:root {
    --gold: #C9A84C;
    --gold-light: #E8C97A;
    --gold-dark: #9B7A28;
    --black: #0A0A0A;
    --charcoal: #141414;
    --dark: #1C1C1C;
    --mid: #2A2A2A;
    --steel: #3C3C3C;
    --grey: #888;
    --light-grey: #C4C4C4;
    --white: #F5F3EF;
    --cream: #EDE8DF;
  }

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

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 300;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: default;
  }

  /* ─── CUSTOM SCROLLBAR ─── */
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--black); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); }

  /* ─── NAV ─── */
  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 4vw;
    height: 72px;
    transition: background 0.4s, backdrop-filter 0.4s;
  }
  nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .nav-logo .l1 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .nav-logo .l2 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.3s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black) !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: background 0.3s !important;
  }
  .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; color: var(--black) !important; }

  /* hamburger */
  .hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    z-index: 1100;
  }
  .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 26px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

  /* mobile menu */
  .mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.97);
    z-index: 999;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu a {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ─── HERO ─── */
  #hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 60%, rgba(10,10,10,0.7) 100%),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1566073771259-6a8506099945?w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    animation: heroZoom 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  @keyframes heroZoom {
    from { transform: scale(1.05); }
    to { transform: scale(1.12); }
  }
  .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 6vw;
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  .hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.3s forwards;
  }
  .hero-tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 32px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .hero-h1 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.5s forwards;
  }
  .hero-h1 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.7s forwards;
  }
  .hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.9s forwards;
  }
  .btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

  .hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1s 1.4s forwards;
  }
  .hero-scroll span {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .scroll-line {
    width: 1px; height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
    animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes scrollPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scaleY(0.7); }
  }

  /* ─── STATS BAR ─── */
  .stats-bar {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    padding: 2rem 6vw;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
  }

  /* ─── SECTION COMMONS ─── */
  section { padding: 7rem 6vw; }
  .section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .section-tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

  /* ─── ABOUT ─── */
  #about { background: var(--charcoal); }
  .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .about-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }
  .about-img-main {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .about-img-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2.5rem;
    left: -2.5rem;
    width: 55%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 6px solid var(--charcoal);
  }
  .about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem; right: -2rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    width: 110px; height: 110px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  }
  .about-badge .big { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
  .about-badge .small { font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .values-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .value-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .value-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .value-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--gold); }
  .value-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.5; }
  .value-item strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

  /* ─── SERVICES ─── */
  #services { background: var(--black); }
  .services-intro {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .services-intro p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--light-grey);
  }
  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  }
  .service-card {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.4s;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
  }
  .service-card:hover { background: var(--dark); }
  .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .service-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem; right: 1.5rem;
    transition: color 0.4s;
  }
  .service-card:hover .service-num { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); }
  .service-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: background 0.4s;
  }
  .service-card:hover .service-icon { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); }
  .service-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
  .service-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .service-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .service-list {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .service-list li {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .service-list li::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    background: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);
  }

  /* ─── GALLERY ─── */
  #gallery { background: var(--charcoal); padding: 5rem 0; }
  .gallery-header {
    padding: 0 6vw;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .gallery-track-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  .gallery-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0 6vw 1.5rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    cursor: grab;
  }
  .gallery-track:active { cursor: grabbing; }
  .gallery-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .gallery-item {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(260px, 30vw, 420px);
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
  .gallery-item img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  }
  .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .gallery-item-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85), transparent);
    transform: translateY(30%);
    transition: transform 0.4s;
  }
  .gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay { transform: translateY(0); }
  .gallery-item-overlay h4 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .gallery-item-overlay p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .gallery-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .arrow-btn {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .arrow-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--gold); }

  /* ─── TESTIMONIALS ─── */
  #testimonials { background: var(--black); }
  .testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
  .testi-card {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  }
  .testi-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .quote-mark {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.25;
    line-height: 0.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
  }
  .testi-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .testi-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .testi-name {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .testi-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
  }
  .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

  /* ─── CTA / SURVEY ─── */
  #survey {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    padding: 6rem 6vw;
  }
  .survey-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .survey-left .section-title { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .survey-left p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .survey-features { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .survey-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--light-grey);
  }
  .survey-features li::before {
    content: '✓';
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px; height: 20px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .survey-form {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
  .form-title {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .form-title::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .form-group label {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .form-group input,
  .form-group select,
  .form-group textarea {
    background: var(--dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group select:focus,
  .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .form-group select { cursor: pointer; }
  .form-group option { background: var(--dark); }
  .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
  .form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  .form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
  .form-note {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
  }
  .success-msg {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  /* ─── WHY US ─── */
  #why { background: var(--charcoal); }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .why-img-collage {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-right: 3rem;
  }
  .why-img-main {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  .why-img-sm {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; right: 0;
    width: 45%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 5px solid var(--charcoal);
  }
  .why-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
  .why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .why-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .why-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .why-item h4 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .why-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--grey); }

  /* ─── CONTACT ─── */
  #contact { background: var(--black); }
  .contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
  .contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
  .contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .contact-item-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .contact-item-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
  .contact-item h4 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .contact-item p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--light-grey); line-height: 1.7; }
  .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .contact-form .form-row { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

  /* ─── FOOTER ─── */
  footer {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
    padding: 4rem 6vw 2rem;
  }
  .footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .footer-brand .l1 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .footer-brand .l2 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
  }
  .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.8; }
  .footer-col h5 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .footer-col ul li a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--steel); }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .social-btn {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--grey);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
  }
  .social-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

  /* ─── ANIMATIONS ─── */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
  }
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid, .survey-wrap, .why-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .about-badge { right: 0; }
    .services-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .gallery-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
    .about-img-accent { left: -1rem; bottom: -1rem; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    section { padding: 5rem 5vw; }
    .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .values-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .survey-form { padding: 1.8rem; }
    .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; width: fit-content; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 1.5rem 5vw; }
    .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
    .about-badge { display: none; }
  }

  /* ─── FAQ ─── */
  #faq { background: var(--charcoal); }
  .faq-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .faq-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
  }
  .faq-sticky p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .faq-sticky .btn-gold { margin-top: 2rem; display: inline-block; }
  .faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
  .faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .faq-question h4 {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-question h4 { color: var(--gold); }
  .faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }
  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--light-grey);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* ─── FINAL CTA BANNER ─── */
  #cta-banner {
    background: var(--gold);
    padding: 5rem 6vw;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  #cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cta-banner-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .cta-banner-tag {
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.6);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .cta-banner-tag::before, .cta-banner-tag::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 1px;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.4);
  }
  .cta-banner-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--black);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  }
  .cta-banner-title em { font-style: italic; opacity: 0.65; }
  .cta-banner-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .cta-banner-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-dark {
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--charcoal); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-gold-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--black);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .btn-gold-outline:hover { border-color: var(--black); background: rgba(10,10,10,0.08); }

  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .faq-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .faq-sticky { position: static; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    #cta-banner { padding: 4rem 5vw; }
    .cta-banner-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .btn-dark, .btn-gold-outline { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; text-align: center; }
  }