/* ==========================================================================
   APGB BOUTIQUE CONSULTANCY (African Projects Global Bridge)
   Modern Production Stylesheet - Strict Mobile-First Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design Tokens & CSS Custom Properties
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette */
  --color-primary-dark: #072320;
  --color-primary: #0a3d39;
  --color-primary-light: #125550;
  --color-primary-tint: #eaf1f0;
  
  --color-gold: #c69234;
  --color-gold-hover: #dbab48;
  --color-gold-light: #f6ecda;
  --color-gold-muted: rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.18);
  
  --color-accent-teal: #1d7870;
  --color-cream: #faf9f5;
  --color-surface-white: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-subtle: #f3f6f5;
  --color-surface-card: #ffffff;
  
  --color-text-primary: #12211f;
  --color-text-secondary: #475a57;
  --color-text-muted: #6e827f;
  --color-text-light: #f5f8f7;
  
  --color-border: #dde5e3;
  --color-border-light: #eef2f1;
  --color-border-accent: rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.3);
  
  --color-success: #198754;
  --color-error: #b91c1c;

  /* Typography Stacks */
  --font-heading: 'EB Garamond', Garamond, Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Consolas, 'Liberation Mono', Menlo, monospace;

  /* Font Scale (clamp fluid typography) */
  --fs-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.7rem + 0.25vw, 0.8125rem);
  --fs-sm: clamp(0.875rem, 0.825rem + 0.25vw, 0.9375rem);
  --fs-base: clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.0625rem);
  --fs-md: clamp(1.125rem, 1.05rem + 0.38vw, 1.25rem);
  --fs-lg: clamp(1.35rem, 1.25rem + 0.5vw, 1.625rem);
  --fs-xl: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 1vw, 2.25rem);
  --fs-2xl: clamp(2.2rem, 1.8rem + 1.8vw, 3rem);
  --fs-3xl: clamp(2.75rem, 2.2rem + 2.5vw, 3.85rem);

  /* Elevation & Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(7, 35, 32, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 16px rgba(7, 35, 32, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 32px rgba(7, 35, 32, 0.12);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(7, 35, 32, 0.16);

  /* Transitions & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout Max Widths */
  --container-max-w: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Modern Reset & Accessibility Primitives
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  /* Notice: Never use overflow-x: hidden on html or body to keep position: sticky functional */
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  overflow-x: clip;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

/* Fluid media & reset */
img, picture, svg, video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

input, button, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

p, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Skip link for assistive technologies */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -999px;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Visible accessible focus rings */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Typography & Global Element Styling
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-3xl);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
  line-height: 1.22;
}

h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

h4 {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.lead-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-w);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.section-padding {
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background: var(--color-gold-muted);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
}

.badge-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.4);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-desc {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons & Interactive Controls
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  min-height: 48px; /* Ergonomic touch target */
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-surface-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Sticky Glassmorphism Header & Global Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
header.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 35, 32, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.22);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Brand Logo (Starts header & is home link) */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-block: 0.4rem;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

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

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-header-cta {
  display: none;
  min-height: 42px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .btn-header-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hamburger-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-white);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.hamburger-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger-btn[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  inset-inline: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem) 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  overflow-y: auto;
}

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

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .btn-gold {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Hero & Strategic Value Proposition
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, #0d3834 60%, #061c1a 100%);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  overflow: clip;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(29, 120, 112, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.hero-badge-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.16;
}

.hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 740px;
}

.hero-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-meta-item svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Strategic Pillars Strip */
.geo-strip {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  padding-block: 1.25rem;
}

.geo-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.geo-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.geo-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.geo-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Strategic Pillars & Approach
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-gold-muted);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* Approach Section */
.approach-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.approach-quote-box {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.approach-quote-box blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.approach-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.approach-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.approach-check {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Core Advisory Services Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: clip;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  overflow: clip;
}

.service-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-card-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card-body p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Case Studies & Track Record ("Our Impact in Action")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cases-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.case-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: clip;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.case-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: clip;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.case-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.case-card:hover .case-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.case-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background: rgba(7, 35, 32, 0.88);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.case-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.case-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.case-breakdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.case-item-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.case-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.case-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Executive Leadership & Partner Profiles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: clip;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.team-avatar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  overflow: clip;
  position: relative;
}

.team-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.team-card:hover .team-avatar-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.team-name {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-role {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.team-bio {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.team-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
}

.social-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Governance, Compliance & Fee Transparency Block
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.governance-block {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-block: 2rem;
}

.governance-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .governance-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  }
}

.governance-title {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.governance-quote {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.governance-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.gov-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(198, 146, 52, 0.25);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.gov-pill svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Forms, Inputs & Interactive Validation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-label .req {
  color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 48px; /* Ergonomic touch target */
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-surface-white);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 61, 57, 0.15);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.checkbox-control {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  min-width: 20px;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.checkbox-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-feedback {
  display: none;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: #d1e7dd;
  color: #0f5132;
  border: 1px solid #badbcc;
}

.form-feedback.error {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: #f8d7da;
  color: #842029;
  border: 1px solid #f5c2c7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. SME Funding Programme Deliverables & Curriculum
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.deliverable-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.deliverable-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-gold-muted);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.deliverable-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.deliverable-content p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Curriculum Timeline */
.curriculum-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .curriculum-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.curriculum-stage {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.curriculum-stage .stage-num {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.curriculum-stage h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.curriculum-stage p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Blog & Market Insights
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: clip;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.article-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: clip;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.article-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.article-card:hover .article-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.article-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.article-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.article-card h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.article-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. FAQ Accordion Component (GEO / AEO Optimized)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: clip;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.faq-button {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 56px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: start;
}

.faq-button h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.faq-button[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  margin-top: 0;
}

.faq-content.open {
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Accessible Modal Component (For Long-Form Articles & Details)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 35, 32, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-accent);
}

.modal-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--color-surface-white);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  border: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-error);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.modal-body h4 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.modal-body ul {
  list-style: disc;
  margin-inline-start: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Comprehensive Multi-Column Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
footer.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-white);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-inline-start var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-inline-start: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-compliance-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-inline-start: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Back-to-Top Button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  inset-inline-end: 2rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.back-to-top:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Print Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media print {
  header.site-header,
  .back-to-top,
  .hamburger-btn,
  .mobile-nav-drawer,
  .modal-backdrop,
  .btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
  }

  a[href]::after {
    content: " (" attr(href) ")";
    font-size: 0.8em;
  }
}