/* Hallmark · built: the project · redesign: polish · copy: verbatim · posture: restrained · surface: absolute · hero: canvas-scroll · nav: floating-brand-anchored · footer: monolithic-architectural-telemetry · pre-emit critique: P5 H5 E5 S5 R5 V5 */
/* ==========================================================================
   MERUSHIKHAR INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD. — GLOBAL BRAND DESIGN SYSTEM
   Deep Midnight Navy & Imperial Architectural Gold
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-paper-light: #f4ede2;
  --color-paper-muted: rgba(244, 237, 226, 0.75);
  --color-paper-subtle: rgba(244, 237, 226, 0.52);
  --color-surface-solid: #0b1321;
  --color-surface-dark: #0b1321;
  --color-surface-darker: #070d17;
  /* Official Merushikhar Brand Navy Palette (Sampled from Official Logo) */
  --color-bg: #0b1321;
  --color-bg-secondary: #0e1726;
  --color-bg-glass: rgba(19, 31, 51, 0.82);
  --color-surface: #131f33;
  --color-brand-navy: #131f33;
  --color-brand-navy-dark: #070d18;
  --color-brand-navy-surface: #17263e;

  /* Official Merushikhar Imperial Gold (Sampled from Interlocking Emblem) */
  --color-accent-gold: #deb07a;
  --color-accent-gold-light: #fedeb7;
  --color-accent-gold-glow: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.35);
  --color-radial-gold-glow: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.08);
  --color-gold-badge-bg: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.16);
  --color-gold-badge-border: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.32);
  --color-accent-sand: #d8cdb8;
  --color-brand-gold: #deb07a;
  --color-brand-gold-bright: #fedeb7;
  --color-whatsapp-green: #25d366;
  --color-whatsapp-hover: #1ebd56;
  --color-whatsapp-glow: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  --color-whatsapp-glow-subtle: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  --color-whatsapp-white: #faf8f5;
  --color-brand-gold-dark: #a17a50;
  --color-gold: #deb07a;

  /* Architectural Graphite & Floating Pill Tokens */
  --color-graphite-bg: #0c0d11;
  --color-graphite-surface: #14161c;
  --color-graphite-surface-active: #1c1f27;
  --color-graphite-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --color-graphite-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --color-nav-pill-bg: rgba(14, 16, 20, 0.58);
  --color-nav-pill-border: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.28);
  --color-nav-pill-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --color-nav-scrolled-bg: rgba(12, 14, 18, 0.78);
  --color-dossier-pill-bg: rgba(14, 16, 20, 0.88);
  --color-dossier-strip-bg: rgba(14, 16, 20, 0.90);

  /* Text Colors */
  --color-text-primary: #faf8f5;
  --color-text-secondary: #c5d2e3;
  --color-text-muted: #8b9bb4;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-gold: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.28);
  --border-gold-bright: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.6);

  /* Typography aligned with Official Merushikhar Architectural Sans Logo */
  --font-display: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: var(--font-display);
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;

  /* Spacing */
  --header-height: 84px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-cinematic: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic);

  /* Architectural Hallmark Tokenized Surface & Effect Colors */
  --color-accent-blue-light: #7ab8ff;
  --color-bg-deep: #060b13;
  --color-black-solid: #070d18;
  --color-blue-alpha-18: rgba(64, 156, 255, 0.18);
  --color-blue-alpha-35: rgba(64, 156, 255, 0.35);
  --color-brand-gold: #deb07a;

  /* Luminous Architectural Alabaster Theme Tokens (Alternating Light Sections) */
  --color-light-bg: #f6f3eb;
  --color-light-nav-bg: #f6f3eb;
  --color-light-surface: #fcfbf7;
  --color-light-surface-subtle: #ede7da;
  --color-light-text-primary: #121824;
  --color-light-text-secondary: #4a5568;
  --color-light-text-muted: #718096;
  --color-light-border: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.09);
  --color-light-border-gold: rgba(168, 122, 54, 0.35);
  --color-light-gold: #9d7337;
  --color-light-gold-bright: #b88a44;
  --color-light-gold-wash: rgba(168, 122, 54, 0.08);
  --color-light-shadow-subtle: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.03);
  --color-light-shadow-soft: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.04);
  --color-light-shadow-card: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.05);
  --color-light-shadow-lift: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.10);
  --color-light-scrim: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.35);

  /* Approved Real Developer Brand Accent Tokens */
  --color-brand-adani-blue: #1d3c6a;
  --color-brand-adani-cyan: #0284c7;
  --color-brand-adani-green: #16a34a;
  --color-brand-bsafal-orange: #ea580c;
  --color-brand-shivalik-green: #15803d;
  --color-brand-hnsafal-red: #b91c1c;
  --color-brand-pacifica-terracotta: #c2410c;
  --color-brand-arvind-blue: #1e40af;
  --color-brand-arvind-orange: #ea580c;
  --color-brand-godrej-red: #b91c1c;
  --color-brand-ganesh-navy: #0d1525;
  --color-brand-swati-gold: #b45309;
  --color-brand-savvy-blue: #0369a1;
  --color-brand-sheetal-maroon: #881337;

  /* Ambient Mouse Spotlight Follower Tokens (Refined & Balanced Highlight) */
  --color-spotlight-dark-center: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.26);
  --color-spotlight-dark-mid: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.12);
  --color-spotlight-dark-soft: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.03);
  --color-spotlight-light-center: rgba(168, 122, 54, 0.38);
  --color-spotlight-light-mid: rgba(184, 138, 68, 0.18);
  --color-spotlight-light-soft: rgba(200, 155, 85, 0.05);
  --color-emerald-34d399: #34d399;
  --color-emerald-6ee7b7: #6ee7b7;
  --color-gold-alpha-02: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.025);
  --color-gold-alpha-02-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.015);
  --color-gold-alpha-04: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.045);
  --color-gold-alpha-04-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.04);
  --color-gold-alpha-04-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.04);
  --color-gold-alpha-06: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.055);
  --color-gold-alpha-06-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.06);
  --color-gold-alpha-08: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.08);
  --color-gold-alpha-08-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.08);
  --color-gold-alpha-10: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.1);
  --color-gold-alpha-10-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.1);
  --color-gold-alpha-12: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.12);
  --color-gold-alpha-12-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.12);
  --color-gold-alpha-14: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.14);
  --color-gold-alpha-15: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.15);
  --color-gold-alpha-15-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.15);
  --color-gold-alpha-16: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.16);
  --color-gold-alpha-18: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.18);
  --color-gold-alpha-18-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.18);
  --color-gold-alpha-20: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.2);
  --color-gold-alpha-20-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.2);
  --color-gold-alpha-22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.22);
  --color-gold-alpha-22-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.22);
  --color-gold-alpha-24: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.24);
  --color-gold-alpha-25: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.25);
  --color-gold-alpha-25-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.25);
  --color-gold-alpha-30: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.3);
  --color-gold-alpha-30-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.3);
  --color-gold-alpha-35: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.35);
  --color-gold-alpha-35-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.35);
  --color-gold-alpha-40: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.40);
  --color-gold-alpha-40-rgba22: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.4);
  --color-gold-alpha-40-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.4);
  --color-gold-alpha-45: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.45);
  --color-gold-alpha-45-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.45);
  --color-gold-alpha-50: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.5);
  --color-gold-alpha-55: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.55);
  --color-gold-alpha-60: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.6);
  --color-gold-alpha-65: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.65);
  --color-gold-alpha-70: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.7);
  --color-gold-alpha-70-rgba24: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.7);
  --color-gold-alpha-75: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.75);
  --color-gold-alpha-80: rgba(248, 206, 138, 0.8);
  --color-gold-alpha-95: rgba(222, 176, 122, 0.95);
  --color-gold-dark-c49b45: #c49b45;
  --color-gold-dark-c59b27: #c59b27;
  --color-gold-f8ce8a: #F8CE8A;
  --color-gold-fff2dc: #fff2dc;
  --color-green-alpha-18: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
  --color-green-alpha-35: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  --color-green-alpha-80: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.8);
  --color-navy-050a12: #050a12;
  --color-navy-09101d: #09101d;
  --color-navy-0a1322: #0a1322;
  --color-navy-0d1522: #0d1522;
  --color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60: rgba(11, 19, 33, 0.6);
  --color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-70: rgba(11, 19, 33, 0.7);
  --color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-90: rgba(11, 19, 33, 0.9);
  --color-navy-alpha-11-20-34-85: rgba(11, 20, 34, 0.85);
  --color-navy-alpha-14-24-40-70: rgba(14, 24, 40, 0.7);
  --color-navy-alpha-14-24-40-82: rgba(14, 24, 40, 0.82);
  --color-navy-alpha-14-25-42-25: rgba(14, 25, 42, 0.25);
  --color-navy-alpha-18-30-52-85: rgba(18, 30, 52, 0.85);
  --color-navy-alpha-19-31-51-08: rgba(19, 31, 51, 0.08);
  --color-navy-alpha-4-7-13-85: rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.85);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-16: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.16);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-32: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.32);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-35: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.35);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-42: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.42);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-50: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.50);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-60: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.6);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-75: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.75);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-85: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.85);
  --color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-96: rgba(7, 13, 23, 0.96);
  --color-navy-alpha-8-14-24-60: rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.6);
  --color-navy-alpha-8-14-25-92: rgba(8, 14, 25, 0.92);
  --color-obsidian-black: #07080a;
  --color-paper-alpha-92: rgba(240, 245, 252, 0.92);
  --color-paper-light: #faf8f5;
  --color-shadow-black-35: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --color-shadow-black-40: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --color-shadow-black-45: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --color-shadow-black-50: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --color-shadow-black-60: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --color-shadow-black-65: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  --color-shadow-black-75: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  --color-shadow-black-80: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  --color-shadow-black-95: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  --color-slate-line: #e2e8f0;
  --color-surface-darker: #070d17;
  --color-surface-solid: #0b1321;
  --color-white-alpha-08: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --color-white-alpha-10: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --color-white-alpha-12: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --color-white-alpha-14: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  --color-white-alpha-15: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --color-white-alpha-22: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  --color-white-alpha-40: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  --color-white-alpha-45: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  --color-white-alpha-50: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  --color-white-alpha-55: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  --color-white-alpha-60: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  --color-white-alpha-65: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  --color-white-alpha-68: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  --color-white-alpha-70: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  --color-white-alpha-72: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --color-white-alpha-75: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  --color-white-alpha-76: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  --color-white-alpha-78: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  --color-white-alpha-82: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

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

html {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Custom Minimal Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--color-brand-navy-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-35-rgba22);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-70);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

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

.app-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER ARCHITECTURAL NAVIGATION BAR
   Sleek, Full-Width Architectural Glass Bar.
   Permanently visible, semi-translucent, adapts to light & dark backgrounds.
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-master-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-20-34-85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Seamless Hero State: Completely transparent, lets the hero room and video breathe */
.meru-master-nav.on-hero {
  background-color: transparent;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

.meru-master-nav.on-hero .nav-item-link {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px var(--color-shadow-black-65);
}

.meru-master-nav.on-hero .nav-item-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.meru-master-nav.on-hero .nav-brand-lockup {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px var(--color-shadow-black-65));
}

/* Light-Theme Adaptation when viewing luminous light sections */
.meru-master-nav.theme-light {
  background-color: var(--color-light-nav-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-item-link {
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-item-link:hover,
.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-item-link.is-active {
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-item-link::after {
  background: var(--color-light-gold);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-wordmark-img {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(0.15);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-consultation-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-consultation-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-surface);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-navy-surface);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-hamburger-trigger .bar {
  background-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

.nav-inner-container {
  max-width: 1520px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Brand Logo (ALWAYS ANCHORED, NEVER HIDES) */
.nav-brand-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* True vertical centering of crest icon with the two-line text block */
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.nav-crest-icon {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px var(--color-shadow-black-40));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-brand-lockup:hover .nav-crest-icon {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.nav-brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  /* Horizontally centered under wordmark */
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-wordmark-img {
  height: 14px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px var(--color-shadow-black-40));
  transition: filter 0.35s ease;
}

.nav-brand-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.meru-master-nav.on-hero .nav-brand-subtext {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px var(--color-shadow-black-65);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-crest-icon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px var(--color-light-shadow-soft));
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-wordmark-img {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(0.15);
}

.meru-master-nav.theme-light .nav-brand-subtext {
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Brand Lockup */
.drawer-brand-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.drawer-crest-icon {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  /* Horizontally centered under wordmark */
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.drawer-wordmark-img {
  height: 13px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.drawer-brand-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Footer Brand Lockup */
.footer-brand-lockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-crest-icon {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  /* Horizontally centered under wordmark */
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.footer-wordmark-img {
  height: 14px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-brand-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Menu Cluster (Links + Consultation Button): Permanently stays visible */
.nav-menu-cluster {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 32px);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu */
.nav-links-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 26px);
}

.nav-item-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-item-link:hover,
.nav-item-link.is-active {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.nav-item-link:hover::after,
.nav-item-link.is-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Right Action Cluster */
.nav-action-cluster {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.nav-consultation-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-consultation-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-gold-alpha-50);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-pip {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-brand-gold);
  animation: pipPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pipPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.nav-hamburger-trigger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 4px;
}

.nav-hamburger-trigger .bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-hamburger-trigger:hover .bar {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* Fullscreen Mobile Drawer */
.nav-fullscreen-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.nav-fullscreen-drawer.is-open {
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.drawer-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.nav-fullscreen-drawer.is-open .drawer-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

.drawer-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(440px, 88vw);
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25);
  padding: 40px clamp(24px, 5vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px var(--color-shadow-black-80);
}

.nav-fullscreen-drawer.is-open .drawer-panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
}

.drawer-brand-img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.drawer-links-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.drawer-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.drawer-nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.drawer-nav-item .d-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.drawer-bottom-card {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
}

.drawer-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.drawer-cta-action {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.drawer-cta-action:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SCROLL IMAGE SEQUENCE — CINEMATIC SCROLL-DRIVEN EXPERIENCE
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-scroll-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  overflow: clip;
}

.hero-pinned-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100dvh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  background-color: var(--color-obsidian-black);
}

.hero-frame-canvas,
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  background-color: var(--color-obsidian-black);
  filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.03);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-42) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-16) 38%, transparent 68%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-32) 0%, transparent 20%, transparent 75%, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-50) 100%);
}

.hero-minimal-header {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Cinematic Chapter Storytelling (Vertically Centered, 100% Crisp Visibility) */
.hero-cinematic-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  left: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 0 0 0 clamp(40px, 7vw, 100px);
  width: 52vw;
  max-width: 720px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-chapter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 1;
  /* Child elements manage their own entrance/exit opacities */
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.js .hero-chapter {
  visibility: hidden;
}

.chapter-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.9vw, 0.85rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.eyebrow-accent {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.chapter-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px var(--color-shadow-black-95);
}

.chapter-headline em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.chapter-description {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-paper-alpha-92);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px var(--color-shadow-black-80);
}

.chapter-micro {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Preloader overlay */
.hero-loader {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-loader.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-spinner {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15-rgba22);
  border-top-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: heroSpinner 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0.1, 0.5, 0.9) infinite;
}

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

.loader-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.loader-progress-bar {
  width: 180px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-white-alpha-08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-progress-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}

.loader-percent {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-cinematic-content {
    width: 75vw;
    padding: 0 0 0 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-cinematic-content {
    width: 92vw;
    max-width: 440px;
    padding: 0 0 0 20px;
  }

  .chapter-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.5vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 01: EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY — ARCHITECTURAL SCROLL TYPOGRAPHY
   Asymmetric indented lines with natural scroll-driven focus illumination in shining gold
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 01: EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY — FULL-SCREEN ARCHITECTURAL MANIFESTO
   Natural screen scrolling with dynamic focal illumination in radiant gold
   Full horizontal & vertical canvas distribution (fills top-right & edges)
   Zero corner clutter.
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-manifesto-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-deep);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  overflow: clip;
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Natural 100vh Viewport Stage (Non-Pinned) */
.editorial-stage-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: clamp(90px, 12vh, 120px) clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 72px) clamp(60px, 8vh, 90px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 75% at 50% 50%, var(--color-navy-0d1522) 0%, var(--color-bg-deep) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Spatial Atmosphere & Subtle Crest Watermark */
.manifesto-spatial-atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.manifesto-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-gold-alpha-02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-gold-alpha-02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 80%);
}

.manifesto-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(1100px, 92vw);
  height: min(650px, 75vh);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--color-gold-alpha-06-rgba22) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-14-25-42-25) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(90px);
}

.manifesto-crest-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(720px, 70vw);
  max-height: 70vh;
  opacity: 0.04;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px var(--color-gold-alpha-25));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.manifesto-crest-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Stage Inner Wrapper */
.editorial-stage-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Full-Screen Architectural Grid Canvas (Fills Horizontally Edge-to-Edge) */
.manifesto-screen-canvas {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(34px, 5.5vh, 68px);
  /* Generous, expansive vertical rhythm */
}

/* Generic Focus Item (Smooth Golden Illumination & Depth on Screen Scroll) */
.manifesto-focus-item {
  color: var(--color-gold-alpha-40);
  /* Clearly visible warm bronze-gold resting state */
  will-change: color, transform, opacity, text-shadow;
  transition: color 0.16s ease-out, transform 0.20s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.16s ease-out;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

.top-left-item {
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.top-right-item {
  transform-origin: right center;
}

.bottom-left-item {
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.bottom-right-item {
  transform-origin: right center;
}

/* Subtle Interactive Hover Reaction */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .manifesto-focus-item {
    cursor: default;
  }

  .manifesto-focus-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-f8ce8a) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-35-rgba22) !important;
  }
}

/* Row Layouts */
.manifesto-row {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Row 1: Top Area */
.manifesto-row.top-row {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.top-left-item {
  flex: 1.15;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.manifesto-lead-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em;
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Fills the Top-Right Corner Horizontally! */
.top-right-item {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: right;
  padding-top: clamp(6px, 1vh, 16px);
}

.manifesto-sub-lead-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Row 2: Middle Area (Full-Width Edge-to-Edge) */
.manifesto-row.middle-row {
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(6px, 1.2vh, 18px) 0;
}

.middle-full-item {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.manifesto-banner-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.026em;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(6px, 1vh, 12px) 0;
  color: inherit;
}

.manifesto-banner-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.10;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Row 3: Bottom Area */
.manifesto-row.bottom-row {
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.bottom-left-item {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.manifesto-vision-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 3.0rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.20;
  letter-spacing: -0.024em;
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
}

.bottom-right-item {
  flex: 1.1;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: right;
}

.manifesto-journey-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.032em;
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Global Corner Decoration Killer: Zero corner brackets anywhere on the site */
.spatial-corner,
.manifesto-corner,
.manifesto-corners-hud,
.manifesto-corner-item {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Screen Reader Only Utility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

/* Responsive & Mobile (< 900px) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .editorial-stage-viewport {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 80px 18px 48px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .manifesto-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .top-right-item,
  .bottom-right-item {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .manifesto-row.middle-row {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .manifesto-screen-canvas {
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .manifesto-lead-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem);
  }

  .manifesto-sub-lead-text,
  .manifesto-vision-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 4.2vw, 1.6rem);
  }

  .manifesto-banner-lead,
  .manifesto-banner-sub,
  .manifesto-journey-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 4.8vw, 1.95rem);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 02: WHAT WE DO & OFFER — ARCHITECTURAL SPATIAL HORIZON
   Cinematic Monolithic Experience with Pointer-Reactive Spatial Atmosphere
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-offerings-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 440vh;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-deep);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  overflow: clip;
  z-index: 5;
}

.offerings-handoff-bridge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-alpha-40-rgba22) 50%, transparent);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.offerings-pinned-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100dvh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--color-navy-0a1322) 0%, var(--color-bg-deep) 85%);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Ambient Spatial Atmosphere */
.offerings-spatial-atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.spatial-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--color-gold-alpha-04-rgba22) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-alpha-04-rgba22) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 88px 88px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 85%);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.spatial-cursor-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  margin-left: -350px;
  margin-top: -350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-gold-alpha-12-rgba22) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-19-31-51-08) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate3d(var(--cursor-x, 50vw), var(--cursor-y, 50vh), 0);
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.9, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.spatial-crest-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0.032;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.crest-watermark-img {
  width: 540px;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 50px var(--color-gold-alpha-30-rgba22));
}

/* Precision Gold Framing Corner Accents */
.spatial-corner {
  position: absolute;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.spatial-corner.tl {
  top: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  left: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.spatial-corner.tr {
  top: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  right: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.spatial-corner.bl {
  bottom: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  left: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.spatial-corner.br {
  bottom: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  right: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* Stage Inner Wrapper */
.offerings-spatial-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(50px, 7vh, 80px) clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Floating Spatial HUD Bar (Top Alignment) */
.spatial-hud-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 8px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 30;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.hud-quadrant-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.hud-pip {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.hud-label {
  opacity: 0.65;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
}

.hud-counter {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

/* Interactive Horizon Navigation Pills */
.spatial-horizon-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(6px, 1.2vw, 14px);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-20-34-85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--color-shadow-black-50);
}

.horizon-step-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.horizon-step-btn .step-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.horizon-step-btn .step-name {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.horizon-step-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.horizon-step-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-18);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-55);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--color-gold-alpha-25);
}

.horizon-step-btn.is-active .step-num {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.hud-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.hud-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-emerald-34d399);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-green-alpha-80);
}

.hud-status-text {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Spatial Acts Viewport */
.spatial-acts-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1180px;
  height: clamp(480px, 64vh, 640px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 16px);
}

/* Individual Spatial Discipline Scene */
.spatial-discipline-scene {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.spatial-discipline-scene.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Monolith Card (Architectural Sanctuary) */
.scene-monolith-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(26px, 3.8vh, 38px) clamp(24px, 3.8vw, 48px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-14-24-40-82) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-8-14-25-92) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-24);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px var(--color-shadow-black-75),
    inset 0 1px 0 var(--color-white-alpha-10),
    inset 0 0 30px var(--color-gold-alpha-04-rgba22);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scene-monolith-stage::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-alpha-65) 50%, transparent);
}

/* Stakes Eyebrow */
.scene-stakes-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stakes-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-14);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  text-transform: none;
}

.stakes-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-slate-line);
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Scene Hero Title */
.scene-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.1vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gold-shimmer-text {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Sub-Hook */
.scene-sub-hook {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Interactive Pillars Grid */
.scene-interactive-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.4vh, 24px) clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-14-24-40-70);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1000px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-50);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-65), inset 0 0 25px var(--color-gold-alpha-08);
}

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

.pillar-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.pillar-arrow {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-insight {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.95vw, 0.88rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.pillar-edge-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-alpha-50) 50%, transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-edge-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Advantage Strip */
.scene-advantage-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-8-14-24-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20-rgba22);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.adv-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.adv-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* Act 05: Climax Monolith */
.climax-monolith {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vh, 52px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.climax-emblem-glow {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.climax-crest-floating {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px var(--color-gold-alpha-75));
  animation: crestFloating 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes crestFloating {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px var(--color-gold-alpha-60));
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 45px var(--color-gold-alpha-95));
  }
}

.climax-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-30-rgba22);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.climax-hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.climax-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.94rem, 1.1vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.climax-action-row {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.climax-primary-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-gold) 0%, var(--color-gold-dark-c59b27) 100%);
  color: var(--color-bg-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.climax-primary-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px var(--color-gold-alpha-70);
}

.climax-meta-tags {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN: TABLET & MOBILE (< 1024px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links-track {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-consultation-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-hamburger-trigger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .spatial-acts-viewport {
    height: auto;
    max-height: unset;
  }

  .scene-interactive-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .scene-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 2.4rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .meru-offerings-section {
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    padding: 80px 16px 60px;
  }

  .offerings-pinned-viewport {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: unset;
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .offerings-spatial-stage {
    padding: 0;
    height: auto;
  }

  .spatial-hud-bar {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .spatial-horizon-nav {
    overflow-x: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .spatial-acts-viewport {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    height: auto;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .spatial-discipline-scene {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .scene-monolith-stage {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ACCESSIBILITY & PREFERS-REDUCED-MOTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .meru-offerings-section {
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
  }

  .offerings-pinned-viewport {
    position: relative;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    padding: 60px 24px;
  }

  .spatial-hud-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .spatial-acts-viewport {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .spatial-discipline-scene {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   STATE-OF-THE-ART ANIMATIONS & UI EXTENSIONS
   Directly Synthesized from Global Architectural & Motion Standards:
   Aceternity UI, Magic UI, React Bits, GSAP, Sotheby's & ArchDaily
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Ambient Cursor Spotlight Follower (Dynamic Dark & Light Modes) */
.ambient-spotlight-follower {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  margin-top: -160px;
  margin-left: -160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate3d(-9999px, -9999px, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ambient-spotlight-follower::before,
.ambient-spotlight-follower::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* Dark Mode Ambient Golden Glow (Active by default on dark obsidian / navy surfaces) */
.ambient-spotlight-follower::before {
  opacity: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      var(--color-spotlight-dark-center) 0%,
      var(--color-spotlight-dark-mid) 32%,
      var(--color-spotlight-dark-soft) 56%,
      transparent 72%);
}

/* Light Mode Ambient Golden Shadow (Active on light stone / cream surfaces) */
.ambient-spotlight-follower::after {
  opacity: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      var(--color-spotlight-light-center) 0%,
      var(--color-spotlight-light-mid) 34%,
      var(--color-spotlight-light-soft) 58%,
      transparent 75%);
}

/* State Switch: Cross-Fade When Over Light Theme Sections */
.ambient-spotlight-follower.theme-light::before {
  opacity: 0;
}

.ambient-spotlight-follower.theme-light::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ambient-spotlight-follower {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* 2. Top Page Scroll Progress Indicator (Magic UI Linear Bar) */
.page-scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-dark-c49b45) 0%, var(--color-gold-f8ce8a) 50%, var(--color-gold-fff2dc) 100%);
  z-index: 10001;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.08s ease-out;
}

/* 3. Luxury Metallic Gold Shimmer Sweep (Magic UI Shimmer Effect) */
.shimmer-hover {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.shimmer-hover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      var(--color-white-alpha-22) 50%,
      transparent 100%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: none;
}

.shimmer-hover:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerSweep 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes shimmerSweep {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(25deg) translateX(-120%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(25deg) translateX(300%);
  }
}

/* 4. Gold Shimmer Text Animation */
.gold-shimmer-text {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: inline;
}

@keyframes textShimmerMove {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03: THE FIDUCIARY JOURNEY — FROM FINDING TO HANDOVER
   Tracing Beam & Process Nodes (Aceternity / Magic UI Inspired)
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-journey-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vh, 120px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-12);
}

.journey-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70vw;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--color-gold-alpha-04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.journey-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.journey-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(36px, 5vh, 60px) auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.journey-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.85vw, 0.82rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.journey-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.journey-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* Timeline & Tracing Track */
.journey-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.journey-tracing-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 36px;
  width: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tracing-line-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.tracing-line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: top center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-gold-dark-c49b45) 0%, var(--color-gold-f8ce8a) 80%, var(--color-paper-light) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-gold-alpha-70-rgba24);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}

.tracing-glow-head {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -4px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}

.journey-steps-stack {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 50px;
}

.journey-step-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  position: relative;
}

.step-indicator-col {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 74px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step-node-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px var(--color-shadow-black-35);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.node-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.node-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-35);
  animation: nodePulseAnim 3s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes nodePulseAnim {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.step-content-card {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-16);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-35);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.step-content-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-40-rgba24);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-45), 0 0 30px var(--color-gold-alpha-08-rgba24);
}

.step-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.step-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-08-rgba24);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
}

.step-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-50);
}

.step-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.step-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-72);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.step-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.step-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-82);
}

.point-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Bottom Strip */
.journey-bottom-strip {
  margin-top: clamp(60px, 8vw, 90px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-90) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-18-30-52-85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25-rgba24);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 60px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-40);
}

.strip-badge {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.strip-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.journey-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.journey-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-gold-alpha-45-rgba24);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04: CURATED ARCHITECTURAL SHOWCASE (BENTO GRID)
   ArchDaily & Sotheby's Inspired Luxury Portfolio
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-09101d);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding: clamp(90px, 11vw, 150px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-12);
}

.showcase-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  max-width: 650px;
  max-height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-gold-alpha-04-rgba24) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.showcase-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.showcase-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(50px, 6vw, 80px);
}

.showcase-header-left {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.showcase-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.85vw, 0.82rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.showcase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.showcase-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
}

/* Category Filter Cluster */
.showcase-filter-cluster {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-70);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-18-rgba24);
}

.showcase-filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-70);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.showcase-filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.showcase-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-gold-alpha-35);
}

/* Bento Grid */
.showcase-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.bento-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-16);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  grid-column: span 6;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.bento-hero-card {
  grid-column: span 12;
  min-height: 540px;
}

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-45-rgba24);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px var(--color-shadow-black-50), 0 0 35px var(--color-gold-alpha-10-rgba24);
}

.bento-image-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bento-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.08);
}

.bento-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-35) 0%,
      var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-60) 45%,
      var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-96) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.bento-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 38px);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.bento-top-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge-status {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.status-exclusive {
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-40-rgba24);
}

.status-sale-lease {
  background: var(--color-blue-alpha-18);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-blue-alpha-35);
}

.status-limited,
.status-verified {
  background: var(--color-green-alpha-18);
  color: var(--color-emerald-6ee7b7);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-green-alpha-35);
}

.badge-type {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-75);
}

.bento-body-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.bento-location-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.bento-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.bento-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-76);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.bento-specs-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 36px);
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-12);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-50);
}

.spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.bento-card-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.bento-inquire-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-40-rgba24);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-inquire-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10: INSTITUTIONAL TESTIMONIALS & BUSINESS ENDORSEMENTS
   Single-Page Viewport Fit + Continuous Infinite Testimonials Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-credentials-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) + 2px);
  max-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding: clamp(20px, 3vh, 36px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-12);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.credentials-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80vw;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--color-gold-alpha-04-rgba24) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.credentials-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Testimonials Header */
.testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1020px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(18px, 2.6vh, 32px) auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.testimonials-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(8px, 1.2vh, 12px) 0;
}

.testimonials-lead-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.98vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-70);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Infinite Marquee (Single-Page Viewport Fit) */
.infinite-marquee-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 0 14px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-black-solid) 8%, var(--color-black-solid) 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-black-solid) 8%, var(--color-black-solid) 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-inner-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeContinuous 55s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.infinite-marquee-container:hover .marquee-inner-scroll {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeContinuous {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

.marquee-testimonial-card {
  width: clamp(360px, 30vw, 440px);
  min-height: clamp(285px, 32vh, 325px);
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-16);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2vh, 22px) clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(8px, 1.2vh, 12px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.marquee-testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-40);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-65);
}

.t-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.t-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.t-mandate-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  background: var(--color-white-alpha-08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.t-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}

.t-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.t-star {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.t-verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-16);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.t-check-icon {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  fill: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.t-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.88vw, 0.92rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-82);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: normal;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.t-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.t-author-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.t-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.t-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.t-corridor {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .meru-credentials-section {
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 11: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
   2-Column Layout: Discipline Navigation (Left) & Respective Questions (Right)
   Luminous Alabaster Surface (#f6f3eb) — Compact Viewport Fit
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-faq-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vh, 72px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.faq-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 360px) 1fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Aside Column */
.faq-aside-column {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vh, 28px);
}

.faq-header-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(8px, 1.2vh, 12px);
}

.faq-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-section-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.86rem, 0.94vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Discipline Navigation Filter Buttons */
.faq-discipline-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.faq-filter-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  background: var(--color-light-gold-wash);
}

.faq-filter-btn.is-active {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  background: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

.faq-filter-name {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.faq-filter-count {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.faq-filter-btn.is-active .faq-filter-count {
  background: var(--color-light-gold);
  color: var(--color-obsidian-deep);
}

/* Aside Mandate Card */
.faq-mandate-card {
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2.2vh, 22px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.faq-mandate-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-mandate-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-mandate-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-gold);
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.faq-mandate-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-light-gold);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Column Accordion Stack */
.faq-content-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-accordion-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-light-gold);
}

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--color-light-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.faq-item.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.92vw, 0.96rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-trigger:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-light-gold);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-question-text {
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-trigger:hover .faq-question-text {
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
}

.faq-icon-indicator {
  position: relative;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faq-icon-indicator::before,
.faq-icon-indicator::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--color-light-gold);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
}

/* Horizontal line */
.faq-icon-indicator::before {
  width: 10px;
  height: 1.5px;
}

/* Vertical line */
.faq-icon-indicator::after {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 10px;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon-indicator::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-drawer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  background: var(--color-light-bg);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 14px 18px 18px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.88vw, 0.9rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.faq-answer-inner p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faq-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .faq-aside-column {
    position: static;
  }

  .faq-discipline-nav {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 12: FINAL CONSULTATION — LET'S FIND THE RIGHT SOLUTION
   Full-Screen Obsidian Surface (Zero Scroll on Desktop)
   - Strong Closing Message
   - Short Enquiry Form
   - Direct WhatsApp & Call Options
   - Reassurance about Personalized Assistance
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-consultation-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-09101d);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + clamp(12px, 2vh, 24px)) 0 clamp(16px, 2.5vh, 28px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .meru-consultation-section {
    height: 100vh;
    max-height: 100vh;
  }
}

.consultation-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 60vw;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--color-gold-alpha-04-rgba24) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.consultation-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.consultation-columns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .consultation-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .meru-consultation-section {
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
  }
}

/* Left Column: Inspiring High-Conviction Value Proposition */
.consultation-narrative-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.consultation-header-lockup {
  margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.4vh, 14px);
}

.consultation-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.consultation-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin: 0;
}

.consultation-lead-narrative {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-72);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(16px, 2.2vh, 22px) 0;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* 3 High-Conviction Fiduciary Pillars */
.consultation-pillars-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.4vh, 14px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2.2vh, 22px);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.consultation-pillar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: clamp(8px, 1.1vh, 12px) clamp(12px, 1.4vw, 16px);
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.consultation-pillar-row:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-12);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pillar-svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.pillar-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.pillar-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.92vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.74rem, 0.82vw, 0.82rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-65);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Executive Director Reassurance Footer */
.consultation-sla-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.sla-live-pip {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-brand-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sla-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-70);
}

/* Right Column: Streamlined Executive Mandate Form */
.consultation-form-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-22-rgba24);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.2vh, 24px) clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.consultation-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-brand-gold), transparent);
}

.form-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 3px 0;
}

.form-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  margin: 0;
}

.form-discipline-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-trust-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(8px, 1.2vw, 14px);
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
}

.trust-ribbon-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
}

.trust-ribbon-icon {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-ribbon-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--color-white-alpha-14);
}

.form-inputs-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-field-compact {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-group-compact {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-field-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Triplet Discipline Choice Chips */
.discipline-chips-triplet {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.chip-label {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.chip-radio {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.chip-text {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-14);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-78);
  text-align: center;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.chip-radio:checked+.chip-text {
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-75);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45-rgba24);
}

.form-assurance-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-45);
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
}

.form-status-msg {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 20px;
}

.form-status-msg.is-success {
  color: var(--color-emerald-6ee7b7);
}

/* Centered Screen Dialog Modal */
.fiduciary-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10005;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-4-7-13-85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.fiduciary-modal-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-click-dismiss {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.modal-dialog-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25-rgba24);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px var(--color-shadow-black-60);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fiduciary-modal-backdrop.is-open .modal-dialog-panel {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-10);
  background: var(--color-navy-050a12);
}

.modal-brand-lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.modal-crest-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.modal-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.modal-close-trigger {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-close-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.modal-body-scroll {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 30px;
}

.modal-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-65);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07: MONOLITHIC ARCHITECTURAL FOOTER
   Sotheby's & ArchDaily Inspired Editorial Luxury
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-master-footer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-050a12);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding-top: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 90vw;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom, var(--color-gold-alpha-04-rgba24) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-top-watermark-row {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px);
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 3vw, 40px);
}

.footer-watermark-svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.wm-title {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
  stroke-width: 1.2px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 88px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.wm-sub {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--color-gold-alpha-08);
  stroke-width: 1px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-main-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-grid-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
  gap: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 90px);
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-65);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

/* Institutional Authority Panel */
.footer-authority-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.authority-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
}

.authority-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.authority-icon-box {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.authority-svg {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.authority-text-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.authority-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.authority-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-65);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-address-block {
  font-style: normal;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.address-facility {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.address-corridor,
.address-city {
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-map-pin-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-map-pin-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.map-pin-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.contact-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-45);
}

.contact-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.contact-value:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.contact-value-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-whatsapp-green);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.contact-value-whatsapp:hover {
  color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
}

.contact-value-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* WhatsApp & Social Links */
.footer-social-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-social-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-social-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.footer-wa-pill {
  border-color: var(--color-whatsapp-glow);
}

.footer-wa-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-green);
  color: var(--color-whatsapp-white);
  border-color: var(--color-whatsapp-green);
}

.footer-bottom-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 30px 0 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-10);
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-40);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
}

.back-to-top-btn {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-70);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25-rgba24);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--color-gold-alpha-35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS FOR NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .footer-grid-columns {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-contact-col {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .journey-tracing-track {
    left: 26px;
  }

  .step-indicator-col {
    width: 54px;
  }

  .step-node-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .bento-card {
    grid-column: span 12;
    min-height: 420px;
  }

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

  .consultation-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
  }

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


  .footer-contact-col {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-step-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .journey-tracing-track {
    display: none;
  }

  .step-indicator-col {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .discipline-chips-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-inputs-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .credentials-metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .metric-number-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-grid-columns {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-contact-col {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .footer-bottom-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Hallmark: Tabular Figures for All Measured Telemetry */
.metric-number-wrap,
.telemetry-val,
#hud-counter,
.step-num,
.d-num {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* Hallmark: Universal Instant Focus and Tactile Feedback */
button:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold) !important;
  outline-offset: 3px !important;
}

button:active,
a:active {
  transform: scale(0.985);
}

/* Hallmark: Action buttons avoid mid-label wrapping */
.climax-primary-btn,
.journey-cta-btn,
.bento-inquire-btn,
.form-submit-btn,
.footer-consult-btn,
.residential-cta-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hallmark: Standard Interactive Disabled State */
:disabled,
[aria-disabled="true"],
button:disabled,
input:disabled,
select:disabled,
textarea:disabled {
  opacity: 0.45;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE SECTION 03: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE ADVISORY
   Luminous Architectural Atelier (Alternating Light Stone Cadence).
   Minimal, Elegant, 3 & 4 BHK Luxury Focus, Single-Screen Viewport.
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-residential-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 12px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px) 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  scroll-margin-top: var(--header-height);
}

.residential-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* 1. Minimal Editorial Masthead */
.residential-minimal-masthead {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.masthead-main {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 840px;
}

.headline-discipline-prefix {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  letter-spacing: normal;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.residential-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.masthead-telemetry {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.telemetry-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 4px;
}

.telemetry-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}

.telemetry-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.telemetry-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background-color: var(--color-light-border);
}

/* 2. Minimal & Elegant Showcase Split */
.residential-showcase-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px);
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Left: Grand Cinematic Architectural Viewport */
.architectural-stage-column {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
}

.stage-frame-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stage-main-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.98) contrast(1.02);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.stage-subtle-overlay {
  display: none;
}

.stage-minimal-caption {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.caption-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.caption-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.caption-accent-mark {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-light-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.caption-specs {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right: Minimal Editorial Disciplines List */
.disciplines-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
}

.disciplines-header-wrap {
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.disciplines-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.disciplines-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  text-transform: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.disciplines-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-light-text-muted);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.disciplines-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
}

.disciplines-minimal-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.discipline-minimal-row {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
}

.discipline-minimal-row:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border-left-color: var(--color-light-border-gold);
}

.discipline-minimal-row.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border-left-color: var(--color-light-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.discipline-minimal-row:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-light-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

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

.row-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.row-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
  display: none;
}

.discipline-minimal-row.is-active .row-desc {
  display: block;
}

/* Clean Action Footer */
.disciplines-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.residential-primary-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-text-primary);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.residential-primary-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-surface);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-navy-surface);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.residential-secondary-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.residential-secondary-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .meru-residential-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
    max-height: none;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px) 24px 40px;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .residential-minimal-masthead {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .masthead-telemetry {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .residential-showcase-split {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .stage-frame-container {
    min-height: 360px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .meru-residential-section {
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px) 16px 36px;
  }

  .residential-headline {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .masthead-telemetry {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .telemetry-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .disciplines-action-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .residential-primary-cta,
  .residential-secondary-link {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .residential-primary-cta,
  .residential-secondary-link,
  .discipline-minimal-row,
  .commercial-primary-cta,
  .commercial-secondary-link,
  .commercial-discipline-row,
  .land-primary-cta,
  .land-secondary-link,
  .land-discipline-row,
  .why-primary-cta,
  .why-secondary-link,
  .why-discipline-row,
  .stage-main-photo {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ADVISORY
   Architectural Obsidian Atelier (Alternating Deep Dark Obsidian Cadence).
   Mirrored Split: Disciplines on Left, Viewport Stage on Right.
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-commercial-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 12px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px) 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-10);
  scroll-margin-top: var(--header-height);
}

.commercial-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* 1. Minimal Editorial Masthead */
.commercial-minimal-masthead {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-10);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.commercial-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Mirrored Showcase Split (Content Left, Viewport Right) */
.commercial-showcase-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px);
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Left: Disciplines Column */
.commercial-disciplines-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
}

.commercial-disciplines-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  text-transform: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.commercial-disciplines-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-50);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.commercial-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-70);
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
}

.commercial-disciplines-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.commercial-discipline-row {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-08);
}

.commercial-discipline-row:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-40);
}

.commercial-discipline-row.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-alpha-14-24-40-82);
  border-left-color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-shadow-black-40);
}

.commercial-discipline-row:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.commercial-row-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.commercial-row-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.commercial-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.commercial-row-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-75);
  margin: 6px 0 0 0;
  display: none;
}

.commercial-discipline-row.is-active .commercial-row-desc {
  display: block;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.commercial-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.commercial-primary-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.commercial-primary-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  color: var(--color-surface-solid);
}

.commercial-secondary-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-40);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.commercial-secondary-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

/* Right: Grand Cinematic Commercial Viewport */
.commercial-stage-column {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
}

.commercial-stage-frame-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-12);
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-60);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
}

.commercial-minimal-caption {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white-alpha-12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-shadow-black-40);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.commercial-caption-accent-mark {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.commercial-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.commercial-caption-specs {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-80);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Commercial Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .meru-commercial-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px) 24px 40px;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .commercial-minimal-masthead {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .commercial-showcase-split {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .commercial-stage-frame-container {
    min-height: 360px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .meru-commercial-section {
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px) 16px 36px;
  }

  .commercial-headline {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .commercial-action-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .commercial-primary-cta,
  .commercial-secondary-link {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 05: LAND ADVISORY
   Luminous Architectural Atelier (Alternating Light Stone Cadence).
   Mirrored Split: Viewport Stage on Left, Disciplines on Right.
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-land-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 12px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px) 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  scroll-margin-top: var(--header-height);
}

.land-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* 1. Minimal Editorial Masthead */
.land-minimal-masthead {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.land-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Showcase Split (Viewport Stage Left, Disciplines Right) */
.land-showcase-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px);
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Left: Grand Cinematic Viewport */
.land-stage-column {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
}

.land-stage-frame-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
}

.land-minimal-caption {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.land-caption-accent-mark {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-light-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.land-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.land-caption-specs {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right: Disciplines Column */
.land-disciplines-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
}

.land-disciplines-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  text-transform: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.land-disciplines-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-light-text-muted);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.land-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
}

.land-disciplines-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.land-discipline-row {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
}

.land-discipline-row:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border-left-color: var(--color-light-border-gold);
}

.land-discipline-row.is-active {
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border-left-color: var(--color-light-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.land-discipline-row:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-light-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.land-row-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.land-row-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.land-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.land-row-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 6px 0 0 0;
  display: none;
}

.land-discipline-row.is-active .land-row-desc {
  display: block;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.land-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.land-primary-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-text-primary);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.land-primary-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-navy-surface);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-navy-surface);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.land-secondary-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.land-secondary-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

/* Land Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .meru-land-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px) 24px 40px;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .land-minimal-masthead {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .land-showcase-split {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .land-stage-frame-container {
    min-height: 360px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .meru-land-section {
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px) 16px 36px;
  }

  .land-headline {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .land-action-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .land-primary-cta,
  .land-secondary-link {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06: WHY CHOOSE MERUSHIKHAR
   Interactive Architectural Louver Stage (Kinetic 6-Pillar Monolith).
   Single-Screen Viewport Fit (100vh), Pinned Horizontal Scroll Progression.
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-why-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 620px;
  max-height: 100vh;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 12px) clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 48px) 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  scroll-margin-top: var(--header-height);
}

.why-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1520px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(8px, 1.4vh, 14px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-header-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-main-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.why-subhead-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(13px, 0.95vw, 15px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* Kinetic Louvers Stage: Dynamically fills available vertical space */
.why-louvers-stage {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: stretch;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 12px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.why-louver {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: flex 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.why-louver:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.why-louver.is-active {
  flex: 3.4 1 0;
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
}

/* Background Photo Wash with Tokenized Overlays */
.why-louver-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.12;
  filter: grayscale(40%);
  transform: scale(1.0);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-louver.is-active .why-louver-bg-layer {
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.why-louver-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-60) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-96) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-louver-halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-louver.is-active .why-louver-halo {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Collapsed Vertical Identifier */
.why-louver-collapsed-bar {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.why-louver.is-active .why-louver-collapsed-bar {
  opacity: 0;
}

.why-louver-collapsed-title {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Content Layer */
.why-louver-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.why-louver[aria-selected="false"] .why-louver-content {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.why-louver.is-active .why-louver-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.1s, transform 0.4s ease 0.1s;
}

.why-louver-topline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-louver-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.why-louver-icon-wrap {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  background-color: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-70);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-louver-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.why-louver-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-louver-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.4vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.why-louver-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(12.5px, 0.88vw, 14.5px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  max-width: 480px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.why-louver-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-louver-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-louver-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-black-solid);
}

/* Compact HUD Controls */
.why-stage-hud {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-hud-quadrant {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.why-hud-pip {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.why-hud-label {
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.why-hud-counter {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.why-hud-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.why-hud-btn {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: 34px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-hud-btn:hover,
.why-hud-btn.is-active {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  background-color: var(--color-navy-alpha-14-24-40-70);
}

.why-hud-instruction {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.why-hud-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .meru-why-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px) 16px 40px;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .why-container {
    height: auto;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .why-louvers-stage {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .why-louver {
    flex: none;
    min-height: 72px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  .why-louver.is-active {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .why-louver-collapsed-bar {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .why-louver-collapsed-title {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .why-stage-hud {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    height: auto;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .why-hud-instruction {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .why-louver,
  .why-louver-bg-layer,
  .why-louver-content,
  .why-louver-collapsed-bar {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07: OUR DEVELOPER PARTNERSHIPS
   Direct Promoter Collaboration, Strategic Curations & Continuous Marquee
   Strictly tokenized for Luminous Alabaster Theme (#f6f3eb)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07: OUR DEVELOPER PARTNERSHIPS (SINGLE-PAGE VIEWPORT FIT)
   Direct Promoter Collaboration, Strategic Curations & Continuous Logo Marquee
   Strictly tokenized for Luminous Alabaster Theme (#f6f3eb) — Logos Only (No Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-partnerships-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 560px;
  max-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + clamp(10px, 1.8vh, 24px)) clamp(20px, 3.2vw, 48px) clamp(12px, 1.8vh, 22px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  scroll-margin-top: var(--header-height);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partnerships-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1520px;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: clamp(660px, 86vh, 820px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2vh, 24px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partnerships-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partnerships-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: clamp(3px, 0.5vh, 6px);
}

.partnerships-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.92vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 5 Pillars Single-Row Grid - Mature Proportional Height */
.partnerships-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  width: 100%;
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  height: clamp(280px, 36vh, 335px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.partnership-pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-light-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(14px, 1.8vh, 20px) clamp(12px, 1.1vw, 16px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: clamp(280px, 36vh, 335px);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.partnership-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-light-border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--color-light-shadow-lift);
}

.pillar-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.pillar-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: clamp(4px, 0.7vh, 8px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pillar-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.58rem, 0.64vw, 0.68rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  background-color: var(--color-light-gold-wash);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border-gold);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.92vw, 0.98rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(4px, 0.6vh, 8px) 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.78vw, 0.83rem);
  line-height: 1.42;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(8px, 1.1vh, 12px) 0;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.pillar-highlights-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(8px, 1vh, 12px);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.pillar-highlight-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 0.68vw, 0.72rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.highlight-bullet {
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: clamp(6px, 0.9vh, 10px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  margin-top: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-footer-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.58rem, 0.64vw, 0.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-text-muted);
}

.pillar-footer-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 0.66vw, 0.72rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Logos Continuous Marquee (ARCHITECTURAL SHELF WITH HIGH-DENSITY GLIDE) */
.developer-marquee-section {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
  padding: clamp(10px, 1.4vh, 16px) 0 clamp(8px, 1.2vh, 14px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(6px, 0.8vh, 10px);
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.marquee-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.76vw, 0.84rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  margin: 0;
}

.developer-marquee-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-black-solid) 4%, var(--color-black-solid) 96%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-black-solid) 4%, var(--color-black-solid) 96%, transparent 100%);
}

.developer-marquee-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px);
  width: max-content;
  animation: devLogoMarqueeScroll 48s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.developer-marquee-viewport:hover .developer-marquee-inner {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes devLogoMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Individual Logo Item - Large Real Brandmarks With Tight Gaps */
.builder-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: clamp(54px, 7vh, 72px);
  padding: 0 clamp(8px, 1vw, 14px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.builder-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px var(--color-light-shadow-soft));
}

.builder-svg-logo {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: clamp(180px, 16vw, 240px);
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .meru-partnerships-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px) 0 40px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .partnerships-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .partnerships-header {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 09: ABOUT MERUSHIKHAR
   Compact Architectural Split (Non-Card Layout)
   Company Introduction, Philosophy & Approach, Vision & Mission,
   Commitment to Clients, Credentials Highlight & CTA
   Luminous Alabaster Theme (#f6f3eb) — Hallmark Architectural Cleaned
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-about-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) + 2px);
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4.2vh, 52px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) - 2px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 76px);
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - clamp(56px, 8.5vh, 104px));
  max-height: 820px;
}

/* Left Brand & Intro Column */
.about-brand-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-brand-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.4vh, 18px);
}

.about-brand-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(6px, 1vh, 12px);
}

.about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.6vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.08vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-telemetry-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(12px, 1.6vw, 24px);
  padding: clamp(18px, 2.8vh, 30px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
}

.about-telemetry-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.telemetry-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.2vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.telemetry-unit {
  font-size: 0.72em;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.telemetry-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.74rem, 0.82vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Primary Redirect CTA Area: Centered in Left Column */
.about-action-wrap {
  padding-top: clamp(14px, 2.2vh, 26px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.08vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 15px 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-surface-solid);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--color-light-shadow-lift);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* Reversing the color on mouse hover */
.about-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--color-light-shadow-lift);
}

.about-cta-arrow {
  stroke: var(--color-accent-gold);
  transition: stroke 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-cta-btn:hover .about-cta-arrow {
  stroke: var(--color-surface-solid);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Right Content Column (Hairline Architectural Blocks) */
.about-content-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-narrative-block {
  padding: clamp(16px, 2.6vh, 28px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(6px, 1vh, 12px);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-narrative-block:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.about-narrative-block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.about-block-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.45vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-block-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-block-redirect-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.84rem, 0.9vw, 0.96rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-block-redirect-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

.redirect-link-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.about-block-redirect-link:hover .redirect-link-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .about-brand-column,
  .about-content-column {
    height: auto;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .about-narrative-block:first-child {
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-telemetry-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL PAGE (about.html / /about)
   Alternating Obsidian (Dark) & Luminous Alabaster (Light) Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.about-page-main {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-obsidian);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* 01. About Hero Section (Dark Obsidian — Single Screen Viewport Fit) */
.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 84px) + 12px);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-obsidian);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-hairline);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-hero-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 1200px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, var(--color-gold-alpha-12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.06rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.about-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.about-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-metric-divider {
  display: none;
}

.about-hero-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-primary-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.about-primary-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.about-hero-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
}

.about-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  max-height: 400px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.about-hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-16) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Common Section Layout Rules */
.about-page-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vh, 100px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
  background-color: var(--color-surface-obsidian);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-hairline);
}

.about-page-section.alt-surface {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-dark);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

/* Alternating Luminous Alabaster (Light Theme) Sections */
.about-page-section.theme-light-section {
  background-color: var(--color-light-bg);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
}

.about-page-section.theme-light-section .about-section-title {
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

.about-page-section.theme-light-section .about-section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
}

.about-page-section.theme-light-section .about-section-lead,
.about-page-section.theme-light-section .about-body-text {
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
}

.about-page-section.theme-light-section .about-body-lead {
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
}

.about-section-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.about-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.about-section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.about-section-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 02. Narrative Split (Our Story & Collab Model) */
.about-narrative-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.6fr);
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-narrative-aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.about-narrative-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-body-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.15vw, 1.18rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.02vw, 1.04rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 03. Disciplines Triplet Grid (Dark Theme) */
.about-pillars-triplet-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.about-discipline-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(32px, 3.8vh, 44px) clamp(28px, 2.8vw, 38px);
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--color-shadow-black-20);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.about-discipline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold-hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-30);
}

.discipline-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.discipline-category-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.about-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.45vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 clamp(14px, 1.6vh, 20px) 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.about-card-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-hairline);
}

.meta-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* 04. Philosophy Section (Light Theme) */
.about-philosophy-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-manifesto-quote {
  margin: 24px 0 0 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.manifesto-line {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.1vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.about-philosophy-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.phil-pillar-item {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--color-light-shadow-subtle);
}

.phil-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.phil-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 05. Vision & Mission Duo (Dark Theme) */
.about-duo-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 44px);
}

.about-vision-card {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vh, 40px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--color-shadow-black-20);
}

.vision-card-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.vision-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.7vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

.vision-card-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.vision-card-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 8px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.vision-card-checklist li {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.vision-card-checklist li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* 06. Leadership: Two Founding Directors Showcase (Light Theme) */
#leadership .about-section-container {
  width: 94%;
  max-width: 1320px;
}

.about-directors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 40px);
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: stretch;
}

#leadership .about-section-header {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(24px, 3vh, 36px);
}

.director-executive-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--color-light-shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.director-executive-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px var(--color-light-shadow-lift);
}

.director-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  height: auto;
  background: var(--color-light-surface-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.director-photo-gradient {
  display: none;
}

.director-profile-content {
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vh, 28px) clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.director-profile-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.director-name-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.35vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

.director-role-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.76rem, 0.82vw, 0.84rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}

.director-bio {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.director-focus-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
}

.focus-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  background: var(--color-light-surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* 07. Values Grid (Dark Theme) */
.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-value-card {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.value-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.value-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 08. Business Approach Grid (Light Theme) */
.about-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.about-approach-card {
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vh, 32px) clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-light-shadow-soft);
}

.approach-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.approach-steps-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.approach-steps-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.approach-steps-list li::before {
  content: '✦';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* 09. Collab Metrics Row (Dark Theme) */
.about-collab-metrics-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.collab-metric {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.collab-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.collab-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
}

/* 09. Developer Collaboration Section & Marquee Dark Theme */
.about-developer-marquee-wrap {
  margin-top: clamp(36px, 4.5vh, 52px);
  width: 100%;
}

.about-marquee-dark .developer-marquee-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--color-shadow-black-20);
  padding: clamp(14px, 1.8vh, 20px) 0 clamp(12px, 1.5vh, 18px);
}

.about-marquee-dark .marquee-section-title {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.about-marquee-dark .developer-marquee-viewport {
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-black-solid) 5%, var(--color-black-solid) 95%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-black-solid) 5%, var(--color-black-solid) 95%, transparent 100%);
}

.about-marquee-dark .builder-logo-item {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.82;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.25s ease;
}

.about-marquee-dark .builder-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* 10. Commitments Grid (Light Theme) */
.about-commitments-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.commitment-item {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--color-light-shadow-subtle);
}

.commitment-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.commitment-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 11. Company Credentials Table (Dark Theme) */
.about-credentials-table-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.about-credentials-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.about-credentials-table tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-hairline);
}

.about-credentials-table tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.cred-label {
  width: 32%;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border-hairline);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cred-value {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 12. Climax Card (Dark Theme) */
.about-climax-card {
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vh, 56px) clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  background: var(--color-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.climax-card-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.climax-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}

.climax-card-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.06rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-paper-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.climax-action-row {
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.climax-reassurance-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 24px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reassurance-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for About Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-grid,
  .about-narrative-split,
  .about-philosophy-split {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .about-pillars-triplet-grid,
  .about-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

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

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

  .about-duo-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .about-directors-grid,
  #leadership .about-section-header {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about-directors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-metrics,
  .about-values-grid,
  .about-commitments-grid,
  .about-collab-metrics-row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .about-directors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .cred-label {
    width: 40%;
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL STICKY WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON (Bottom Right Corner)
   Direct Fiduciary Directorate Hotline (+91 90995 41611)
   ========================================================================== */
.meru-sticky-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: clamp(20px, 3.2vh, 32px);
  right: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  z-index: 999999;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-green);
  color: var(--color-whatsapp-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-shadow-black-45), 0 0 16px var(--color-whatsapp-glow);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.meru-sticky-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-shadow-black-60), 0 0 24px var(--color-whatsapp-glow);
}

.whatsapp-floating-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.whatsapp-floating-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--color-surface-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.meru-sticky-whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-floating-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .meru-sticky-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .whatsapp-floating-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .whatsapp-floating-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESIDENTIAL INNER DETAIL PAGE ARCHITECTURE (/residential)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Main Page Container */
.residential-page-main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* SECTION 01: Hero */
.residential-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 84px) + 12px);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.residential-hero-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top center, var(--color-radial-gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.residential-hero-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0;
}

.residential-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.residential-hero-content {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.residential-hero-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.res-hero-showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.res-hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  max-height: 400px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.res-hero-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.res-hero-showcase-frame:hover .res-hero-showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.res-hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-16) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.residential-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.residential-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.residential-hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.res-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.res-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.res-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.res-metric-divider {
  display: none;
}

.residential-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.res-primary-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.res-primary-cta-btn span {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.res-primary-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.res-secondary-ghost-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.res-secondary-ghost-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* Common Section Wrapper & Utilities */
.res-section-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.res-section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
}

.res-section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.res-section-header.text-center .res-section-lead {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.res-section-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.res-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.res-section-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 02: Overview */
.residential-overview-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.residential-overview-section .res-section-title {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.residential-overview-section .res-section-lead {
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.res-overview-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
}

.res-pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
}

.pillar-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.pillar-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-card-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 03: Four Disciplines Overview */
.residential-offerings-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.res-disciplines-quad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.res-discipline-summary-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.res-disc-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}

.res-disc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.res-disc-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.res-disc-jump-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.res-disc-jump-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* SECTIONS 04, 05, 06, 07: In-Depth Sections */
.residential-indepth-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.residential-indepth-section.alt-surface {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.res-indepth-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

.res-indepth-split.reverse-split {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
}

.res-indepth-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.res-specs-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.res-spec-item {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.res-spec-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.alt-surface .res-spec-heading {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.res-spec-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.alt-surface .res-spec-body {
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
}

.res-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.res-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.res-visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-navy-alpha-8-14-25-92) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 30px 20px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.res-visual-tag .tag-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.res-visual-tag .tag-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.res-indepth-action {
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* Checklist in Section 05 */
.res-checklist-block {
  margin: 28px 0;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.res-checklist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.res-safeguard-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.res-safeguard-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.res-safeguard-list li strong {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

/* Discovery Steps in Section 06 */
.res-discovery-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.disc-step-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px;
}

.disc-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-dark);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.disc-step-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.disc-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Lifecycle Grid in Section 07 */
.res-lifecycle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.res-lifecycle-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 18px;
}

.lifecycle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.lifecycle-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 08: Why Choose Us Table */
.residential-why-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.res-comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.res-comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.res-comparison-table th {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.res-comparison-table th.th-meru {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.res-comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.res-comparison-table td.td-parameter {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  width: 25%;
}

.res-comparison-table td.td-broker {
  color: var(--color-surface);
  width: 35%;
}

.res-comparison-table td.td-meru {
  width: 40%;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  background: var(--color-gold-badge-bg);
}

.res-comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.res-why-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 36px;
}

/* SECTION 09: 6-Stage Process */
.residential-process-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

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

.res-process-step-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-badge-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-badge-border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 10: FAQs */
.residential-faq-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.res-faq-stack {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-item {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-question {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-drawer {
  padding: 0 24px 24px;
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-answer {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.residential-faq-section .faq-answer p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 10: Closing Consultation Gateway (Balanced 2-Column Design) */
.residential-callout-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.res-callout-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.res-callout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}

.res-callout-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.res-callout-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.res-callout-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.94rem, 1.05vw, 1.04rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.res-callout-sublead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.90rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
}

.res-callout-guarantees {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.callout-guarantee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.guarantee-icon {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.guarantee-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.guarantee-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.guarantee-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Right Side Gateway Box */
.res-callout-gateway {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.res-gateway-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.res-gateway-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.res-gateway-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.res-gateway-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.res-gateway-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.res-gate-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.gate-point-marker {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.res-gateway-action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.res-gateway-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.res-gateway-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.res-gateway-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Residential Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .residential-hero-grid,
  .res-callout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

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

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

  .res-indepth-split,
  .res-indepth-split.reverse-split,
  .res-enquiry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .res-overview-pillars-grid,
  .res-disciplines-quad-grid,
  .res-discovery-steps,
  .res-lifecycle-grid,
  .res-process-grid,
  .res-callout-guarantees {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .residential-hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .res-metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   COMMERCIAL INNER DETAIL PAGE STYLING (/commercial)
   Hallmark Anti-AI-Slop Architecture & Tokenized Design
   ========================================================================== */

/* SECTION 01: Commercial Hero */
.commercial-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 84px) + 12px);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.commercial-hero-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top center, var(--color-radial-gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.commercial-hero-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0;
}

.commercial-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.commercial-hero-content {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.commercial-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.commercial-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.commercial-hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.com-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.com-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.com-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.com-metric-divider {
  display: none;
}

.commercial-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.com-primary-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.com-primary-cta-btn span {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.com-primary-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.commercial-hero-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.com-hero-showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.com-hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  max-height: 400px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.com-hero-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.com-hero-showcase-frame:hover .com-hero-showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.com-hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-16) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Common Commercial Layout Utilities */
.com-section-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.com-section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.com-section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.com-section-header.text-center .com-section-lead {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.com-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.com-section-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 02: Overview */
.commercial-overview-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.commercial-overview-section .com-section-title {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.commercial-overview-section .com-section-lead {
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.com-overview-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
}

.com-pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
}

/* SECTION 03: Five Disciplines Overview */
.commercial-offerings-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.com-disciplines-five-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.com-discipline-summary-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.com-disc-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}

.com-disc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.com-disc-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* SECTIONS 04, 05, 06, 07, 08: In-Depth Sections */
.commercial-indepth-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.commercial-indepth-section.alt-surface {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.com-indepth-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

.com-indepth-split.reverse-split {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
}

.com-indepth-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.com-specs-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.com-spec-item {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.com-spec-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.alt-surface .com-spec-heading {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.com-spec-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.alt-surface .com-spec-body {
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
}

.com-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.com-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.com-visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-navy-alpha-8-14-25-92) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 30px 20px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.com-visual-tag .tag-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.com-visual-tag .tag-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* Checklist in Section 05 & 07 */
.com-checklist-block {
  margin: 28px 0;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.com-checklist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.com-safeguard-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.com-safeguard-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.com-safeguard-list li strong {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

/* SECTION 09: 6-Stage Process */
.commercial-process-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

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

.com-process-step-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* SECTION 10: Why Choose Us Comparison Table */
.commercial-why-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.com-comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.com-comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.com-comparison-table th {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.com-comparison-table th.th-meru {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.com-comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.com-comparison-table td.td-parameter {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  width: 25%;
}

.com-comparison-table td.td-broker {
  color: var(--color-surface);
  width: 35%;
}

.com-comparison-table td.td-meru {
  width: 40%;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  background: var(--color-gold-badge-bg);
}

.com-comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* SECTION 12: Closing Commercial Enquiry CTA Callout */
.commercial-callout-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.com-callout-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.com-callout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}

.com-callout-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.com-callout-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.com-callout-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.94rem, 1.05vw, 1.04rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.com-callout-sublead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.90rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
}

.com-callout-guarantees {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.com-callout-gateway {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.com-gateway-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.com-gateway-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.com-gateway-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.com-gateway-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.com-gateway-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.com-gate-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.com-gateway-action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.com-gateway-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.com-gateway-btn span {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.com-gateway-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.com-gateway-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Commercial Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .commercial-hero-grid,
  .com-callout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

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

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

  .com-indepth-split,
  .com-indepth-split.reverse-split {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .com-overview-pillars-grid,
  .com-disciplines-five-grid,
  .com-process-grid,
  .com-callout-guarantees {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .commercial-hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .com-metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   LAND INNER DETAIL PAGE STYLING (/land)
   Hallmark Anti-AI-Slop Architecture & Tokenized Design
   ========================================================================== */

/* SECTION 01: Land Hero */
.land-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 84px) + 12px);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.land-hero-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top center, var(--color-radial-gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.land-hero-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0;
}

.land-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
}

.land-hero-content {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.land-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.land-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.land-hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.land-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.land-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.land-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.land-metric-divider {
  display: none;
}

.land-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.land-primary-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.land-primary-cta-btn span {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.land-primary-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.land-hero-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.land-hero-showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

.land-hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  max-height: 400px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.land-hero-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.land-hero-showcase-frame:hover .land-hero-showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.land-hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-16) 0%, var(--color-navy-alpha-7-13-23-75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Common Land Layout Utilities */
.land-section-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.land-section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.land-section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.land-section-header.text-center .land-section-lead {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.land-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.land-section-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.1vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 02: Overview */
.land-overview-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.land-overview-section .land-section-title {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.land-overview-section .land-section-lead {
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.land-overview-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px);
}

.land-pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-gold-alpha-10);
}

/* SECTION 03: Types of Land Overview */
.land-offerings-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

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

.land-category-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.land-cat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}

.land-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.20rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.land-cat-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* SECTIONS 04, 05, 06, 07, 08: In-Depth Sections */
.land-indepth-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.land-indepth-section.alt-surface {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.land-indepth-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: center;
}

.land-indepth-split.reverse-split {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
}

.land-indepth-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.land-specs-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.land-spec-item {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.land-spec-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.alt-surface .land-spec-heading {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.land-spec-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-surface);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.alt-surface .land-spec-body {
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
}

.land-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.land-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.land-visual-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-navy-alpha-8-14-25-92) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 30px 20px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.land-visual-tag .tag-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.land-visual-tag .tag-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

/* Checklist in Section 05 & 07 */
.land-checklist-block {
  margin: 28px 0;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.land-checklist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.land-safeguard-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.land-safeguard-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.land-safeguard-list li strong {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

/* SECTION 09: Land Identification & Shortlisting */
.land-identification-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.land-methodology-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.land-method-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.method-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  line-height: 1;
}

.method-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.method-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 10: 6-Stage Process */
.land-process-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-solid);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

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

.land-process-step-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* SECTION 11: Why Choose Us Comparison Table */
.land-why-section {
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper-light);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
}

.land-comparison-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.land-comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.land-comparison-table th {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.land-comparison-table th.th-meru {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.land-comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.land-comparison-table td.td-parameter {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  width: 25%;
}

.land-comparison-table td.td-broker {
  color: var(--color-surface);
  width: 35%;
}

.land-comparison-table td.td-meru {
  width: 40%;
  color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  background: var(--color-gold-badge-bg);
}

.land-comparison-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* SECTION 13: Closing Land Enquiry CTA Callout */
.land-callout-section {
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-darker);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.land-callout-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.land-callout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}

.land-callout-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.land-callout-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.land-callout-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.94rem, 1.05vw, 1.04rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.land-callout-sublead {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.90rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
}

.land-callout-guarantees {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.land-callout-gateway {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.land-gateway-box {
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.land-gateway-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.land-gateway-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.land-gateway-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.land-gateway-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.land-gate-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-68);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.land-gateway-action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.land-gateway-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
}

.land-gateway-btn span {
  color: var(--color-surface-darker) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.land-gateway-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px var(--color-gold-alpha-45);
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.land-gateway-disclaimer {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Land Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .land-hero-grid,
  .land-callout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

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

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

  .land-indepth-split,
  .land-indepth-split.reverse-split {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .land-overview-pillars-grid,
  .land-categories-tri-grid,
  .land-methodology-grid,
  .land-process-grid,
  .land-callout-guarantees {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .land-hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .land-metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US INNER DETAIL PAGE ARCHITECTURE (/contact)
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-page-main {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* SECTION 01: Contact Hero */
.contact-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 85dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(120px, 15vh, 160px) clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px) clamp(60px, 8vh, 90px);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, var(--color-radial-gold-glow) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-hero-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-hero-content {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  line-height: 1.16;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(16px, 2vh, 24px) 0;
}

.contact-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-70);
  line-height: 1.68;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 0 clamp(24px, 3vh, 32px) 0;
}

.contact-hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3vh, 36px);
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.contact-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.35vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.contact-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.contact-metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
}

.contact-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-hero-primary-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-hero-primary-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-hero-hotline-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-60);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-hero-hotline-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  background: var(--color-gold-badge-bg);
}

.contact-hotline-svg {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-hero-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-hero-showcase-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

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

.contact-hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--color-navy-alpha-11-19-33-85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-30);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.contact-badge-pip {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent-gold-glow);
}

/* SECTION 02: Let's Discuss Your Requirements */
.contact-reassurance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
}

.contact-reassurance-card {
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-light-shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-reassurance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-light-shadow-lift);
}

.reassurance-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-light-gold-wash);
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.reassurance-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.3vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.reassurance-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.95vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 03: General Enquiry Form */
.contact-form-layout-wrap {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

#contact-form-card {
  width: 100%;
}

/* SECTION 04: Direct Contact Channels */
.contact-channels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
}

.contact-channel-card {
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-light-shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-light-shadow-lift);
}

.channel-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-light-gold-wash);
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.channel-icon-wa {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-glow-subtle);
}

.channel-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.3vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.channel-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.35vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
  margin: 0;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.channel-value-email {
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.15vw, 1.22rem);
}

.channel-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.9vw, 0.92rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-light-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.channel-timing {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-light-text-muted);
}

.channel-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  background: var(--color-light-surface-subtle);
  color: var(--color-light-text-primary);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.channel-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border-color: var(--color-light-gold);
  color: var(--color-light-gold);
}

.channel-wa-action {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-green);
  color: var(--color-whatsapp-white);
  border-color: var(--color-whatsapp-green);
}

.channel-wa-action:hover {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  color: var(--color-whatsapp-white);
  border-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
}

/* SECTION 05: Office Location */
.contact-office-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.office-details-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
}

.office-facility-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  margin: 4px 0 0 0;
}

.office-name-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.5vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  margin: 0;
}

.office-full-address {
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-80);
  margin: 0;
}

.office-address-line {
  margin: 0;
}

.office-transit-stack {
  background: var(--color-surface-obsidian);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.transit-stack-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.transit-item-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  gap: 16px;
}

.transit-metric {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.transit-dest {
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-70);
  text-align: right;
}

.office-amenities-note {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-white-alpha-60);
}

.amenities-text {
  margin: 0;
}

.office-maps-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.office-maps-action-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.maps-pin-svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.office-map-frame-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-alpha-20);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--color-shadow-black-45);
  min-height: 400px;
}

.office-map-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
}

.office-map-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
  display: block;
  border: 0;
}

/* SECTION 06: Closing CTA */
.contact-closing-cta-card {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-light-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-light-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px var(--color-light-shadow-card);
}

.contact-closing-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(24px, 3vh, 36px);
}

.contact-closing-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-cta-wa-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-green);
  color: var(--color-whatsapp-white);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-cta-wa-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-closing-badges {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-light-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.closing-badge-divider {
  color: var(--color-light-border);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Contact Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-hero-grid,
  .contact-office-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .contact-reassurance-grid,
  .contact-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .contact-metric-divider:nth-child(4) {
    display: none;
  }

  .contact-reassurance-grid,
  .contact-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .contact-hero-actions,
  .contact-closing-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-hero-primary-btn,
  .contact-hero-hotline-btn,
  .contact-cta-wa-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .office-maps-action-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}