/* ============================================
   GOLD PE CASH — Design System
   Theme: Royal Maroon & Gold (Colorful)
   ============================================ */

/* --- Google Fonts --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700&display=swap');

/* --- CSS Variables --- */
:root {
    --maroon: #4b0000;
    --maroon-dark: #2d0000;
    --gold: #d4af37;
    --gold-light: #ffd700;
    --red: #c41e3a;
    --cream: #fff8e7;
    --cream-dark: #f8f5f0;
    --navy: #0a1628;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --black: #111111;
    --text-dark: #222222;
    --text-muted: #666666;
    --text-light: #999999;

    --gradient-maroon-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #4b0000 0%, #d4af37 100%);
    --gradient-red: linear-gradient(135deg, #c41e3a 0%, #8b0000 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #4b0000 0%, #1a0000 50%, #d4af37 100%);

    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Outfit', sans-serif;

    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-full: 50px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-gold {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.text-white {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.text-maroon {
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 35px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

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

.btn-red:hover {
    background: #a01830;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
}

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

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--maroon);
}

/* --- Header --- */
header {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 999999;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

header.scrolled {
    background: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 70px;
}

.logo a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.site-logo {
    max-height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.site-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .site-logo {
        max-height: 40px;
    }
}

/* Nav */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.nav-links>li {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links>li>a {
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.nav-links>li>a:hover,
.nav-links>li>a.active {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-links .dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    min-width: 220px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-links li:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--maroon);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero-section {
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
    padding-top: 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Rate Strip */
.rate-strip-section {
    background: var(--red);
    padding: 30px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.rate-strip-label {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.rate-strip-heading {
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.rate-cards {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rate-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 20px 35px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 180px;
}

.rate-card .rate-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.rate-card .rate-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* --- Trusted Section (Redesigned) --- */
.trusted-section-new {
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trusted-section-new .section-label {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.trusted-section-new .section-heading {
    color: var(--white);
}

.trusted-section-new p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

.trust-highlight-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.trust-highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.trust-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: var(--gradient-maroon-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.trust-highlight-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.trust-highlight-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.trusted-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* --- Image Placeholder --- */
.img-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream), #ffe0b2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 350px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    gap: 15px;
}

.img-placeholder i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.img-placeholder span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.5;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* --- Services Section (Premium Redesign) --- */
.services-section-new {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4b0d0d 0%, #7d1c1c 50%, #d4af37 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.services-section-new::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='20' height='20' viewBox='0 0 20 20' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1h2v2H1V1zm4 4h2v2H5V5zm4 4h2v2H9V9zm4 4h2v2h-2v-2zm4 4h2v2h-2v-2z' fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.services-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.service-card-new {
    background: #111;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.service-card-icon {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: block;
}

.service-card-new h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.service-card-new p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.service-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.services-section-new .section-label {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.services-section-new .section-heading {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* --- Why Choose Us (Premium Redesign) --- */
.choose-us-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f4e6 0%, #f0e6cc 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-us-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(var(--gold) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(var(--gold) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    background-position: 0 0, 20px 20px;
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.choose-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 95%, var(--gold) 95%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.choose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--maroon);
}

.choose-icon {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background: var(--cream-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--maroon);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.choose-card:hover .choose-icon {
    background: var(--maroon);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.choose-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.choose-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.feature-box h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-box p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- Testimonials & Promo (Horizontal Layout) --- */
.testimonials-section-new {
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
    /* overflow: hidden; Removed to allow sticky positioning */
}

.testimonials-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
    /* Changed from center to allow sticky */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .testimonials-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Promo Box (Left) */
.promo-box-new {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4b0d0d 0%, #7d1c1c 50%, #d4af37 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    color: var(--white);
    position: sticky;
    /* Make it sticky */
    top: 100px;
    /* Stick 100px from top */
    height: fit-content;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(75, 13, 13, 0.3);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 400px;
}

.promo-box-new::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.promo-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.promo-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.promo-btn {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
}

.promo-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Testimonials (Right) */
.testimonials-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

.testi-card-new {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testi-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testi-card-new .stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testi-card-new p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.testi-author h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testi-author span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testi-card .location {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* --- How It Works (Premium Dark) --- */
/* --- How It Works (Premium Dark) --- */
.process-section-new {
    background: #111;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-section-new .section-heading {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.process-section-new::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-card-new {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.process-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    background: #222;
}

.step-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 3px solid #1a1a1a;
}

.process-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin: 20px 0 20px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.process-card-new h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.process-card-new p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: -25px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
    display: none;
    /* Hidden by default, shown on large screens */
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .process-card-new:not(:last-child) .process-arrow {
        display: block;
    }
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- Stats Section --- */
.stats-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--white);
}

.stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--gold) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stat-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--maroon);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-box .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-box .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .stat-box {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 20px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
}

/* --- Financial Solution Section (Story) --- */
.solution-section {
    background: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.solution-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.solution-image-col {
    position: relative;
}

.solution-image-wrapper {
    /* height: 450px; REMOVE fixed height */
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    /* Allow height to be determined by image aspect ratio */
}

.solution-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    /* Maintain aspect ratio */
    display: block;
    /* Remove bottom space */
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.solution-image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.solution-content-col {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.solution-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.solution-text strong {
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.solution-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbf0 0%, #fff5d9 100%);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.highlight-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.solution-highlight h4 {
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.solution-highlight p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .solution-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .solution-image-wrapper {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .solution-content-col {
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .solution-highlight {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

.cta-section {
    background: var(--gradient-maroon-gold);
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

/* --- Page Header (inner pages) --- */
.page-header {
    background: var(--gradient-maroon-gold);
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    /* Adjusted to account for fixed header height */
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 25px 25px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.page-header p {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* --- FAQ Accordion --- */
.faq-section {
    background: var(--gradient-red);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.faq-question i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 15px;
    max-height: 200px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* --- Contact Section --- */
.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: border 0.3s;
    outline: none;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--red);
}

.contact-form textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

footer h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 25px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom-flex a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-bottom-flex a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* --- Section Labels --- */
.section-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .trusted-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: var(--navy);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        gap: 0;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links>li>a {
        padding: 15px 10px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .nav-links .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        padding: 12px 30px;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        color: var(--gold);
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .header-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .rate-cards {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* --- Fix for Testimonial Promo Text Visibility --- */
.promo-heading {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.promo-text {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* --- About Us Page Layouts --- */
.trusted-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.trusted-layout img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 450px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.feature-box {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--maroon);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .trusted-layout,
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* --- Trusted Buyers Feature List --- */
.trusted-features-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 25px 0 35px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
}

.trusted-features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.trusted-features-list li i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Add padding to the text column in desktop */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .trusted-layout>div:nth-child(2) {
        padding-left: 40px;
    }
}

/* --- Services Grid Layout (About Page) --- */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Button style adjustment for card */
.service-card .btn {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* --- Contact Section Enhancements --- */
.contact-section-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0505 0%, #2d0a12 50%, #3d1020 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-section-wrapper::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='%23c8a84b' fill-opacity='0.04'%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");
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-section-wrapper .section-label {
    color: #c8a84b;
}

.contact-section-wrapper .section-heading {
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


.contact-info-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.contact-info-box h3 {
    color: #c8a84b;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.2);
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.contact-info-item i {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.2), rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.1));
    color: #c8a84b;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.3);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.contact-info-item a:hover {
    color: #c8a84b;
}

.branch-list {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.branch-list h4 {
    color: #c8a84b;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.branch-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.branch-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.branch-item i {
    color: #c8a84b;
    margin-top: 2px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Form Styling */
.contact-form {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-form h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.contact-form select {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.contact-form select option {
    background: #2d0a12;
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: #c8a84b;
    background: rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 168, 75, 0.15);
    outline: none;
}

.contact-form textarea {
    min-height: 130px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.contact-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

/* =====================================================
   GOLD PE CASH — COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE STYLES
   Covers all pages & breakpoints: 1200 / 992 / 768 / 480
   ===================================================== */

/* ── 1200px: Wide tablets, small desktops ── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 25px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

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

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

    .services-section-new .section-heading {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .promo-box-new {
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }

    .gold-stat-bar .container>div {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ── 992px: Tablets landscape ── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Typography */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    /* Navigation */
    .header-inner {
        height: 65px;
    }

    /* Grids → single column */
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

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

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

    /* Hero */
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 90px;
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content .btn {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    /* Homepage Trusted Layout */
    .trusted-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonials-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .promo-box-new {
        position: static;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    /* Solution section */
    .solution-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }

    .solution-content-col {
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    /* Contact layout */
    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Gold/Silver/Diamond pages: stat bar */
    .gold-stat-bar .container>div,
    .silver-stat-bar .container>div {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }

    /* Services page */
    .services-section-new .section-heading {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    /* Gold page tech/why sections */
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Gold bailout */
    .bailout-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* About page CTA text blocks */
    .about-cta-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── 992px: Tablets & Mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Header & Nav */
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 65px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: var(--navy);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 0;
        overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links>li>a {
        padding: 14px 12px;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .nav-links .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 0;
        min-width: auto;
    }

    .dropdown-menu li a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        padding: 11px 30px;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .header-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Containers & vertical breathing */
    .container {
        padding: 0 18px;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    /* Typography */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .page-header {
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
        /* Reduced from 140px to center it in the gradient box */
    }

    /* Grids → 1 column */
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

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

    .choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

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

    .services-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Rate cards */
    .rate-cards {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .rate-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        padding: 18px 25px;
    }

    /* Stats */
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .stat-box {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 18px 20px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    /* Trusted layout */
    .trusted-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .trusted-layout img {
        max-height: 250px;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Buttons — full-width stack on mobile */
    .hero-content .btn+.btn,
    .hero-actions .btn+.btn {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 12px;
    }

    /* Solution section */
    .solution-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .solution-image-wrapper {
        height: auto;
    }

    .solution-image-wrapper img {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        object-fit: contain;
    }

    .solution-content-col {
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .solution-highlight {
        text-align: left;
    }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonials-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .promo-box-new {
        padding: 35px 20px;
        position: static;
    }

    .promo-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .promo-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Contact */
    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .contact-form {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

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

    .contact-info-box {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    /* Gold page stat bar */
    .gold-stat-bar .container>div {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .stat-item {
        padding: 15px 10px !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    }

    /* Gold/Silver page hero sections */
    .gold-hero,
    .silver-hero,
    .diamond-hero,
    .bailout-hero {
        padding: 90px 0 50px;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    .gold-hero-content,
    .silver-hero-content,
    .diamond-hero-content,
    .bailout-hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .gold-hero-content h1,
    .silver-hero-content h1,
    .diamond-hero-content h1,
    .bailout-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.9rem !important;
    }

    /* Gold border cards (What We Buy items) */
    .gold-border-card {
        padding: 15px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Gold CTA */
    .gold-cta-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }

    /* Services page inner cards */
    .service-card-new {
        padding: 30px 22px;
    }

    /* FAQ */
    .faq-question {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }

    /* Gold dark sections  */
    .gold-dark-bg,
    .silver-dark-bg,
    .diamond-dark-bg {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }

    /* Services section heading */
    .services-section-new .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* Process section */
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .process-card-new {
        padding: 40px 20px 25px;
    }

    /* Choose us grid */
    .choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Gold bailout step grid */
    .bailout-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 35px !important;
    }

    /* About page sections */
    .about-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ── 480px: Small phones ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    /* Container */
    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    /* Typography scale-down */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-label {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn {
        padding: 12px 25px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Header logo shrink */
    .logo h2 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Hero single column forced */
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Gold stat bar → 1 col */
    .gold-stat-bar .container>div {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    }

    /* Rate card full-width */
    .rate-card {
        max-width: 100%;
        min-width: unset;
    }

    /* Feature boxes */
    .feature-box {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    /* Service card */
    .service-card-new {
        padding: 25px 18px;
    }

    /* Promo box */
    .promo-box-new {
        padding: 28px 16px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .promo-heading {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    /* Testimonial card */
    .testi-card-new {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    /* Process */
    .process-card-new {
        padding: 38px 16px 22px;
    }

    /* Stats */
    .stat-box .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* Contact form */
    .contact-form {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

    .contact-info-box {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

    /* Footer */
    footer {
        padding: 40px 0 20px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    /* Gold bailout hero */
    .bailout-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    }

    /* Choose us cards */
    .choose-card {
        padding: 25px 18px;
    }

    /* Form row forced single */
    .contact-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Gold hero buttons stacked */
    .gold-hero-content .btn,
    .silver-hero-content .btn,
    .diamond-hero-content .btn,
    .bailout-hero-content .btn {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
    }

    /* Section padding reduced */
    .section-padding {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    /* Gold border card */
    .gold-border-card {
        padding: 12px !important;
    }

    /* CTA sections */
    .gold-cta-section,
    .silver-cta-section,
    .diamond-cta-section {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }

    .gold-cta-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* ── Utility: ensure images never overflow ── */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* ── Fix hero button layout on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .hero-section .btn-gold,
    .hero-section .btn-outline-white {
        display: block;
        width: fit-content;
        margin: 0 auto 12px;
    }
}

/* ── Ensure nav closes cleanly on resize ── */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: flex !important;
        position: static;
        flex-direction: row;
        background: transparent;
        padding: 0;
        overflow: visible;
        gap: 5px;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ── Trusted Buyers Grid Layout ── */
.trusted-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.trusted-highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .trusted-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .trusted-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Mobile Live Rates Base Style */
.mobile-live-rates {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Homepage Hero Mobile Adjustments */
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 80px !important;
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
        min-height: 100dvh !important;
        height: auto !important;
        background-position: center top !important;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .home-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }

    .home-hero-desc {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .home-hero-btns {
        margin-top: 15px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .home-hero-btns .btn {
        padding: 10px 25px !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }

    /* Stats Section Compact but Balanced */
    .home-hero-stats {
        gap: 5px !important;
        margin-top: 5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: space-evenly !important;
        padding: 0 5px;
    }

    .home-hero-stats .stat-item {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
        padding: 0 2px;
    }

    .home-hero-stats .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .home-hero-stats .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.6rem !important;
        line-height: 1.1;
        letter-spacing: 0 !important;
        white-space: normal;
        display: block;
    }

    .home-hero-stats .stat-divider {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Hide Original Live Rates Section */
    .rate-strip-section {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Live Rates Styles */
    .mobile-live-rates {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 5px;
        /* Tighter gap */
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        padding: 8px 5px;
        /* Reduced vertical padding */
        border-radius: 6px;
        margin-top: 5px;
        /* Reduced margin from stats */
        margin-bottom: 0;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        width: 100%;
        backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    }

    .mobile-live-rates .rate-item-mob {
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: white;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        /* Center horizontally */
        font-weight: 500;
        margin: 10px 0;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        /* Center text */
    }

    .rate-mob-text {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        line-height: 1.3;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .rate-mob-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        text-transform: none !important;
        /* Strictly prevent capitals */
    }

    .rate-mob-amount {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        color: var(--gold);
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        margin-top: 6px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        /* Center icon and amount together */
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .mobile-live-rates i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* FAQ Mobile Layout */
    .faq-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
}

/* FAQ Desktop Layout */
.faq-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}