/* Site identity */
:root {
    --color-gold: #DEAD68;
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-black: #000000;
    --color-dark: #000000;
    --color-dark-soft: #121212;
    --color-text: #F5F5F5;
    --color-border: rgba(222, 173, 104, 0.35);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { overflow-x: clip; }
body, button, input, select, textarea { font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; }
body { min-height: 100vh; margin: 0; color: var(--color-text); background: var(--color-dark); overflow-x: clip; }
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; width: 100%; background: var(--color-black); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; width: min(1200px, calc(100% - 32px)); min-height: 76px; margin: auto; }
.site-brand { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; }
.site-brand .custom-logo-link { display: block; }
.site-brand .custom-logo, .site-brand .site-logo { display: block; width: auto; max-height: 100px; }
.primary-navigation { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px; flex: 1; padding-inline-start: 32px; }
.primary-navigation::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset-inline-start: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 2px; height: 46px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--color-white); }
.header-btn { width: auto; white-space: nowrap; padding: 10px 24px; margin-inline-start: auto; }
.primary-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; padding: 0; margin: 0; list-style: none; }
.primary-menu a { color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 160ms ease; }
.primary-menu a:hover, .primary-menu .current-menu-item > a, .primary-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a { color: var(--color-gold); }
.menu-toggle { display: none; padding: 6px; margin-inline-start: auto; border: 0; color: var(--color-white); background: transparent; cursor: pointer; font-size: 30px; }
.menu-close { display: none; }
.screen-reader-text { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px); white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .site-header__inner { min-height: 64px; }
    .menu-toggle { display: block; }
    .primary-navigation {
        position: fixed;
        z-index: 1100;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        width: 100vw;
        height: 100dvh;
        padding: 16px 20px 32px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        visibility: hidden;
        background: var(--color-gold);
        border: 0;
        box-shadow: 12px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        transition: transform 240ms ease, visibility 240ms ease;
    }
    .primary-navigation::before { display: none; }
    .primary-navigation.is-open { visibility: visible; transform: translateX(0); }
    .menu-close {
        display: block;
        align-self: flex-start;
        width: 40px;
        height: 36px;
        padding: 0;
        margin: -4px 0 16px;
        border: 0;
        color: var(--color-white);
        background: transparent;
        cursor: pointer;
        font-size: 34px;
        font-weight: 300;
        line-height: 1;
    }
    .primary-menu {
        width: 100%;
        padding-top: 16px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 18px;
    }
    .primary-menu a { color: var(--color-white); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
    .primary-menu a:hover, .primary-menu .current-menu-item > a, .primary-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a { color: var(--color-black); }
    .header-btn {
        display: flex;
        align-self: flex-start;
        width: auto;
        min-width: 144px;
        margin: 18px 0 0;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        color: var(--color-gold);
        text-align: center;
        background: var(--color-white);
        border-color: var(--color-white);
    }
    .header-btn:hover { color: var(--color-gold); background: var(--color-white); }
    body.menu-is-open { overflow: hidden; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Shared helpers / buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.text-gold { color: var(--color-gold); }

.btn-gold,
.btn-outline-gold {
    display: flex;
    width: 250px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    transition: background-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-gold { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-black); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--color-white); }
.btn-outline-gold { background: transparent; color: var(--color-white); }
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-white); }

/* Shared button sheen */
.site-button {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: transform 180ms ease, background-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
}
.site-button:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.site-button::after {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    top: -35%;
    bottom: -35%;
    left: -75%;
    width: 45%;
    content: '';
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-22deg);
    transition: transform 600ms ease;
}
.site-button:hover::after,
.site-button:focus-visible::after { transform: translateX(430%) skewX(-22deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Shared :: Section heading (gradient underline)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-heading {
    position: relative;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.section-heading::after {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 1px;
    content: '';
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(222, 173, 104, .10) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: About
   ========================================================================== */
.home-about {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 40px 0 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.home-about > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.intro-about-transition {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    height: 200px;
    margin-top: -60px;
    margin-bottom: -60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: url('../images/intro-about-bg.png') top center / 100% auto no-repeat;
}

.home-about__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    column-gap: 60px;
    row-gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

.home-about__text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.home-about__text p { margin: 0; }

.about-box {
    padding: 24px 32px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}
.about-box--left { margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw); padding-left: calc(50vw - 50% + 32px); border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; }
.about-box--right { margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw); padding-right: calc(50vw - 50% + 32px); border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .home-about { padding: 40px 0 56px; }
    .home-about__grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; max-width: 860px; }
    .home-about .section-heading { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .home-about__text { width: 100%; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45; text-align: left; }
    .about-box { width: 100%; padding: 18px 28px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .about-box--right { order: 1; margin: 0; }
    .home-about__text:first-child { order: 2; }
    .about-box--left { order: 3; margin: 0; }
    .home-about__text:last-child { order: 4; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: What We Do (cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-wwd {
    background: var(--color-black);
    padding: 90px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.wwd-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 40px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    /* plain card fill */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 4px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
/* gradient border ring: faint on the LEFT, gold on the RIGHT */
.wwd-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 1px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(222, 173, 104, 0.10) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
            mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 250ms ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.wwd-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.wwd-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.wwd-card__icon {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 0;
}
.wwd-card__icon img {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: inline-block;
}
.wwd-card__title {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}
.wwd-card__text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.wwd-card__text p { margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .home-wwd { padding: 56px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: Consulting Services (animated steps)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-steps {
    background: var(--color-black);
    padding: 90px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.steps {
    display: flex;
    counter-reset: step;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.step {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    text-align: center;
}
.step__label {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    color: #FFF;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: normal;
}
.step__marker {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 40px;
}
.step__dot {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    background: var(--color-black);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.step__dot::before {
    counter-increment: step;
    content: counter(step);
}
/* connector line from this dot to the next dot */
.step:not(:last-child) .step__marker::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform 450ms ease;
}

/* --- entrance animation (adds .is-inview via JS when scrolled into view) --- */
.home-steps .step__label { opacity: 0; }
.home-steps .step__dot   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); }

.home-steps.is-inview .step__label { animation: stepLabelIn 500ms ease forwards; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step__dot   { animation: stepDotIn 450ms ease forwards; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:not(:last-child) .step__marker::after { transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1); }

/* stagger: label -> dot -> line, step by step */
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(1) .step__label { animation-delay: 0s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(1) .step__dot   { animation-delay: .15s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(1) .step__marker::after { transition-delay: .35s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(2) .step__label { animation-delay: .55s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(2) .step__dot   { animation-delay: .70s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(2) .step__marker::after { transition-delay: .90s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(3) .step__label { animation-delay: 1.10s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(3) .step__dot   { animation-delay: 1.25s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(3) .step__marker::after { transition-delay: 1.45s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(4) .step__label { animation-delay: 1.65s; }
.home-steps.is-inview .step:nth-child(4) .step__dot   { animation-delay: 1.80s; }

@keyframes stepDotIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes stepLabelIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .home-steps .step__label,
    .home-steps .step__dot { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none; }
    .home-steps .step:not(:last-child) .step__marker::after { transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1); transition: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .home-steps { padding: 36px 0; }
    .home-steps .section-heading { margin-bottom: 34px; font-size: 16px !important; }
    .steps { flex-direction: row; gap: 0; }
    .step__label { min-height: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 0 2px; font-size: 9px; line-height: 1.25; }
    .step__marker { height: 32px; }
    .step__dot { width: 28px; height: 28px; font-size: 11px; }
    .step:not(:last-child) .step__marker::after { display: block; height: 1px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: Impact in Numbers
   ========================================================================== */
.home-impact {
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: left center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 90px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.home-impact__body {
    padding-top: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}
.home-impact__body .section-heading { margin-bottom: 50px; }

.impact-grid {
    row-gap: 50px;
}
.impact-stat {
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.6);
}
.impact-stat__circle {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
}
/* gradient ring border */
.impact-stat__circle::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 2px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 130deg, var(--color-gold), rgba(222, 173, 104, 0.12) 55%, var(--color-gold));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
            mask-composite: exclude;
    transition: transform 400ms ease;
}
/* spin the gradient ring on hover */
.impact-stat:hover .impact-stat__circle::before {
    animation: ringSpin 1.6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ringSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.impact-stat__num {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}
.impact-stat__label {
    margin-top: 16px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* staggered reveal when scrolled into view */
.home-impact.is-inview .impact-stat { animation: stepDotIn 500ms ease forwards; }
.home-impact.is-inview .impact-stat:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.home-impact.is-inview .impact-stat:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s; }
.home-impact.is-inview .impact-stat:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .36s; }
.home-impact.is-inview .impact-stat:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .54s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .impact-stat { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .home-impact { min-height: 280px; padding: 38px 0; background-size: auto 100%; background-position: left center; }
    .home-impact__body { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .home-impact { min-height: 254px; padding: 26px 0; }
    .home-impact__body .section-heading { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 12px !important; }
    .impact-grid { row-gap: 18px; }
    .impact-stat__circle { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
    .impact-stat__num { font-size: 11px; }
    .impact-stat__label { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 8px; line-height: 1.2; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: Why Choose Us
   ========================================================================== */
.home-why {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* background overlay: linear gradient #000·60% -> #000 */
.home-why::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.20) 100%);
}
.home-why .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.home-why__content {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.home-why__title {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    color: #DEAD68;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: normal;
}
.home-why__text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.home-why__text p { margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .home-why { padding: 64px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Shared :: section heading (left-aligned variant)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-heading--start {
    width: fit-content;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pages :: Intro (from "Intro Pages" options)
   ========================================================================== */
.pages-intro {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 78vh;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}
.pages-intro > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; }
.pages-intro__content { width: 100%; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.pages-intro__title {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.pages-intro__title .text-gold { display: inline; }
.pages-intro__text {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-align: center;
}
.pages-intro .btn-gold,
.pages-intro .btn-outline-gold { margin: 0 auto; }

/* no background image -> compact height (no big empty band) */
.pages-intro.pages-intro--noimg { display: block; min-height: 0; padding: 60px 0; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pages-intro { min-height: 60vh; padding: 90px 0; background-size: contain; }
    .pages-intro .pages-intro__title { font-size: 24px !important; }
    .pages-intro__text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pages-intro { min-height: 0; padding: 64px 0; }
    .pages-intro .pages-intro__title { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .pages-intro__text { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5; }
    .pages-intro__content { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact page
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-info { background: var(--color-black); padding: 70px 0 40px; }
.contact-info__title { text-align: center; margin: 0 0 50px; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; }
.contact-info__grid { position: relative; }
.contact-info__item { padding: 10px 20px; }
.contact-info__item + .contact-info__item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
.contact-info__icon { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 26px; color: var(--color-gold); }
.contact-info__label { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); }
.contact-info__value { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #cfcfcf; }
.contact-info__value a { color: #cfcfcf; text-decoration: none; }
.contact-info__value a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

.contact-form-section { background: var(--color-black); padding: 40px 0 80px; }
.contact-form-section__title { margin: 0 0 34px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; color: var(--color-white); }
.contact-form-section__form { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* CF7 fields */
.contact-form-section .form-control,
.contact-form-section .wpcf7-form-control:not(.wpcf7-submit) {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--color-dark-soft);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 8px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 160ms ease;
}
.contact-form-section .wpcf7-form-control:focus { border-color: var(--color-gold); }
.contact-form-section textarea.wpcf7-form-control { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.contact-form-section .wpcf7-form-control::placeholder { color: #8a8a8a; }
.contact-form-section .wpcf7-submit {
    padding: 13px 34px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-black);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
}
.contact-form-section .wpcf7-submit:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--color-white); }
.contact-form-section .wpcf7-not-valid-tip { color: #ff6b6b; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Map */
.contact-map { line-height: 0; }
.contact-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 420px; border: 0; display: block; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-info__item + .contact-info__item { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 24px; }
    .contact-map iframe { height: 300px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Insights :: shared bits
   ========================================================================== */
.ins-meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #cfcfcf;
}
.ins-meta .ins-cal { color: var(--color-gold); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.ins-readmore {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.ins-readmore:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ==========================================================================
   About :: Our Story
   ========================================================================== */
.about-story {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 40px 0 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-story__title { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); }
.about-story__subtitle { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-gold); }
.about-story__text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text); }
.about-story__text p { margin: 0 0 12px; }

.about-story__media img { width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover; }

.about-story__items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; }
.story-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(24px);
}
.story-item__icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 0;
}
.story-item__icon img { width: 68px; height: 68px; object-fit: contain; }
.story-item__title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--color-white); }

/* reveal items one by one when scrolled into view */
.about-story.is-inview .story-item { animation: storyItemIn 500ms ease forwards; }
.about-story.is-inview .story-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .0s; }
.about-story.is-inview .story-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .18s; }
.about-story.is-inview .story-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .36s; }
.about-story.is-inview .story-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .54s; }
.about-story.is-inview .story-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .72s; }
@keyframes storyItemIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .story-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-story { padding: 40px 0 56px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About :: Media & Speaking
   ========================================================================== */
.about-media { background: var(--color-black); padding: 70px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.about-media .section-heading { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.about-media__item {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #111 center / cover no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-media__icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-black);
    background: rgba(222, 173, 104, 0.92);
    transition: transform 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}
.about-media__item:hover .about-media__icon { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); background: var(--color-gold); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-media { padding: 48px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About :: Why Clients Trust
   ========================================================================== */
.about-trust {
    background: var(--color-black);
    padding: 80px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-trust .section-heading { margin-bottom: 55px; }
.trust-item { text-align: center; }
.trust-item__icon { margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 0; }
.trust-item__icon img { width: 60px; height: 60px; object-fit: contain; display: inline-block; }
.trust-item__title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--color-white); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-trust { padding: 56px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About :: Vision / Mission / Values
   ========================================================================== */
.about-vmv {
    background: var(--color-black);
    padding: 70px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-vmv__values-row { margin-top: 24px; }
.vmv-box {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.vmv-box__title { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold); }
.vmv-box__text { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text); }
.vmv-values-list {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    text-align: left;
}
.vmv-values-list li {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.vmv-values-list li::before { content: '•'; position: absolute; left: 4px; color: var(--color-gold); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-vmv { padding: 48px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About :: Professional Journey (animated timeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-journey {
    background: var(--color-black);
    padding: 80px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-journey .section-heading { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.journey { display: flex; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.journey-step {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 0 12px;
    text-align: center;
}
.journey-step__marker {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.journey-step__dot {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
/* connector line to next dot */
.journey-step:not(:last-child) .journey-step__marker::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform 450ms ease;
}
.journey-step__title { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); }
.journey-step__text { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; color: #b9b9b9; }

/* entrance animation */
.about-journey .journey-step__dot { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); }
.about-journey .journey-step__title,
.about-journey .journey-step__text { opacity: 0; }

.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step__dot { animation: stepDotIn 450ms ease forwards; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step__title,
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step__text { animation: stepLabelIn 500ms ease forwards; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:not(:last-child) .journey-step__marker::after { transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1); }

.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(1) .journey-step__dot { animation-delay: .15s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(1) .journey-step__marker::after { transition-delay: .35s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(1) .journey-step__title { animation-delay: .3s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(1) .journey-step__text { animation-delay: .4s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(2) .journey-step__dot { animation-delay: .70s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(2) .journey-step__marker::after { transition-delay: .90s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(2) .journey-step__title { animation-delay: .85s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(2) .journey-step__text { animation-delay: .95s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(3) .journey-step__dot { animation-delay: 1.25s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(3) .journey-step__marker::after { transition-delay: 1.45s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(3) .journey-step__title { animation-delay: 1.40s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(3) .journey-step__text { animation-delay: 1.50s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(4) .journey-step__dot { animation-delay: 1.80s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(4) .journey-step__marker::after { transition-delay: 2.0s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(4) .journey-step__title { animation-delay: 1.95s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(4) .journey-step__text { animation-delay: 2.05s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(5) .journey-step__dot { animation-delay: 2.35s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(5) .journey-step__title { animation-delay: 2.50s; }
.about-journey.is-inview .journey-step:nth-child(5) .journey-step__text { animation-delay: 2.60s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .about-journey .journey-step__dot,
    .about-journey .journey-step__title,
    .about-journey .journey-step__text { opacity: 1; transform: none; animation: none; }
    .about-journey .journey-step:not(:last-child) .journey-step__marker::after { transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1); transition: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-journey { padding: 38px 0; }
    .about-journey .section-heading { margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 16px !important; }
    .journey { flex-direction: row; gap: 0; }
    .journey-step { padding: 0 2px; }
    .journey-step__marker { height: 44px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .journey-step__dot { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 10px; }
    .journey-step__title { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }
    .journey-step__text { font-size: 8px; line-height: 1.25; }
    .journey-step:not(:last-child) .journey-step__marker::after { display: block; height: 1px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Media archive (In the Media + Our Clients)
   ========================================================================== */
.media-archive { background: var(--color-black); padding: 70px 0; }
.media-section { margin-bottom: 70px; }
.media-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.media-section__title { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; }
.media-section__subtitle { margin: 0 0 34px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #b9b9b9; text-align: center; }
.media-section--clients .media-section__title,
.media-section--clients .media-section__subtitle { text-align: left; }
.media-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.media-group:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* media card (dark panel) */
.media-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.media-card__thumb {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #111 center / cover no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.media-cell--big .media-card__thumb { aspect-ratio: 16 / 12; }
.media-card__play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-black);
    background: rgba(222, 173, 104, 0.92);
    transition: transform 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
}
.media-card__thumb:hover .media-card__play { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); background: var(--color-gold); }
.media-card__title { margin: 16px 0 8px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold); }
.media-cell--small .media-card__title { font-size: 15px; }
.media-card__desc { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; color: #bdbdbd; }

/* client card (dark panel) */
.client-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.client-card__img {
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #111 center / cover no-repeat;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 250ms ease;
}
.client-card__img:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.client-card__title { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .media-archive { padding: 48px 0; }
    .media-section { margin-bottom: 48px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive typography (smaller headings & text on tablet / mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-heading { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .home-intro__title, .home-why__title { font-size: 30px !important; }
    .about-story__title { font-size: 26px !important; }
    .media-section__title { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .ins-single__title { font-size: 26px !important; }
    .contact-info__title { font-size: 24px !important; }
    .pages-intro__title { font-size: 30px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-heading { font-size: 19px !important; }
    .home-intro__title, .home-why__title { font-size: 24px !important; }
    .pages-intro__title { font-size: 24px !important; }
    .about-story__title { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .about-story__subtitle { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .media-section__title { font-size: 19px !important; }
    .ins-single__title { font-size: 23px !important; }
    .contact-info__title { font-size: 22px !important; }
    .contact-form-section__title { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .about-vmv .vmv-box__title,
    .media-card__title { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .ins-flex__title { font-size: 19px !important; }

    /* body text */
    .home-intro__desc,
    .home-why__text,
    .about-story__text,
    .home-cta__text,
    .vmv-box__text { font-size: 15px !important; }
    .home-about__text { font-size: 14px !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating WhatsApp button
   ========================================================================== */
.wa-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    z-index: 1500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform 200ms ease;
    isolation: isolate;
}
/* Pulsing ring driven by transform+opacity (GPU-composited) so it does NOT
   repaint the whole viewport on every scroll frame — previously the ring was
   an animated box-shadow, which caused the page to judder while scrolling. */
.wa-float::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: waPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.wa-float img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }

@keyframes waPulse {
    0%   { transform: scale(1);    opacity: 0.55; }
    70%  { transform: scale(1.85); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.85); opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .wa-float { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .wa-float { width: 48px; height: 48px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--color-black);
    padding: 36px 0 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.site-footer__top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 26px;
    text-align: center;
}
.site-footer__top > [class*='col'] { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 100%; max-width: 340px; text-align: center; }

.site-footer__logo { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.site-footer__logo img { width: auto; }
.site-footer__about { margin: 0 auto; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--color-white); max-width: 300px; }

.site-footer__title {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.site-footer__menu { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-footer__menu li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
.site-footer__menu a {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 160ms ease;
}
.site-footer__menu a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* Newsletter (Newsletter plugin) */
.site-footer__newsletter .tnp-field { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.site-footer__newsletter input[type="email"],
.site-footer__newsletter input[type="text"] {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 260px;
    height: 36px !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    background: var(--color-black) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    outline: none;
}
.site-footer__newsletter input::placeholder { color: #8a8a8a; }
.site-footer__newsletter input[type="submit"] {
    height: 30px !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
}
.site-footer__newsletter input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold) !important;
    color: var(--color-black) !important;
}

/* Contact row */
.site-footer__contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border: 0;
}
.site-footer__contact-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.site-footer__contact-item a { color: var(--color-white); text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer__contact-item a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.site-footer__contact-icon { color: var(--color-gold); font-size: 16px; }

/* Bottom bar */
.site-footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}
.site-footer__copyright { font-size: 10px; color: var(--color-white); }
.site-footer__social { display: inline-flex; gap: 12px; }
.site-footer__social { order: -1; }
.site-footer__social a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-black);
    background: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
}
.site-footer__social a:hover { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-black); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .site-footer__newsletter { width: 100%; }
    .site-footer__newsletter input[type="email"],
    .site-footer__newsletter input[type="text"] { max-width: none; }
    .site-footer__newsletter input[type="submit"] { display: block; width: auto !important; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* Keep the original multi-column footer on tablet and desktop. The centered
   layout above is reserved for the mobile responsive view. */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .site-footer { padding: 60px 0 28px; }
    .site-footer__top { flex-direction: row; align-items: stretch; padding-bottom: 40px; text-align: left; }
    .site-footer__top > [class*='col'] { flex: 0 0 auto; width: auto; max-width: none; text-align: left; }
    .site-footer__top > .col-12 { width: 100%; }
    .site-footer__top > .col-md-6 { width: 50%; }
    .site-footer__logo { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .site-footer__logo img { max-height: 96px; }
    .site-footer__about { margin: 0; max-width: 320px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #bdbdbd; }
    .site-footer__title { margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 18px; }
    .site-footer__menu li { margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .site-footer__menu a { font-size: 15px; color: #d6d6d6; }
    .site-footer__newsletter .tnp-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .site-footer__newsletter input[type="email"],
    .site-footer__newsletter input[type="text"] { max-width: 300px; height: 46px !important; border-radius: 6px !important; }
    .site-footer__newsletter input[type="submit"] { height: 44px !important; padding: 0 26px !important; font-size: 14px !important; }
    .site-footer__contact { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px 40px; padding: 30px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
    .site-footer__contact-item { gap: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: #d6d6d6; }
    .site-footer__contact-item a { color: #d6d6d6; }
    .site-footer__bottom { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding-top: 26px; text-align: left; }
    .site-footer__copyright { font-size: 14px; color: #9f9f9f; }
    .site-footer__social { order: 0; }
    .site-footer__social a { width: 34px; height: 34px; color: var(--color-white); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); font-size: 15px; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .site-footer__top > .col-lg-4 { width: 33.333333%; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: Get Started (CTA)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-cta {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(222, 173, 104, 0.00) 0%, rgba(222, 173, 104, 0.13) 80.16%);
}
.home-cta__content {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.home-cta__text {
    margin-bottom: 34px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.home-cta__text p { margin: 0; }
.home-cta__btn { margin: 0 auto; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .home-cta { padding: 42px 0; }
    .home-cta .section-heading { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 14px !important; }
    .home-cta__text { margin: 0 auto 22px; max-width: 300px; font-size: 11px !important; line-height: 1.35; }
    .home-cta__btn { width: 178px; min-width: 0; padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: Latest Insights
   ========================================================================== */
.home-insights {
    background: var(--color-black);
    padding: 90px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .home-insights { padding: 56px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WP-PageNavi (dark / gold theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.wp-pagenavi {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.wp-pagenavi a,
.wp-pagenavi span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease;
}
.wp-pagenavi a:hover {
    color: var(--color-black);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}
.wp-pagenavi span.current {
    color: var(--color-black);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}
.wp-pagenavi span.pages,
.wp-pagenavi span.extend {
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #b0b0b0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Insights :: archive
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-archive { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--color-black); }
.ins-section__link { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 160ms ease; }
.ins-section__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.ins-section { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.ins-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* grid card */
.ins-card { height: 100%; }
.ins-card__img {
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.ins-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ins-card__body { padding: 18px 4px 0; }
.ins-card__title { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; }
.ins-card__title a { color: var(--color-white); text-decoration: none; }
.ins-card__title a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.ins-card__excerpt { margin: 10px 0 14px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #b9b9b9; }

/* featured big card */
.ins-featured {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    min-height: 430px;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #111 center / cover no-repeat;
}
.ins-featured__link { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; }
.ins-featured::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 60%);
}
.ins-featured__overlay { position: relative; z-index: 3; padding: 28px; }
.ins-featured__title { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); }
.ins-featured__excerpt { margin: 10px 0 14px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #dcdcdc; }
.ins-featured .ins-readmore { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

/* horizontal list item */
.ins-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.ins-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ins-item__img {
    flex: 0 0 120px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ins-item__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ins-item__body { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.ins-item__title { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; }
.ins-item__title a { color: var(--color-white); text-decoration: none; }
.ins-item__title a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
.ins-item__excerpt { margin: 6px 0 8px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: #b0b0b0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Insights :: single
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-single { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--color-black); }
.ins-single__title { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--color-white); }
.ins-single__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ins-single__sections { display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.ins-tag {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
}
.ins-tag:hover { background: var(--color-gold); color: var(--color-black); }
.ins-single__thumb { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ins-single__thumb img { width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; }
.ins-single__content { margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text); }

.ins-flex__title { margin: 30px 0 14px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); }
.ins-flex__text { line-height: 1.8; color: var(--color-text); }
.ins-flex__images { margin: 26px 0; }
.ins-flex__images img { width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; }

/* Latest sidebar */
.ins-latest .section-heading--start { margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 20px; }
.ins-latest__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.ins-latest .ins-item__img { flex-basis: 90px; width: 90px; height: 72px; }
.ins-latest .ins-item__title { font-size: 15px; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .insights-single { padding: 48px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home :: Intro (hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-intro {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background-color: var(--color-black);
    background-size: auto;
    background-position: right center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-origin: border-box;
    padding: 90px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.home-intro .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.home-intro__frame { line-height: 0; max-width: 280px; }
.home-intro__frame img { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.home-intro__content { max-width: 640px; text-align: center; }
.home-intro__title {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.home-intro__desc {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.home-intro__desc p { margin: 0 0 10px; }
.home-intro__desc strong { color: var(--color-gold); font-weight: 600; }

.home-intro__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; }

/* Mobile intro: use the mobile image as the section background (text over it) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .home-intro { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 320px; padding: 40px 0; background-size: auto 100%; }
    .home-intro__content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; max-width: 350px; text-align: left; }
    .home-intro__desc { order: 1; }
    .home-intro__title { order: 2; }
    .home-intro__actions { order: 3; }
    .home-intro__title { margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 16px !important; }
    .home-intro__desc { max-width: 320px; margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 12px !important; line-height: 1.45; }
    .home-intro__actions { flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: flex-start; }
    .home-intro__actions .site-button { min-width: 190px; text-align: center; }
    .home-intro .btn-gold { color: var(--color-white); }
    .home-intro .btn-gold:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }
    .home-intro .btn-outline-gold { color: var(--color-gold); }
    .home-intro--has-mobile {
        background-image: var(--intro-mobile) !important;
        background-size: auto 100%;
        background-position: center;
        min-height: 320px;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    .home-intro--has-mobile > .container { width: 100%; }
    .home-intro--has-mobile .home-intro__content { text-align: left; max-width: 350px; }
    .home-intro--has-mobile .home-intro__actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .home-intro { min-height: 300px; padding: 32px 0; background-position: right center; }
    .home-intro__content { max-width: 350px; margin-top: 8px; }
    .home-intro__actions { gap: 12px; }
    .home-intro__actions .btn-gold,
    .home-intro__actions .btn-outline-gold { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .home-intro__actions { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .home-intro__actions .site-button { flex-basis: 100%; }
}