/* ==========================================
   Global Styles & Variables
   ========================================== */
:root {
    --primary-color: #1e40af;
    --secondary-color: #0284c7;
    --accent-color: #f59e0b;
    --gold-color: #C9A961;
    --gold-dark: #B8941F;
    --dark-color: #1f2937;
    --darker-color: #111827;
    --light-color: #f9fafb;
    --gray-color: #6b7280;
    --white-color: #ffffff;
    --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-premium: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --border-radius: 12px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    background-color: var(--white-color);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Premium Background Pattern */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Progress Ring Styles */
.scroll-to-top .progress-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.scroll-to-top i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h1, h2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #10b981, #C9A961);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero h1 {
    background: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff;
}

h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-gray {
    background-color: var(--light-color);
}

/* ==========================================
   Navigation
   ========================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
}

.nav-brand {
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-brand h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--gold-color));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-logo-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.brand-logo-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A961, #10b981, #1e40af);
    border-radius: 10px;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: var(--transition);
    filter: blur(8px);
}

.brand-logo-link:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.brand-logo-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1);
}

.brand-logo-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
        0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--dark-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 5px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--dark-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ==========================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af 0%, #0284c7 50%, #0891b2 100%);
    color: var(--white-color);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.2s backwards;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.4s backwards;
}

.hero-description strong {
    color: var(--gold-color);
}

.hero-tagline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease backwards;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.5s backwards;
}

.hero-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-color);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-brand-tagline {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--gold-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.25s backwards;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
}

.hero-firms {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.5s backwards;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.6s backwards;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--white-color);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #d97706;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--white-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--white-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-color);
}

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

.btn i {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.8s backwards;
}

.hero-social a {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-social a:nth-child(1) {
    background-color: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.2);
}

.hero-social a:nth-child(1):hover {
    background-color: #0a66c2;
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
}

.hero-social a:nth-child(2):hover {
    background-color: #ea4335;
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
}

.hero-social a:nth-child(3) {
    background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

.hero-social a:nth-child(3):hover {
    background-color: #25d366;
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
}

.hero-social a:nth-child(4):hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-color);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator a {
    color: var(--white-color);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px);
    }
}

/* Scroll Fade-In Animations */
.scroll-fade-in,
.expertise-card,
.cert-card,
.methodology-item,
.about-content,
.timeline-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.scroll-fade-in.fade-visible,
.expertise-card.fade-visible,
.cert-card.fade-visible,
.methodology-item.fade-visible,
.about-content.fade-visible,
.timeline-item.fade-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================
   Section Headers
   ========================================== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #10b981, #C9A961);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold-color);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.section-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e40af, #10b981, #C9A961);
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   About Section
   ========================================== */
.about-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image-placeholder {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: var(--white-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-image-photo {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: 6px solid var(--white-color);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.about-image-photo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1);
}

.about-text h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text .lead {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text p {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

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

.highlight-item i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold-color);
}

.highlight-item h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--dark-color);
}

.highlight-item p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-color);
}

/* ==========================================
   Timeline (Experience Section)
   ========================================== */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: 50px;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -38px;
    top: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-color), var(--gold-dark));
    border: 4px solid var(--white-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-color);
}

.timeline-content {
    background-color: var(--white-color);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}



.timeline-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-header h3 {
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-company {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.timeline-description {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag {
    background-color: var(--light-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================
   Expertise Section
   ========================================== */
.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.expertise-card {
    background-color: var(--white-color);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-color);
}

.expertise-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    color: var(--white-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.expertise-card p {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.expertise-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.expertise-list li {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.expertise-list i {
    color: var(--gold-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Career Coach Card Special Styling */
.expertise-card.career-coach-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f 0%, #2c5f7f 50%, #1e3a5f 100%) !important;
    color: var(--white-color) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-coach-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-color), var(--accent-color), var(--gold-color));
}

.expertise-card.career-coach-card h3 {
    color: var(--white-color) !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.expertise-card.career-coach-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.expertise-card.career-coach-card .expertise-list li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.expertise-card.career-coach-card .expertise-icon.career-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-color), var(--accent-color)) !important;
}

.expertise-card.career-coach-card:hover {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-color);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
}

.career-coach-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-book-link,
.btn-author-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-book-link {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9900, #ff6600);
    color: white;
}

.btn-book-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-author-link {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-color);
    color: var(--gold-color);
}

.btn-author-link:hover {
    background: var(--gold-color);
    color: var(--dark-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.methodologies {
    background-color: var(--light-color);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.methodologies-title {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.methodologies-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.methodology-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--white-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.methodology-item h4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #10b981, #C9A961);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.methodology-item p {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Certifications Section
   ========================================== */
.certifications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.cert-card {
    background-color: var(--white-color);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cert-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), #f59e0b);
    color: var(--white-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.cert-card h3 {
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cert-card p {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    margin: 0;
}

.skills-section {
    background-color: var(--white-color);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.skills-section h3 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.skills-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.skill-tag {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
    color: var(--white-color);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ==========================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================== */
.contact-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.contact-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    color: var(--white-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-card:nth-child(1) .contact-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea4335, #d33426);
}

.contact-card:nth-child(2) .contact-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e);
}

.contact-card:nth-child(3) .contact-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a66c2, #004182);
}

.contact-card:nth-child(4) .contact-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A961, #B8941F);
}

.contact-card:nth-child(5) .contact-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9900, #ff6600);
}

.contact-card:hover .contact-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.contact-card-text h3 {
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-card-text a,
.contact-card-text p {
    color: var(--gray-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-card-text a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.contact-form-section {
    background-color: var(--light-color);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.form-group label {
    color: var(--dark-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.form-message {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: none;
}

.form-message.success {
    background-color: #d1fae5;
    color: #065f46;
    display: block;
}

.form-message.error {
    background-color: #fee2e2;
    color: #991b1b;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================
   Footer
   ========================================== */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af 0%, #0284c7 50%, #0891b2 100%);
    color: var(--white-color);
    padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #C9A961, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #C9A961);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: #9ca3af;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-social h4 {
    color: var(--white-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #9ca3af;
}

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

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #9ca3af;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Responsive Design
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .brand-logo-img {
        height: 55px;
    }

    .about-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-image-placeholder {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .about-image-photo {
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
    }

    .about-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

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

    .contact-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-info {
        flex-direction: column;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Testimonials Section
   ========================================== */
.testimonials {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
}

.testimonials-carousel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white-color);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--gold-color);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
    color: var(--gold-color);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.author-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-color);
    margin: 0;
}

.author-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-color);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-carousel {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-carousel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-brand-tagline {
        font-size: 1rem;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
    }
    
    .hero-firms {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Music Control Button
   ========================================== */
.music-control {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 2rem;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-color), var(--gold-dark));
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.music-control:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.5);
}

.music-control.playing {
    animation: pulse-music 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-music {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
    }
}

/* Click effect animation */
.click-ripple {
    position: fixed;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    animation: ripple-effect 0.5s ease-out forwards;
    z-index: 9999;
}

@keyframes ripple-effect {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(3);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .music-control {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        bottom: 1.5rem;
        left: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Book Section Styles
   ========================================== */
.book-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f 0%, #2c5f7f 50%, #1e3a5f 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.book-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-color), var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-color));
}

.book-section .section-title,
.book-section .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--white-color);
}

.book-section .section-line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-color), var(--gold-dark));
}

.book-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 450px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.book-mockup {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    text-align: center;
}

.book-mockup img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.book-mockup img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.btn-amazon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9900, #ffad33);
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-amazon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffad33, #ff9900);
}

.btn-amazon i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.about-author-section {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.author-section-title {
    color: var(--gold-color);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
}

.author-section-title i {
    color: var(--gold-color);
}

.about-author-scroll {
    max-height: 550px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--gold-color) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-author-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

.about-author-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.about-author-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-color), var(--gold-dark));
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.about-author-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--gold-color);
}

.author-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-align: justify;
}

.author-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.author-content strong {
    color: var(--gold-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Book Section Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .book-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .book-mockup {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
    
    .book-mockup img {
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    
    .about-author-scroll {
        max-height: 450px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .book-mockup img {
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    
    .about-author-section {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-author-scroll {
        max-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .author-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    
    .btn-amazon {
        padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .book-mockup img {
        max-width: 280px;
    }
    
    .about-author-scroll {
        max-height: 350px;
    }
    
    .author-section-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Responsive Styles
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        left: -100%;
        top: 70px;
        flex-direction: column;
        background-color: var(--white-color);
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        transition: 0.3s;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 27px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        padding: 2rem 0;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .brand-logo-img {
        height: 50px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .hero-stat {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .timeline {
        padding-left: 40px;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        left: 15px;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        left: -33px;
        width: 15px;
        height: 15px;
    }

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

    .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .about-image-placeholder {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        font-size: 5rem;
    }

    .about-image-photo {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}