:root {
            /* Design Guidelines Color Palette */
            --primary: #0F2744;         /* Deep Navy Blue */
            --primary-light: #1A3E66;   /* Secondary Lighter Navy */
            --gold: #B8925E;            /* Soft Gold */
            --gold-hover: #A07F4E;      /* Rich Gold Hover */
            --gold-light: #F7F4EE;      /* Soft Gold Tint */
            --bg-light: #F5F7FA;        /* Light Grey background */
            --bg-white: #FFFFFF;        /* White background */
            --text-main: #1E293B;       /* Slate 800 for high readability */
            --text-muted: #475569;      /* Slate 600 for descriptions */
            --text-light: #94a3b8;      /* Slate 400 */
            --border: #E2E8F0;          /* Soft border lines */
            --success: #10B981;         /* Emerald Green */
            --danger: #EF4444;          /* Crimson Red */
            --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.05);
            --shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.04), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.04);
            --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
            --shadow-xl: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12), 0 10px 15px -6px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
        }

        * {
            box-sizing: border-box;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            overflow-x: clip;
            width: 100%;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            color: var(--text-main);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: clip;
            width: 100%;
            word-wrap: break-word;
            overflow-wrap: break-word;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
            word-wrap: break-word;
            overflow-wrap: break-word;
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        /* Utility Layouts */
        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .section-padding {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }

        .bg-white-sec {
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
        }

        .bg-light-sec {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
        }

        .bg-navy-sec {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            padding-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .section-header h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 40px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .section-header p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* Top Information Bar */
        .top-bar {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            padding: 8px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

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

        .top-bar-left {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .top-bar-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .top-bar-item i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 15px;
            height: 15px;
        }

        .top-bar-item a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .top-bar-right {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        /* Header Navigation */
        header {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        /* Header Scrolled State for Desktop and Mobile */
        header.scrolled,
        header.header-scrolled {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.05);
            border-bottom-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
        }

        .nav-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            height: 90px;
            transition: height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        header.scrolled .nav-wrapper,
        header.header-scrolled .nav-wrapper {
            height: 70px;
        }

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

        .logo img {
            max-height: 85px;
            width: auto;
            display: block;
            object-fit: contain;
            transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        header.scrolled .logo img,
        header.header-scrolled .logo img {
            max-height: 65px;
        }

        .logo-mark {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .logo-text {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .logo-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 850;
            color: var(--primary);
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
            line-height: 1.2;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .logo-subtitle {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: var(--gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        nav {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: clamp(12px, 1.4vw, 20px);
        }

        .nav-links a {
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            padding: 8px 0;
            position: relative;
            white-space: nowrap;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2.5px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-cta {
            display: block;
        }

        .btn-consultation {
            background-color: var(--gold);
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
            white-space: nowrap;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .btn-consultation:hover {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        .mobile-cta-item {
            display: none;
        }

        .menu-toggle {
            display: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--primary);
            padding: 8px;
        }

        /* SECTION 1 - Hero Section */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 60px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .hero {
                padding: 60px 0;
                min-height: calc(100vh - 116px);
            }
        }

        /* Background Map Graphic */
        .hero-bg-map {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: url('gcc_map_image.jpg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            opacity: 0.12;
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Ambient Glow Spheres */
        .glow-sphere {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            filter: blur(120px);
            z-index: 1;
            opacity: 0.65;
            mix-blend-mode: screen;
        }

        .glow-sphere-1 {
            top: -10%;
            left: -10%;
            width: 450px;
            height: 450px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0) 70%);
        }

        .glow-sphere-2 {
            bottom: -15%;
            right: -5%;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.08) 0%, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0) 70%);
        }

        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 32px 32px;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        /* Centered Single-Column Container */
        .hero-content-single {
            max-width: 900px;
            width: 100%;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .hero-text {
            width: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 75%);
            padding: 30px 20px;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        /* Pill Status Badge */
        .hero-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            color: #e2e8f0;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.2);
        }

        .hero-tag::before {
            content: '';
            display: inline-block;
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold);
            animation: tagPulse 2.5s infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes tagPulse {
            0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.9); }
            100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold); }
        }

        .hero-text h1 {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
            letter-spacing: -1.2px;
            font-weight: 800;
            max-width: 840px;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9);
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            .hero-text h1 {
                font-size: 3.1rem;
            }
        }

        @media (min-width: 1400px) {
            .hero-text h1 {
                font-size: 3.5rem;
            }
        }

        .hero h1 span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2d2a4 0%, #b8925e 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .hero p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: #cbd5e1;
            margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
            max-width: 720px;
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.65;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9);
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--primary);
            padding: 14px 28px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        }

        .btn-primary::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
            transition: 0.6s ease;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover::after {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            color: var(--primary);
            border-color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: #ffffff;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            padding: 14px 28px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        }

        .btn-secondary::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
            transition: 0.6s ease;
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover::after {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Centered Trust Line */
        .trust-line {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-left: none;
            padding-top: 20px;
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            color: #94a3b8;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1.2px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 28px auto 0 auto;
            max-width: 720px;
            text-align: center;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        /* Premium Minimalist Trust Items */
        .hero-trust-bar {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px 28px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .trust-bar-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: #e2e8f0;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .trust-bar-item i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .trust-bar-item:hover {
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .trust-bar-item i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Laptop Viewport Height Optimization (ensures everything fits without scroll) */
        @media (min-height: 600px) and (max-height: 850px) and (min-width: 992px) {
            .top-bar {
                padding: 6px 0;
                font-size: 0.82rem;
            }
            .nav-wrapper {
                height: 80px;
            }
            .logo img {
                max-height: 72px;
            }
            .hero {
                padding: 40px 0;
                min-height: calc(100vh - 104px);
            }
            .hero-tag {
                margin-bottom: 16px;
                padding: 5px 12px;
                font-size: 0.78rem;
            }
            .hero-text h1 {
                font-size: 2.7rem !important;
                margin-bottom: 14px;
                line-height: 1.2;
                max-width: 780px;
            }
            .hero p {
                font-size: 1.0rem;
                margin-bottom: 24px;
                line-height: 1.55;
                max-width: 680px;
            }
            .hero-actions {
                margin-bottom: 24px;
                gap: 16px;
            }
            .btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
                padding: 12px 26px;
                font-size: 0.92rem;
            }
            .hero-trust-bar {
                margin-bottom: 24px;
                gap: 10px 14px;
            }
            .trust-bar-item {
                font-size: 0.82rem;
                padding: 6px 12px;
            }
            .trust-line {
                margin-top: 20px;
                font-size: 0.78rem;
                max-width: 550px;
            }
        }

        /* SECTION 2 - Why India */
        .why-india-intro {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .why-india-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .why-india-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 36px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .why-india-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
        }

        .why-india-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background-color: var(--gold-light);
            color: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .why-india-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .why-india-card p {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* SECTION 3 - What is a GCC */
        .what-gcc-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 64px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .what-gcc-text p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .what-gcc-text p:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
            padding-left: 20px;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
            color: var(--primary);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .what-gcc-map {
            position: relative;
            background-color: var(--primary-light);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 40px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            color: #ffffff;
            overflow: hidden;
            min-height: 320px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .what-gcc-map-dots {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
            background-size: 20px 20px;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        .what-gcc-map-label {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .what-gcc-map-label i {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .what-gcc-map-label h4 {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .what-gcc-map-label p {
            color: #cbd5e1;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            max-width: 320px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* SECTION 4 - GCC Setup Models */
        .models-subheadline {
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: -44px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
        }

        .models-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
        }

        .model-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 36px 28px;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .model-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 4px;
            background-color: transparent;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .model-card:hover::before {
            background-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .model-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.2);
        }

        .model-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            color: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .model-card:hover .model-icon {
            background-color: var(--gold-light);
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .model-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .model-card p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .models-cta {
            text-align: center;
            background-color: var(--gold-light);
            border: 1px solid rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.2);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 24px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .models-cta h4 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .models-cta a {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .models-cta a:hover {
            color: var(--gold-hover);
        }

        /* SECTION 5 - Our GCC Setup Services (Compact 3-Column Roadmap) */
        .services-roadmap-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .roadmap-phase-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 28px 24px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .roadmap-phase-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
            opacity: 0.4;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .roadmap-phase-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.35);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.03);
        }

        .roadmap-phase-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-hover));
        }

        .phase-header {
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            padding-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .phase-number {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--gold);
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .phase-header h3 {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 750;
        }

        .phase-steps {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .roadmap-step {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            align-items: flex-start;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .step-num {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.2);
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .roadmap-step:hover .step-num {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.4);
        }

        .step-details h5 {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .roadmap-step:hover .step-details h5 {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .step-details p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: #cbd5e1;
            line-height: 1.45;
        }

        /* SECTION 6 - Common Challenges */
        .challenges-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
            gap: 64px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .challenges-text h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .challenges-text p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        .challenges-cta-box {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
            padding: 24px;
            border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .challenges-list {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .challenge-item {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .challenge-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--danger);
            background-color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .challenge-item i {
            color: var(--danger);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .challenge-item span {
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        /* SECTION 7 - Tax & Regulatory Expertise */
        .expertise-intro {
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: -44px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .expertise-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .expertise-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 28px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .expertise-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .expertise-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .expertise-card h4 i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
        }

        /* SECTION 8 - Industries We Serve */
        .industries-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .industry-pill {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 18px 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .industry-pill:hover {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }

        .industry-pill i {
            color: var(--gold);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* SECTION 9 - Why GCC Expert India */
        .why-expert-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .why-expert-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 32px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            align-items: flex-start;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .why-expert-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .why-expert-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background-color: var(--gold-light);
            color: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 6px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .why-expert-info h4 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .why-expert-info p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* SECTION 10 - Articles & Blogs Carousel */
        .blogs-header-row {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-end;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .blogs-header-left {
            max-width: 700px;
        }

        .blogs-header-left h2 {
            font-size: 2.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            padding-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .blogs-header-left h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 40px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .blogs-header-left p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .carousel-nav-controls {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .carousel-nav-btn {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid var(--border);
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            color: var(--primary);
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .carousel-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }

        .carousel-nav-btn:disabled {
            opacity: 0.4;
            cursor: not-allowed;
        }

        .blogs-carousel-container {
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 8px 4px 24px 4px; /* leaves room for card hover shadows */
            margin: 0 -4px;
        }

        .blogs-track {
            display: flex;
            gap: 24px;
            transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            will-change: transform;
        }

        .blog-card {
            flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3); /* 3 items per view minus gap */
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 14px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .blog-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
            border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.25);
        }

        .blog-img-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
        }

        .blog-img-wrapper img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrapper img {
            transform: scale(1.06);
        }

        .blog-content {
            padding: 24px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .blog-tag-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .blog-tag {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            background-color: var(--gold-light);
            padding: 4px 10px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .blog-date {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .blog-title {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            line-height: 1.4;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
            font-weight: 700;
            min-height: 3.22rem; /* aligns titles */
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .blog-card-link-wrapper {
            display: block;
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .blog-tag-link {
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .blog-title-link {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
            display: block;
        }

        .blog-title-link:hover .blog-title {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .blog-desc {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .blog-footer {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding-top: 18px;
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .blog-read-more {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .blog-read-more i {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .blog-read-more:hover {
            color: var(--gold-hover);
        }

        .blog-read-more:hover i {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .blog-read-time {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 600;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .blog-read-time i {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
        }

        /* Reading Modal Styles */
        .article-modal-card {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 800px;
            max-height: 85vh;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            position: relative;
            animation: modalFadeIn 0.3s ease;
        }

        .article-modal-header-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 280px;
            position: relative;
            background-color: var(--primary);
        }

        .article-modal-header-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .article-modal-close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            right: 20px;
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background-color: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.8);
            color: #ffffff;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .article-modal-close:hover {
            background-color: var(--danger);
            transform: rotate(90deg);
        }

        .article-modal-body {
            padding: 40px;
            overflow-y: auto;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .article-meta-info {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .article-modal-body h1 {
            font-size: 2.25rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            line-height: 1.3;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .article-rich-content {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding-top: 24px;
        }

        .article-rich-content p {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .article-rich-content h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-top: 32px;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .article-rich-content ul, .article-rich-content ol {
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            padding-left: 24px;
        }

        .article-rich-content li {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .article-rich-content blockquote {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
            padding: 16px 24px;
            background-color: var(--gold-light);
            font-style: italic;
            border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
            margin: 28px 0;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-weight: 500;
        }


        /* SECTION 11 - About Vidhu Duggal */
        .partner-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
            gap: 64px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .partner-img-card {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px 32px;
            color: #ffffff;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-bottom: 5px solid var(--gold);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .partner-img-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
            border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.4);
        }

        .partner-avatar {
            width: 140px;
            height: 140px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border: 3px solid var(--gold);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }

        .partner-meta h4 {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .partner-meta .title {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 750;
            color: var(--gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.2px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            display: block;
        }

        .partner-credentials {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: #cbd5e1;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .btn-linkedin {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .btn-linkedin:hover {
            background-color: #0077b5;
            border-color: #0077b5;
        }

        .partner-content h3 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .partner-content p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            line-height: 1.65;
        }

        .partner-stats {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding-top: 28px;
        }

        .partner-stat-item h4 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .partner-stat-item p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        /* SECTION 12 - Consultation Form */
        .consultation-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
            color: #ffffff;
            position: relative;
        }

        .consultation-section h2, .consultation-section h3, .consultation-section h4 {
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .consultation-section .section-header h2::after {
            background-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .consultation-section .section-header p {
            color: #e2e8f0;
        }

        .consultation-section .trust-bullet {
            color: #cbd5e1;
        }

        .consultation-card {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 48px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
            color: var(--text-main);
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .form-row-3 {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-row-2 {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-group.full-width {
            grid-column: span 3;
        }

        .form-group.full-width-2 {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }

        .form-group label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding: 12px 18px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
        }

        .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--gold);
            background-color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.15);
        }

        .btn-submit {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary);
            padding: 16px 32px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            width: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .btn-submit:hover {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        .form-alert {
            display: none;
            background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid var(--success);
            color: var(--success);
            padding: 16px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        /* SECTION 13 - FAQ Accordion */
        .faq-grid {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 18px;
        }

        .faq-item {
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 8px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

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

        .faq-trigger {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 24px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            text-align: left;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .faq-trigger i {
            color: var(--gold);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .faq-content {
            padding: 0 24px;
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .faq-item.open .faq-content {
            padding: 0 24px 24px 24px;
            max-height: 400px;
            transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0), padding 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-item.open .faq-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* FOOTER CTA & Footer details */
        .footer-cta {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            padding: 80px 0;
            text-align: center;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .footer-cta h3 {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .footer-cta p {
            color: #cbd5e1;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        footer {
            background-color: #081322;
            color: #64748b;
            padding: 48px 0;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

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

        .footer-logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .footer-logo .logo-mark {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .footer-logo .logo-title {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .footer-info {
            text-align: right;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .footer-info-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            gap: 8px;
            color: #94a3b8;
        }

        .footer-info-item i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
        }

        .footer-info-item a:hover {
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        /* Interactive Lead-Gated Modal Dialog */
        .modal {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.6);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            z-index: 1000;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 24px;
        }

        .modal.open {
            display: flex;
            animation: modalFadeIn 0.3s ease;
        }

        .modal-card {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 12px;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 480px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .modal-header {
            background-color: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 24px;
            position: relative;
            border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .modal-header h3 {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .modal-header p {
            color: #cbd5e1;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

        .btn-modal-close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            right: 20px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: #cbd5e1;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .btn-modal-close:hover {
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .modal-body {
            padding: 32px 24px;
        }

        /* Animations */
        @keyframes modalFadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        /* Responsive Breakpoints */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.85rem; }
            .why-india-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .models-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .challenges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
            .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .blog-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2); }
            .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
            .form-row-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .form-group.full-width { grid-column: span 2; }
            .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            .why-expert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }

        @media (max-width: 1080px) {
            .nav-wrapper {
                height: 80px;
            }
            header.scrolled .nav-wrapper,
            header.header-scrolled .nav-wrapper {
                height: 70px;
            }
            .logo img {
                max-height: 72px;
            }
            header.scrolled .logo img,
            header.header-scrolled .logo img {
                max-height: 62px;
            }
            .nav-links {
                display: none;
                position: absolute;
                top: 80px;
                left: 0;
                width: 100%;
                background-color: #ffffff;
                border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
                border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
                padding: 28px;
                box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 18px;
                align-items: stretch;
                text-align: center;
                transition: top 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            }
            header.scrolled .nav-links,
            header.header-scrolled .nav-links {
                top: 70px;
            }

            .nav-links.mobile-open {
                display: flex;
            }

            .nav-cta {
                display: none;
            }

            .mobile-cta-item {
                display: block;
                margin-top: 10px;
            }

            .mobile-cta-item .btn-consultation {
                display: block;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .menu-toggle {
                display: block;
            }

            .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; text-align: center; }
            .hero p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
            .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
            .hero-img-wrapper { max-width: 100%; }
            .hero-mini-badge { display: none; }
            .trust-content { justify-content: center; }
            .what-gcc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
            .form-row-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .form-group.full-width { grid-column: auto; }
            .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .form-group.full-width-2 { grid-column: auto; }
            .consultation-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
            .footer-content { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
            .footer-info { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
            .footer-info-item { justify-content: center; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-padding {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
            .section-header {
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.85rem;
            }
            .section-header p {
                font-size: 0.98rem;
            }
            .partner-content h3 {
                font-size: 1.65rem;
            }
            .partner-stats {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 16px;
                text-align: center;
                padding-top: 20px;
            }
            .partner-stat-item {
                border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
                padding-bottom: 12px;
            }
            .partner-stat-item:last-child {
                border-bottom: none;
                padding-bottom: 0;
            }
            .top-bar-left { justify-content: center; width: 100%; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
            .top-bar-right { display: none; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
            .why-india-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .models-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .blog-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
            .industries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .why-expert-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .services-roadmap-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .sidebar-form-row {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 1.85rem;
            }
            .hero p {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.65rem;
            }
            .industries-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .hero-actions {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
            }
            .hero-actions .btn-primary,
            .hero-actions .btn-secondary {
                width: 100%;
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .logo-title {
                font-size: 1.05rem;
            }
            .logo-subtitle {
                font-size: 0.55rem;
            }
            .logo-mark {
                width: 36px;
                height: 36px;
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            .top-bar {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
            }
            .top-bar-left {
                gap: 8px;
            }
            .sidebar-widget {
                padding: 16px;
            }
        }
        
.whatsapp-float{
    position:fixed;
    left:25px;
    bottom:25px;
    width:60px;
    height:60px;
    background:#25D366;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
    z-index:9999;
    transition:.3s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover{
    transform:scale(1.08);
}

/* ARTICLE SIDEBAR LAYOUT */
.article-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 9fr) minmax(0, 3fr);
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.article-main-content {
    min-width: 0; /* Prevents flex/grid blowouts */
}

.article-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.sidebar-widget {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* CTA Consultation Widget */
.widget-cta {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.widget-cta h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.widget-cta .widget-subtitle {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sidebar-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.sidebar-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sidebar-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.8fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.sidebar-form input, 
.sidebar-form select, 
.sidebar-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-form input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.sidebar-form select option {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.sidebar-form input:focus, 
.sidebar-form select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.25);
}

.sidebar-form-checkbox {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-form-checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
    margin-top: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sidebar-form-checkbox label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.4;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-sidebar-submit {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-sidebar-submit:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.sidebar-form-alert {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.sidebar-form-alert.success {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--success);
    color: var(--success);
}

.sidebar-form-alert.error {
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--danger);
    color: var(--danger);
}

/* Search Widget */
.widget-search {
    padding: 16px;
}

.search-input-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-input-wrapper:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.15);
}

.search-input-wrapper input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
}

.search-input-wrapper input:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.search-input-wrapper button {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.search-input-wrapper button:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Category Widget & Lists */
.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.widget-title i {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.widget-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.widget-list-item a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.widget-list-item a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cat-count {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.widget-list-item a:hover .cat-count {
    background-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Latest Posts List */
.latest-posts-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.latest-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.latest-post-thumb {
    width: 70px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.latest-post-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.latest-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0; /* Crucial for text truncation */
}

.latest-post-meta span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.latest-post-meta h5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.latest-post-meta h5 a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.latest-post-meta h5 a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Search results info bar (on homepage) */
.search-info-bar {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.search-info-bar p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.search-info-bar strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-reset-search {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-reset-search:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* RESPONSIVE LAYOUT STACKING */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .article-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .article-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESTYLED SECTIONS STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section 3 - India Expansion Flowchart */
.expansion-flow-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.flow-node {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    min-width: 180px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 2;
}

.flow-node:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.node-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.node-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.flow-connector {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
}

.connector-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.connector-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    width: 15px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    animation: flowPulse 2s linear infinite;
    left: -15px;
}

@keyframes flowPulse {
    0% { left: -15px; }
    100% { left: 60px; }
}

.connector-arrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.flow-branches {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.branch-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.branch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.branch-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.branch-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
}

/* Section 4 - Choose the Right GCC Structure */
.structures-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.structure-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.structure-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.structure-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.structure-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.structure-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.structure-specs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.spec-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.spec-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.spec-val {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.structure-bullets {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.bullet-list h5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.bullet-list.advantages h5 {
    color: #10B981;
}

.bullet-list.disadvantages h5 {
    color: #EF4444;
}

.bullet-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.bullet-list li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.bullet-list.advantages li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #10B981;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.bullet-list.disadvantages li::before {
    content: '✕';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #EF4444;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.structure-card-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.structure-selection-cta {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.structure-selection-cta p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Section 5 - The GCC Client Journey */
.journey-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 48px auto 0 auto;
    padding-left: 48px;
}

.journey-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.journey-node {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.journey-node:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.journey-number {
    position: absolute;
    left: -48px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.journey-node:hover .journey-number {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.6);
}

.journey-content {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.journey-node:hover .journey-content {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.journey-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.journey-node:hover .journey-content h4 {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.journey-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Section 6 - Top 10 Setup Mistakes */
.mistakes-accordion {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.mistake-item {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mistake-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.mistake-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 16px;
}

.mistake-num {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mistake-trigger h4 {
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.mistake-chevron {
    color: var(--text-light);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mistake-item.active {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.mistake-item.active .mistake-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.mistake-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
}

.mistake-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 0 24px 24px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-top: 4px;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.mistake-col h5 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mistake-col:first-child h5 {
    color: #EF4444;
}

.mistake-col:last-child h5 {
    color: #10B981;
}

.mistake-col p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Section 7 - Business Compliance Framework */
.compliance-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.compliance-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.compliance-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.compliance-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.compliance-card-header i {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compliance-card-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.compliance-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.compliance-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.compliance-tagline i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Section 8 - Industries We Serve Stats */
.industries-stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.industry-stat-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.industry-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.industry-stat-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.industry-stat-header i {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.industry-stat-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.industry-stat-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Section 9 - Meet Your GCC Advisory Team */
.team-tagline {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.team-member-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-member-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.team-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.team-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.team-info p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Section 10 - Contact Form Tagline & trust bullets */
.form-trust-bullets {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-bullet {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-bullet i {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Restructured Sections */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .expansion-flow-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .flow-origin, .flow-destination {
        align-self: center;
    }
    .flow-connector {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        margin: 10px 0;
        align-self: center;
    }
    .flow-branches {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
    }
    .structures-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .structure-bullets {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .mistake-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .compliance-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .industries-stat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .flow-branches {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .compliance-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .industries-stat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .form-trust-bullets {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust & Credentials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.trust-group-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.trust-group-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
}

.trust-group-card h4 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.trust-group-card h4 i {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.trust-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.badge-tag {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    min-width: 65px;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.countries-served-bar {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.countries-served-bar strong {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.country-flag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.country-flag i {
    color: var(--gold);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Case Studies Section
   ========================================================================== */
.cases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.case-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
}

.case-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.case-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.case-specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.case-spec-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.case-spec-box:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.case-spec-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.case-spec-val {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.case-roadmap {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.case-roadmap h5 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.roadmap-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}

.roadmap-pills span {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.case-outcome {
    margin-top: auto;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04);
    border-left: 3px solid #10b981;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Resources Section
   ========================================================================== */
.resources-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.resource-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(184, 146, 94, 0.3);
}

.resource-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.resource-icon-box i {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.resource-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.resource-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.btn-resource-dl {
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-resource-dl:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-resource-dl i {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Overrides for Trust, Cases & Resources
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .resources-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .trust-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .cases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .resources-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .resources-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .countries-served-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating WhatsApp Button
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    background-color: #128c7e;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.5);
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    right: 75px;
    background-color: #1e293b;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -6px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #1e293b;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    right: 72px;
}

/* Pulsing effect to draw attention */
.whatsapp-float::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    bottom: -4px;
    border: 2px solid #25d366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: waPulse 2s infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes waPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}