/* ==========================================================================
   MALATH (ملاذ) — PREMIER REAL ESTATE CONSULTANCY & ADVISORY
   VISUAL IDENTITY: STRICT ZERO GOLD | ARCHITECTURAL CORPORATE
   DOMINANT: PURE WHITE, ALABASTER, PLATINUM GREY (#F8F9FA / #EDEDED)
   ACCENTS: DEEP CHARCOAL/GRAPHITE (#111827 / #1A1A1A) & SLATE GRAPHITE
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS VARIABLES & RESET
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-alabaster: #F8F9FA;
  --color-platinum: #EDEDED;
  --color-stone: #F1F3F5;
  --color-slate-50: #F8FAFC;
  --color-slate-100: #F1F5F9;
  --color-slate-200: #E2E8F0;
  --color-slate-300: #CBD5E1;
  --color-slate-400: #94A3B8;
  --color-slate-500: #64748B;
  --color-slate-600: #475569;
  --color-slate-700: #334155;
  --color-slate-800: #1E293B;
  --color-charcoal: #111827;
  --color-charcoal-pure: #1A1A1A;
  --color-charcoal-hover: #030712;
  
  /* WhatsApp Green Specification */
  --color-whatsapp: #25D366;
  --color-whatsapp-hover: #1EBE5D;
  --color-whatsapp-shadow: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);

  /* Glassmorphism */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  --glass-bg-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  --glass-border: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  --glass-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05);
  --glass-shadow-lg: 0 24px 50px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-arabic: 'Amiri', 'Traditional Arabic', serif;

  /* Transitions & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-alabaster);
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  outline: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. REUSABLE UTILITIES & LAYOUT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
}

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

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. NAVIGATION HEADER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
}

.brand-nav-lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-nav-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

.nav-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px var(--color-whatsapp-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--color-whatsapp-shadow);
}

.nav-cta-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. HERO SECTION (THE CONSULTANCY AUTHORITY)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 130px;
  padding-bottom: 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #F8F9FA;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Architectural Daytime Background with Translucent Wash */
.hero-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) 0%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.94) 60%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 1) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-architecture.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 25%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle architectural grid pattern overlay */
.hero-bg-layer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

/* TOP CENTER BRANDING: OFFICIAL MALATH LOGO (SIZE XL) */
.hero-top-branding {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.hero-malath-logo-xl {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05));
}

/* Hero Two-Column Grid */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Authority Copy */
.hero-left-content {
  padding-right: 12px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-badge .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.1);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-headline span.highlight {
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Key Value Metrics: Minimalist 3-Pillar Counter */
.hero-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.metric-pill-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.metric-pill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-slate-300);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-slate-800);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.metric-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. FROSTED GLASS LEAD CAPTURE FORM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lead-card-frosted {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.lead-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.lead-form-header .form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lead-form-header .form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.consultation-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

/* Phone row with country code */
.phone-select-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 115px 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}

.country-select {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.country-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
}

/* Submit Button: Solid charcoal button with white text: 'REQUEST ADVISORY' */
.btn-request-advisory {
  width: 100%;
  height: 54px;
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.15);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.btn-request-advisory:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.22);
}

.btn-request-advisory:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

/* Disclaimer text */
.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
}

/* Centered legal links */
.form-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
}

.form-legal-links a {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}

.form-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.legal-divider {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION 2: ABOUT MALATH — THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
}

.about-header-box {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-narrative {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Advisory Pillars: Clean Minimalist Cards */
.advisory-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--color-alabaster);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-slate-800);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-slate-300);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

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

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.pillar-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pillar-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Inline CTA Button: Solid vibrant WhatsApp Green (#25D366) reading 'CONTACT CONSULTANT' */
.inline-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.btn-contact-consultant {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: var(--color-white);
  height: 54px;
  padding: 0 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-whatsapp-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-contact-consultant:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--color-whatsapp-shadow);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-contact-consultant svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. SECTION 3: PORTFOLIO & DEVELOPER REACH
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.portfolio-section {
  background-color: var(--color-alabaster);
}

.developer-network-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.developer-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 130px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  position: relative;
}

.developer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-slate-300);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

/* STRICT ZERO GOLD POLICY: Force monochrome grayscale & contrast on all logos */
.developer-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  max-width: 170px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.15) brightness(0.85);
  transition: filter var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.developer-card:hover .developer-logo-img {
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.25) brightness(0.2);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.developer-name-sub {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

/* Developer Reach CTA Block: Green WhatsApp button (#25D366) reading 'CONSULT WITH AN EXPERT' */
.portfolio-cta-banner {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 38px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portfolio-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.btn-consult-expert {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: var(--color-white);
  height: 54px;
  padding: 0 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--color-whatsapp-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-consult-expert:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--color-whatsapp-shadow);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-consult-expert svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. FOOTER & COMPLIANCE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #EDEDED;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-300);
  padding-top: 64px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-malath-logo {
  max-width: 320px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-location {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-location svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
}

.footer-compliance-disclaimer {
  max-width: 780px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.footer-legal-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-legal-nav a {
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.footer-legal-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON (ROUND GREEN ICON-ONLY BUTTON)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. SUCCESS MODAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 42px 36px;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-success-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.modal-success-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-message {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-actions-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-modal-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: var(--color-white);
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-modal-wa:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-modal-wa svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.btn-modal-close {
  background: var(--color-slate-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  color: var(--color-slate-700);
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-slate-200);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. STANDALONE LEGAL PAGES STYLING (PRIVACY & TERMS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.legal-page-header {
  padding-top: 130px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-content-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 60px auto 100px auto;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 50px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.legal-section-block {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.legal-section-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-charcoal-pure);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-100);
}

.legal-paragraph {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.legal-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.legal-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.back-to-home-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.back-to-home-link:hover {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. MOBILE OPTIMIZATION & RESPONSIVENESS
   "Sections and metric grids must collapse into a clean, single-column reading flow"
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .hero-left-content {
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  
  .developer-network-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 72px;
  }

  .nav-container {
    height: 72px;
  }

  .brand-nav-logo {
    height: 38px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-200);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 18px;
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

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

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 104px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .hero-top-branding {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .hero-malath-logo-xl {
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Single Column Collapse for Metrics */
  .hero-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .lead-card-frosted {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .phone-select-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  }

  /* Single Column Collapse for Advisory Pillars */
  .advisory-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }

  /* 2 Columns on Mobile for Developer Grid */
  .developer-network-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .developer-card {
    padding: 18px 12px;
    min-height: 105px;
  }

  .developer-logo-img {
    max-height: 38px;
    max-width: 130px;
  }

  .portfolio-cta-banner {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .portfolio-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .btn-contact-consultant,
  .btn-consult-expert {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .legal-content-wrap {
    padding: 30px 20px;
    margin: 30px 16px 60px 16px;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
}