/* ==========================================================================
   COLDWELL BANKER GREATER MIDDLE EAST (GME)
   Corporate & Regional Franchise Development Design System
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cairo:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=EB+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --cb-navy: #011E41;            /* Official Coldwell Banker Navy */
  --cb-navy-deep: #001227;       /* Deepest Corporate Midnight */
  --cb-navy-surface: #061A35;    /* Elevated Navy Card Background */
  --cb-navy-subtle: #0B2548;     /* Border / Divider Navy */
  --cb-gold: #C5A059;            /* Signature Warm Champagne Gold */
  --cb-gold-light: #E4C88A;      /* Light Gold Accent */
  --cb-gold-dark: #9A7736;       /* Deep Metallic Gold */
  --cb-gold-glow: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.18);
  
  --cb-white: #FFFFFF;
  --cb-light-bg: #F8F9FC;
  --cb-light-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --cb-light-border: #E2E8F0;
  --cb-light-muted: #64748B;
  --cb-light-heading: #0F172A;
  
  --cb-dark-bg: #030F1F;
  --cb-dark-surface: #071930;
  --cb-dark-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --cb-dark-muted: #94A3B8;
  --cb-dark-heading: #F8FAFC;

  /* Typography - Official Coldwell Banker Typeface System */
  --font-sans: 'Helvetica Neue LT Std', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'EB Garamond', 'Adobe Garamond Pro', Garamond, Georgia, serif;
  --font-arabic: 'Cairo', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* Elevations */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.22);
  --shadow-dark: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1320px;
  --header-height: 84px;
  --utility-height: 40px;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--cb-white);
  color: var(--cb-light-heading);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

/* Global Buttons & Links */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--cb-navy);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  border-color: var(--cb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--cb-gold);
  border-color: var(--cb-gold);
  color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5A059 0%, #D8B26E 100%);
  color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--cb-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--cb-white);
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  border-color: var(--cb-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--cb-white);
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  border-color: var(--cb-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  border-color: var(--cb-navy);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--cb-navy);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.link-arrow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--cb-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.link-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.link-arrow:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.link-arrow-gold {
  color: var(--cb-gold-light);
}
.link-arrow-gold:hover {
  color: var(--cb-white);
}

/* Badges */
.badge-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  color: var(--cb-gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.badge-operating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.badge-operating::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.badge-opportunity {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.badge-opportunity::before {
  content: '★';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* Eyebrows & Section Headers */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

.eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--cb-gold);
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-title.light {
  color: var(--cb-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
  color: var(--cb-dark-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Top Utility Bar */
.utility-bar {
  background-color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  height: var(--utility-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.utility-left, .utility-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.utility-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.utility-item select {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.utility-item select option {
  background: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  color: var(--cb-white);
}

.lang-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lang-switch:hover, .lang-switch.active {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.utility-link {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.utility-link:hover {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

/* Main Navigation Bar */
.main-nav-bar {
  background: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled .main-nav-bar {
  background: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.brand-symbol {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--cb-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.brand-symbol svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Header Container & Spacing */
.site-header .container.nav-inner,
.site-header .container.utility-inner {
  max-width: 1560px;
  padding-left: 3rem;
  padding-right: 3rem;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin: 0 1.5rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cb-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-link .dropdown-chevron {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

/* Luxury Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: rgba(1, 22, 49, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  min-width: 270px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #011631;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
  border-left-color: var(--cb-gold);
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-title {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-actions .btn-sm {
  padding: 0.68rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-menu-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-menu-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.drawer-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.drawer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.drawer-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.drawer-link:hover {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--utility-height) + 2rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  background-color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 10s ease-out;
}

.hero-section:hover .hero-bg img {
  transform: scale(1.0);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(0, 18, 39, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.86) 50%,
    rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.65) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-overlay-radial {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 880px;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 40px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-pill-star {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 60%, var(--cb-gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-title-highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  max-width: 720px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Authority Stats Bar */
.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-stat-number span {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 20px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.scroll-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--cb-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollDown 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollDown {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0.2; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO GME (Editorial 2-Column)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-intro {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-white);
  position: relative;
}

.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-content-left {
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.intro-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.intro-heading span {
  color: var(--cb-gold-dark);
}

.intro-text-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cb-light-heading);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.intro-text-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.intro-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.intro-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.intro-feat-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.intro-feat-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.intro-feat-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.intro-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.intro-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.intro-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.intro-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.intro-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  left: -25px;
  background: var(--cb-navy);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 280px;
}

.intro-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.intro-badge-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: OUR REGIONAL NETWORK (Operating Markets)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-network {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-light-bg);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
}

.network-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Map + Cards Interactive Split */
.network-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.market-card {
  background: var(--cb-white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.market-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.2);
}

.market-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.market-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.market-card:hover .market-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.market-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.market-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%, rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.7) 100%);
}

.market-card-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.market-country-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.market-hub-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--cb-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.market-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.market-card-footer {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Regional Interactive Map Container */
.regional-map-container {
  background: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.map-container-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.map-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--cb-white);
}

.map-legend {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.legend-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.legend-dot-operating {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10B981;
}

.legend-dot-opportunity {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cb-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cb-gold);
}

/* Map Interactive Visual */
.regional-svg-map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.6) 0%, rgba(0, 18, 39, 0.95) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.map-hubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

.map-hub-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.map-hub-card:hover, .map-hub-card.active {
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--cb-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.map-hub-status {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.status-operating {
  color: #10B981;
}

.status-opportunity {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.map-hub-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.map-hub-details {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: AVAILABLE FRANCHISE MARKETS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-available {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-white);
  position: relative;
}

.available-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
}

.available-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.opportunity-card {
  background: #FCFDFE;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.opportunity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--cb-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

.opp-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.opp-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.opportunity-card:hover .opp-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.opp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.opp-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.opp-country {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.opp-territory {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.opp-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.opp-footer {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.available-cta-bar {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.04) 0%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.available-cta-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.available-cta-text p {
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: WHY COLDWELL BANKER (Dark Navy Value Pillars)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-why {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-why::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--cb-navy-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--cb-gold);
}

.pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--cb-gold);
  color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.why-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY (High Conversion 4-Step Process)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-franchise {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-white);
  position: relative;
}

.franchise-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}

.steps-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.steps-timeline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 6%;
  width: 88%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cb-navy) 0%, var(--cb-gold) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--cb-white);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.step-node {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cb-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--cb-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-item:hover .step-node {
  background: var(--cb-gold);
  border-color: var(--cb-gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
}

.step-item:hover .step-num {
  color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.franchise-conversion-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cb-navy) 0%, var(--cb-navy-deep) 100%);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fcb-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.fcb-content p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: GLOBAL LUXURY (Editorial Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-luxury {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 700px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #030C16;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 7rem 0;
}

.luxury-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.luxury-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.luxury-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(2, 10, 20, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(2, 10, 20, 0.85) 45%,
    rgba(2, 10, 20, 0.4) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

.luxury-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 680px;
  color: var(--cb-white);
}

.luxury-brand-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.luxury-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--cb-white);
}

.luxury-title span {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--cb-gold-light);
}

.luxury-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.luxury-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.lux-metric-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--cb-gold);
}

.lux-metric-item span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: DEVELOPERS & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (B2B)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-partnerships {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-light-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.partnerships-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-categories-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.partner-category-item {
  background: var(--cb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.partner-category-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--cb-navy);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.partner-cat-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.06);
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-cat-info h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.partner-cat-info p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
}

.partnerships-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.partnerships-image-box {
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.partnerships-image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.partner-accreditation-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: -2rem;
  background: var(--cb-white);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 260px;
}

.partner-accreditation-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.partner-accreditation-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9: SUCCESS STORIES (Editorial Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-stories {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-white);
}

.stories-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--cb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.2);
}

.story-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .story-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.story-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-country {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10: NEWS & INSIGHTS (Interactive Category Filter)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-news {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-light-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
}

.news-header-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--cb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.news-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-tab-btn.active, .news-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cb-navy);
  color: var(--cb-white);
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--cb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cb-light-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.2);
}

.news-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.news-cat-pill {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.news-date {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.news-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.news-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cb-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 11: FINAL CTA (Full-Width High-Impact Closing)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-final-cta {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.final-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.final-cta-title span {
  color: var(--cb-gold-light);
}

.final-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL FOOTER (Multi-Column Corporate)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #010D1B;
  color: #94A3B8;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 6rem 0 3rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-col h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--cb-gold);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-link {
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--cb-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS & DRAWERS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 15, 33, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-card {
  background: var(--cb-white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--cb-navy);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.modal-header p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: var(--cb-white);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cb-gold);
  color: var(--cb-navy-deep);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

/* Forms */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cb-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--cb-light-heading);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--cb-navy);
  background-color: var(--cb-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1, 30, 65, 0.1);
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: var(--cb-navy-deep);
  color: var(--cb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cb-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.toast-icon {
  color: var(--cb-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 2.35rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 3.15rem; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .available-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .utility-bar { display: none; }
  .nav-links, .nav-actions .btn-primary { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  
  .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .intro-floating-badge { position: relative; bottom: auto; left: auto; margin-top: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; }
  .network-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-timeline::after { display: none; }
  .partnerships-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.45rem; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .available-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-group.full-width { grid-column: span 1; }
  
  .luxury-metrics { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .available-cta-bar { flex-direction: column; text-align: left; }
  .fcb-content { text-align: center; }
  .franchise-conversion-box { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title-highlight {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}