/* =============================================
   RESET / MODERN NORMALIZE
============================================= */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  text-rendering: optimizeSpeed;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

img,
picture,
svg,
video,
canvas {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

input,
button,
textarea,
select {
  font: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}



@media(max-width: 767px){

p{
  font-size: 12px;
  text-align: justify;
}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
============================================= */
:root {
  --color-primary: #0f172a;
  --color-primary-strong: #020617;
  --color-accent: #c8a96b;
  --color-accent-strong: #a88443;

  --color-bg: #f8f8f7;
  --color-surface: #ffffff;
  --color-surface-soft: #f1f5f9;

  --color-text: #111827;
  --color-muted: #6b7280;
  --color-white: #ffffff;

  --color-border: #e5e7eb;
  --color-overlay: rgba(2, 6, 23, .72);

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);

  --radius-sm: .375rem;
  --radius-md: .75rem;
  --radius-lg: 1.25rem;

  --space-1: .25rem;
  --space-2: .5rem;
  --space-3: .75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem;
  --space-6: 2rem;
  --space-7: 3rem;
  --space-8: 4rem;
  --space-9: 6rem;

  --font-heading: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", sans-serif;

  --fs-body: 1rem;
  --fs-small: .875rem;
  --fs-h1: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  --fs-h4: 1.125rem;


  --transition: 220ms ease;
}

/* =============================================
   BASE
============================================= */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
}

h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
}

h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
}

h4 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
}

p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

main {
  min-height: 40vh;
}

/* =============================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
============================================= */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: -100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* =============================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
============================================= */
.section {
  padding-block: var(--space-9);
}

.section-sm {
  padding-block: var(--space-7);
}

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

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

.text-muted {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.box-center {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.text-sm {
  font-size: .7rem;
}

/* =============================================
   BUTTONS
============================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition:
    background-color var(--transition),
    color var(--transition),
    border-color var(--transition),
    transform var(--transition);
  outline: 1px solid black;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-strong);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
}

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

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-strong);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* =============================================
   CARD
============================================= */
.card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  /* Card ki max width */
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  /* Hover effect */
}

.card-figure {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  /* Rectangle ke liye, square ke liye 1/1 karein */
  background: #f0f0f0;
  /* Image load hone tak placeholder color */
}

.card-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  /* Image ko area fill karne ke liye stretch nahi karega */
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.card-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.card-title {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #333;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background-color: #007bff;
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}


/* =============================================
   IMAGE HELPERS
============================================= */
.object-cover {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.rounded {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}




/* subpage banner start */

.sub-page {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0f10 0%, #161616 55%, #1d1a14 100%);

  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* gold glow top right */
.sub-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(217, 184, 120, 0.35) 0%,
      rgba(217, 184, 120, 0.08) 50%,
      transparent 70%);
}

/* gold glow bottom left */
.sub-page::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(217, 184, 120, 0.25) 0%,
      transparent 70%);
}

/* heading */
.sub-page-heading {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sub-page-heading h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* breadcrumb */
.sub-page-heading p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-align: center;
}

.sub-page-heading p a {
  color: #D9B878;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.sub-page-heading p a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.sub-page-heading p i {
  color: #D9B878;
}

/* responsive */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .sub-page-heading {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .sub-page-heading h1 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

/* sub page banner end */




/* HEADER STYLE GOES HERE */
.wrap-h-1 {
  background: rgb(255 255 255 / 46%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  /* Safari support */
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.15);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: .3rem;
  background-color: #e5e5f78b;
  opacity: 1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#353649c4 0.25px, transparent 0.25px), radial-gradient(#353649c8 0.25px, #e5e5f748 0.25px);
  background-size: 10px 10px;
  background-position: 0 0, 5px 5px;
}

.site-logo {
  width: 120px;
  height: auto;
}

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

.nav-menu {
  position: relative;
  --dropdown-offset: 1.6rem;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap:1.5rem;
}

.nav-list>li {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.nav-link-main {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: .45rem .2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: .85rem;
}

.nav-dd-toggle {
  line-height: 1;
}

/* TOP NAV HOVER EFFECT */

.nav-link-main::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: .15rem;
  right: .15rem;
  bottom: .14rem;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, orange, var(--color-accent-strong));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.nav-link-main:hover,
.nav-link-main:focus-visible,
.has-dropdown.is-open>.nav-link-main {
  color: orange;
}

.nav-link-main:hover::before,
.nav-link-main:focus-visible::before,
.has-dropdown.is-open>.nav-link-main::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.nav-link-main:hover::after,
.nav-link-main:focus-visible::after,
.has-dropdown.is-open>.nav-link-main::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* NAVBAR DROPDOWN STYLE */
.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.has-dropdown::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -.65rem;
  right: -.65rem;
  height: var(--dropdown-offset);
}

.nav-dd-toggle i {
  font-size: .75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.has-dropdown.is-open .nav-dd-toggle i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu-custom {
  --dropdown-height: 0px;
  --dropdown-motion: 1000ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + var(--dropdown-offset));
  left: 0;
  min-width: max-content;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-.2rem);
  transform-origin: top;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 20;
  transition:
    max-height var(--dropdown-motion),
    opacity var(--dropdown-motion),
    transform var(--dropdown-motion),
    visibility 0s linear var(--dropdown-motion);
}

.dropdown-menu-custom.is-open {
  max-height: var(--dropdown-height);
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition:
    max-height var(--dropdown-motion),
    opacity var(--dropdown-motion),
    transform var(--dropdown-motion);
}

.dropdown-menu-custom li a {
  display: block;
  padding: .6rem .95rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: background-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-menu-custom li a:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-soft);
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
}

/* MOBILE MENU */
body.mobile-menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hamburger-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: .9rem;
  right: .6rem;
  z-index: 1300;
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.hamburger-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.hamburger-line-1,
.hamburger-line-2,
.hamburger-line-3 {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.hamburger-box.is-active .hamburger-line-1 {
  transform: translateX(-8px);
}

.hamburger-box.is-active .hamburger-line-2 {
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.hamburger-box.is-active .hamburger-line-3 {
  transform: translateX(-8px);
}

.mobile-nav-shell {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1200;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-nav-shell[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-nav-shell.is-open {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgb(0 0 0 / 42%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-shell.is-open .mobile-nav-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 60px;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 280ms ease;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-nav-shell.is-open .mobile-nav-panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-top {
  min-height: 86px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: .9rem 1rem .75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mobile-nav-logo {
  width: 82px;
  height: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-menu {
  padding: .4rem 1rem 1.2rem;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: .1rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link,
.mobile-submenu summary {
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: .5rem .15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 231, 235, .8);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-submenu summary:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
}

.mobile-submenu summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}

.mobile-submenu summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-submenu summary i {
  font-size: .75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.mobile-submenu[open] summary i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-submenu ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: .1rem;
  padding: .2rem 0 .6rem .3rem;
}

.mobile-submenu ul a {
  display: block;
  padding: .45rem .1rem;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.mobile-submenu ul a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
}


/* HERO SECTION */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 60vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #eee;
  /* Placeholder color */
}

.accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero picture img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 60vh;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 40%;
  transform: translate(0%, -50%);
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}


/* Entry Disclaimer Gate */
html[data-plp-disclaimer="pending"] body {
  overflow: hidden;
}

html[data-plp-disclaimer="accepted"] .plp-disclaimer-gate {
  display: none;
}

.plp-disclaimer-gate {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2200;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem .75rem;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 23, .74);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.plp-disclaimer-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.plp-disclaimer-card h1 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.plp-disclaimer-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.plp-disclaimer-card .btn {
  min-width: 170px;
}


/* Disclaimer Strip  */
/* .plp-disclaimer-strip{
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}
.plp-disclaimer-strip p{color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); line-height: 1.7;}
.plp-disclaimer-strip .fw-semibold{color: var(--color-accent); letter-spacing: .08em;}
 */

/* MARQUEE */
.marquee-bar {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #031026;
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.28);
}

.continuous-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.continuous-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
  transition-timing-function: linear !important;
  align-items: center;
}

.continuous-swiper .swiper-slide {
  width: auto !important;
}

.marquee-item {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.55rem 0 0.55rem 2rem;
  color: #d9ecff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}



/* About the Firm  */
.plp-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
}

.plp-about {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.plp-about p:not(.plp-kicker) {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}






/* Practice Areas / Expertise  */
.plp-expertise {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.plp-expertise p:not(.plp-kicker) {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-practice-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.plp-practice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #3e3e3e;
}

.plp-practice-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.plp-practice-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.exprt-crl {
  box-shadow: inset 2px 2px #3e3e3e
}

.plp-practice-card:hover .exprt-crl {
  background-color: #3e3e3e;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: white !important;
}



/* Testimonial */
.plp-testimonial-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.00) 100%),
    var(--color-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.plp-testimonial-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.16) 0%, rgba(200, 169, 107, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.plp-testimonial-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.plp-section-subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
  background: rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.25);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.plp-section-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-strong);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.plp-section-text {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.plp-testimonial-intro {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-strong) 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 38px 32px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.18);
}

.plp-testimonial-intro::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.12), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.plp-intro-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.26);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.plp-testimonial-intro h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.plp-testimonial-intro p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.plp-trust-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.plp-trust-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 18px;
}

.plp-trust-number {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.plp-trust-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
}

.plp-testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.plp-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}

.plp-quote-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.16), rgba(168, 132, 67, 0.10));
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.plp-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.plp-testimonial-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.plp-client-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.plp-client-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-strong));
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.18);
}

.plp-client-info h5 {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-strong);
}

.plp-client-info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-testimonial-bottom {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-strong) 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.16);
}

.plp-bottom-content h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.plp-bottom-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.plp-testimonial-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-strong));
  color: var(--color-primary-strong);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.22);
}

.plp-testimonial-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-strong);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.28);
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .plp-section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .plp-testimonial-intro h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .plp-section-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .plp-testimonial-bottom {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .plp-testimonial-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .plp-section-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .plp-section-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .plp-testimonial-intro,
  .plp-testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .plp-bottom-content h4 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .plp-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  }

  .plp-section-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .plp-testimonial-text {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .plp-client-info h5 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .plp-client-info span {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .plp-testimonial-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Leadership Spotlight  */
.plp-leadership {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f7f5 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.plp-highlight-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.plp-highlight-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-role {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-strong) !important;
}


/* Why Choose Us  */
.plp-why {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.plp-why p:not(.plp-kicker) {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-values-card {
  background: #fcfaf5;
  border: 1px solid #e9dcc7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.plp-tick-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: .8rem;
}

.plp-tick-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.plp-tick-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: .55rem;
  width: .5rem;
  height: .5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}






/* Team Preview  */
.plp-team {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.plp-team p:not(.plp-kicker) {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-member-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.plp-member-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.plp-member-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Spotlight / Updates Section  */
.plp-spotlight {
  background: var(--color-surface);
}

.plp-spotlight p:not(.plp-kicker) {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-spotlight-note {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(200, 169, 107, .15), rgba(200, 169, 107, .05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 107, .35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Career Section  */



.plp-career .plp-kicker {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.plp-career-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

  .plp-career {
            background-color: #f8f8f7;
        }

        .plp-career p {
            color: #111827;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .plp-career h2,
        .plp-career h3,
        .plp-career h4 {
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .plp-feature-card {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: #111827;
        }

        .plp-feature-card h4 {
            color: #0f172a;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .plp-cta-card {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border: 2px solid #c8a96b;
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: #111827;
        }

        .plp-cta-card h3 {
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .plp-form-card {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            border-radius: 8px;
        }

        .plp-form-card h3 {
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .plp-form-card .form-label {
            color: #111827;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .plp-form-card .form-control {
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            color: #111827;
            background-color: #ffffff;
        }

        .plp-form-card .form-control:focus {
            border-color: #c8a96b;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(200, 169, 107, 0.25);
            color: #111827;
        }

        .plp-form-card .form-control::placeholder {
            color: #6b7280;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background-color: #0f172a;
            border-color: #0f172a;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: #c8a96b;
            border-color: #c8a96b;
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .plp-section-head {
            color: #0f172a;
        }

        .plp-section-head .plp-kicker {
            color: #c8a96b;
            font-weight: 600;
        }


/* Contact CTA  */
/* .plp-contact-cta{background: var(--color-bg);} */
.plp-contact-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.plp-contact-card p:not(.plp-kicker) {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-contact-phone {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(168, 132, 67, .45);
}

.plp-contact-phone:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
}



/* FOOTER */
.footer {
  background-color: #e5e5f7;
  opacity: 1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#353649 0.25px, transparent 0.25px), radial-gradient(#353649 0.25px, #e5e5f7 0.25px);
  background-size: 10px 10px;
  background-position: 0 0, 5px 5px;
}





/* about page  */

.about-img {
  position: relative;

}

.about-img::before {
  content: "";
  width: 120px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: orange;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
}

.about-img::after {
  content: "";
  width: 120px;
  height: 15px;
  background-color: orange;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 40px;
}

/* about page end */



/* contact css start ============================== */



.contact-form {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: rgba(100, 100, 111, 0.2) 0px 7px 29px 0px;
  /* border: 1px solid #000; */
  padding: 40px 10px;
  margin: 0 clamp(0px, 6vw, 100px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* background-color: var(--green); */
  /* width: 100%; */
}

.contact-form .row {
  width: 100%;
}

.address-card {
  position: absolute;
  /* left: -50px; */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0f10 0%, #161616 55%, #1d1a14 100%);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 1.95px 1.95px 2.6px;
}

.address-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.address-card p {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.address-card p,
.address-card a {
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.add-p {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.address-card i {
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
  padding-right: 25px;
}

.address-card a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
}

.address-card .contact-social a {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.form {
  padding: 20px;
}

.form form input {
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(210, 210, 210);
}

.form form textarea {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #0000;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.form form input:focus,
.form form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
}


.btn-cont {
  background-color: #808080;
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 10px;
}

.map iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
}


@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-form {
    margin: 0px;
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .contact-form .row {
    row-gap: 1rem;
  }

  .address-card {
    position: static;
    left: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .form {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .captchasep1 {
    display: block;
  }

  .map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .address-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .address-card i {
    padding: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .address-card p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .form h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .form form input {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .form form textarea {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

.form form .submit {
  background-color: orange !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .captchasep1 .captcha-codes-sec p {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .captchasep1 .captcha-codes-sec p {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .enq-form {
    padding: 0px !important;
  }
}




/* contact-us end =========================================*/



/* Expertise Criminal Law Starts here */

.plp-criminal-law {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f7f5 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.plp-criminal-law p:not(.plp-kicker) {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-criminal-focus {
  background: #fcfaf5;
  border: 1px solid #e9dcc7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.plp-criminal-focus h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.plp-criminal-points {
  display: grid;
  gap: .8rem;
}

.plp-criminal-points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.plp-criminal-points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: .62rem;
  width: .48rem;
  height: .48rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.plp-criminal-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:
    transform var(--transition),
    box-shadow var(--transition),
    border-color var(--transition);
}

.plp-criminal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(168, 132, 67, .42);
}

.plp-criminal-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--color-accent-strong);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 107, .35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 169, 107, .20), rgba(200, 169, 107, .08));
}

.plp-criminal-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.plp-criminal-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.plp-criminal-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, #0f172a 0%, #1f2937 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 107, .32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.plp-criminal-cta h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.plp-criminal-cta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
  max-width: 780px;
}

.plp-criminal-cta .btn {
  min-width: 190px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .42);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.plp-criminal-cta .btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .plp-criminal-focus,
  .plp-criminal-card,
  .plp-criminal-cta {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .plp-criminal-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}








/* Expertise Criminal Law Ends here */





/* footer css start ==================================================== */

.custom-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0f10 0%, #161616 55%, #1d1a14 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.custom-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.custom-footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -100px;
  bottom: 60px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12) 0%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo img {
  max-width: 170px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-about {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c9a227;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: #c9a227;
  color: #111;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
}

.footer-widget h4 {
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-widget h4::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #c9a227, #f0d67a);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.footer-widget ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-widget ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-widget ul li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-widget ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-widget ul li a i {
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-widget ul li a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-widget ul li a:hover i {
  color: #f5d670;
}

.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-item span {
  min-width: 42px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c9a227;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item p,
.footer-contact-item a {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  display: block;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #f5d670;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
  margin-top: 65px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.footer-bottom-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #c9a227;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .custom-footer {
    padding: 65px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-widget h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .footer-about,
  .footer-widget ul li a,
  .footer-contact-item p,
  .footer-contact-item a {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-brand .footer-logo img {
    max-width: 145px;
  }

  .footer-social a {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .custom-footer {
    padding-top: 55px;
  }

  .footer-widget h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .footer-about {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .footer-widget ul li a,
  .footer-contact-item p,
  .footer-contact-item a {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* footer css end ========================================================== */




@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .wrap-h-1 {
    padding: .75rem 1rem;
  }

  .site-logo {
    width: 84px;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .wrap-h-1 {
    padding: .75rem 1rem;
  }

  .site-logo {
    width: 84px;
  }

  .plp-highlight-card,
  .plp-values-card,
  .plp-spotlight-note,
  .plp-career-panel,
  .plp-contact-card {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wrap-h-1 {
    padding: .75rem 1rem;
  }

  .site-logo {
    width: 84px;
  }
  .plp-team p:not(.plp-kicker){
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .plp-tick-list li{
    font-size: 12px;
    text-align: justify;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-content {
    translate: -6% 0;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: .6rem;
  }

  .hero-content p::first-letter {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-strong);
    font-family: cursive;
  }

  .btn {
    font-size: .7rem;
    padding: .5rem 10px;
  }

  .plp-disclaimer-card .btn {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .plp-disclaimer-strip p {
    font-size: .82rem;
  }

  .plp-kicker {
    font-size: .7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 599.98px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero picture img {
    min-height: 0;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .plp-testimonial-intro p{
    font-size: 12px;

  }
  .plp-bottom-content p{
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .footer-bottom p{
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}