:root {
            --primary-black: #0c1015;
            --secondary-dark: #141923;
            --accent-gold: #c5a059;
            --accent-gold-light: #f7dfa5;
            --accent-gold-bright: #ffd778;
            --accent-gold-dark: #9a7b3c;
            --accent-blue: #1c3d5a;
            --pure-white: #ffffff;
            --bg-light: #f6f8fb;
            --text-dark: #1e293b;
            --text-muted: #64748b;
            --border-subtle: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
            --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            --shadow-card: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.07);
            --shadow-gold: 0 10px 28px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.28);
            --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a059 0%, #ecd599 50%, #9a7b3c 100%);
            --gold-gradient-bright: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe082 0%, #ffd54f 50%, #d4a017 100%);
        }

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

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
            background-color: #fdfdfb;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.65;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            line-height: 1.25;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

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

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

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1260px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 1.5rem;
        }

        /* Top Bar */
        .top-bar {
            background-color: var(--primary-black);
            color: #94a3b8;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            padding: 0.6rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        }
        .top-bar-inner {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .top-bar-left span, .top-bar-right a {
            margin-right: 1.5rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }
        .top-bar-right a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-gold-light);
        }

        /* Sticky Navigation */
        .navbar {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .nav-inner {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            height: 86px;
        }
        .brand-logo img {
            height: 50px;
            width: auto;
            object-fit: contain;
        }
        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2.2rem;
            list-style: none;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .nav-link {
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            position: relative;
        }
        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -6px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0%;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .nav-link:hover::after,
        .nav-link.active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }
        .nav-link:hover,
        .nav-link.active {
            color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
        }

        /* 26px Border Radius Buttons */
        .btn-gold {
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            color: #121212 !important;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            padding: 0.72rem 1.7rem;
            border-radius: 26px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
        }
        .btn-gold:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
            background: var(--pure-white);
            color: var(--accent-gold-dark) !important;
            border-color: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .btn-outline {
            border: 1.8px solid var(--accent-gold);
            color: var(--primary-black);
            padding: 0.68rem 1.6rem;
            border-radius: 26px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background: transparent;
        }
        .btn-outline:hover {
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            color: #121212 !important;
            border-color: transparent;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        /* Hero Slider Section */
        .hero-slider-container {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 86vh;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: var(--primary-black);
        }

        .hero-slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 1s ease;
            background-position: center;
            background-size: cover;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
        }

        .hero-slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Slide Backgrounds */
        .slide-1 {
            background-image: url('https://stratum.mu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/47dd67c3-2555-4e95-92f0-2d9e2d96c86f.jpg');
        }

        /* Slide 2: High-Rise Modern Financial Center */
        .slide-2 {
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507679799987-c73779587ccf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
        }

        /* Filter with 35% reduced opacity in the top-right corner */
        .hero-slide::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(
                circle at 90% 10%, 
                rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.45) 0%, 
                rgba(20, 36, 56, 0.65) 45%, 
                rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.88) 95%
            );
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-slide .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .hero-content {
            max-width: 840px;
        }

        /* Hero Entrance Masking & Stagger Animations */
        .hero-slide.active .badge-gold {
            animation: heroRevealMask 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
        }
        .hero-slide.active h1 {
            animation: heroRevealMask 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s both;
        }
        .hero-slide.active p {
            animation: heroRevealMask 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s both;
        }
        .hero-slide.active .hero-actions {
            animation: heroRevealMask 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.8s both;
        }

        @keyframes heroRevealMask {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(35px) scale(0.98);
                filter: blur(8px);
                clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
            }
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
                filter: blur(0);
                clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
            }
        }

        .badge-gold {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
            background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18);
            border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
            border-radius: 26px;
            color: var(--accent-gold-light);
            font-size: 0.84rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.2px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }

        .hero h1 {
            color: var(--pure-white);
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        .hero p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #f1f5f9;
            margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            max-width: 760px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        /* Slider Controls */
        .slider-arrow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            z-index: 10;
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.6);
            border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
            color: var(--pure-white);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }
        .slider-arrow:hover {
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            color: var(--primary-black);
            border-color: var(--accent-gold);
        }
        .slider-arrow.prev { left: 24px; }
        .slider-arrow.next { right: 24px; }

        .slider-dots {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            z-index: 10;
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }
        .slider-dot {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
            border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .slider-dot.active {
            width: 38px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            border-color: transparent;
        }

        /* Metrics Strip with High-Contrast Bold Gold Numbers */
        .metrics-banner {
            margin-top: -65px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 20;
        }
        .metrics-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }
        .metric-card {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.4rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .metric-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        .metric-number {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 3.3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: var(--gold-gradient-bright);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35));
            min-width: 95px;
            line-height: 1;
        }
        .metric-text h4 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
            color: var(--primary-black);
        }
        .metric-text p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.45;
        }

        /* Firm Overview Section */
        .section-padding {
            padding: 6.5rem 0;
        }
        .overview-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4.5rem;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .overview-visual {
            position: relative;
        }
        .overview-img-main {
            border-radius: 14px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
            width: 100%;
            height: 490px;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        .gold-pattern-box {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -22px;
            right: -22px;
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            padding: 2rem;
            border-radius: 12px;
            color: var(--primary-black);
            max-width: 250px;
            box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
        }
        .section-tag {
            color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            letter-spacing: 1.8px;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }
        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .feature-bullets {
            list-style: none;
            margin: 1.8rem 0;
        }
        .feature-bullets li {
            margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #334155;
        }
        .feature-bullets li i {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        /* 4 Columns Comprehensive Solutions with Background Images */
        .services-section {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
        }
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 720px;
            margin: 0 auto 3.8rem auto;
        }
        .cards-grid-4col {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .service-card-photo {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 420px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
            background-position: center;
            background-size: cover;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        /* Specific Background Images for the 4 Service Areas */
        .bg-audit {
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
        }
        .bg-tax {
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
        }
        .bg-accounting {
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224154-26032ffc0d07?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
        }
        .bg-advisory {
            background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
        }

        /* Overlay with Smooth Vignette */
        .service-card-photo::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(
                180deg, 
                rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.45) 0%, 
                rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.88) 55%, 
                rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.98) 100%
            );
            transition: var(--transition);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Top subtle gold accent line */
        .service-card-photo::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            z-index: 2;
            opacity: 0.85;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .service-card-photo:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 22px 42px rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.25);
            border-color: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .service-card-photo:hover::before {
            background: linear-gradient(
                180deg, 
                rgba(28, 61, 90, 0.4) 0%, 
                rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.85) 50%, 
                rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.98) 100%
            );
        }

        .service-card-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .service-icon-box {
            width: 58px;
            height: 58px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .service-card-photo:hover .service-icon-box {
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            color: var(--primary-black);
            transform: rotateY(180deg);
        }

        .service-card-photo h3 {
            color: var(--pure-white);
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
        }

        .service-card-photo p {
            color: #cbd5e1;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            line-height: 1.55;
            margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
        }

        .service-read-more {
            color: var(--accent-gold-light);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        }

        .service-card-photo:hover .service-read-more {
            color: var(--accent-gold-bright);
            gap: 0.7rem;
        }

        /* CTA Banner */
        .cta-banner {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-black) 0%, var(--accent-blue) 100%);
            color: var(--pure-white);
            padding: 4.5rem 0;
        }
        .cta-inner {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        .cta-inner h2 {
            color: var(--pure-white);
            font-size: 2.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        }

        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background-color: var(--primary-black);
            color: #94a3b8;
            padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
            position: relative;
        }
        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.6fr;
            gap: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
        }
        .footer-brand img {
            height: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
        }
        .footer-brand p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .footer-col h4 {
            color: var(--pure-white);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        .footer-col h4::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 32px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--accent-gold);
        }
        .footer-col ul {
            list-style: none;
        }
        .footer-col ul li {
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }
        .footer-col ul li a {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }
        .footer-col ul li a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-gold-light);
            padding-left: 4px;
        }
        .contact-info li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        .contact-info i {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            margin-top: 0.25rem;
        }
        .footer-bottom {
            padding-top: 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        /* Scroll-to-Top Floating Button */
        .scroll-top-btn {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: var(--gold-gradient);
            color: #121212;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50%;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            z-index: 999;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .scroll-top-btn.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }
        .scroll-top-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            background: var(--pure-white);
            color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
        }

        /* Responsive Breakpoints */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .cards-grid-4col {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .metrics-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .overview-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .top-bar { display: none; }
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; }
            .cards-grid-4col {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 86px;
                left: -100%;
                width: 100%;
                height: calc(100vh - 86px);
                background: var(--pure-white);
                flex-direction: column;
                justify-content: flex-start;
                padding: 2.5rem;
                transition: 0.4s ease;
            }
            .nav-links.active {
                left: 0;
            }
            .mobile-menu-btn { display: block; }
            .slider-arrow { display: none; }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }
/* ============================================
   SHARED PAGE COMPONENTS (used by inner pages)
   ============================================ */
.page-banner {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.78), rgba(28, 61, 90, 0.82)),
                url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}
.page-banner h1 { font-size: 3.2rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.breadcrumbs { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #cbd5e1; }
.breadcrumbs a { color: var(--accent-gold-light); }
.disclaimer-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ============================================
   MOBILE-FIRST REFINEMENTS
   Base = mobile. Progressive enhancement up.
   ============================================ */

/* Hero text scales up on larger screens */
.hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
.hero-content p { font-size: 0.98rem; }
.hero-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.hero-actions .btn-gold, .hero-actions .btn-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.section-padding { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
.metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; }
.cards-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: row; }
    .hero-actions .btn-gold, .hero-actions .btn-outline { width: auto; }
    .section-title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
    .section-padding { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
    .cards-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: row; text-align: left; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 3.3rem; }
    .hero-content p { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 2.3rem; }
    .section-padding { padding: 5.5rem 0; }
    .cards-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .metrics-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); justify-content: center; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 3.2rem; }
}
/* ============================================
   INDEX PAGE REFINEMENTS
   ============================================ */
/* Center the 3 metric cards */
.metrics-banner .metrics-grid {
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Refined Comprehensive Solutions photo cards */
.service-card-photo {
    min-height: 480px;
}
.service-card-photo::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,16,21,0.35) 0%, rgba(12,16,21,0.72) 45%, rgba(12,16,21,0.94) 100%);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.service-card-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}
.service-card-photo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(12,16,21,0.28);
}
.service-card-photo:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.service-card-photo:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.service-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}
.service-card-content h3 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.service-card-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.service-icon-box {
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem auto;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197,160,89,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,89,0.5);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card-photo:hover .service-icon-box {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #121212;
}
.service-read-more {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.service-read-more:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Mobile-first safety for value/industry grids on inner pages */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .values-grid, .ind-grid, .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}
/* ============================================
   HERO 3D PARALLAX (scroll effect)
   ============================================ */
.hero-content {
    transform-origin: center top;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-content, .hero-slide { transition: none !important; }
}
/* ============================================
   DECORATIVE TEXTURE ACCENTS
   Texture: https://stratum.mu/1.png
   ============================================ */
.texture-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.texture-section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.texture-section.texture-tr::before,
.texture-section.texture-bl::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background-image: url('https://stratum.mu/1.png');
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.16;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.texture-section.texture-tr::before {
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(225deg, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(225deg, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.texture-section.texture-bl::after {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(45deg, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(45deg, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .texture-section.texture-tr::before,
    .texture-section.texture-bl::after {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
        opacity: 0.12;
    }
}
/* ============================================
   SERVICE CARDS — REFINED GOLD MEDALLION CARDS
   Reusable component used across all pages
   ============================================ */
.cards-grid-4col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.6rem;
}
.service-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eef0f3;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 2.6rem 1.9rem 2.2rem;
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(12, 16, 21, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -70px; top: -70px;
    width: 170px; height: 170px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 26px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.07);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(154, 123, 60, 0.2);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}
.service-card:hover::after {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18);
}
.service-tag-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.28);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.service-icon-box {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197,160,89,0.18), rgba(197,160,89,0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(197,160,89,0.45);
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #121212;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--primary-black);
}
.service-card p {
    color: #5b6575;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}
.service-read-more {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-read-more i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.service-read-more:hover { color: var(--primary-black); }
.service-read-more:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cards-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .cards-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}