/* ==========================================================================
   BASHIR AL-AQILI LAW FIRM & LEGAL ADVISORY
   المحامي والمستشار القانوني بشير العقيلي
   Premium Luxury Judicial Identity & Bilingual Design System (AR / EN)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Prestige Antique Warm Brass Palette (Option 4: Deep Forest Emerald & Antique Warm Brass) */
  --gold-primary: #D1A751;
  --gold-vibrant: #DEB35B;
  --gold-light: #F5ECCF;
  --gold-dark: #8E6B24;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0D78A 0%, #D1A751 50%, #9B7528 100%);
  --gold-hover-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF0BE 0%, #DEB35B 50%, #85611B 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);

  /* Deep Forest Midnight Emerald & English Chambers */
  --navy-darkest: #05140F;
  --navy-dark: #0A1E17;
  --navy-card: #0F2920;
  --navy-card-hover: #163B2E;
  --navy-card-border: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.20);
  --navy-accent: #133529;
  --court-burgundy: #4A1525;

  /* Neutral & Light Accents */
  --text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #CBD5D0;
  --text-dim: #8CA299;
  --ivory-bg: #F5F8F6;
  --ivory-card: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --font-ar-sans: 'Tajawal', sans-serif;
  --font-ar-serif: 'Amiri', serif;
  --font-en-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-en-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'Cinzel', serif;

  /* Default Font assignment */
  --font-sans: var(--font-ar-sans);
  --font-serif: var(--font-ar-serif);

  /* Transitions & Shadows */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 15px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60);
  --glass-bg: rgba(10, 30, 23, 0.90);
  --glass-border: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.20);
}

/* LTR Switcher Adjustments */
html[dir="ltr"] {
  --font-sans: var(--font-en-sans);
  --font-serif: var(--font-en-serif);
}

html[dir="ltr"] .footer-links-list i,
html[dir="ltr"] .partner-card-arrow i,
html[dir="ltr"] .proven-header-row .btn-primary-gold i {
  transform: scaleX(-1);
}

html[dir="ltr"] .quote-icon i {
  transform: scaleX(-1);
}

html[dir="ltr"] .channel-value {
  direction: ltr;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--navy-darkest);
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Top Gold Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Section Headings & Eyebrows */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-heading.dark-text {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.section-heading .highlight {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-lead.dark-text {
  color: #475569;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.header-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(5, 20, 15, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.18);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-nav.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 0;
  background: rgba(5, 20, 15, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.header-nav .nav-container {
  max-width: 96%;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 215px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .nav-link::after {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.4);
}

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

/* Nav Actions Right */
.nav-actions-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Language Switcher */
.lang-switcher-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(15, 41, 32, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lang-switcher-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Call Button */
.header-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.35);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 130px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.5);
  background: var(--gold-hover-gradient);
}

.cta-btn-title {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-btn-phone {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  direction: ltr;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 30px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 25%, rgba(20, 32, 61, 0.8) 0%, var(--navy-darkest) 75%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/hero_courtroom.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.12;
  filter: contrast(120%) brightness(80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-badge-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold-vibrant);
  animation: pulseGold 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGold {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(209, 167, 81, 0); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title .gold-accent {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.5);
  background: var(--gold-hover-gradient);
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 41, 32, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.45);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Trust Bar */
.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(15, 41, 32, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-seal-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-trust-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero-trust-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.hero-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-rating span {
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-inline-start: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Visual Right Frame */
.hero-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  background: var(--navy-card);
  max-width: 450px;
}

.hero-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  filter: contrast(105%) brightness(102%);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-image-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(5, 20, 15, 0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Cards on Hero */
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(15, 41, 32, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-top-left {
  top: 30px;
  left: -20px;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .card-top-left {
  left: auto;
  right: -20px;
}

.card-bottom-right {
  bottom: 25px;
  right: -20px;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .card-bottom-right {
  right: auto;
  left: -20px;
}

@keyframes floatCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.float-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.float-card-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.float-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROVEN RESULTS / IMPACT METRICS
   ========================================================================== */
.proven-results-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
}

.proven-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.result-metric-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.result-metric-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.result-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.result-metric-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.metric-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.metric-number span {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCREDITATIONS & COURTS TICKER
   ========================================================================== */
.accreditations-ticker-section {
  padding: 30px 0;
  background: #030C09;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.ticker-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollTicker 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollTicker {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

html[dir="rtl"] .ticker-track {
  animation: scrollTickerRTL 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollTickerRTL {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(50%); }
}

.accreditation-logo-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 250px;
  height: 64px;
}

.accreditation-logo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT FOUNDER & LAW FIRM
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--ivory-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: #05140F;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.founder-signature-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.founder-signature-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.founder-signature-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.founder-seal-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #0F2920;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.about-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.about-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .about-experience-badge {
  left: auto;
  right: 24px;
}

.about-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LANDMARK CASE 1: SAMA CASE & STATE SECURITY COURT (Replaces Kazan)
   ========================================================================== */
.kazan-award-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
}

.kazan-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.kazan-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.kazan-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.kazan-award-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(15, 41, 32, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.kazan-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kazan-badge-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.kazan-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.kazan-location-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.kazan-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.kazan-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.kazan-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.kazan-feature-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.kazan-feature-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.kazan-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.kazan-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LANDMARK CASE 2 / COURTROOM ADVOCACY (Replaces Syria Graduation)
   ========================================================================== */
.syria-graduation-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #070C1A;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.syria-grad-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.syria-grad-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.syria-location-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.syria-grad-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.syria-quote-card {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  background: rgba(15, 41, 32, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.syria-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.syria-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.syria-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.syria-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.syria-feature-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syria-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.syria-feature-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}

.syria-feature-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.syria-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 3 Media Cards Grid */
.syria-videos-wrapper {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 35px;
}

.syria-videos-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.syria-video-count-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.syria-videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.syria-video-card {
  background: #05140F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syria-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.4);
}

.syria-video-player {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.syria-video-player img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.syria-video-card:hover .video-play-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.syria-video-info {
  padding: 18px;
}

.syria-video-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.syria-video-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.syria-video-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORE PILLARS / STATS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-bar-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: #030C09;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-text-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.pillar-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRACTICE AREAS & SERVICES (8-Card Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--ivory-bg);
}

.programs-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.programs-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-tab-btn.active,
.filter-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #0F2920;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

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

.program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.program-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  color: #A16207;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.program-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.program-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  gap: 10px;
}

.program-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #05140F;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.program-learn-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #A16207;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.program-learn-more:hover {
  color: #D97706;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL TEAM & COUNSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.team-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}

.team-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 30px;
}

.team-member-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.team-member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.member-image-wrap {
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.member-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.team-member-card:hover .member-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.member-info {
  padding: 24px;
}

.member-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.member-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.member-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.member-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.member-social-link {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.member-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT TESTIMONIALS (3 Dark Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
}

.testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.4);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.author-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.star-rating {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MID-PAGE LUXURY CONSULTATION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.consultation-cta-banner {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
}

.consultation-cta-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-banner-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #05140F;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #1E293B;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.btn-navy-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #0A1E17;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-navy-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: #0F2920;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   JUDICIAL PARTNERS & NETWORK (12 Entities)
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-clients-section {
  padding: 110px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, #163B2E 0%, #0A1E17 55%, #05140F 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.16);
}

.partners-clients-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.6), transparent);
}

.partners-clients-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.partners-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.partners-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(10, 30, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.22);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  max-width: fit-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.partner-filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: transparent;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.partner-filter-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.partner-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.38);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

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

.partner-client-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(15, 41, 32, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 30, 23, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.16);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.partner-client-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.6), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.partner-client-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.18);
}

.partner-client-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.partner-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.partner-category-pill {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.22);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.partner-status-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.partner-logo-box {
  height: 74px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 6px 0 14px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: rgba(5, 20, 15, 0.55);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.partner-client-card:hover .partner-logo-box {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.3);
}

.partner-logo-box img {
  max-height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.partner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.partner-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.partner-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.partner-card-footer i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHOTO & MEDIA GALLERY (Albums & Press)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}

.gallery-header-row {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
}

.gallery-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 30, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .gallery-category-badge {
  left: auto;
  right: 14px;
}

.gallery-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-title:hover {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.gallery-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.gallery-view-btn {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL ARTICLES & INSIGHTS
   ========================================================================== */
.articles-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
}

.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.article-thumb {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.article-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.article-title a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.article-snippet {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.article-read-btn {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.article-read-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  gap: 12px;
}

.article-read-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.article-read-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

[dir="ltr"] .article-read-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT & CONSULTATION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-darkest);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.channel-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.channel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .channel-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(-5px);
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.channel-value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.channel-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.form-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-header-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: #05140F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);
}

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

/* Dual Submit Action Buttons (WhatsApp & Email) */
.form-actions-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.btn-submit-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 15px 22px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.btn-submit-wa:hover {
  background: #20BA5A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.38);
}

.btn-submit-email {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient); color: var(--navy-darkest);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 15px 22px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.25);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.btn-submit-email:hover {
  background: var(--gold-hover-gradient);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.4);
}

.form-status-notice {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: fadeInNotice 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInNotice {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.form-status-notice.success {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  color: #25D366;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.form-status-notice.error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  color: #F87171;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-actions-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Matching Reference Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #030C09;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .footer-col-title::after {
  left: auto;
  right: 0;
}

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

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .footer-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #64748B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 35px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .modal-close-btn {
  right: auto;
  left: 20px;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
}

/* Floating Actions: Back to Top & WhatsApp */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .back-to-top-btn {
  right: auto;
  left: 24px;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #05140F;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  z-index: 990;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .whatsapp-float-btn {
  right: auto;
  left: 24px;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animations */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE HERO BANNER & BREADCRUMBS
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 150px 0 70px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 25%, rgba(22, 59, 46, 0.75) 0%, var(--navy-darkest) 75%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(209, 167, 81, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.subpage-hero-content {
  max-width: 850px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.subpage-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.subpage-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.breadcrumbs-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.breadcrumbs-nav a {
  color: var(--gold-vibrant);
}

.breadcrumbs-nav a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Matching Reference Media Queries)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .kazan-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.7rem;
  }

  .hero-visual-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 400px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-frame img {
    height: 440px;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    right: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
  }

  .results-grid,
  .programs-grid,
  .partners-clients-grid,
  .syria-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .team-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .gallery-grid,
  .articles-grid,
  .syria-videos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 66px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 20, 15, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 14px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-vibrant);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 66px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 105px 0 50px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-primary-gold,
  .hero-actions .btn-secondary-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-bar {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .hero-seal-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .hero-trust-info strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .hero-rating {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hero-rating span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-inline-start: 4px;
  }

  .hero-visual-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 15px;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .hero-image-frame img {
    height: 380px;
    max-height: 52vh;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: 0 !important;
    right: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }

  .float-card-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .float-card-title {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .float-card-sub {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .card-top-left,
  .card-bottom-right {
    position: static !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    right: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
  }

  .section-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .results-grid,
  .programs-grid,
  .team-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .gallery-grid,
  .articles-grid,
  .syria-features-grid,
  .syria-videos-grid,
  .partners-clients-grid,
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .partners-filter-tabs {
    border-radius: 20px;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .partner-filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 10px);
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 95px 0 40px;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.72rem;
    line-height: 1.32;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .hero-trust-bar {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-seal-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .hero-trust-info strong {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .hero-rating {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .hero-rating span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-inline-start: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
  }

  .hero-visual-wrap {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-image-frame img {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .hero-floating-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .float-card-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .float-card-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
  .partners-clients-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}