/* ==========================================================================
   RAMYA AGASTHI | LEADOLOGY™
   Executive CXO Persona Architecture, Emotional Grounding & Boardroom Aura
   Theme: Royal Imperial Purple, Crisp Luxury White & Regal Gold Palette
   Design Standard: Mercedes-Benz (Editorial White Space) + Airtel (Utility Chunking) + Bluchic (Conversion Flow)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Palette: Imperial Purple, Regal Gold, Luxury White */
  --brand-purple-dark: #1A052E;       /* Deepest Velvet Purple (Bar, Footer) */
  --brand-purple: #2A0845;            /* Imperial Purple (Primary Identity) */
  --brand-purple-light: #4C1D95;      /* Royal Violet (Accents, Gradients) */
  --brand-purple-vibrant: #6D28D9;    /* Luminous Executive Violet */
  --brand-purple-soft: #8B5CF6;       /* Soft Orchid Highlight */

  /* Gold Accents (Regal Authority) */
  --brand-gold: #D4AF37;              /* Metallic Royal Gold */
  --brand-gold-dark: #B8860B;         /* Antique Gold Border */
  --brand-gold-light: #FDE047;        /* Luminous Gold Shimmer */
  --brand-gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #F59E0B 50%, #D4AF37 100%);
  --brand-gold-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);

  /* Backgrounds & Canvas */
  --bg-body: #FAF5FF;                 /* Soft Amethyst-White Canvas */
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;              /* Crisp Pure White Card Surface */
  --bg-surface-elevated: #F5EEFD;     /* Subtle Lavender Silk Surface */
  --bg-surface-dark: #1E0836;         /* High-Contrast Card Surface */
  --bg-hero: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF5FF 0%, #F3E8FF 60%, #FAF5FF 100%);
  --bg-dark-section: #150326;         /* Deep Midnight Purple Section */

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-headline: #160326;           /* Deepest Black-Plum */
  --text-body: #3D2D52;               /* Rich Espresso Violet */
  --text-muted: #6B5B82;              /* Muted Amethyst Slate */
  --text-light: #9CA3AF;              /* Subtle Gray */
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;              /* Pure White */
  --text-gold: #D4AF37;               /* Gold Callouts */

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-light: #E9D5FF;            /* Soft Lavender Border */
  --border-subtle: #DDD6FE;
  --border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  --border-purple: rgba(76, 29, 149, 0.2);

  /* Typography Families */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows (Mercedes-Benz Precision) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.12);
  --shadow-hover: 0 26px 56px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.18);
  --shadow-purple-glow: 0 10px 35px rgba(76, 29, 149, 0.25);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-body);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. AIRTEL UTILITY TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.utility-top-bar {
  background: var(--brand-purple-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.utility-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.utility-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.utility-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #22C55E;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22C55E;
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.utility-divider {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.utility-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.utility-location i {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.utility-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.utility-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.utility-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

.utility-link i {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. STICKY EXECUTIVE HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.brand-logo-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-purple) 0%, var(--brand-purple-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-purple);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--brand-gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. BUTTONS & CTAS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-purple) 0%, #3B1364 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(42, 8, 69, 0.35);
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--brand-gold-gradient);
  color: #1A052E;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border-color: var(--brand-purple-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 34px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--bg-dark-section);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(76, 29, 149, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-purple-light);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.section-dark .section-badge {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-dark .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-dark .section-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-purple) 0%, var(--brand-purple-light) 60%, var(--brand-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   5. SPLIT EDITORIAL HERO (MERCEDES-BENZ RESTRAINT & LUXURY DUALITY)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-hero);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-badge i {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-purple-light);
}

.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

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

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF, var(--bg-surface-elevated));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--brand-gold-glow);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -20px;
  background: rgba(26, 5, 46, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 260px;
  z-index: 10;
  animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

.floating-badge {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.floating-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. INSTITUTIONAL TRUST & CREDENTIALS RIBBON
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-ribbon {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 36px 0;
}

.trust-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--brand-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--brand-purple);
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-info h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.trust-info p {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. THE EXECUTIVE PARADOX / PROBLEM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.paradox-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.paradox-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.paradox-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--brand-purple-light);
}

.paradox-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-purple), var(--brand-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.paradox-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.paradox-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.paradox-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.paradox-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. THE 4 PILLARS OF LEADOLOGY (METHODOLOGY)
   ========================================================================== */
.method-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.method-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.method-step {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.method-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.method-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.method-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.method-deliverables li {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.method-deliverables li i {
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. VALUE LADDER & PRICING MATRIX
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF5FF 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--brand-gold-glow);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-6px);
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--brand-gold-gradient);
  color: #1A052E;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.pricing-tier {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-purple-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pricing-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pricing-description {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pricing-cost {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.price-currency {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  vertical-align: super;
}

.price-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-purple);
  line-height: 1;
}

.price-period {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pricing-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pricing-features li i {
  color: #22C55E;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-features li.dimmed {
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.pricing-features li.dimmed i {
  color: #9CA3AF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TESTIMONIALS & CLIENT PROOF
   ========================================================================== */
.proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.proof-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.proof-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--brand-purple-light);
}

.stars {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.client-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.client-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-purple) 0%, var(--brand-gold) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.client-info h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.client-info p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. HIGH-IMPACT CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-purple-dark) 0%, #2A0845 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-description {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. FORM & INPUT STYLES (EXECUTIVE GRADE)
   ========================================================================== */
.form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--bg-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--brand-purple-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.15);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   13. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--brand-purple-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold-light);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    order: -1;
  }

  .hero-image-frame {
    max-width: 360px;
  }

  .hero-image {
    height: 420px;
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

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

  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: none;
  }

  .pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .utility-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

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

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

  .hero-floating-card {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}