary-yellow: var(--gold-warm);
    --primary-black: var(--bg-rich-black);
    --secondary-black: var(--bg-deep-charcoal);
    --text-white: var(--text-soft-white);
    --text-gray: #A0A0A0;

    /* Surfaces */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    --glass-border-strong: rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.22);
    --shadow-elev-1: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    --shadow-elev-2: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);

    --transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --radius-xl: 24px;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-rich-black);
    color: var(--text-soft-white);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 12% 8%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(700px 450px at 88% 16%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.14) 0%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.0) 62%),
        radial-gradient(900px 600px at 50% 110%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.06) 0%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.0) 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0) 35%);
    color: var(--text-soft-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ── NAV AUTH: visible by default ── */
#user-nav-section, #nav-auth-link {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

#user-nav-section.na-visible, #nav-auth-link.na-visible {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Subtle grain/noise overlay (no external assets) */
body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.07;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    background-image:
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='320' height='320'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='320' height='320' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.55'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

body>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   GLOBAL SPACING TIGHTENING (home page)
   ========================================= */
section.lux-section {
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

/* Reduce oversized inline paddings without rewriting HTML */
#services {
    padding: 24px 0 40px !important;
}

#process {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
}

#why-choose-us {
    padding: 40px 0 30px !important;
}

#portfolio {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

#experts {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #services {
        padding: 20px 0 32px !important;
    }

    #process {
        padding: 64px 0 !important;
    }

    #why-choose-us {
        padding: 52px 0 !important;
    }

    #portfolio {
        padding: 52px 0 !important;
    }

    #experts {
        padding: 52px 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Reduce some common large vertical gaps */
#portfolio h2 {
    margin-bottom: 34px !important;
}

/* =========================================
   LUXURY SECTION LAYERS
   ========================================= */
.lux-section {
    position: relative;
}

.lux-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.lux-section>.container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Section 1 → rich black + subtle radial gold glow */
.lux-richblack {
    background: var(--bg-rich-black);
}

.lux-richblack::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 380px at 12% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(650px 360px at 88% 65%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.10), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 62%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

/* Section 2 → charcoal */
.lux-charcoal {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-deep-charcoal), var(--bg-rich-black));
}

.lux-charcoal::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(800px 460px at 18% 30%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.06), rgba(232, 217, 168, 0) 62%),
        radial-gradient(620px 380px at 85% 70%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 60%);
}

/* Section 3 → dark bronze gradient */
.lux-bronze {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark-bronze), var(--bg-deep-charcoal));
}

.lux-bronze::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(760px 420px at 70% 20%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.10), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 20% 75%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 62%);
}

/* Section 4 → graphite */
.lux-graphite {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-soft-graphite), var(--bg-deep-charcoal));
}

.lux-graphite::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(720px 420px at 50% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 62%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

/* Light section (services) */
.lux-light {
    background: #FFFDF6;
    color: #111;
}

.lux-light::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 420px at 15% 10%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.22), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(520px 360px at 85% 55%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0));
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.lux-light h1,
.lux-light h2,
.lux-light h3 {
    color: #0B0B0B;
}

.lux-light .text-yellow {
    color: var(--gold-lux);
}

/* Ivory spotlight section (Experts reference) */
.lux-ivory {
    background: #F6F0E6;
    color: #111;
}

.lux-ivory::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 420px at 50% 0%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.28), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 62%),
        radial-gradient(700px 360px at 15% 55%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(720px 420px at 85% 60%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.22), rgba(232, 217, 168, 0) 62%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0));
    opacity: 0.96;
}

.lux-ivory h1,
.lux-ivory h2,
.lux-ivory h3 {
    color: #121212;
}

.lux-ivory .text-yellow {
    color: #B48712;
}

.lux-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-rich-black), #070707);
}

.lux-footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(820px 420px at 20% 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(700px 420px at 85% 60%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.08), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 60%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--primary-black);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    border: 3px solid var(--primary-black);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
}

/* Base Layout */
.container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 30px;
}

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

.grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .grid-3,
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .grid-2,
    .grid-3,
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
}

.glass {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev-1);
}

.glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-strong);
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev-2);
}

.text-yellow {
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.bg-yellow {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.4);
    background-color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    background: rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.05);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.5s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* REVEAL BASE */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    visibility: visible;
    /* Defensive: don't use hidden so it still takes up space */
    pointer-events: all;
}

.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: all !important;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-soft-white);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

/* Hero Overhaul Styles */
.hero-main-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    padding: 180px 0 70px;
    /* background is rendered by pseudo-elements to avoid clipping */
    background: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Hero background (full-bleed so it doesn't cut off at edges) */
.hero-main-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -140px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        /* warm dark base (like reference) */
        radial-gradient(1200px 720px at 38% 45%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88) 70%),
        /* gold light pools */
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 10% 42%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.22) 0%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(720px 520px at 92% 26%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 620px at 55% 112%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.10) 0%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.0) 62%),
        /* curved gold streaks (rings) */
        radial-gradient(1200px 680px at -10% 15%,
            transparent 54%,
            rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.16) 55%,
            rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.00) 58%,
            transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 680px at -12% 18%,
            transparent 61%,
            rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.12) 62%,
            rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.00) 65%,
            transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 680px at 112% 22%,
            transparent 54%,
            rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.14) 55%,
            rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.00) 58%,
            transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 680px at 115% 26%,
            transparent 61%,
            rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.10) 62%,
            rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.00) 65%,
            transparent 70%),
        /* spotlights */
        radial-gradient(1200px 720px at 55% -20%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.14), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 65%),
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 84% 34%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 62%),
        /* subtle grid */
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.014) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.014) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
        /* vignette */
        radial-gradient(1300px 760px at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0) 52%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) 100%);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 70px 70px, 70px 70px, 100% 100%;
    opacity: 0.98;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Hero particles (subtle, premium) */
.hero-main-content::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -140px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.55;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.25) 0 1px, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.18) 0 1px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 120px 120px, 160px 160px;
    background-position: 0 0, 40px 30px;
    filter: blur(0.2px);
    animation: heroParticles 16s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes heroParticles {
    0% {
        background-position: 0 0, 40px 30px;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 240px 120px, 200px 160px;
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 520px;
}

/* Floating Pill Navigation */
.nav-pill {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 35px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: 95%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nav-pill .logo-text {
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    /* Increased to make it slightly taller than the logo */
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nav-pill .logo-divider {
    height: 30px;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin: 0 10px;
}

.nav-pill .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(6px, 2vw, 40px);
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.nav-pill .nav-link {
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.1vw, 0.95rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    flex-shrink: 1;
}

.nav-pill .btn-msg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1vw, 0.9rem) !important;
    padding: clamp(6px, 0.8vw, 10px) clamp(10px, 1.2vw, 18px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    .nav-pill .nav-menu {
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .nav-pill .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1250px) {
    .nav-pill .nav-menu {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .nav-pill .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .nav-pill .btn-msg {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .nav-pill .logo-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .nav-pill .nav-menu {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .nav-pill .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-pill {
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }

    .nav-pill .nav-menu {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Hide some items on tablet to prevent break */
    .nav-pill .nav-link:nth-child(3),
    .nav-pill .nav-link:nth-child(4),
    .nav-pill .nav-link:nth-child(5) {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* HERO VISUALS & SLIDER */
.hero-visuals {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slider-container {
    height: 520px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.hero-group {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateX(50px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-group.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.hero-expert-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24, 24, 24, 0.92), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.92));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-expert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 95px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.08);
}

.hero-expert-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    /* Cleaner, sharper, more premium */
    image-rendering: auto;
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.06) saturate(1.08) brightness(1.02);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.hero-expert-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.08) saturate(1.12) brightness(1.03);
    scale: 1.05;
}

.card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.94), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.35), transparent);
    color: white;
}

.category-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

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

.hero-expert-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #ccc;
}

/* Indicators */
.hero-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.indicator-dash {
    height: 3px;
    width: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.indicator-dash.active {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    width: 60px;
}

.hero-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-nav.prev {
    right: 70px;
}

.hero-nav:hover {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: black;
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

/* Navigation States */
.nav-pill .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.nav-pill .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.nav-pill .nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
}

/* Yellow message button */
.nav-pill .btn-msg {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-pill .btn-msg:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 6px 20px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.4);
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.3);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-badge .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-yellow);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-title span {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.btn-round {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    /* Further reduced */
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    /* Smaller, more professional */
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* CRITICAL: Prevent wrapping */
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.btn-outline .icon-circle {
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-yellow);
}

/* Trust Bar */
.trust-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.trust-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.trust-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

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

.stat .icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.stat-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-info strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-info span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

/* Hero Visuals & Slider */
.hero-visuals {
    position: relative;
    /* Use block display, let absolute bounding handle the child */
    display: block;
}

.hero-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: white;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-nav:hover {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

.hero-nav.prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.hero-nav.next {
    right: -70px;
}

/* Modern Hero Slider Container */
.slider-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin-left: auto;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    /* Maintain center context for slides via flex */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Background curve aesthetic */
.slider-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Specific Slide Logic */
.composite-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.composite-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.composite-slide .expert-img {
    width: 360px;
    height: 100%;
    /* PERFECT RED-LINE SNAP - no overflowing the boundaries whatsoever. */
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.composite-slide .p1 {
    left: -80px;
    transform: scale(0.85) rotate(-6deg);
    transform-origin: center center;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: brightness(0.35);
}

.composite-slide .p3 {
    right: -80px;
    transform: scale(0.85) rotate(6deg);
    transform-origin: center center;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: brightness(0.35);
}

.composite-slide .p2 {
    transform: scale(1);
    /* PREVENTS VERTICAL OVERFLOW (DO NOT POP IT) */
    z-index: 3;
    filter: brightness(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.15);
    position: relative;
}

/* Indicators - Improved visibility */
.hero-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
}

.indicator {
    width: 35px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.indicator.active {
    width: 70px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-main-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .slider-container {
        width: 100%;
        height: 400px;
    }

    .hero-nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Squad Section Styles */
.team-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover .team-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Animations */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 1s, transform 1s;
}

.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Carousel Utils */
.carousel-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.carousel-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 20px);
    /* 3 items per view minus gap */
}

/* Portfolio Refinements */
.portfolio-grid-home {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.portfolio-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.portfolio-img-container img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition);
    filter: contrast(1.06) saturate(1.08) brightness(1.02);
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

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

.carousel-control {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-control:hover {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.carousel-control.prev {
    left: -60px;
}

.carousel-control.next {
    right: -60px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .carousel-control.prev {
        left: 0;
    }

    .carousel-control.next {
        right: 0;
    }
}

/* ==== NEW LIGHT THEME SERVICES GRID ==== */
.light-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.light-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.icon-square {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.2);
}

.light-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--secondary-black);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: none;
}

.light-card p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.learn-more {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.learn-more:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-black);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .carousel-item {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }

    .carousel-control {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* NEW SERVICES LAYOUT (Light Theme) */
.svc-card {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86));
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.svc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.14);
}

.svc-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.svc-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.22), rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.35));
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-black);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.svc-num-badge {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88);
    color: var(--gold-warm);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.svc-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-black);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.svc-card p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.svc-card .learn-more {
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.svc-card .learn-more:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* 3x3 Dotted pattern for card bg */
.svc-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.18) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 10px 10px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-banner-floating {
    background:
        radial-gradient(600px 220px at 20% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.0) 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.92), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.92));
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transform: translateY(50px);
}

.cta-banner-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}

.cta-banner-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
}

.cta-banner-text {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-warm), var(--gold-lux));
    color: var(--primary-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 12px 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cta-btn-arrow {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
    color: var(--gold-warm);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Hide buttons on mobile */

/* EXPERTS CAROUSEL OVERHAUL */
.experts-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.swiper-slide.premium-expert-card {
    background: #111;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* Basis for non-centered */
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: blur(2px);
    width: 380px !important;
    /* Force fixed width */
    height: auto;
}

.swiper-slide-active.premium-expert-card {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.15);
    z-index: 10;
}

.premium-expert-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-10px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.8);
}

.swiper-slide:not(.swiper-slide-active):hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.expert-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.expert-cover {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.premium-expert-card:hover .expert-cover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.expert-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #111 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.expert-availability {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #00e676;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00e676;
    animation: pulseObj 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseObj {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 230, 118, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 230, 118, 0);
    }
}

.expert-platform-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.expert-info {
    padding: 25px 30px 30px;
    background: #111;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.expert-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.expert-name {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
}

.expert-rating {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.expert-role {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.expert-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.expert-tags .tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.expert-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    width: max-content;
}

.expert-cta:hover {
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-yellow);
    gap: 5px;
}

/* Swiper pagination */
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: #aaa;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--primary-yellow) !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ========================================= */
/* ZICKORA EXPERTS DIRECTORY (MODAL & GRID)  */
/* ========================================= */

/* Experts page layout (hero + directory like reference) */
.experts-page {
    width: 100%;
}

.experts-hero {
    padding: 140px 0 70px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 660px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 18% 10%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(740px 480px at 88% 22%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.16) 0%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.0) 62%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0) 45%);
}

.experts-hero-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.experts-hero-inner {
    display: block;
    position: static;
    height: 100%;
}

.experts-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.experts-kicker .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #00c853;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.55);
}

.experts-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.experts-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.experts-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.experts-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.experts-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: 14px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.experts-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
}

.experts-stat span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.experts-hero-visual {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.experts-hero-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Real experts hero stack (Jeremiah + Marvel + Cecilia) */
.experts-hero-visual-stack {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    min-height: 360px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(520px 360px at 30% 25%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.22), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(620px 420px at 80% 55%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 62%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0));
}

/* Experts page: reuse homepage hero slider sizing */
.experts-hero .hero-visuals {
    width: 100%;
}

.experts-hero .slider-container {
    height: 440px;
}

/* Ensure hero slider never stays hidden on Experts page */
.experts-hero #hero-slider {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .experts-hero .slider-container {
        height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .experts-hero .slider-container {
        height: 360px;
    }
}

.experts-hero-visual-stack .stack-img {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 62%;
    height: 96%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    filter: saturate(1.02) contrast(1.04);
}

.experts-hero-visual-stack .stack-img.left {
    left: 2%;
    transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-4deg);
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.experts-hero-visual-stack .stack-img.right {
    right: 2%;
    transform: translateY(12px) rotate(4deg);
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.experts-hero-visual-stack .stack-img.center {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0deg);
    width: 66%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.experts-hero-visual-stack::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(520px 380px at 50% 40%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.18), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 62%);
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .experts-hero-visual-stack {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .experts-hero-visual-stack {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .experts-hero-visual-stack .stack-img {
        width: 70%;
    }

    .experts-hero-visual-stack .stack-img.center {
        width: 78%;
    }
}

/* ── TEAM HERO IMAGE ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.team-hero-float {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: 0;
    top: 80px;
    left: 28%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-hero-float-glow {
    display: none;
}

.team-hero-float-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 5%;
    mix-blend-mode: lighten;
    filter: contrast(1.1) saturate(1.2) brightness(1.0);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
    display: block;
}

.team-hero-float:hover .team-hero-float-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    filter: contrast(1.12) saturate(1.22) brightness(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .team-hero-float {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        right: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        width: 100%;
        height: 360px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .team-hero-float {
        height: 260px;
    }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.experts-directory {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
}

.experts-directory-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}

.experts-filter-panel {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

.filter-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.filter-title {
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.filter-group {
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.filter-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #222;
}

.filter-check {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #333;
    user-select: none;
}

.filter-check input {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    accent-color: var(--gold-lux);
}

.experts-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.toolbar-left {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.toolbar-pill {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.toolbar-pill-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #222;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.toolbar-pill select {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
    outline: none;
    padding-right: 6px;
}

.toolbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.toolbar-search {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    min-width: 260px;
}

.toolbar-search svg {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.toolbar-search input {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111;
}

.experts-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 18px 0 18px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.experts-view-toggles {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.view-toggle {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.view-toggle.active {
    color: #111;
    border-color: rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.12);
}

.experts-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}

.page-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #111;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.page-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.page-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-color: rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .experts-hero-inner {
        min-height: unset;
    }

    .experts-title {
        font-size: 3.2rem;
    }

    .experts-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .experts-directory-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .experts-filter-panel {
        position: static;
    }

    .toolbar-search {
        min-width: 220px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .experts-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
    }

    .experts-title {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .toolbar-search {
        min-width: 100%;
    }
}

.category-filters .cat-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ccc;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-filters .cat-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: white;
}

.category-filters .cat-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.2);
}

.expert-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .expert-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .expert-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .expert-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.minimal-expert-card {
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.minimal-expert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(247, 197, 46, 0.15);
}

.minimal-expert-card .img-container {
    height: 300px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
}

.minimal-expert-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.minimal-expert-card .avail-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.3);
    color: #00c853;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    z-index: 2;
}

.minimal-expert-card .card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.minimal-expert-card h3 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
}

.minimal-expert-card .role {
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.minimal-expert-card .tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.minimal-expert-card .tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #efefef;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.minimal-expert-card .tag:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.minimal-expert-card .card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.minimal-expert-card .rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.minimal-expert-card .arrow-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.minimal-expert-card:hover .arrow-btn {
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

/* ── EXPERT SIDEBAR (reference redesign) ─────────────────── */
.expert-sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -65vw;
    width: 62vw;
    max-width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #111;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: right 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.expert-sidebar.open {
    right: 0;
}

/* Header bar */
.sb-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sb-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #888;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sb-close {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #ccc;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sb-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Scroll area */
.expert-sidebar .modal-scroll-area {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.expert-sidebar .modal-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}

.expert-sidebar .modal-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}

.expert-sidebar .modal-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Profile top block */
.sb-profile-top {
    padding: 36px 28px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.sb-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sb-avatar {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.sb-avail-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #1a3a1a;
    color: #4caf50;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sb-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sb-role {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #aaa;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sb-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #bbb;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.sb-meta-row2 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sb-meta-dot {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #555;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}

.sb-rating {
    color: #f5c542;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sb-rev-count {
    color: #888;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.sb-platforms {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.sb-platform-agency {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.sb-platform-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.sb-fiverr {
    background: rgba(0, 178, 45, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 178, 45, 0.22);
    color: #1dbf73;
}

.sb-upwork {
    background: rgba(20, 168, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 168, 0, 0.2);
    color: #6fda44;
}

/* Tabs */
.sb-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding: 0 22px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.sb-tabs .m-tab {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #777;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.sb-tabs .m-tab.active {
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.sb-tabs .m-tab.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-yellow);
}

/* Tab content */
.modal-body-content {
    padding: 20px 22px 10px;
}

.sb-section-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sb-bio {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Stats row */
.sb-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sb-stat-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.sb-stat-box strong {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.sb-stat-box span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #888;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Skills */
.sb-skills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.m-skill-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Recent reviews section */
.sb-recent-reviews {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.sb-section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sb-view-all-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.sb-reviews-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Review cards */
.m-review-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.m-review-card .rev-head {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.rev-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.rev-head-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.rev-name-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.rev-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ddd;
}

.rev-flag {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.rev-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.rev-stars {
    color: #f5c542;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.rev-rating-num {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #f5c542;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.rev-time {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #666;
}

.rev-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #999;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Reviews note */
.sb-reviews-note {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #888;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Portfolio grid */
.m-portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

.m-portfolio-item {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.m-portfolio-item img,
.m-portfolio-item video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Services list */
.sb-services-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .sb-services-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.sb-service-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
}

.sb-service-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sb-service-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ddd;
}

/* Footer CTA */
.sb-footer {
    padding: 12px 18px 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: #0d0d0d;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sb-cta-block {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sb-cta-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.sb-cta-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #777;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.sb-start-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5C542, #D4AF37, #B8962E);
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.sb-start-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.sb-or-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #555;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 6px 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sb-platform-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sb-plat-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 8px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.sb-plat-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.sb-plat-fiverr {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1dbf73 0%, #00b22d 100%);
    border: 2px solid #1dbf73;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(29, 191, 115, 0.4);
}

.sb-plat-upwork {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6fda44 0%, #14a800 100%);
    border: 2px solid #6fda44;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(111, 218, 68, 0.4);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* RESPONSIVE WHY CHOOSE US */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    #why-choose-us .container>div {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    #why-choose-us .container>div>div:nth-child(1) {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding-bottom: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    #why-choose-us .container>div>div:nth-child(2) {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   EXPERTS (IVORY) – match reference glow + spotlight
   ========================================================= */
#experts.lux-ivory .experts-swiper {
    position: relative;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .experts-swiper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40px -60px -90px -60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(520px 260px at 50% 35%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.42), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 65%),
        radial-gradient(820px 420px at 50% 68%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.32), rgba(232, 217, 168, 0) 70%);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-wrapper,
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-pagination,
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-prev,
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-next {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Center card should feel “featured” */
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide.premium-expert-card {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide:not(.swiper-slide-active) {
    opacity: 0.62;
    transform: scale(0.92);
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Ivory card surface */
#experts.lux-ivory .expert-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.28) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Featured glow for active slide */
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide-active .expert-card {
    border-color: rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.40) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20),
        0 22px 70px rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.26);
}

/* Active card halo (the “glow” you pointed out) */
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide-active .expert-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40px -60px auto -60px;
    height: 220px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(closest-side at 50% 40%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.55), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 72%),
        radial-gradient(closest-side at 65% 55%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.40), rgba(232, 217, 168, 0) 72%);
    filter: blur(2px);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .expert-card>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Centered “cards with peeking sides” layout */
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide {
    width: 360px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    #experts.lux-ivory .swiper-slide {
        width: 300px !important;
    }

    #experts.lux-ivory .expert-card {
        padding: 28px !important;
    }
}

#experts.lux-ivory .expert-card h3 {
    color: #141414 !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .expert-card p {
    color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.68) !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .expert-card .btn-outline {
    border-color: rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.55) !important;
    color: #141414 !important;
    background: rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.08) !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .expert-card .btn-outline:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-warm), var(--gold-lux)) !important;
    color: #0A0A0A !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.35) !important;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.95) !important;
}

/* Remove extra whitespace in Experts section */
#experts.lux-ivory h2 {
    margin-bottom: 34px !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .experts-swiper {
    padding: 10px 0 24px !important;
}

/* Place prev/next bottom-left (stacked) like reference */
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-prev,
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-next {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 58% !important;
    /* visually centered on the cards */
    bottom: auto !important;
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.55) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(180, 135, 18, 0.35) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    color: #F6F0E6 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-prev {
    top: calc(58% - 52px) !important;
    /* stacked above next */
    left: 22px !important;
    right: auto !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-next {
    top: calc(58% - 52px) !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: 22px !important;
}

#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-prev::after,
#experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-next::after {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {

    #experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-prev,
    #experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-next {
        left: 12px !important;
    }

    #experts.lux-ivory .swiper-button-next {
        left: auto !important;
        right: 12px !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ========================================================= */

/* Shared eyebrow */
.svc-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.svc-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: block;
}

.svc-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 10% 42%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.18) 0%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(720px 520px at 92% 26%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 620px at 55% 112%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.08) 0%, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.0) 62%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 680px at -10% 15%, transparent 54%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.12) 55%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.00) 58%, transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 680px at 112% 22%, transparent 54%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.10) 55%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.00) 58%, transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(1200px 720px at 55% -20%, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.10), rgba(245, 197, 66, 0) 65%);
}

.svc-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.45;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 197, 66, 0.25) 0 1px, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 217, 168, 0.18) 0 1px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 120px 120px, 160px 160px;
    background-position: 0 0, 40px 30px;
    animation: svcHeroParticles 16s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes svcHeroParticles {
    0% {
        background-position: 0 0, 40px 30px;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 240px 120px, 200px 160px;
    }
}

.svc-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 130px 0 0 3vw;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.svc-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.svc-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #999;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.svc-hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.svc-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5C542, #D4AF37);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.svc-btn-primary:hover {
    opacity: 0.88;
}

.svc-btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #ddd;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.svc-btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
}

.svc-play-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.svc-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px 24px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.svc-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.svc-badge svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.svc-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #ddd;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.svc-badge p {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.svc-hero-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 62%;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 70px;
}

.svc-hero-image::before {
    display: none;
}

.svc-hero-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% top;
}

/* ── CORE SERVICES ── */
.svc-core {
    background: #f9f8f5;
    padding: 24px 0 40px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.svc-core h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #111;
    margin: 0;
}

.svc-core-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-right: 4vw;
}

.svc-core-desc p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 340px;
}

.svc-core-cta {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.svc-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border: 1.5px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.svc-view-all:hover {
    border-color: #111;
    color: #000;
}

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

.svc-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 26px 24px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.svc-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 18px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.svc-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

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

.svc-card-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #B8962E;
}

.svc-card-num {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.svc-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.svc-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.svc-learn-more {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.svc-learn-more:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* ── WHY CHOOSE US ── */
.svc-why {
    background: #0d0d0d;
    padding: 40px 0 30px;
}

.svc-why h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.svc-why-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.svc-why-left {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
}

.svc-why-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.svc-why-left .svc-btn-primary {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 9px 16px;
}

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

.svc-pillar {
    text-align: center;
}

.svc-pillar-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.svc-pillar h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.svc-pillar p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.svc-process {
    background: #f9f8f5;
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.svc-process h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.svc-process-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

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

.svc-steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 52px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.svc-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.svc-step-num {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-yellow);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.svc-step-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.svc-step h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.svc-step p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ── CTA BANNER ── */
.svc-cta-banner {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    padding: 50px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.svc-cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.svc-cta-icon-wrap {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.svc-cta-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.svc-cta-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}

.svc-cta-checks {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 180px;
}

.svc-cta-checks p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #bbb;
    margin: 0;
}

.svc-cta-action {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.svc-social-proof {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.svc-avatars {
    display: flex;
}

.svc-avatars img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #0a0a0a;
    margin-left: -8px;
}

.svc-avatars img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.svc-social-proof span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #888;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .svc-hero {
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .svc-hero-content {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 110px 5vw 360px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .svc-hero-image {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 340px;
        top: auto;
        right: auto;
    }

    .svc-hero-image::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .svc-badges {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .svc-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .svc-why-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .svc-why-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .svc-steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .svc-steps::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .svc-cta-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .svc-core-header {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .svc-core-right {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .svc-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .svc-why-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .svc-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================================

   ADDITIONAL MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS IMPROVEMENTS

   ========================================================= */



@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Navigation Adjustments */

    .nav-pill {

        width: 95% !important;

        padding: 10px 15px !important;

        top: 15px !important;

        border-radius: 12px !important;

        justify-content: space-between !important;

    }

    .nav-pill .logo-text { font-size: 0.8rem; }

    .nav-pill .logo-divider { margin: 0 5px; height: 24px; }

    .nav-pill .nav-menu { display: none; } 

    

    /* Hero Content Stacking */

    .hero-main-content {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;

        padding-top: 120px !important;

        padding-bottom: 40px !important;

        text-align: center !important;

        gap: 40px !important;

        overflow: hidden !important;

    }

    .hero-content { 

        min-height: auto !important; 

        align-items: center !important; 

        padding: 0 10px !important;

    }

    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }

    .hero-visuals { 

        height: 420px !important; 

        width: 100% !important;

    }

    .slider-container { height: 400px !important; }

    

    /* Expert Sidebar (Profile Modal) */

    .expert-sidebar {

        width: 100% !important;

        right: -100% !important;

        border-radius: 0 !important;

    }

    .expert-sidebar.open {

        right: 0 !important;

    }

    .sb-profile-top { padding: 30px 20px 20px !important; }

    .sb-avatar { width: 110px !important; height: 110px !important; }

    .sb-name { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }

    .sb-stats-row { 

        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; 

        gap: 12px !important;

    }

    

    /* Modals & Overlays */

    .modal-overlay { padding: 15px !important; }

    .review-modal {

        padding: 24px 20px !important;

        width: 100% !important;

        border-radius: 16px !important;

    }

    .star-rating .star { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }

    

    /* Grid Adjustments */

    .expert-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;

        gap: 20px !important;

    }

}



@media (max-width: 480px) {

    h1 { font-size: 2rem !important; }

    h2 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }

    

    .hero-expert-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }

    .card-overlay { padding: 20px 15px !important; }

    

    .sb-tabs {

        padding: 0 10px !important;

        gap: 5px !important;

    }

    .sb-tabs button {

        padding: 12px 10px !important;

        font-size: 0.75rem !important;

        flex: 1 !important;

    }

    

    .sb-cta-block { padding: 20px 15px !important; }

    .sb-cta-label { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }

    .sb-cta-sub { font-size: 0.8rem !important; }

    

    .minimal-expert-card .img-container { height: 280px !important; }

    

    /* Navigation Mobile Logo Fix */

    .nav-pill .logo-text span:first-child { font-size: 0.75rem !important; }

    .nav-pill .logo-text span:last-child { font-size: 0.7rem !important; }

}