@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700;900&display=swap');

        :root {
            --navy-deep: #0A0E1A;
            --navy-base: #0F1419;
            --navy-card: #1A1F2E;
            --navy-border: #252B3A;
            --gold: #D4AF37;
            --gold-light: #E8C76F;
            --gold-dark: #B8941F;
            --text-white: #FFFFFF;
            --text-light: #E8E9EB;
            --text-muted: #9BA3AF;
            --text-dim: #6B7280;

            --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
            --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

            --transition-smooth: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
            --transition-fast: all 0.3s ease;
        }
/* ── CUSTOM SUCCESS MODAL (BULLETPROOF CENTERING) ── */
        .custom-modal {
            position: fixed !important;
            top: 0 !important; 
            left: 0 !important;
            width: 100vw !important; 
            height: 100vh !important;
            background: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.85) !important;
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            z-index: 999999 !important;
            display: flex !important;
            align-items: center !important; 
            justify-content: center !important;
            opacity: 0; 
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            margin: 0 !important;
            padding: 0 !important;
        }

        .custom-modal.active {
            opacity: 1 !important; 
            visibility: visible !important;
        }

        .modal-content {
            background: var(--navy-card) !important;
            border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
            padding: 3rem !important;
            max-width: 450px !important; 
            width: 90% !important;
            text-align: center !important;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) !important;
            transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin: auto;
        }

        .custom-modal.active .modal-content {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
        }

        .modal-icon {
            color: var(--gold) !important;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto !important;
            display: flex !important; 
            align-items: center !important; 
            justify-content: center !important;
            width: 60px !important; 
            height: 60px !important;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) !important;
            border-radius: 50% !important;
        }

        .modal-title {
            font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
            font-size: 1.6rem !important;
            color: var(--text-white) !important;
            margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        }

        .modal-text {
            font-size: 1rem !important;
            color: var(--text-muted) !important;
            line-height: 1.6 !important;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
        }

        .modal-close {
            width: 100% !important;
            padding: 1rem !important;
            text-align: center !important;
        }
        /* ── END MODAL ── */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        ::selection {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy-deep);
        }

        .container {
            width: 90%;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-white);
            line-height: 1.2;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .kicker {
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--gold);
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .section {
            padding: 140px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            max-width: 900px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 780px;
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-weight: 300;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        nav {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1.5rem 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.7);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        nav.scrolled {
            padding: 1rem 0;
            background: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.95);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        nav.scrolled .top-bar {
            padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        nav.scrolled .nav-links {
            padding-top: 0.5rem;
        }

       .top-bar {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding-bottom: 1rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
            width: 100%;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .top-actions {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .lang-switch {
            background: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.6);
            color: var(--text-light);
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            cursor: pointer;
            outline: none;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .lang-switch:hover, .lang-switch:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .lang-switch option {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding-top: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .mobile-cta {
            display: none !important;
        }

        .logo {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-white);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .logo span {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .nav-links a {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            position: relative;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -5px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 1px;
            background: var(--gold);
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

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

        .nav-cta {
            padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--gold);
            color: var(--gold) !important;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            font-size: 0.75rem !important;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .nav-cta:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .nav-cta::after {
            display: none;
        }

        .mobile-toggle {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 180px 0 120px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, #121826 50%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
        }

        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0.6;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .parallax-grid {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 80px 80px;
            z-index: 1;
            transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(60deg) scale(2);
            transform-origin: center bottom;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 3;
        }

        .hero h1 {
            font-size: 5rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            max-width: 1100px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
        }

       .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 850px;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.7;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.2s backwards;
        }

        .hero-description {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
        }

       .hero-credibility {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            margin: 3rem 0;
            max-width: 850px;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.6s backwards;
        }

        .btn-group {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.8s backwards;
        }

        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 1.3rem 3rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
        }

        .btn:hover::before {
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
            color: var(--navy-deep);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
        }

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

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy-deep);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(40px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
        }

        .problem-section {
            background: var(--navy-base);
            position: relative;
        }

        .problem-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 5rem;
        }

        .problem-card {
            background: var(--navy-card);
            padding: 3rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .problem-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .problem-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        }

        .problem-card:hover::before {
            transform: scaleX(1);
        }

        .problem-number {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            opacity: 0.2;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-weight: 900;
        }

        .problem-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
        }

        .problem-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.75;
            margin: 0;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .problem-transition {
            margin-top: 5rem;
            text-align: justify;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-style: italic;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .pillars-section {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .pillars-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-top: 5rem;
        }

        .pillar-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-card) 0%, rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.5) 100%);
            padding: 4rem 3rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            cursor: default;
        }

        .pillar-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .pillar-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .pillar-card:hover::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .pillar-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--navy-deep);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .pillar-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
        }

        .pillar-description {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .pillar-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
        }

        .pillar-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .pillar-list li {
            padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .pillar-list li::before {
            content: '→';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .pillar-outcome {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
            padding: 1.5rem;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-style: italic;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .practices-section {
            background: var(--navy-base);
        }

        .practices-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
            margin-top: 5rem;
        }

        .practice-card {
            background: var(--navy-card);
            padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .practice-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            transform: translate(50%, -50%);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .practice-card:hover::before {
            transform: translate(30%, -30%) scale(1.5);
        }

        .practice-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        }

        .practice-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .practice-description {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .practice-solution {
            padding-top: 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
        }

        .practice-solution-label {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .practice-solution p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin: 0;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        /* Examples Section */
        .examples-section {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            position: relative;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
        }

        .examples-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 4rem;
        }

        .example-card {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-card) 0%, rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.4) 100%);
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .example-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -1px; 
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--gold);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .example-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.9) 0%, rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.4) 100%);
        }

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

        .example-icon {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            height: 60px;
            width: 60px;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .example-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 0;
            line-height: 1.5;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
        }

        /* ── Regulatory Intelligence Platforms ── */
        .reg-platforms-section {
            background: var(--navy-base);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .reg-platforms-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .reg-platforms-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 5rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .reg-platforms-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        .reg-platform-card {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-card) 0%, rgba(15,20,30,0.8) 100%);
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            padding: 3rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .reg-platform-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .reg-platform-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 50%, transparent 100%);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .reg-platform-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
        }

        .reg-platform-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
        .reg-platform-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .reg-platform-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .reg-platform-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--gold);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .reg-platform-card:hover .reg-platform-icon {
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .reg-platform-tag {
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
            padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
        }

        .reg-platform-title {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.25;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
        }

        .reg-platform-desc {
            font-size: 0.97rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .reg-platform-features {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.7rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            padding-bottom: 2rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        }

        .reg-feature {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .reg-feature-dot {
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gold);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 0.45rem;
        }

        .reg-platform-result {
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
        }

        .reg-result-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }

        .reg-platform-result p {
            font-size: 0.93rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-style: italic;
            margin: 0;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .reg-platforms-cta {
            margin-top: 5rem;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 4rem;
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
        }

        .reg-cta-text {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 750px;
            margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        /* ── End Regulatory Intelligence Platforms ── */

        /* ── Strategic Outcomes Section ── */
        .outcomes-section {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .outcomes-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(circle at 10% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 90% 70%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .outcomes-grid {
            margin-top: 5rem;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }

        .outcome-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2rem;
            padding: 3rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            margin: -1px 0 0 -1px;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
        }

        .outcome-item::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .outcome-item:hover {
            border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
            z-index: 1;
            box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
        }

        .outcome-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

        .outcome-number {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: var(--gold);
            opacity: 0.18;
            line-height: 1;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 56px;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .outcome-item:hover .outcome-number { opacity: 0.45; }

        .outcome-body { flex: 1; }

        .outcome-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .outcome-desc {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin: 0;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        /* ── Case Scenarios Section ── */
        .scenarios-section {
            background: var(--navy-base);
            position: relative;
        }

        .scenarios-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-top: 5rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .scenarios-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }

        .scenario-card {
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-card) 0%, rgba(12,17,27,0.9) 100%);
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            padding: 3.5rem;
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .scenario-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 3px; height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
            transform: scaleY(0);
            transform-origin: top;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .scenario-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
        }

        .scenario-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

        .scenario-label {
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .scenario-practice {
            font-size: 1.7rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            line-height: 1.25;
        }

        .scenario-block {
            padding: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .scenario-problem { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
        .scenario-solution { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04); border-left: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); }
        .scenario-result { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.07); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); }

        .scenario-block-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .scenario-problem .scenario-block-label { color: var(--text-dim); }
        .scenario-solution .scenario-block-label { color: var(--gold-light); }
        .scenario-result .scenario-block-label { color: var(--gold); }

        .scenario-block p {
            font-size: 0.93rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.75;
            margin: 0;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .scenario-result p { color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 400; }

        /* ── Scarcity Notice ── */
        .scarcity-notice {
            margin-top: 3rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 100%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
            padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
        }

        .scarcity-icon {
            color: var(--gold);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 0.15rem;
        }

       .scarcity-notice p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin: 0;
            font-style: italic;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .scarcity-notice strong {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-style: normal;
        }

        /* ── End New Sections ── */

        .pricing-section {
            background: var(--navy-base);
            position: relative;
        }

        .pricing-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 5rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .pricing-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-top: 5rem;
        }

        .pricing-card {
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--navy-card) 0%, rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.7) 100%);
            padding: 4rem 3rem;
            border: 2px solid var(--navy-border);
            position: relative;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .pricing-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .pricing-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
        }

        .pricing-range {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            color: var(--gold);
            margin: 2rem 0;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .pricing-includes {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
        }

        .pricing-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .pricing-list li {
            padding: 0.8rem 0 0.8rem 2rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            position: relative;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        }

        .pricing-list li::before {
            content: '✓';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .pricing-note {
            margin-top: 3rem;
            padding-top: 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-style: italic;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .founder-section {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
        }

        .founder-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
            gap: 6rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .founder-image {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 3/4;
            background: var(--navy-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .founder-image::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 30px;
            left: 30px;
            right: -30px;
            bottom: -30px;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            z-index: -1;
        }
        .founder-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
        }

        .founder-content h2 {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .founder-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .founder-bio {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.9;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
             text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .founder-bio strong {
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .founder-highlight {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
            padding: 2rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.8;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .cta-section {
            background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--navy-base) 0%, #0D1420 100%);
            padding: 160px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cta-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .cta-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
            gap: 6rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .cta-content h2 {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .cta-text {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .cta-emphasis {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .form-container {
            background: var(--navy-card);
            padding: 4rem;
            border: 2px solid var(--navy-border);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            position: relative;
        }

        .form-container::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -2px;
            left: -2px;
            right: -2px;
            bottom: -2px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .form-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .form-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 1.2rem;
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
        }

        .form-control::placeholder {
            color: var(--text-dim);
        }

        textarea.form-control {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 140px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .btn-submit {
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        footer {
            background: #070B13;
            padding: 6rem 0 3rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        }

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

        .footer-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .footer-logo span {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .footer-tagline {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .footer-divider {
            width: 100%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 50%, transparent 100%);
            margin: 4rem 0 3rem;
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

.footer-legal {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-dim);
            line-height: 1.8;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
            text-align: justify; /* This keeps ONLY the legal text justified */
        }

        .copyright {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-dim);
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(50px);
            transition: opacity 1s ease-out, transform 1s ease-out;
        }

        .reveal.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .floating-shape {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .shape-1 {
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            top: 10%;
            right: -100px;
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .shape-2 {
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            bottom: 20%;
            left: -50px;
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

    

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .founder-layout,
            .cta-layout {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 4rem;
            }

            .founder-image {
                max-width: 400px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }

            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 3.8rem;
            }
        }

     @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 70px;
                left: 0;
                width: 100%;
                background: var(--navy-base);
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start; /* THIS FORCES LEFT ALIGNMENT */
                padding: 2rem 2.5rem; /* Slightly adjusted padding for a nice left margin */
                gap: 2rem;
                transform: translateX(-100%);
                opacity: 0;
                transition: var(--transition-smooth);
                border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            }
/* Mobile Book Slider */
            .books-scroll-container {
                overflow-x: auto;
                scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
                -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
                margin-right: -5vw; /* Allows covers to bleed to the edge of the screen */
                padding-right: 5vw;
                gap: 1rem;
                scrollbar-width: none; /* Hides scrollbar in Firefox */
            }

            .books-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
                display: none; /* Hides scrollbar in Chrome/Safari */
            }

            .book-cover {
                scroll-snap-align: start;
                width: 100px; /* Slightly smaller on mobile to show more of the next book */
            }

            .nav-links.active {
                transform: translateX(0);
                opacity: 1;
            }

            .mobile-toggle {
                display: block;
            }

            /* --- NEW TWO-TIER MOBILE STYLES --- */
            .top-bar {
                padding-bottom: 0;
                border-bottom: none;
            }

            .logo {
                font-size: 1.15rem; /* Shrunk logo for mobile */
            }

            .top-actions {
                gap: 0.8rem;
            }

            .desktop-cta {
                display: none !important; /* Hides top button */
            }

            .mobile-cta {
                display: inline-block !important; /* Shows button inside hamburger */
                text-align: center;
                margin-top: 1rem;
                width: 100%;
            }
            /* --- END NEW TWO-TIER MOBILE STYLES --- */

            .section {
                padding: 90px 0;
            }

            .nav-links.active {
                transform: translateX(0);
                opacity: 1;
            }

            .mobile-toggle {
                display: block;
            }

            .section {
                padding: 90px 0;
            }

            .hero {
                padding: 140px 0 90px;
            }

            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }

            .hero-subtitle {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
.hero-books {
            margin: 0 0 3rem;
            max-width: 850px;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.7s backwards; /* Timed to fade in right after the text */
        }

        .hero-books-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .books-scroll-container {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            padding-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .book-cover {
            flex: 0 0 auto;
            width: 110px; /* Small, professional size */
            aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
            border-radius: 4px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            background: var(--navy-card);
            display: block;
        }

        .book-cover img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .book-cover:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .book-cover:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.05); /* Slight zoom effect inside the cover on hover */
        }

            .btn-group {
                flex-direction: column;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .btn {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .problem-grid,
            .pillars-grid,
            .practices-grid,
            .examples-grid,
            .pricing-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .form-container {
                padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            }

            .floating-shape {
                display: none;
            }
        }
        /* ── Proof of Authority Section ── */
        .authority-section {
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .authority-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .authority-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
            gap: 8rem;
            align-items: start;
            margin-top: 5rem;
        }

        .authority-stat-number {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 6rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            line-height: 1;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        }

        .authority-stat-label {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 300;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        }

        .authority-stat-sub {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-dim);
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
        }

        .authority-domains-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .authority-domains {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.6rem;
        }

        .authority-domain-tag {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            cursor: default;
        }

        .authority-domain-tag:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
        }

        .authority-books-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .authority-book-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            padding: 1.2rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            transition: all 0.25s ease;
            cursor: default;
        }

        .authority-book-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border); }
        .authority-book-item:hover { padding-left: 0.5rem; }
        .authority-book-item:hover .authority-book-arrow { color: var(--gold); transform: translateX(4px); }

        .authority-book-domain {
            font-size: 0.68rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 90px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .authority-book-title {
            font-size: 0.97rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            flex: 1;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .authority-book-arrow {
            color: var(--text-dim);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: all 0.25s ease;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .authority-translation-bar {
            margin-top: 4rem;
            padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .authority-translation-text {
            font-size: 0.98rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            flex: 1;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .authority-translation-text strong { color: var(--gold); }

        .authority-flags {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
        }

        /* ── Why Hire Me Section ── */
        .why-section {
            background: var(--navy-base);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .why-anchor-statement {
            margin-top: 4rem;
            margin-bottom: 5rem;
            padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
            background: var(--navy-deep);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .why-anchor-statement::before {
            content: '"';
            position: absolute;
            top: -2rem;
            left: 2.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 12rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            opacity: 0.05;
            line-height: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .why-anchor-line-1 {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 1.9rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .why-anchor-line-2 {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .why-anchor-line-2 span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .why-comparison {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 56px 1fr;
            align-items: stretch;
            margin-bottom: 5rem;
        }

        .why-col {
            padding: 3rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
        }

        .why-col-agency {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);
        }

        .why-col-kt {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-card) 0%, rgba(20,27,42,0.9) 100%);
            border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
            box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(212,175,55,0.07);
        }

        .why-col-divider {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            background: transparent;
        }

        .why-vs {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-dim);
            font-style: italic;
            writing-mode: vertical-rl;
            letter-spacing: 4px;
        }

        .why-col-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .why-col-agency .why-col-label { color: var(--text-dim); }
        .why-col-kt .why-col-label { color: var(--gold); }

        .why-col-heading {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
        }

        .why-col-agency .why-col-heading { color: var(--text-muted); }
        .why-col-kt .why-col-heading { color: var(--text-white); }

        .why-col-list {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .why-col-list li {
            padding: 0.75rem 0 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
        }

        .why-col-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

        .why-col-agency .why-col-list li { color: var(--text-dim); }
        .why-col-agency .why-col-list li::before { content: '—'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--text-dim); }

        .why-col-kt .why-col-list li { color: var(--text-light); }
        .why-col-kt .why-col-list li::before { content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

        .why-differentiators {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .why-diff-card {
            padding: 2.5rem;
            background: var(--navy-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .why-diff-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .why-diff-card:hover { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
        .why-diff-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .why-diff-icon {
            width: 44px; height: 44px;
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .why-diff-title {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
        }

        .why-diff-desc {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.75;
            margin: 0;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        /* ── Elite Pricing Upgrades ── */
        .pricing-elite-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-card) 0%, rgba(15,20,30,0.9) 100%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
            padding: 4rem;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .pricing-elite-header::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; right: 0;
            width: 300px; height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at right, rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .pricing-elite-range {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .pricing-elite-range-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--text-dim);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .pricing-elite-desc {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 1rem;
            max-width: 600px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            text-align: justify; /* ADDED THIS */
        }

        .pricing-scope-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
            display: block;
        }

        .pricing-scope-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 0.8rem;
        }

        .pricing-scope-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.03);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
        }

        .pricing-scope-dot {
            width: 5px; height: 5px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gold);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
        }

        .pricing-scope-item span {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .pricing-begin-note {
            text-align: justify; /* Changed from center to justify */
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-style: italic;
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            margin-top: 3rem;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
            background: rgba(212,175,55,0.03);
        }

        .pricing-begin-note strong { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }

        /* --- DESKTOP BOOK COVERS (FAILSAFE SIZING) --- */
        .hero-books {
            margin: 0 0 3rem;
            max-width: 850px;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out 0.7s backwards; 
        }

        .hero-books-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .books-scroll-container {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            padding-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .book-cover {
            flex: 0 0 auto;
            width: 110px !important; /* Forces the box to stay small */
            height: 165px !important; /* Forces the box to stay small */
            border-radius: 4px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            background: var(--navy-card);
            display: block;
        }

        .book-cover img {
            width: 110px !important; /* Forces image width */
            height: 165px !important; /* Forces image height */
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .book-cover:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .book-cover:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        /* --- END DESKTOP BOOK COVERS --- */

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .authority-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
            .why-comparison { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .why-col-divider { display: none; }
            .why-differentiators { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }