/* ============================================
   MESC Construction Limited — Main Stylesheet
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- CSS Variables ---------- */
:root {
  --primary: #1A1A1A;
  --primary-dark: #0D0D0D;
  --accent: #C0392B;
  --accent-hover: #E74C3C;
  --secondary: #F5F0EB;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gray: #8A8A8A;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

.label-accent {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- Preloader ---------- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
#preloader.fade-out { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
#preloader .loader-text {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
#preloader .loader-bar {
  width: 200px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gray);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#preloader .loader-bar span {
  display: block; height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: load 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes load {
  0% { width: 0; }
  50% { width: 100%; }
  100% { width: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.navbar-brand {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.navbar-brand span { color: var(--accent); }
.navbar .nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-link.active { color: var(--white) !important; }
.navbar .nav-link.active { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent); }
.btn-quote {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem !important;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-quote:hover { background: var(--accent-hover) !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.navbar-toggler { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important; }
.navbar-toggler-icon { filter: invert(1); }

/* ---------- Hero Section ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,13,13,0.85), rgba(26,26,26,0.75)),
              url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--primary-dark));
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero h1 .highlight {
  color: var(--accent);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero h1 .highlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: underline-grow 1s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes underline-grow { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }
.hero p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  max-width: 550px;
}
.btn-primary-custom {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-hover);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(192,57,43,0.4);
}
.btn-outline-custom {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); }
}

/* ---------- Motto Bar ---------- */
.motto-bar {
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.motto-bar p {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Section Styles ---------- */
.section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section-dark { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.section-darker { background: var(--primary); }
.section-light { background: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary-dark); }

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-light .section-header h2 { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.section-header .divider {
  width: 60px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 1rem auto;
}
.section-header p {
  color: var(--gray);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-light .section-header p { color: #555; }

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats { background: var(--primary); padding: 4rem 0; }
.stat-item { text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1rem; }
.stat-item .stat-number {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-item .stat-label {
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ---------- Service Cards ---------- */
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(192,57,43,0.15);
}
.service-card .icon {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(192,57,43,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}
.service-card h5 {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.service-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ---------- Why Choose Us ---------- */
.why-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.why-card .icon-wrap {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #e74c3c);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.why-card h5 {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.why-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Project Gallery ---------- */
.project-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.project-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.project-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.project-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 40%, rgba(13,13,13,0.9));
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.project-item:hover .project-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.project-overlay h5 { font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.project-overlay p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* Filter Buttons */
.filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: var(--gray);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.testimonial-card .stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.testimonial-card .client-name {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.testimonial-card .client-role {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ---------- CTA Banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #e74c3c);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  position: relative;
}
.cta-banner .btn { position: relative; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.footer-brand {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-brand span { color: var(--accent); }
.site-footer p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.site-footer h5 {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-contact li {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-contact i { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 4px; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.social-links a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

/* ---------- Page Header (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-header {
  padding: 10rem 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,13,13,0.9), rgba(26,26,26,0.85)),
              url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--white);
}
.page-header .breadcrumb {
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb-item,
.page-header .breadcrumb-item a { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.page-header .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: var(--gray) !important; }

/* ---------- About Page ---------- */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) { left: 0; text-align: right; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) { left: 50%; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 3px solid var(--primary-dark);
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd)::before { right: -7px; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(even)::before { left: -7px; }
.timeline-item .year {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.timeline-item h5 {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.timeline-item p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.team-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--accent); }
.team-card .team-img {
  height: 280px;
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem; color: var(--gray);
}
.team-card .team-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.team-card h5 { font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.team-card p { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ---------- Services Detail ---------- */
.service-detail-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.service-detail-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.service-detail-card .icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(192,57,43,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.service-detail-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.service-detail-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.service-detail-card .process-steps {
  margin: 1rem 0;
}
.service-detail-card .process-steps li {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.service-detail-card .process-steps li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.7rem;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* ---------- Contact Page ---------- */
.contact-info-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.contact-info-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-info-card h5 {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.contact-info-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.contact-info-card a { color: var(--gray); }
.contact-info-card a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.form-control, .form-select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(192,57,43,0.25) !important;
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--gray) !important; }
.form-label { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 350px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gray);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

/* ---------- Quote Form ---------- */
.quote-steps {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0; margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.quote-step {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}
.quote-step .step-num {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.quote-step.active .step-num {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}
.quote-step.active { color: var(--white); }
.quote-step.completed .step-num {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.quote-form-panel { display: none; }
.quote-form-panel.active { display: block; }

.progress-bar-custom {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.progress-bar-custom .fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

/* ---------- WhatsApp Button ---------- */
.whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  width: 55px; height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ---------- Back to Top ---------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 6rem;
  width: 45px; height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--accent-hover); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ---------- Cookie Banner ---------- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: none;
}
.cookie-banner.show { display: block; }
.cookie-banner p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0; }
.cookie-banner .btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
}

/* ---------- 404 Page ---------- */
.error-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}
.error-page h1 {
  font-size: 10rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.error-page h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.error-page p { color: var(--gray); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(13,13,13,0.98);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  .timeline::before { left: 0; }
  .timeline-item { width: 100%; left: 0 !important; text-align: left !important; padding-left: 2.5rem; }
  .timeline-item::before { left: -7px !important; right: auto !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .stat-item .stat-number { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .quote-steps { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .quote-step { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.7rem; }
}

/* ---------- Misc Utilities ---------- */
.text-accent { color: var(--accent) !important; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.bg-accent { background: var(--accent) !important; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1rem; }

/* Value cards on about page */
.value-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.value-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.value-card i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.value-card h5 { font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; color: var(--white); }
.value-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Certification badges */
.cert-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.cert-badge:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.cert-badge i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cert-badge p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 0; }

/* Office cards */
.office-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}
.office-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.office-card h4 { font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; color: var(--white); }
.office-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.office-card i { color: var(--accent); }

/* Confirmation message */
.confirmation-message {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem;
}
.confirmation-message.show { display: block; }
.confirmation-message i { font-size: 4rem; color: #27ae60; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.confirmation-message h3 { font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif; color: var(--white); }
.confirmation-message p { color: var(--gray); }

/* Section light form overrides */
.section-light .form-control,
.section-light .form-select {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1px solid #ddd !important;
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}
.section-light .form-label { color: #555; }