/* ==========================================================================
   PMCE Law (Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults)
   Master Production Stylesheet - Modern, Responsive, WCAG AA/AAA Compliant
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Design Tokens & CSS Custom Properties
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette */
  --color-primary-navy-dark: #071527;
  --color-primary-navy: #0c2340;
  --color-primary-navy-light: #163660;
  --color-primary-blue: #1e528d;
  --color-accent-gold: #c59b27;
  --color-accent-gold-light: #dfb743;
  --color-accent-gold-hover: #b0871d;
  --color-accent-gold-subtle: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.12);

  /* Neutral Surface Palette */
  --color-surface-bg: #f8fafc;
  --color-surface-card: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-muted: #f1f5f9;
  --color-surface-elevated: #ffffff;
  --color-border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-medium: #cbd5e1;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --color-text-main: #1e293b;
  --color-text-muted: #475569;
  --color-text-light: #64748b;
  --color-text-inverse: #ffffff;
  --color-text-inverse-muted: #cbd5e1;
  --color-text-gold: #c59b27;

  /* Status Colors */
  --color-success: #15803d;
  --color-success-bg: #f0fdf4;
  --color-info: #0284c7;
  --color-info-bg: #f0f9ff;
  --color-warning: #b45309;

  /* Typography Scales */
  --font-serif: "Cinzel", "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  
  /* Fluid Spacing Scale */
  --space-2xs: clamp(0.25rem, 0.2vw, 0.375rem);
  --space-xs: clamp(0.5rem, 0.5vw, 0.625rem);
  --space-sm: clamp(0.75rem, 0.8vw, 1rem);
  --space-md: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.5rem);
  --space-lg: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
  --space-xl: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
  --space-2xl: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.25);

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 0.25rem;
  --radius-md: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.875rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --max-content-width: 1280px;
  --header-height: 84px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

/* CRITICAL: Never set overflow: hidden or auto on html or body to keep header sticky functional */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-surface-bg);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: clip; /* Cleanly clips edge overflows without breaking sticky header */
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, picture, video, canvas, svg {
  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: var(--color-primary-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style-position: inside;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Accessibility & Focus Indicators
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  inset-inline-start: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: #000000;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  outline: 3px solid #000000;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Layout Containers & Grid Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-content-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.site-main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.section-padding {
  padding-block: var(--space-xl);
}

.section-padding-lg {
  padding-block: var(--space-2xl);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold-subtle);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw + 0.5rem, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.1875rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Top Utility Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding-block: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  background-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.18);
  color: #fce79f;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
}

.top-bar-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-link {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
}

.top-bar-link strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Sticky Header & Main Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* CRITICAL: header is a direct child of body with position: sticky; top: 0 */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  padding-block: 0.625rem;
}

/* Logo */
.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo {
  width: auto;
  height: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Desktop Nav */
.desktop-nav {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 48px; /* Touch target baseline */
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  z-index: 1010;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-link:hover,
.dropdown-link:focus-visible {
  background-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  padding-inline-start: 1.5rem;
}

/* Header Action CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-header-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-accent-gold) 100%);
  color: #071527;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn-header-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6cc5d 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  color: #050d18;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

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

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer (Offcanvas) */
.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  inset-inline-end: 0;
  width: 86vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 1060;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -4px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

[dir="rtl"] .mobile-drawer {
  transform: translateX(-100%);
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.drawer-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.drawer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.drawer-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.drawer-nav-link:hover,
.drawer-nav-link.active {
  background-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
}

.drawer-sublist {
  list-style: none;
  padding-inline-start: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.drawer-sublink {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  min-height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.drawer-sublink:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
}

.drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.93) 0%, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.88) 100%),
                    url('./wp-ctnt975/site-uploads/2020/08/home-header-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  overflow: clip;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-tagline-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-badge-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.2);
  color: #f7e096;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.2vw + 1rem, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  display: inline;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.25vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-accent-gold) 100%);
  color: #071527;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  min-height: 48px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6cc5d 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  color: #040910;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  min-height: 48px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-proof-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.proof-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.proof-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.proof-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero Visual / Card Panel */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-group-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.hero-group-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-award-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  inset-inline-end: -15px;
  width: 110px;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.hero-award-badge-floating:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
}

.hero-card-footer {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.hero-office-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Quick Callout / Urgency Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.callout-strip {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding-block: 1rem;
}

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

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

.strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-surface-muted);
}

.strip-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strip-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.strip-item span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Practice Areas Showcase Grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.practice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

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

.practice-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-border-light);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

.practice-icon-wrapper {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-surface-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.practice-icon-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.practice-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.practice-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.practice-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.practice-highlights li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.practice-highlights li svg {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.practice-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  margin-top: auto;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.practice-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Attorney Profiles Grid
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.attorneys-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

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

.attorney-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.attorney-photo-box {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.attorney-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.attorney-card:hover .attorney-photo {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.attorney-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.attorney-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.attorney-role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.attorney-summary {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.attorney-meta-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.attorney-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Why Choose PMCE Law (Features / Value Proposition)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: clip;
}

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

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.why-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.why-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-feature-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
}

.why-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.why-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Delaware County Hubs (Geographic Authority)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.county-hub-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-bg);
}

.county-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.county-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.county-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.county-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.county-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 300ms ease-in-out;
}

.county-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
}

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

.county-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.county-meta-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.county-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.town-tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.town-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.town-tag:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. FAQ Accordion Section (AEO/GEO Optimized)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: start;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 48px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-hover);
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 200ms ease-in-out;
}

.faq-citation {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-surface-muted);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Consultation Booking & Contact Form
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.form-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

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

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.form-label .required {
  color: #dc2626;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 82, 141, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

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

/* Radio fieldset */
.form-fieldset {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
}

.form-legend {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  padding-inline: 0.375rem;
}

.radio-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.radio-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.radio-input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

/* Disclaimer Checkbox */
.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.checkbox-input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Form Submit Button */
.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-accent-gold) 100%);
  color: #071527;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6cc5d 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.form-feedback {
  display: none;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-feedback.is-success {
  display: block;
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.form-feedback.is-error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* Contact Info Sidebar Card */
.contact-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.info-item-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.125rem;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.info-item-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-item-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.125rem;
}

.info-item-text p,
.info-item-text a {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

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

/* Map Embed Container */
.map-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.map-container iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Page Specific Headers (Subpages)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.subpage-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.94) 0%, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.9) 100%),
                    url('./wp-ctnt975/site-uploads/2020/08/header-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.subpage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.subpage-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  max-width: 750px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Content Blocks / Legal Detail Layouts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.legal-content-card {
  background: var(--color-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.legal-content-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.legal-content-card h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-content-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-content-card p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.legal-content-card ul, 
.legal-content-card ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-inline-start: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.legal-content-card li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.legal-callout-box {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-muted);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-block: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-callout-box strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* Detailed Attorney Profile View */
.attorney-full-profile {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .attorney-full-profile {
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  }
}

.attorney-full-photo-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.attorney-full-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.attorney-full-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.attorney-credentials-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.attorney-credentials-list li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.attorney-credentials-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Site Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

@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-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-award-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-award-badge {
  width: 54px;
  height: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer-link {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  min-height: 36px;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

[dir="rtl"] .footer-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse-muted);
}

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

/* Legal Disclaimers in Footer */
.footer-disclaimers {
  background-color: #040d18;
  padding-block: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-disclaimers p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-disclaimers p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Back-to-Top Button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  inset-inline-end: 1.5rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: #071527;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Responsive Utility Adjustments
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 74px;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    height: 42px;
  }

  .top-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-primary, .btn-outline-light {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .radio-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}