/* ========== CSS VARIABLES ========== */
:root {
  --navy-darkest: #0A0F1A;
  --navy-dark: #0E1525;
  --navy-mid: #131C2E;
  --navy-light: #1A2538;
  --navy-lighter: #1F2D44;
  --navy-card: #162030;
  --accent-blue: #6A9CBF;
  --accent-blue-light: #7FB3D4;
  --accent-gold: #FFFFFF;
  --accent-gold-light: #E8ECF1;
  --accent-gold-dark: #CBD3DC;
  --text-primary: #E8ECF1;
  --text-body: #C5CED8;
  --text-secondary: #C5CED8;
  --text-muted: #8A96A6;
  --text-dim: #5C6878;
  --border-subtle: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.12);
  --border-accent: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.15);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.08);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-med: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --container-width: 960px;
  --section-padding: 100px 0;
}

/* ========== RESET & BASE ========== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.3);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

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

a {
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover { color: var(--accent-blue-light); }

/* ========== SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ========== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-blue-light));
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ========== CONTAINER ========== */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* ========== TYPOGRAPHY ========== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

p { margin-bottom: 1.1em; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ========== NAVIGATION ========== */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 28px;
  transition: background var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med), padding var(--transition-med);
  background: transparent;
}

.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  transition: height var(--transition-med);
}

.nav.scrolled .nav-inner { height: 60px; }

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-brand img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  transition: height var(--transition-med);
}

.nav.scrolled .nav-brand img { height: 26px; }

.nav-brand span {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  transition: width var(--transition-med);
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-med), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger span:nth-child(1) { margin-bottom: 5px; }
.hamburger span:nth-child(3) { margin-top: 5px; }

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 90px 28px 40px;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  z-index: 999;
}

.mobile-menu.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 16px 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

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

/* ========== HERO ========== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero background decorations */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-deco-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent-blue), transparent);
  opacity: 0.2;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: hero-line-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes hero-line-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.15; height: 120px; }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; height: 160px; }
}

.hero-deco-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  right: 8%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 6px);
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0.08;
}

.hero-deco-dots span {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s ease forwards 0.3s;
}

.hero-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s ease forwards 0.5s;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s ease forwards 0.7s;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: hero-fade-up 0.8s ease forwards 0.9s;
}

@keyframes hero-fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ========== BUTTONS ========== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--navy-darkest);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-light);
  color: var(--navy-darkest);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(232, 236, 241, 0.2);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.1);
}

.btn-ghost:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* ========== SECTIONS ========== */
section {
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background: var(--navy-light);
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}

/* Section decorative corner elements */
.section-deco {
  position: absolute;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section-deco-tl {
  top: 40px;
  left: 40px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--accent-blue);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--accent-blue);
}

.section-deco-br {
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--accent-blue);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--accent-blue);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), transparent);
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ========== FADE-IN ANIMATIONS ========== */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-in-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-in-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-in-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.fade-in-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ========== FOR OWNERS SECTION ========== */
.owners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.owner-card {
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 28px 28px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.owner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow);
  border-left-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.85);
}

.owner-card h3 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.owner-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.process-cue {
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-accent);
}

/* ========== CRITERIA SECTION ========== */
.criteria-intro {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.criteria-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.criteria-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.criteria-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.criteria-row:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.8);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.2);
}

.criteria-tag {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 110px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.criteria-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ========== PRINCIPAL SECTION ========== */
.principal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.principal-photo {
  position: relative;
}

.principal-photo img {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-med);
}

.principal-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.principal-photo:hover img {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.principal-bio p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2em;
}

.credential-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.credential-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 40px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.credential-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  background: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.08);
}

/* ========== INVESTORS SECTION ========== */
.investor-note {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-blue);
  background: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.brokers-section {
  margin-top: 72px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.brokers-section h2 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.brokers-section h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), transparent);
}

.brokers-section p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-top: 28px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ========== CONTACT SECTION ========== */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
}

.contact-form-wrapper h3 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

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

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-info-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 32px;
}

.contact-block {
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.contact-block:hover {
  border-color: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.contact-block h3 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--accent-blue);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.contact-item-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-item-text .label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-item-text a,
.contact-item-text span {
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-item-text a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* ========== AREAS SERVED SECTION ========== */
.areas-section { padding: 80px 0; }

.areas-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.area-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 40px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.area-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  background: rgba(106, 156, 191, 0.08);
}

.areas-note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 48px 0 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 760px;
}

.back-to-top {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(22, 32, 48, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--navy-lighter);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  color: var(--accent-blue-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* ========== DIVIDER LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS ========== */
.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-blue), transparent);
  margin: 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.3;
}


/* ========== PROCESS SECTION ========== */
.process-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.process-steps { max-width: 680px; margin: 50px auto 0; position: relative; }
.process-step { display: flex; gap: 28px; margin-bottom: 40px; position: relative; }
.process-step:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.step-number {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}
.step-content { padding-top: 8px; }
.step-title {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 21px;
  top: 48px;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}
.process-note {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ========== FAQ SECTION ========== */
.faq-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 50px auto 0; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--accent-blue); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--navy-light); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-left: 16px;
}
.faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-icon::before {
  width: 2px; height: 14px;
  top: 3px; left: 9px;
}
.faq-icon::after {
  width: 14px; height: 2px;
  top: 9px; left: 3px;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon::before { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-padding: 72px 0;
  }

  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }

  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 130px 0 72px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero-deco-line, .hero-deco-dots { display: none; }

  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-buttons .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  .owners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }

  .criteria-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .criteria-tag { width: auto; }

  .principal-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .principal-photo { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
  .principal-photo::after { display: none; }
  .credential-tags { justify-content: center; }

  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .areas-grid { gap: 8px; }
  .area-tag { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .section-deco { display: none; }
  .process-step { gap: 20px; }
  .step-number { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .process-step:not(:last-child)::after { left: 17px; top: 40px; }
  .faq-question { padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .owner-card { padding: 22px 20px 22px 18px; }
  .contact-form-wrapper { padding: 24px; }
  .contact-block { padding: 24px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .fade-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ========== UTILITY: Sub-pages (investors, thank-you, letter) ========== */
.hero-centered { min-height: 50vh; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero-short { min-height: 60vh; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.section-padded { padding: 80px 0; }
.mt-md { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-sm { margin-top: 16px; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.link-accent { color: var(--accent-blue-light); }
.simple-footer { padding: 40px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.85rem; }