a {
    color: inherit;            /* remove default blue */
    text-decoration: none;     /* remove underline */
    transition: 0.2s ease;
}

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

        :root {
            --navy: #1E2B3C;
            --navy-dark: #141f2c;
            --navy-light: #2a3d52;
            --gold: #B59A5D;
            --gold-light: #c9ae6e;
            --gold-dark: #9b8548;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --off-white: #F8F9FA;
            --grey-light: #EAECEF;
            --grey-medium: #D1D5DB;
            --text-dark: #1A2A3A;
            --text-muted: #5a6e7e;
            --shadow-sm: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            --shadow-md: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
            --shadow-lg: 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
            --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
            --transition-fast: all 0.25s ease;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            background-color: var(--white);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

   h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'playfair display', serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: 38px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; }
h2 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.25; }
h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; }
h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1 { font-size: 36px; }
    h2 { font-size: 26px; }
    h3 { font-size: 20px; }
}

        p {
            font-size: 15px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 32px;
        }

        section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Section separator (elite polish) */
        section:not(.page-hero):not(.culture-statement)::before {
            content: '';
            width: 40px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold);
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .container { padding: 0 24px; }
            section { padding: 70px 0; }
        }

        /* Buttons */
        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy);
            padding: 14px 32px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
            font-size: 14px;
            text-decoration: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
        }
        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: var(--gold-light);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(181,154,93,0.25);
        }

        .btn-outline-gold {
            background: transparent;
            border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
            color: var(--gold);
            padding: 10px 24px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 500;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .btn-outline-gold:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy);
        }

        /* Navbar */
         /* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
        .navbar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            padding: 18px 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            background: transparent;
            
            
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        .navbar.scrolled {
            padding: 10px 0;
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--navy-dark);
            
        }

        /* Add this to your existing styles */
.navbar.nav-hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

        .nav-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 32px;
        }
        .logo a {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .logo-img {
            width: 200px;
            height: 100px;
            object-fit: contain;
        }
        .logo span { color: var(--gold); }
        .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 36px; align-items: center; }
        .nav-links a {
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 14px;
            text-decoration: none;
            position: relative;
        }
        .nav-links a:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -6px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover:after, .nav-links a.active:after { width: 100%; }
        .nav-cta {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy) !important;
            padding: 8px 20px;
        }
        .nav-cta:after { display: none; }
        .hamburger {
            display: none;
            font-size: 28px;
            color: var(--gold);
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 1001;
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .nav-links { display: none; }
            .hamburger { display: block; }
            .nav-container { padding: 0 24px; }
        }

        /* Mobile Menu */
        .mobile-menu {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100vh;
            background: var(--navy-dark);
            z-index: 2000;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 32px;
            transform: translateX(100%);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
            visibility: hidden;
        }
        .mobile-menu.active {
            transform: translateX(0);
            visibility: visible;
        }
        .mobile-menu a {
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 24px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            text-decoration: none;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .mobile-menu.active a {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
        .mobile-menu a:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
        .mobile-menu a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
        .mobile-menu a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
        .mobile-menu a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
        .mobile-menu a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
        .mobile-menu a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
        .mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
        .mobile-menu .nav-cta {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy) !important;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            font-size: 18px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }
        .close-menu {
            position: absolute;
            top: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            font-size: 32px;
            color: var(--gold);
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 2001;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }
        .close-menu:hover { transform: rotate(90deg); color: var(--gold-light); }

        /* Page Hero */
        .page-hero {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
            padding: 200px 0 120px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .page-hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" opacity="0.03"><path fill="none" d="M20,20 L80,20 M20,50 L80,50 M20,80 L80,80 M50,20 L80,50" stroke="%23B59A5D" stroke-width="0.5"/></svg>');
            background-size: 40px 40px;
        }
        .hero-pattern {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent, var(--gold));
        }
        .page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .gold-text { color: var(--gold); }
        .gold-underline {
            width: 80px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--gold);
            margin: 24px auto 0;
        }
        .breadcrumb {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            font-size: 13px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        .breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
        .hero-subtitle {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 28px auto 0;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 200px 0 120px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Background image */
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background: url('https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR2lSavD2p8jda340tXWxR9ujk7pR3Pn9CrDg&s')
                center/cover no-repeat;

    filter: grayscale(25%) brightness(0.7) contrast(1.05);

    z-index: -2;
}

/* Dark overlay (THIS is what makes text readable) */
.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(20, 31, 44, 0.92),
        rgba(20, 31, 44, 0.85)
    );

    z-index: -1;
}

        /* Section Header */
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }
        .section-label {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 12px;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* ========== TIER 1: MANAGING PARTNER - EDITORIAL FEATURE ========== */
        .partner-section {
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .partner-card {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
            gap: 60px;
            background: var(--off-white);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            position: relative;
        }
        .partner-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--navy), var(--gold));
        }
        .partner-image {
            min-height: 550px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .partner-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        .partner-image:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }
        .partner-image::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20, 30, 45, 0.65), transparent 40%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .partner-image-caption {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 20px;
            left: 20px;
            background: rgba(30, 43, 60, 0.8);
            color: var(--gold);
            padding: 6px 16px;
            font-size: 11px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        .partner-info {
            padding: 48px 48px 48px 0;
        }
        .role-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy);
            padding: 5px 18px;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .partner-info h2 {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            font-size: 36px;
        }
        .credentials-gold {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            font-size: 14px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
            padding-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .partner-bio {
            margin: 24px 0;
        }
        .partner-bio p {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .partner-meta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            margin: 28px 0;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .meta-item span {
            display: block;
            font-size: 11px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .meta-item strong {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: var(--navy);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* ========== CHAMBERS PHILOSOPHY (NEW SECTION) ========== */
        .philosophy-section {
            background: var(--white);
        }
        .philosophy-content {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .philosophy-content h2 {
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .philosophy-content p {
            font-size: 17px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

       /* ========== TIER 2: ASSOCIATE COUNSEL (ELITE VERSION) ========== */

.associate-section {
    background: var(--white);
}

/* Center single card */
.associate-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Card */
.associate-card {
    max-width: 720px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}

.associate-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-top-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Image */
.associate-img {
    height: 380px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
}

.associate-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

/* Subtle overlay for depth */
.associate-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(20,30,45,0.35),
        transparent 50%
    );
}

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

/* Content */
.associate-content {
    padding: 36px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Gold accent divider */
.associate-content::before {
    content: '';
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 36px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Title */
.associate-title {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Name */
.associate-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 22px;
}

/* Credentials */
.associate-specialty {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Bio */
.associate-bio {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.associate-bio p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .associate-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .associate-img {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .associate-content {
        padding: 28px;
    }
}

     /* ========== TIER 3: CHAMBERS SUPPORT (ELITE UPGRADE) ========== */

.support-section {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

/* Grid */
.support-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

/* Card */
.support-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Hover */
.support-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Top accent */
.support-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--gold);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.support-card:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ========== IMAGE (KEY FIX) ========== */

.support-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; /* Portrait ratio for people */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Image */
.support-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%; /* Keeps face visible */
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Zoom effect */
.support-card:hover .support-img img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Gradient overlay */
.support-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(20,30,45,0.35),
        transparent 65%
    );
}

/* OPTIONAL: NAME OVERLAY (premium feel) */
.support-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 2;
}

.support-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.support-overlay span {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* ========== CONTENT ========== */

.support-content {
    padding: 22px 24px 26px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Name (fallback if overlay not used) */
.support-content h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Role */
.support-role {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Bio */
.support-bio {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Button */
.support-content .btn-outline-gold {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .support-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 26px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .support-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .support-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .support-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}
        /* Culture Statement */
        .culture-statement {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .culture-statement::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" opacity="0.03"><path fill="none" d="M20,20 L80,20 M20,50 L80,50 M20,80 L80,80" stroke="%23B59A5D" stroke-width="0.5"/></svg>');
            background-size: 40px 40px;
        }
        .culture-statement h3 {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 28px;
        }
        .culture-statement p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        /* Contact Bridge */
        .contact-bridge {
            background: var(--white);
            text-align: center;
        }
        .bridge-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 32px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        /* Emergency Bar */
        .emergency-bar {
            background: #c0392b;
            color: white;
            padding: 14px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .emergency-bar a {
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-left: 10px;
        }

        /* Footer */
        .footer {
            background: var(--navy);
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
            padding-top: 70px;
        }
        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }
        .footer h4 {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 14px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }
        .footer-logo { width: 50px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .tagline { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 10px; }
        .socials a {
            width: 34px;
            height: 34px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(181,154,93,0.15);
            color: var(--gold);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }
        .socials a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
        .footer-contact-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .footer-contact-item i { color: var(--gold); width: 16px; }
        .footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); text-decoration: none; }
        .footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
        .footer-link { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; margin-top: 12px; }
        .sub-footer {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(181,154,93,0.2);
            padding: 20px 0;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            font-size: 12px;
            gap: 12px;
        }
        .dev-link { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; }

        /* Floating WhatsApp */
        .float-wa {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 25px;
            right: 25px;
            background: #25D366;
            width: 55px;
            height: 55px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 99;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }
        .float-wa i { font-size: 28px; color: white; }
        .float-wa:hover { transform: scale(1.08); background: #20b358; }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 1000px) {
            .partner-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
            .partner-info { padding: 40px; }
            .partner-image { min-height: 400px; }
            .associate-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
            .support-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }
        @media (max-width: 700px) {
            .support-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .partner-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
            .sub-footer { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
        }