:root {
    --clr-navy-deep: #0A192F;
    --clr-navy-medium: #112240;
    --clr-gold-accent: #CCA43B;
    --clr-gold-accent-darker: #B38F36;
    
    --clr-slate-lightest: #F8F9FC;
    --clr-slate-lighter: #F0F3F8; 
    --clr-slate-light: #E6EBF2;
    --clr-slate-medium: #A8B2D1;
    --clr-slate-dark: #8892B0;
    --clr-text-headings: #CCD6F6; /* Used for dark backgrounds */
    --clr-text-primary-darkbg: #E6F1FF; /* Used for dark backgrounds */
    --clr-hero-overlay-start: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.75); /* Darker overlay for hero */
    --clr-hero-overlay-end: rgba(17, 34, 64, 0.75);   /* Darker overlay for hero */

    --clr-white: #FFFFFF;
    --clr-black: #000000;

    --font-primary: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-secondary: 'Cardo', serif;

    --header-height: 75px;
    --border-radius-sm: 3px;
    --border-radius-md: 5px;
    --border-radius-lg: 8px;

    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    --shadow-inset: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);

    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease-in-out;
    --transition-smooth: 0.3s ease-in-out;
    --transition-long: 0.5s ease-in-out;

    --container-width: 1200px;
    --container-padding: 1.75rem;

    --indent-sm: 1rem;
    --indent-md: 2rem;
    --indent-lg: 3rem;
}

/* Base Styles & Typography */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 100%; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--clr-slate-dark);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
h2.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
h3.subsection-title, .benefit-title, .step-title, .stage-title, .founder-name-title, .blog-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
h4.timeline-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }


p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 900px; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

a { color: var(--clr-gold-accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast), text-decoration-color var(--transition-fast); }
a:hover, a:focus-visible { color: var(--clr-gold-accent-darker); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px; text-underline-offset: 3px;}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center p, .text-center .section-subtitle, .text-center .subsection-subtitle { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.subsection-subtitle.text-center {
    max-width: 900px;      /* or 100% if you want full width */
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;    /* centers the block itself */
    text-align: center;    /* keeps text centered */
  }

/* Enhanced centering for specific text blocks */
.curated-team .text-center p {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 800px; /* Limit width for better readability */
}

/* Center the second paragraph in curated team section */
.curated-team p.text-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 800px; /* Limit width for better readability */
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    height: var(--header-height);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), height var(--transition-smooth);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-bottom-color: var(--clr-slate-light);
}

.header-container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; height: 100%; }
.logo { font-family: var(--font-secondary); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy-deep); letter-spacing: -0.5px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo:hover, .logo:focus-visible { color: var(--clr-navy-deep); text-decoration: none; }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--clr-gold-accent); text-decoration: none; }
.nav-link.active { font-weight: 600; }

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    transform-origin: center;
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep) !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-cta:hover, .nav-cta:focus-visible {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent-darker);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem; color: var(--clr-navy-deep); z-index: 1001; }
.nav-toggle .icon-menu, .nav-toggle .icon-close { transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast); }
.nav-toggle .icon-close { display: none; }
.nav-toggle.active .icon-menu { display: none; }
.nav-toggle.active .icon-close { display: block; }

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--clr-text-headings);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-deep); /* Fallback */
}
.hero-parallax-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-hero-overlay-start) 0%, var(--clr-hero-overlay-end) 100%), url('assets/images/hero-mountain-bg.webp'); /* <-- CHANGED TO LOCAL PATH */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax effect */
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-bottom: 5rem; padding-top: 3rem;}
.hero-text-wrapper { max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.hero-headline { color: var(--clr-text-primary-darkbg); font-weight: 700; }
.hero-subheadline {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.8vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--clr-slate-medium);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-slate-light); /* Lighter for dark background */
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.hero-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}


/* General Section Styles */
.section-core { padding: 7rem 0; }
.bg-offset { background-color: var(--clr-slate-lighter); }

.section-intro { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--clr-slate-dark);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.section-subtitle.wide-subtitle { max-width: 850px; }
.section-subtitle-narrow { max-width: 650px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; font-size: 1rem; }

.section-title-cta { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem); color: var(--clr-navy-deep); }
.section-subtitle-cta { font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 900px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; color: var(--clr-slate-dark); }
.section-cta { margin-top: 3.5rem; }
.cta-prompt { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-navy-deep); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

#about .founder-bio p,
#about .why-name-section p {
    padding-left: var(--indent-sm);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex; /* Use inline-flex for better vertical alignment with icons if any */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    white-space: nowrap; /* Prevent text wrapping */
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); box-shadow: none; }

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus-visible {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent-darker);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-accent-darker);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
}
.btn-secondary:hover, .btn-secondary:focus-visible {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-medium);
    border-color: var(--clr-navy-medium);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover, .btn-outline-white:focus-visible {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-hero { font-size: 1.05rem; padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem; border-width: 2.5px; }

/* Benefits Grid - Updated for 2x2 layout */
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}
.benefit-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-slate-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.benefit-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; /* Slightly larger */
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.benefit-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; } /* Slightly larger icon */
.benefit-title { color: var(--clr-navy-deep); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.benefit-description { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--clr-slate-dark); line-height: 1.65; flex-grow: 1; }

/* Process Steps Grid (Moved to sell.html/buy.html) */
.process-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.process-step-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--clr-gold-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.process-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.process-step-card-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.step-number-icon {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--clr-gold-accent);
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.step-title { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.step-description { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.path-options { margin-top: 1.25rem; padding-left: 0; }
.path-options li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.path-options li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    font-weight: bold;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0px;
    font-size: 1.2em;
}

/* Process Stages Grid (Moved to buy.html) */
.process-stages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}
.stage-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.stage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.stage-title { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.stage-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--clr-gold-accent); line-height: 1; }

/* Golden Circular Logo Styling */
.golden-logo {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
}

.golden-logo svg {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep) !important;
    stroke: var(--clr-navy-deep) !important;
    fill: none !important;
}
.stage-description { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--clr-slate-medium); margin-top: 0.75rem; flex-grow: 1;}

/* Timeline (Moved to sell.html/buy.html) */
.timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.timeline-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 13px; 
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-gold-accent), var(--clr-gold-accent-darker) 70%, transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2rem; 
    padding-left: 45px; 
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline-item:last-child .timeline-connector {
    display: none;
}

.timeline-point-outer {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0px; 
    top: 5px; 
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background-color: var(--clr-slate-lighter); 
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-gold-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--clr-slate-lighter); 
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.timeline-point-inner {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-point-outer {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-accent-darker);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-point-inner {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent-darker);
}

.timeline-connector {
    position: absolute;
    left: 13px;
    top: 30px; 
    bottom: -2rem; 
    width: 4px;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    z-index: 1; 
}
.timeline-item:last-child .timeline-connector {
    bottom: 0; 
    height: calc(100% - 30px);
}


.timeline-content {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-gold-accent);
}
.timeline-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: -12px; 
    border-width: 8px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: transparent var(--clr-gold-accent) transparent transparent;
}


.timeline-title span {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gold-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    line-height: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.timeline-content p { 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    color: var(--clr-slate-dark); 
    line-height: 1.65; 
    margin-bottom: 0; 
}


/* Founder Profile */
.founder-profile {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin: 4rem 0;
}
.founder-image-wrapper { position: relative; }
.founder-image {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--clr-white);
}
.founder-name-title { font-family: var(--font-secondary); color: var(--clr-navy-deep); }
.founder-name { font-family: var(--font-secondary); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; color: var(--clr-navy-deep); }
.founder-role { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--clr-gold-accent); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;}
.founder-bio p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.75; padding-left: 0; }

/* Curated Team */
.curated-team { margin: 4.5rem 0; }
/* ===== Curated Team — exact Figma layout (wins over old grid) ===== */
.curated-team .expertise-list{
    display: flex !important;          /* kill the old grid */
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;           /* centers the second row */
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1128px !important;      /* 3*360 + 2*24 */
    margin: 32px auto 40px;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }
  
  .curated-team .expertise-list li{
    flex: 0 0 360px;                   /* fixed width cards */
    height: 78px;
  
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  
    padding: 16px 20px 16px 24px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.05) !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    color: #8892B0;
    font: 400 15.2px/23px Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;                 /* allow the gold tab to stick out */
  }
  
  /* gold tab offset (left side) */
  .curated-team .expertise-list li::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -10px;                       /* offset like the screenshot */
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--clr-gold-accent, #D4A83B);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  }
  
  .curated-team .expertise-list li:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.08) !important;
  }
  
  /* responsive fallbacks */
  @media (max-width: 1144px){
    .curated-team .expertise-list{ max-width: calc(360px*2 + 24px); }
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px){
    .curated-team .expertise-list{ max-width: 360px; gap: 16px; }
    .curated-team .expertise-list li{ flex-basis: 360px; }
  }
  

.why-name-section { margin: 4rem 0 2.5rem; }
.why-name-section p { max-width: 900px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-style: italic; color: var(--clr-navy-medium); }

/* Partners Showcase (Moved to buy.html) */
.partners-showcase { margin: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem; }
.partner-types {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.partner-types span {
    background-color: var(--clr-slate-light);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.partner-types span:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
}

/* Industries */
.industry-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.industry-tags li {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    color: var(--clr-slate-lightest);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.industry-tags li:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Blog Home Section */
.section-blog-home {
    background-color: var(--clr-slate-lighter); /* Consistent with bg-offset */
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.blog-posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px; /* Fixed height for consistency */
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-slate-light);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card-title a {
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.blog-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-slate-medium);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-slate-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-link {
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent-darker);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}


/* Contact Section */
.contact-methods { margin: 3rem 0; }
.contact-link {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 3vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    margin: 0.75rem 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.contact-link:hover, .contact-link:focus-visible {
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    border-bottom-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--clr-slate-medium); display: block; margin-top: 0.25rem;}
.btn-contact-form { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* Connect With Us Section */
.connect-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1100px; /* Max-width to center the grid */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center the grid horizontally */
}

.connect-content {
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

.connect-content .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.connect-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--clr-slate-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 100%;
}

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

.form-group label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

/* Email field specific styling */
.form-group.email-group {
    position: relative;
}

.form-group.email-group .label-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group.email-group .label-row label {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group.email-group .label-row .validation-hint {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(204, 164, 59, 0.1);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: #6c757d;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

.validation-hint {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-full:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-medium);
    border-color: var(--clr-navy-medium);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    color: var(--clr-slate-medium);
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}
.footer-logo { font-family: var(--font-secondary); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-gold-accent); }
.footer-nav { display: flex; gap: 1rem 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.footer-nav a { color: var(--clr-slate-lightest); font-weight: 500; }
.footer-nav a:hover, .footer-nav a:focus-visible { color: var(--clr-gold-accent); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px;}
.footer-copyright { opacity: 0.85; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-copyright a { color: var(--clr-slate-lightest); }

/* Accessibility & Performance */
.skip-to-content {
    position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: auto;
    width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; z-index: -999;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-accent); color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--border-radius-md); font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-to-content:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; width: auto; height: auto; overflow: auto; z-index: 2000; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2.5px solid var(--clr-gold-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2.5px var(--clr-gold-accent); /* Added for better visibility on some elements */
}
.btn:focus-visible, .nav-link:focus-visible, .nav-cta:focus-visible, .contact-link:focus-visible { outline: none; }
.nav-link:focus-visible { background-color: rgba(204, 164, 59, 0.1); } /* Added for nav links */


/* Animations */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transition-property: opacity, transform;
    transition-duration: 0.7s;
    transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); /* Reset both for all anims */
}

.anim-fade-in { transform: translateY(0); } /* Added as a baseline to ensure transform property exists */
.anim-fade-in-up { transform: translateY(40px); }
.anim-fade-in-down { transform: translateY(-40px); }
.anim-slide-in-left { transform: translateX(-50px); }
.anim-slide-in-right { transform: translateX(50px); }


/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .section-core { padding: 5.5rem 0; }
    :root { --container-padding: 1.5rem; }
    h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
    h2.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); }

    .founder-profile { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    /* .process-steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }  -- Commented out as these sections are moved */
    /* .timeline-wrapper { max-width: 90%; padding-left: 30px; } */
    /* .timeline-item { padding-left: 35px; } */
    .blog-card-image { height: 180px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --header-height: 70px; }
    body { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; }
    .section-core { padding: 4.5rem 0; }
    :root { --container-padding: 1.25rem; }

    h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); } /* Adjusted clamp for smaller screens */
    h2.section-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    h3.subsection-title, .benefit-title, .step-title, .stage-title, .founder-name-title, .blog-card-title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    h4.timeline-title { font-size: 1.2rem;}

    .main-nav { justify-content: flex-end; width: 100%; } /* Push nav to right on smaller screens */
    .nav-toggle { display: flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:40px; height:40px; }
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 350px;
        height: 100vh;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        background-color: var(--clr-white);
        padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem) 2rem 2rem;
        box-shadow: -8px 0 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
        overflow-y: auto;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .nav-menu.active { right: 0; }
    .nav-link { display: block; width: 100%; padding: 0.9rem 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .nav-link::after { bottom: 6px; }
    .nav-cta { width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-top: 1.5rem; padding: 0.9rem 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }
    
    .hero-section { min-height: 70vh; padding-bottom: 4rem; padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem); }
    .hero-text-wrapper { padding-left: var(--container-padding); padding-right: var(--container-padding); }
    .hero-cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; } /* Stack hero buttons */
    .btn-hero { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; } /* Constrain stacked buttons */


    .founder-profile { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
    .founder-image-wrapper { margin: 0 auto 2rem; max-width: 280px; }
    .founder-bio p, #about .why-name-section p { padding-left: 0; }
    
    .blog-posts-grid, .process-stages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .expertise-list { max-width: 100%; }
    
    /* Connect With Us Mobile */
    .connect-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 3rem; 
    }
    .connect-content { 
        padding-right: 0; 
        text-align: center;
    }
    .contact-form-card { 
        padding: 2rem; 
    }
    
    /* .timeline-wrapper { padding-left: 20px; margin-left: var(--container-padding); margin-right: var(--container-padding); max-width: calc(100% - (2 * var(--container-padding))); } */
    /* .timeline-wrapper::before { left: 8px; } */
    /* .timeline-item { padding-left: 30px; } */
    /* .timeline-point-outer { left: -5px; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-width: 2px;} */
    /* .timeline-point-inner { width:10px; height:10px;} */
    /* .timeline-content::before { left: -10px; border-width: 7px; top: 18px;} */
    /* .timeline-connector { left: 8px; } */
    /* .timeline-title span { width: 26px; height: 26px; line-height: 24px; font-size: 1em;} */

    .blog-card-image { height: 220px; }
    .blog-card-title { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4vw, 1.35rem); }

    .footer-nav { gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root { --container-padding: 1rem; }
    body { font-size: 0.925rem; }
    .section-core { padding: 4rem 0; }
    h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    h2.section-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .btn { padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .btn-hero { padding: 0.9rem 2rem; }

    .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .benefit-card, .process-step-card, .stage-card, .blog-card-content { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
    .contact-link { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0.5rem; }
    
    .nav-menu { max-width: 100%; }
    /* .timeline-wrapper { padding-left: 15px; margin-left: 0.5rem; margin-right: 0.5rem; max-width: calc(100% - 1rem); } */
    /* .timeline-wrapper::before { left: 4px; width: 3px;} */
    /* .timeline-item { padding-left: 25px; } */
    /* .timeline-point-outer { left: -6px; width: 22px; height: 22px;} */
    /* .timeline-point-inner { width:8px; height:8px;} */
    /* .timeline-content {padding: 1.25rem;} */
    /* .timeline-content::before { left: -8px; border-width: 6px; top: 16px;} */
    /* .timeline-connector { left: 4px; width: 3px;} */
    /* .timeline-title span { width: 24px; height: 24px; line-height: 22px; font-size: 0.9em;} */

    .blog-card-image { height: 180px; }
}


/* --- New Hero Sub-Pages (Sell, Buy, Blog) --- */
.section-hero-sub {
    min-height: 40vh; /* Shorter hero for sub-pages */
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    color: var(--clr-text-primary-darkbg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.section-hero-sub::before { /* Overlay similar to main hero for consistency */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-hero-overlay-start) 0%, var(--clr-hero-overlay-end) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.section-hero-sub > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 2rem;}

.hero-sub-breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-slate-medium);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.hero-sub-breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-slate-medium); }
.hero-sub-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold-accent); }
.hero-sub-breadcrumb .current-page { color: var(--clr-gold-accent); font-weight: 600;}

.hero-sub-headline {
    color: var(--clr-text-primary-darkbg);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.hero-sub-description {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--clr-slate-light);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-sub-meta {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-slate-medium);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.section-hero-sub .btn {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
}

/* Specific background images for sub-page heroes if desired (optional) */
.section-sell-hero { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1549880338-65ddcdfd017b?q=80&w=2940&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D'); background-size: cover; background-position: center bottom; background-attachment: fixed; }
.section-buy-hero { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1549880338-65ddcdfd017b?q=80&w=2940&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D'); background-size: cover; background-position: center bottom; background-attachment: fixed; }
.section-blog-hero, .section-blog-post-hero { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1549880338-65ddcdfd017b?q=80&w=2940&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D'); background-size: cover; background-position: center bottom; background-attachment: fixed; }


/* --- Individual Blog Post Styling --- */
.blog-post-content {
    padding-top: 4rem; /* Adjust padding as needed */
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.blog-content-container {
    max-width: 800px; /* Max width for readable content */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-featured-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.blog-article-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep); /* Darker text for readability on light background */
}

.blog-article-body h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-slate-light);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-article-body h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
}

.blog-article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: none; /* Override general p max-width */
}

.blog-article-body ul, .blog-article-body ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
}
.blog-article-body ul li {
    list-style: disc;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-article-body ol li {
    list-style: decimal;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-article-body strong {
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
}

.blog-post-author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-top: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-slate-light);
}

.author-image {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.author-info h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy-deep);
}
.author-info .author-name-small {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-gold-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.author-info .author-bio-small {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--clr-slate-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-post-navigation {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}


/* --- Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness Overrides for new elements --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-hero-sub {
        min-height: 35vh;
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-sub-headline { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.5rem); }
    .hero-sub-description { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;}

    .blog-featured-image { max-height: 300px; margin-bottom: 2rem;}
    .blog-article-body { font-size: 1rem; }
    .blog-article-body h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .blog-article-body h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

    .blog-post-author-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .author-image { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .author-info h4, .author-info .author-name-small, .author-info .author-bio-small {
        margin-bottom: 0; /* Remove default margin */
    }
    .author-info .author-name-small { margin-bottom: 0.5rem;} /* Re-add some space below name */
    .author-info { text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-hero-sub {
        min-height: 30vh;
        padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1rem);
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .hero-sub-headline { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .hero-sub-description { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .hero-sub-breadcrumb { font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .section-hero-sub .btn { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem; }

    .blog-featured-image { max-height: 250px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .blog-article-body { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .blog-article-body h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
    .blog-article-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }

    .blog-post-author-box {
        padding: 1rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .author-image { width: 70px; height: 70px; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;}
    .author-info h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .author-info .author-name-small { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .author-info .author-bio-small { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}