/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   POSTING TO ITALY — Team Consulting Payroll & Legal STP
   Brand allineato a teamconsultingstp.it
   Navy #072C5E · Blue #1172C1 · Gold #C8A84B · Cream #F8F6F1
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --navy:       #072C5E;
  --navy-d:     #04204A;
  --navy-m:     #103A75;
  --blue:       #1172C1;
  --blue-l:     #3E96E0;
  --gold:       #C8A84B;
  --gold-l:     #E0C97D;
  --gold-d:     #A6852A;
  --cream:      #F8F6F1;
  --cream-d:    #EEE9E0;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --text:       #1E1E1E;
  --muted:      #6B7280;
  --border:     #E2DDD5;

  --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:  'Source Sans Pro', 'Source Sans 3', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --r-sm: 6px;
  --r-md: 14px;
  --r-lg: 22px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0,0,.2,1);
  --t: .3s var(--ease);

  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  --shadow-xl: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
address { font-style: normal; }

/* ── Container ── */
.container {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* ── Section wrapper ── */
.section { padding: 108px 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-d);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-label--gold { color: var(--gold-l); }
.section-label--gold::before { background: var(--gold-l); }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 72px;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.section-header strong { color: var(--navy); }
.section-header--light h2 { color: var(--white); }
.section-header--light p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-d);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200,168,75,.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-l);
  border-color: var(--gold-l);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(200,168,75,.45);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: .875rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS (scroll-driven)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease-out), transform .7s var(--ease-out);
}
[data-reveal].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ── Hero line-by-line reveal ── */
.reveal-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  animation: clipReveal .85s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}
.reveal-line.delay-1 { animation-delay: .2s; }
.reveal-line.delay-2 { animation-delay: .4s; }

@keyframes clipReveal {
  to { clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0); opacity: 1; }
}

.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: revealFade .7s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.reveal-fade.delay-3 { animation-delay: .55s; }
.reveal-fade.delay-4 { animation-delay: .7s; }
.reveal-fade.delay-5 { animation-delay: .85s; }
@keyframes revealFade {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.reveal-badge {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: revealFade .6s .05s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(17, 29, 51, .92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  transition: background var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(14, 24, 44, .97);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* scroll progress bar */
.header-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-d), var(--gold-l));
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-d);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.logo:hover .logo-mark { transform: rotate(15deg); background: var(--gold-l); }
.logo-mark svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.logo-spin { animation: spinSlow 20s linear infinite; }
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--white); }
.logo-text strong { font-size: .9375rem; font-weight: 700; }
.logo-text small  { font-size: .6875rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
.logo--light .logo-text { color: var(--white); }

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

/* Nav */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.main-nav > a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.main-nav > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.main-nav > a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.main-nav > a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.main-nav .nav-cta {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-d);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.main-nav .nav-cta::after { display: none; }
.main-nav .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-l); color: var(--navy-d); }

.nav-lang {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin: 0 4px;
}
.nav-lang a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important;
  padding: 4px 6px !important;
  font-size: .8rem !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.nav-lang a::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-lang a:hover { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.nav-lang a.active { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.footer-offices {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.footer-offices strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-contact address {
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-contact address a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.footer-contact address a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--t);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
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.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 72px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* animated background canvas */
.hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-d) 0%, var(--navy) 55%, #2A3F6F 100%);
}
.hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(200,168,75,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,168,75,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: orbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb--1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,168,75,.12), transparent 70%);
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
}
.hero-orb--2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,63,111,.6), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -50px; left: -100px;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%       { transform: translate(30px,-20px) scale(1.05); }
  66%       { transform: translate(-20px,15px) scale(.95); }
}
.hero-ring {
  position: absolute;
  animation: ringRotate var(--dur, 40s) linear infinite;
}
.hero-ring--1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; top: 5vh;  right: 5vw;  --dur: 35s; }
.hero-ring--2 { width: 700px; height: 700px; bottom: -10vh; left: -5vw; --dur: 55s; animation-direction: reverse; }
.hero-ring--3 { width: 280px; height: 280px; top: 55vh; right: 20vw; --dur: 25s; }
@keyframes ringRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(17,29,51,.5) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.28);
  border-radius: 99px;
  color: var(--gold-l);
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.badge-pulse {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,168,75,.5);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,168,75,.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(200,168,75,0); }
  100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,168,75,0); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-title--em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-l);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.1875rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-l);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat span {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.stat-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  transition: color var(--t);
  animation: bounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-scroll:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-scroll svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(9px); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST MARQUEE
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/* ── Key Facts bar (GEO / AI snippet optimisation) ── */
.key-facts-bar {
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.2);
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.key-facts-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.key-facts-label {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--gold-d, #a07c1e);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.key-facts-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex: 1;
}
.key-fact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}
.key-fact-item strong {
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.key-fact-item span {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #374151;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.key-fact-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .key-facts-bar { display: none; }
}

.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  background: var(--cream-d);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-label {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-left: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 44px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track span {
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.trust-bar:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROBLEM SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.problem-section { background: var(--white); }
.problem-section .section-header h2 { color: var(--navy); }

.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.problem-card {
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.problem-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-d), var(--gold-l));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.problem-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.problem-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.problem-card--highlight {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.problem-card--highlight h3 { color: var(--white); }
.problem-card--highlight p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.problem-card--highlight .problem-icon { background: rgba(200,168,75,.12); }
.problem-card--highlight .problem-icon svg { stroke: var(--gold); }
.problem-card--highlight::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-l)); }
.problem-card--highlight:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

.problem-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(28,43,74,.06);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background var(--t), transform var(--t);
}
.problem-card:hover .problem-icon { transform: scale(1.08); }
.problem-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: var(--navy); }

.problem-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.problem-card p { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.problem-card strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.problem-card--highlight strong { color: var(--gold-l); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-bg-anim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.services-ring {
  width: 900px; height: 900px;
  animation: ringRotate 60s linear infinite;
  opacity: .6;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(200,168,75,.06), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t);
}
.service-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(200,168,75,.07);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color var(--t);
}
.service-card:hover .service-number { color: rgba(200,168,75,.14); }

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.service-icon-anim {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  animation: iconSpin 15s linear infinite;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon-anim { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes iconSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-card > p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.service-features {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.service-features li {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-features li::before {
  content: '›';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.service-price {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--gold-l);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.18);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.service-price strong { font-size: 1.0625rem; }
.service-price span { font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

.service-link {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--gold-l); }

.services-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.services-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}
.services-cta strong { color: var(--gold-l); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY US
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-section { background: var(--cream); }

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-content .section-label { color: var(--gold-d); }
.why-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-lead {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.why-point  { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }

.why-check {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  transition: transform var(--t), background var(--t);
}
.why-point:hover .why-check { transform: scale(1.15); background: var(--gold-d); }
.why-check svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; stroke: var(--navy-d); }

.why-point strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: .9375rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.why-point p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* why visual */
.why-visual { position: relative; }
.why-cards  { position: relative; height: 400px; }
.why-rotate {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: ringRotate 30s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  min-width: 220px;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
  cursor: default;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: scale(1.04) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.why-card--1 { top: 0;    left: 0;   animation: cardFloat1 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.why-card--2 { top: 80px; left: 70px; animation: cardFloat2 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.why-card--3 { top: 165px;left: 15px; animation: cardFloat1 8s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.why-card--4 { top: 255px;left: 85px; animation: cardFloat2 6.5s ease-in-out infinite .5s; }
.why-card--5 { top: 335px;left: 5px;  animation: cardFloat1 7.5s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
@keyframes cardFloat1 {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
@keyframes cardFloat2 {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(7px); }
}
.why-card-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.why-card div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.why-card strong { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.why-card span   { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section { background: var(--white); }
.process-section .section-header h2 { color: var(--navy); }

.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  position: relative;
  gap: 0;
}
/* connecting line */
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 27px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 4px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 4px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-d), var(--gold-l), var(--gold-d));
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background var(--t), transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.process-step:hover .step-num {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-d);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(200,168,75,.2);
}
.step-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.step-content p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.step-line { display: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPLIANCE
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.compliance-section { background: var(--navy-d); }

.compliance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.compliance-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: background var(--t), border-color var(--t), transform var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.compliance-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-d), var(--gold-l));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.compliance-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.065);
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.compliance-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.compliance-header { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.compliance-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.compliance-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.compliance-item p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.compliance-item em { color: var(--gold-l); font-style: italic; }
.compliance-item strong { color: var(--white); }
.compliance-penalty {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.compliance-penalty span { font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-weight: 600; }
.compliance-penalty strong { font-size: .9375rem; color: #FB7185; font-weight: 700; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--cream); }
.testimonials-section .section-header h2 { color: var(--navy); }

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: box-shadow var(--t), transform var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.testimonial:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 28px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: .2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial > p {
  font-size: .9375rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-top: 16px;
}
.testimonial footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial cite strong { display: block; font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--navy); font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; }
.testimonial cite span   { font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--muted); font-style: normal; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG PREVIEW
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-preview-section { background: var(--white); }
.blog-preview-section .section-header h2 { color: var(--navy); }

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-d), var(--gold-l));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.blog-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.blog-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 1;
  border-color: rgba(200,168,75,.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,168,75,.04), transparent);
}
.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(28,43,74,.07);
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.blog-card time { font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--muted); }
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-card h3 a { transition: color var(--t); }
.blog-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold-d); }
.blog-card > p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-read-more {
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-d);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--t), color var(--t);
}
.blog-read-more:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.blog-coming-soon {
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--cream-d);
  border-radius: 99px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.blog-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section { background: var(--cream); }

.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.faq-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
.faq-sidebar .section-label { color: var(--gold-d); }
.faq-sidebar h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 1.875rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.faq-sidebar p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: .9375rem; }

.faq-items { border-top: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.faq-item  { border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color var(--t);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--gold-d); }
.faq-chevron {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-a p {
  font-size: .9375rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}
.faq-a strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section { background: var(--navy); }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.375rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.contact-info > p { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: .9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.contact-item svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); transition: color var(--t); }
.contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-l); }

.contact-langs {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-langs span {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.22);
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: var(--gold-l);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-trust p { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.contact-trust a { color: var(--gold); }

/* Form box */
.contact-form-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.form-group label { font-size: .8125rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.form-group label span { color: var(--gold-d); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(200,168,75,.16);
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: #bbb; }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-note { text-align: center; font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--muted); }

.paypal-trust-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #F0F7FF;
  border: 1px solid #C3DCF5;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #374151;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.paypal-lock-icon { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: #009CDE; flex-shrink: 0; }
.paypal-wordmark  { height: 18px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.paypal-trust-sep { color: #D1D5DB; }
.field-error { border-color: #F87171 !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(248,113,113,.15) !important; }

.form-success { text-align: center; padding: 48px 20px; }
.success-check {
  width: 68px; height: 68px;
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #059669;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  animation: checkPop .4s var(--ease-out);
}
@keyframes checkPop {
  0%   { transform: scale(.4); opacity: 0; }
  80%  { transform: scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.form-success h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.625rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.form-success p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-d); padding-top: 80px; }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.42);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-parent { font-size: .8125rem !important; }
.footer-parent a { color: var(--gold); transition: color var(--t); }
.footer-parent a:hover { color: var(--gold-l); }

.footer-nav h4 {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-nav ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-nav li { font-size: .875rem; }
.footer-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); transition: color var(--t), padding-left var(--t); display: inline-block; }
.footer-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold-l); padding-left: 5px; }

.footer-contact h4 {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-contact ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-contact li { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.footer-contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); transition: color var(--t); }
.footer-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold-l); }

.footer-bottom { padding: 20px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.footer-bottom nav { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-bottom a { font-size: .8125rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); transition: color var(--t); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Back to top ── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--t);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--white); }
.back-to-top:hover svg { stroke: var(--navy-d); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG PAGES — shared layout
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(200,168,75,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(200,168,75,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.blog-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 800px; }
.blog-hero .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.blog-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-hero-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-hero-meta time { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.blog-hero-meta .blog-tag { background: rgba(200,168,75,.15); color: var(--gold-l); }
.blog-hero p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 660px;
}

/* Article body */
.article-wrap { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 72px 28px; }
.article-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 52px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 36px 0 12px;
}
.article-body p { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: #333; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.article-body strong { color: var(--navy); }
.article-body a { color: var(--gold-d); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); transition: color var(--t); }
.article-body a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 22px 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.article-body li { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: #333; line-height: 1.75; }
.article-body ul li { list-style: disc; }
.article-body ol li { list-style: decimal; }

.article-callout {
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.article-callout p { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.article-callout strong { color: var(--navy); }

.article-penalty-box {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}
.penalty-icon { font-size: 1.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.penalty-text p { margin: 0; font-size: .9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); line-height: 1.65; }
.penalty-text strong { color: #FB7185; font-size: 1.0625rem; }

.article-cta-box {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.article-cta-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.article-cta-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* Blog listing cards */
.blog-listing { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.blog-listing-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--t);
}
.blog-listing-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.blog-listing-card-body { padding: 28px 28px 24px; }
.blog-listing-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
}
.blog-listing-card h2 a { transition: color var(--t); }
.blog-listing-card h2 a:hover { color: var(--gold-d); }
.blog-listing-card p { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .problem-grid,
  .services-grid,
  .compliance-grid,
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-grid { gap: 48px; }
  .why-visual { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: var(--navy-d);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    gap: 4px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 150;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,168,75,.15);
  }
  .main-nav.is-open { display: flex; }
  .main-nav > a { font-size: 1.125rem; padding: 12px 0; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
  .main-nav > a::after { display: none; }
  .main-nav .nav-cta { border: none; padding: 14px 0; background: none; color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-auth { flex-direction: row; width: 100%; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); margin-right: 0; }
  .nav-auth-login, .nav-auth-register { font-size: 1rem !important; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .stat-divider { width: 40px; height: 1px; }

  .problem-grid,
  .services-grid,
  .compliance-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .blog-grid,
  .blog-listing { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .process-timeline::before { display: none; }
  .process-step { text-align: left; display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .step-num { margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }

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

  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .faq-sidebar { position: static; }

  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-box { padding: 28px 20px; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .trust-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; }
  .trust-label { padding-left: 28px; }

  .article-wrap { padding: 48px 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: .75rem; }
  .btn { padding: 12px 22px; font-size: .875rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PARTNER CTA — link to teamconsultingstp.it
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.partner-cta-section { padding: 64px 0; background: var(--cream); }
.partner-cta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 36px 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.partner-cta-text .section-label { color: var(--gold-d); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.partner-cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.partner-cta-text p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.partner-cta-text strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.partner-cta-btn { white-space: nowrap; }
.partner-cta-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partner-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 28px 24px; text-align: left; }
  .partner-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============== FAQ SECTION ============== */
.faq-section { background: #fff; }
.faq-list {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--cream, #f7f3ea);
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #e6e3dc);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold, #c8a84b);
  border-radius: var(--r-md, 10px);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.faq-item[open] {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm, 0 4px 14px rgba(7,44,94,.06));
  border-left-color: var(--navy, #072c5e);
}
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--serif, "Playfair Display", serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy, #072c5e);
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding-right: 32px;
  position: relative;
  outline: none;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold, #c8a84b);
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
.faq-item p {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #2c2c2c;
}
.faq-item p strong { color: var(--navy, #072c5e); }
.faq-item p em { font-style: italic; color: var(--muted, #555); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq-item { padding: 16px 18px; }
  .faq-item summary { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* ============== WHY-US 5 CARDS ============== */
.why-section { background: var(--cream, #f7f3ea); }
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border, #e6e3dc);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold, #c8a84b);
  border-radius: var(--r-md, 10px);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-top-color .2s;
  position: relative;
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 44, 94, .08);
  border-top-color: var(--navy, #072c5e);
}
.why-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--serif, "Playfair Display", serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold, #c8a84b);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif, "Playfair Display", serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy, #072c5e);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.why-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #2c2c2c;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .why-card { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .why-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}