/**
 * AMSTEL CONSULTING — UNIFIED MASTER STYLESHEET
 * Single source of truth for all pages, layouts, and components.
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS, RESETS & COMMON BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --pwc-orange: #d04a02;
  --pwc-orange-dark: #b84500;
  --pwc-charcoal: #2d2d2d;
  --pwc-black: #1e1e1e;
  --pwc-white: #ffffff;
  --pwc-gray-bg: #f2f2f2;
  --pwc-gray-text: #464646;
  --pwc-gray-border: #dedede;
  --pwc-peach-light: #fff5ee;
  --pwc-peach-med: #ffe8d9;
  --font-serif: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--pwc-white);
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL TEXT JUSTIFICATION (Client Directive: Ensure Texts Are Properly Aligned)
   ========================================================================== */
p,
article p,
main p,
section p,
.lead-paragraph,
.article-lead-text,
.article-lead-muted,
.article-body-p,
.split-60-main p,
.split-section-block p,
.pillar-action-desc,
.pillar-goal-box p,
.credentials-callout-box p,
.about-editorial-text p,
.hero-lead,
.topic-body p,
.dept-card p,
.strategic-action-box p,
.readiness-banner-content p,
.download-box-text p,
.solution-pillar-card p,
.related-card-body p,
.article-pullquote,
.service-desc-preview,
.intro-lead {
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word;
  hyphens: auto;
  -webkit-hyphens: auto;
}

/* Exemptions to maintain crisp UI elements, buttons, headers, and navigation */
.footer-disclaimer,
.footer-col h5,
.pwc-footer-columns p,
.pwc-nav-links,
.mobile-nav-links,
.header-right,
.btn,
.btn *,
button,
button *,
.compliance-form-header h3,
.compliance-form-header p,
.form-field-label,
.form-guarantee-note,
.modal-header h3,
.modal-header p,
.article-meta-bar,
.author-info,
.author-info *,
.topic-meta,
.topic-meta *,
.pillar-number,
.pillar-title,
.service-split-headline,
.breadcrumbs,
.breadcrumbs-detail,
.article-breadcrumbs,
.readiness-banner-content h3,
.download-box-text h3,
.hero-subheadline,
.problem-box p,
.solution-box p,
.why-board-card p,
.intl-perspective-card p,
.bottom-nudge-content p,
.trust-marker-text,
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  text-align: left !important;
}

.text-center,
.centered-text,
.pwc-hero-center,
.hero-center {
  text-align: center !important;
}

.container,
.pwc-detail-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Common Button Classes */
.btn-pwc-orange {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pwc-orange:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-pwc-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-charcoal);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;

}

.btn-pwc-outline:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-contact-nav {
  background: var(--pwc-black);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mr-1 {
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. GLOBAL HEADER, NAVIGATION, SEARCH MODAL & EXPANDING STICKY CONSULTANT BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   AMSTEL CONSULTING — STANDARDIZED HEADER & NAVIGATION SYSTEM
   Single Source of Truth for Header, Brand Logo, Mega Menus & Mobile Drawer
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --pwc-orange: #eb5f07;
  --pwc-orange-dark: #c94f05;
  --pwc-orange-light: #fff5ee;
  --pwc-black: #000000;
  --pwc-charcoal: #2d2d2d;
  --pwc-dark-slate: #1d1d1d;
  --pwc-gray-light: #f6f6f6;
  --pwc-gray-border: #e3e3e3;
  --pwc-gray-text: #53565a;
  --pwc-white: #ffffff;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Newsreader', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

/* 1. PERSISTENT TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1050;
}

.announcement-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.announcement-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.announcement-icon {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.announcement-action-btn {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.announcement-action-btn:hover {
  background: #b23e00;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 2. TOP UTILITY BAR */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border) !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 3.5rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 2rem !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text) !important;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.top-bar-item:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
}

/* 3. MAIN NAVIGATION HEADER CONTAINER */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

/* 4. UNIFIED BRAND LOGO SYSTEM (Header, Mobile Drawer & Footer) */
.brand-logo-link,
.footer-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  position: relative;
  top: -7px;
  left: -14px;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.brand-mstel {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2a47;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.brand-consulting {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #eb5f07);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Footer Logo Variant (Clean proportional sizing) */
.footer-logo-wrap .brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
}

.footer-logo-wrap .brand-logo-text {
  left: -12px;
}

.footer-logo-wrap .brand-mstel {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2a47;
}

.footer-logo-wrap .brand-consulting {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #eb5f07);
}

/* 5. MAIN NAVIGATION LINKS & HOVER STATES */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.main-nav>li {
  position: relative;
}

.main-nav a {
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav>li:hover>a {
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  background: #f1f3f5;
}

.nav-chevron {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
}

/* 6. MEGA DROPDOWN (Services - 3 Columns) */
html body .mega-dropdown-menu,
.main-nav .mega-dropdown-menu,
.mega-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 720px !important;
  max-width: 95vw !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transform: translateY(10px) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.mega-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .mega-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(6px) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

html body .mega-dropdown-grid,
.mega-dropdown-menu .mega-dropdown-grid,
.mega-dropdown-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 1.75rem !important;
}

.mega-col-heading {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.mega-subnav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mega-subnav-list li a {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-size: 0.93rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 0.25rem 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.mega-subnav-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.mega-view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.45rem !important;
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.mega-view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* 7. SIMPLE DROPDOWN MENU (Blog & Our Organisation) */
.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(4px) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #eb5f07) !important;
  padding-left: 1.15rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  display: none !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li .dropdown-item-disabled {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  cursor: default !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.mobile-nav-links li .mobile-nav-disabled {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  cursor: default !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* 8. HEADER RIGHT SECTION (Search, CTA Button, Hamburger) */
.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.header-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-search-trigger {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.header-search-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: #fffaf5;
}

.btn-contact-nav,
.btn-header-cta {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover,
.btn-header-cta:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* 9. MOBILE SLIDEOUT DRAWER */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2010;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-nav-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Mobile Dropdown Accordion */
.mobile-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-nav-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.65rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-nav-trigger:hover,
.mobile-nav-trigger:focus,
.mobile-nav-item.open>.mobile-nav-trigger {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: #fff8f5;
}

.mobile-nav-chevron {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-nav-item.open>.mobile-nav-trigger .mobile-nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  display: none;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 0.25rem 0.25rem 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-nav-item.open>.mobile-submenu {
  display: block;
  animation: mobileDropdownSlide 0.2s ease-out;
}

@keyframes mobileDropdownSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.mobile-submenu-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.mobile-submenu-list li {
  list-style: none;
}

.mobile-submenu-list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-submenu-list li a:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.mobile-nav-direct-link {
  color: #1e293b;
}

.mobile-nav-direct-link:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: #fff8f5;
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.btn-mobile-car {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-mobile-car:hover {
  background: #c94f05;
}

/* 10. SITE-WIDE SEARCH MODAL */
.search-modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 3000;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 10vh;
}

.search-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.search-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: modalFadeDown 0.2s ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalFadeDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.search-input-wrap i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.search-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.search-results-list {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.search-quick-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-quick-links span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.search-quick-links a {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.search-quick-links a:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (Header & Mobile Drawer)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .top-bar {
    padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .header {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .header .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-right {
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .header-search-trigger {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .header-search-trigger span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {

  .btn-header-cta,
  .btn-contact-nav {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .btn-header-cta,
  .btn-contact-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 38px !important;
    max-width: 48px !important;
  }

  .brand-mstel {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  .brand-consulting {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  .top-announcement-bar {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .announcement-inner {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
  }

  .announcement-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }

  .announcement-action-btn {
    padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .top-bar {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.95rem !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .header {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 30px !important;
    max-width: 38px !important;
  }

  .brand-mstel {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  .brand-consulting {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
  }

  .header-search-trigger {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    min-width: 34px !important;
    min-height: 34px !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    min-height: 36px !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }

  .header-right {
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
  }
}

/* Sticky Footer Consultant Button (Icon-only by default, expands text on hover) */
.sticky-talk-consultant {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
}

.sticky-talk-btn {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d85604);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border-radius: 50px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.sticky-talk-btn i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d85604);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.sticky-talk-btn span {
  max-width: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: max-width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, margin-left 0.35s ease;
}

.sticky-talk-btn:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d85604);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 1.4rem 0 1.25rem;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(216, 86, 4, 0.4);
}

.sticky-talk-btn:hover i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.sticky-talk-btn:hover span {
  max-width: 380px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-left: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-talk-consultant {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. SERVICES & CORE LAYOUT SECTIONS (From service-car.html)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
       1. TOP TITLE & HERO BANNER WITH PwC ORANGE POLYGON ACCENT
       ========================================================================== */
.page-title-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breadcrumbs-detail a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.page-main-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-banner-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* The Iconic PwC Orange Polygon Accent Banner Across the Photo */
.pwc-orange-polygon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25%;
  left: 35%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 72px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  clip-path: polygon(8% 0, 100% 0, 92% 100%, 0% 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       2. EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW SPLIT BLOCK
       ========================================================================== */
.split-intro-section {
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.split-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.split-intro-left h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.split-intro-left p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.bullet-check-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.bullet-check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.bullet-check-list li i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.split-intro-right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       3. TABBED DEEP-DIVE SECTION (Exact PwC Reference)
       ========================================================================== */
.tabs-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.tabs-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pwc-nav-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.pwc-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  padding: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.pwc-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.pwc-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pwc-tab-btn.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.pwc-tab-pane {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.pwc-tab-pane.active {
  display: grid;
}

.tab-pane-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.tab-pane-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tab-pane-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       4. INTERACTIVE FAQ ACCORDION + TALL DISPLAY PHOTO
       ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-grid h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.accordion-header:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.accordion-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.accordion-item.open .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.accordion-item.open .accordion-body {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-tall-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       5. ALTERNATING FOCUS BLOCK (Lab / Engineers)
       ========================================================================== */
.focus-split-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.focus-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.focus-split-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.focus-split-grid h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.focus-split-grid p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       6. TWIN WARM PEACH HIGHLIGHT BOXES
       ========================================================================== */
.twin-cards-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 5rem;
}

.twin-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.twin-peach-card {
  background: var(--pwc-peach-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.twin-peach-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.twin-peach-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       7. METHODOLOGY STEPS (Icons + Split Feature)
       ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.process-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.process-steps-nav {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-nav-item {
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.step-nav-item:hover .step-icon-wrap,
.step-nav-item.active .step-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.step-nav-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
}

.process-feature-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.process-feature-split img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.process-feature-split h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-feature-split p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       8. STAGGERED 3-LEVEL MATURITY PILLARS (PwC Iconic Step Chart)
       ========================================================================== */
.pillars-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.pillars-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.pillars-section p.sub-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.staggered-columns-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: end;
  /* Staggered bottom alignment */
}

.stagger-col {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.stagger-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.stagger-1 {
  height: 420px;
  background: var(--pwc-peach-light);
  border-top: 4px solid #f97316;
}

.stagger-2 {
  height: 480px;
  background: var(--pwc-peach-med);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
}

.stagger-3 {
  height: 540px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-black);
}

.stagger-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.stagger-1 .stagger-badge,
.stagger-2 .stagger-badge {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.stagger-3 .stagger-badge {
  color: #ffe4d6;
}

.stagger-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.stagger-3 h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.stagger-col p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.stagger-1 p,
.stagger-2 p {
  color: #475569;
}

.stagger-3 p {
  color: #ffede3;
}

.stagger-points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.stagger-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.stagger-1 .stagger-points i,
.stagger-2 .stagger-points i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.stagger-3 .stagger-points i {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       9. 3 VALUE PILLAR CARDS WITH HEXAGONS
       ========================================================================== */
.hex-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #fbfcfd;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.hex-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

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

.hex-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.hex-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Hexagonal Graphical Badge */
.pwc-hex-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--pwc-peach-light);
  border: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hex-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hex-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       10. FULL-WIDTH WARM CALLOUT BAR
       ========================================================================== */
.callout-bar-section {
  background: var(--pwc-peach-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-peach-med);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pwc-peach-med);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.callout-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.callout-bar-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  text-align: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       11. REAL-WORLD CASE STUDY SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
.case-study-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.case-study-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.case-study-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.case-study-left p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.case-study-right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       12. ACCREDITATION BADGE STATEMENT
       ========================================================================== */
.accreditation-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.accreditation-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.accreditation-seal {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.accreditation-seal span.small {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.accreditation-seal span.big {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.accreditation-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       13. RELATED INSIGHTS & ARTICLES (4 COLUMNS)
       ========================================================================== */
.related-insights-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.related-insights-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.insights-4col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.insight-mini-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.insight-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.insight-mini-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.insight-mini-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.insight-mini-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.insight-mini-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.insight-mini-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       14. KEY CONTACTS / PRACTICE PARTNERS
       ========================================================================== */
.key-contacts-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.key-contacts-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contacts-2col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.expert-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fdfdfd;
  align-items: center;
}

.expert-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.expert-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
}

.expert-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.expert-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.expert-link:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       15. CLOSING CINEMATIC HERO BANNER (PwC SO YOU CAN...)
       ========================================================================== */
.closing-hero-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: #0f172a;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.closing-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.closing-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.closing-kicker {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.closing-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.closing-title span.orange {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       16. PwC MULTI-COLUMN FOOTER
       ========================================================================== */
.pwc-footer {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .industries-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -10vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .org-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -30vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .split-intro-grid,
  .pwc-tab-pane,
  .faq-grid,
  .focus-split-grid,
  .process-feature-split,
  .case-study-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .staggered-columns-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stagger-col {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .hex-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .twin-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .insights-4col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .contacts-2col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .page-main-headline {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .insights-4col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .process-steps-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.btn-contact-nav {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  padding-left: 0.95rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2010;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-nav-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.btn-mobile-car {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(235, 95, 7, 0.25);
}

.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
       PwC MULTI-COLUMN FOOTER (Standardized 4-Column Light Theme Across All Pages)
       ========================================================================== */
.pwc-footer {
  background: #f2f2f2 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem 2.5rem !important;
  color: #53565a !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
}

.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1.25fr 1.2fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 3rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Georgia', serif) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #2d2d2d !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #53565a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #d04a02 !important;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding-top: 2rem !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  color: #53565a !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #53565a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #d04a02 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pwc-footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem 2rem !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pwc-footer {
    padding: 3rem 1.25rem 2rem !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
}


/* Top Announcement Alert Bar */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1050;
}

.announcement-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.announcement-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.announcement-icon {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.announcement-action-btn {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.announcement-action-btn:hover {
  background: #b23e00;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Header Search Button */
.header-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-search-trigger {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.header-search-trigger:hover {
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: #fffaf5;
}

/* Search Modal Overlay */
.search-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 10vh;
}

.search-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.search-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: modalFadeDown 0.2s ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalFadeDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.search-input-wrap i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.search-input-wrap input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.search-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.search-results-list {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.search-quick-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-quick-links span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.search-quick-links a {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.search-quick-links a:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Sticky Footer Consultant Button (Icon-only by default, expands text on hover) */
.sticky-talk-consultant {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
}

.sticky-talk-btn {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d85604);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border-radius: 50px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.sticky-talk-btn i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d85604);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.sticky-talk-btn span {
  max-width: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  margin-left: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: max-width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, margin-left 0.35s ease;
}

.sticky-talk-btn:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d85604);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 1.4rem 0 1.25rem;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(216, 86, 4, 0.4);
}

.sticky-talk-btn:hover i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.sticky-talk-btn:hover span {
  max-width: 380px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-left: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-talk-consultant {
    display: none !important;
  }
}



/* PwC / ONE-TRUST DROPDOWN MENU STYLES (FIXED & STANDARDIZED) */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative !important;
}

.mega-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 580px !important;
  max-width: 92vw !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transform: translateY(10px) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.mega-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -16px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 16px !important;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .mega-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(6px) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.mega-dropdown-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 2rem !important;
}

.mega-col-heading {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
}

.mega-subnav-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.mega-subnav-list li a {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-size: 0.93rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 0.25rem 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

.mega-subnav-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 320px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
  padding: 1rem !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transform: translateY(10px) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -16px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 16px !important;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(6px) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
  padding-left: 0.95rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  width: 16px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}





/* Split Intro 2-Row Grid Alignment (Heading aligned with Button, Paragraph aligned with Image) */
.split-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "heading button"
    "content image";
  column-gap: 4rem;
  row-gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.split-heading-col {
  grid-area: heading;
}

.split-btn-col {
  grid-area: button;
}

.split-content-col {
  grid-area: content;
}

.split-image-col {
  grid-area: image;
}

.split-heading-col h2,
.split-intro-left h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.split-content-col p:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.split-image-col img,
.split-intro-right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: block;
}

.split-cta-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.split-cta-top .btn-pwc-orange {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d85604) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(216, 86, 4, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.split-cta-top .btn-pwc-orange:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #b84500) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(216, 86, 4, 0.35) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas:
      "heading"
      "button"
      "image"
      "content";
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .split-cta-top {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. HOMEPAGE SPECIFIC SECTIONS (From index.html)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-line-normal {
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtext-line {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       HERO SECTION — EXACT PwC NETHERLANDS VIDEO CINEMATIC STYLE
       ========================================================================== */
.pwc-hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: calc(100vh - 270px);
  min-height: 380px;
  max-height: 470px;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--pwc-white);
}

.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.92;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-cinematic-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38) 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 80%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 1100px;
}

.hero-kicker {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 4.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--pwc-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hero-editorial-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--pwc-white);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-editorial-title {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

.hero-scale-word {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.22em;
  margin-right: 0.35em;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}

.hero-sub-statement {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.btn-hero-explore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--pwc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-hero-explore:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: var(--pwc-white);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.video-pause-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: auto;
  left: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  color: #000000;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.video-pause-btn:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       PwC 3-CARD HIGHLIGHT STRIP (Directly Below Hero)
       ========================================================================== */
.highlight-trio-section {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 4rem auto 5rem;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.highlight-trio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.highlight-trio-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.highlight-trio-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.highlight-trio-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background: var(--pwc-gray-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.highlight-trio-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.highlight-trio-card:hover .highlight-trio-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.highlight-trio-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.highlight-trio-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.highlight-trio-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       PwC SECTION HEADERS & CONTENT CONTAINERS
       ========================================================================== */
.section-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 1.75rem auto 2.25rem;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.pwc-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.pwc-section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pwc-section-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       1. SERVICES (ALL 10 SERVICES FROM PDF)
       ========================================================================== */
.services-pwc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.pwc-service-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  background: var(--pwc-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pwc-service-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #1a1a1a;
}

.pwc-service-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.pwc-service-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.pwc-service-item:hover .pwc-service-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pwc-service-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pwc-service-item:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.pwc-service-body {
  padding: 1.85rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pwc-service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pwc-service-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pwc-service-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pwc-service-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.pwc-service-link:hover {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
}

.service-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.service-bullet-list li {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.service-bullet-list li i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-top: 0.22rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       2. TOPICS & INSIGHTS (PwC EDITORIAL FEED)
       ========================================================================== */
.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.insight-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  background: var(--pwc-white);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--pwc-charcoal);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #8c8f94;
}

.insight-tag {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.insight-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.insight-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.insight-read-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.insight-read-link:hover {
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       3. INDUSTRIES (ALL 13 SECTORS FROM PDF)
       ========================================================================== */
.industries-pwc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.industry-pwc-box {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--pwc-white);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.industry-pwc-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: var(--pwc-orange-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.industry-box-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.industry-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.industry-pwc-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
}

.industry-pwc-box p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.industry-badge-wrap {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.industry-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
}

.industry-tag strong {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* ==========================================================================
       4. OUR ORGANISATION (4.A ADVISORY, 4.B CONSULTANTS, 4.C VALUES, 4.D GOV)
       ========================================================================== */
.org-subsection {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.org-sub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.org-sub-title span.sub-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.org-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.org-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--pwc-white);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.org-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.org-avatar {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.org-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.org-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.org-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 4.c Purpose & Values */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--pwc-white);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--pwc-charcoal);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.value-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.value-card h4 i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 4.d Governance & QA */
.governance-block {
  background: var(--pwc-gray-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.gov-feature h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.gov-feature h4 i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.gov-feature p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
       5. CONTACT & ENGAGEMENT
       ========================================================================== */
.contact-pwc-wrap {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-pwc-left {
  background: var(--pwc-dark-slate);
  color: var(--pwc-white);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-pwc-left h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-pwc-left p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #b3b3b3;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-pwc-right {
  padding: 3.5rem;
  background: var(--pwc-white);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  background: var(--pwc-gray-light);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: var(--pwc-white);
}

.btn-pwc-submit {
  background: var(--pwc-black);
  color: var(--pwc-white);
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-pwc-submit:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
}




/* ==========================================================================
   5. INDUSTRY DETAIL SPECIFIC SECTIONS (From industry-banking.html)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
       PwC DETAIL PAGE ARCHITECTURE (EXACT SCREENSHOT LAYOUT)
       ========================================================================== */
.pwc-page-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 5rem;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.detail-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.detail-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #64748b;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}

.detail-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* Hero Header */
.detail-hero-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.detail-practice-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.detail-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.detail-lead-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 880px;
}

/* Hero Banner Visual with Signature Angled Orange Polygon Accent */
.hero-banner-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.hero-banner-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-orange-polygon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 36%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 280px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  clip-path: polygon(18% 0%, 100% 0%, 82% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Alternating Editorial Story Blocks */
.editorial-story-section {
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.story-grid.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
}

.story-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.story-content p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-img-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.story-img-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.story-img-container:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Common Buttons */
.btn-pwc-orange {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;

}

.btn-pwc-orange:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Dual Callout Highlight Grid */
.dual-callout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.callout-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.callout-col p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.callout-col .callout-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.callout-col .callout-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.callout-bullet-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.callout-bullet-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Strategy to Execution Section */
.strategy-exec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.strategy-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.strategy-col p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Insights 6-Card Grid (Exact Screenshot Layout) */
.insights-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.insights-heading-area {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.insights-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.insights-tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.insights-tab-nav span.active {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: -0.75rem;
}

.insights-tab-nav span {
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.insights-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.insight-card-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.insight-card-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.insight-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.insight-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.insight-card-item:hover .insight-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.insight-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.insight-card-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.insight-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.insight-card-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.insight-load-more-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-load-more {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.65rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-load-more:hover {
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* Podcast & Media Center */
.podcast-center-section {
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.podcast-center-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

.podcast-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.podcast-thumb-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.podcast-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.podcast-play-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.podcast-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.podcast-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Contact Us / Sector Advisory Leadership */
.contact-us-section {
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.contact-us-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.leaders-2col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.leader-card-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.leader-avatar-wrap {
  width: 85px;
  height: 85px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
}

.leader-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.leader-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.leader-info .leader-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.leader-info .leader-email-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.leader-info .leader-email-link:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* Cinematic Dark PwC CTA Banner */
.dark-pwc-cta-banner {
  background: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dark-cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dark-cta-headline span {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  display: block;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dark-cta-orange-polygon {
  width: 260px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  clip-path: polygon(18% 0%, 100% 0%, 82% 100%, 0% 100%);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.btn-dark-banner-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-dark-banner-link:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Footer */
.pwc-footer {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .industries-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -10vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .org-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -30vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .story-grid,
  .story-grid.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .dual-callout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .strategy-exec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .insights-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .podcast-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .leaders-2col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .detail-main-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-banner-visual {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .hero-orange-polygon {
    display: none;
  }

  .insights-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .podcast-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dark-pwc-cta-banner {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .dark-cta-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

.btn-contact-nav {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  padding-left: 0.95rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2010;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-nav-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.btn-mobile-car {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(235, 95, 7, 0.25);
}

.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   6. INDUSTRIES INDEX PAGE (From industries.html)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Industry Grid */
.industries-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.industry-list-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.industry-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-charcoal);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.industry-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.ind-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ind-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.ind-regulator {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.industry-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.industry-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ind-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.ind-highlights li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ind-highlights li i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.ind-btn-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.ind-btn-link:hover {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
}

/* Footer */
.pwc-footer {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   7. ORGANISATION SPECIFIC SECTIONS (From organisation.html)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
       PwC OUR ORGANISATION INNER PAGE (EXACT SCREENSHOT 2 LAYOUT)
       ========================================================================== */
.pwc-page-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 5rem;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.detail-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.detail-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #64748b;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}

.detail-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* Headline Area */
.report-hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Top Architectural Curved Canopy Visual */
.report-canopy-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.report-canopy-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 2 Large Feature Cards (Transparency Report + Annual Report) */
.two-reports-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.report-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.report-feature-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.report-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.report-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.report-feature-card:hover .report-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Angled orange polygon overlay across card image */
.card-orange-polygon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 20%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 260px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  clip-path: polygon(18% 0%, 100% 0%, 82% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.report-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.report-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.report-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.report-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.report-action-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* Subnav Bar & Client Organisation Sections */
.org-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.org-subnav-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.org-subnav-pill {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.org-subnav-pill:hover,
.org-subnav-pill.active {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.org-content-section {
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.org-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.org-section-kicker {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.75px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.org-section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.org-section-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  max-width: 820px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Profiles Grid: Advisory Board & Consultants */
.org-profiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.org-profile-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.org-profile-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.org-profile-avatar-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.org-profile-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.org-profile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.org-profile-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.org-profile-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Purpose & Values Cards */
.org-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.org-value-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.org-value-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.org-value-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.org-value-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.org-value-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Governance 2-Column Block */
.org-governance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  background: #fafafa;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
}

.org-gov-feature h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.org-gov-feature h4 i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.org-gov-feature p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Contact Us Section */
.contact-us-section {
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.contact-us-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.spokesperson-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fafafa;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.spokesperson-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
}

.spokesperson-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.spokesperson-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.spokesperson-role {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.spokesperson-tel {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.spokesperson-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.spokesperson-actions a {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.spokesperson-actions a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Cinematic Dark CTA Banner (Screenshot 2 Exact) */
.dark-pwc-cta-banner {
  background: #111111;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dark-cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.dark-cta-headline span {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  display: block;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dark-cta-orange-polygon {
  width: 260px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  clip-path: polygon(18% 0%, 100% 0%, 82% 100%, 0% 100%);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.btn-dark-banner-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-dark-banner-link:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Follow Us Bar (Screenshot 2 Exact) */
.follow-us-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.follow-us-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Global 5-Column Footer */
.pwc-footer {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-cols-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1.1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .industries-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -10vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .org-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -30vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .two-reports-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .org-profiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-governance-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-cols-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .report-hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .report-canopy-visual {
    height: 230px;
  }

  .two-reports-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .org-profiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .org-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .org-subnav-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .footer-cols-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dark-pwc-cta-banner {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .dark-cta-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .spokesperson-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.btn-contact-nav {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  padding-left: 0.95rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2010;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-nav-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.btn-mobile-car {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(235, 95, 7, 0.25);
}

.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   8. PUBLICATION & ARTICLE SPECIFIC SECTIONS (From publication-detail.html)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
       PUBLICATION DETAIL LAYOUT (SCREENSHOT 1 EXACT MATCH)
       ========================================================================== */
.article-container {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 5rem;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.article-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #64748b;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}

.article-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* Split Hero Header */
.article-hero-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-kicker-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.75px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-hero-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.article-hero-img-wrap img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Metadata Bar */
.article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.article-meta-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.article-share-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.share-btn {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.share-btn:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* Editorial Lead Paragraph */
.article-lead-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Pull-Quote Callout */
.article-pullquote {
  background: #fafafa;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

/* Tinted Section Header Banners (Screenshot 1 Exact) */
.analysis-section-banner {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin: 4rem 0 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-body-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.article-bullet-list {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.article-bullet-list li strong {
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Strategic Checklist Callout & Department Cards */
.strategic-action-box {
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border: 1px solid #e7dfd5;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--pwc-charcoal);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.strategic-action-box .action-badge {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.strategic-action-box p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cross-functional-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.dept-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.dept-card h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dept-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.readiness-assessment-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.readiness-banner-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.readiness-banner-content p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.btn-readiness-cta {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-readiness-cta:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Data Visualization / Chart Box (Screenshot 1 Exact) */
.data-chart-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.chart-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.chart-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.chart-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.svg-chart-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.chart-legend-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.legend-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.legend-color-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Peach / Orange Guide Download Box (Screenshot 1 Exact) */
.report-download-box {
  background: #fff4ed;
  border: 1px solid #ffccaa;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  margin: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.download-box-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.download-box-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #4a5568;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.readiness-assessment-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7ed 0%, #ffedd5 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.08);
}

.readiness-banner-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #9a3412;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.readiness-banner-content p {
  color: #7c2d12;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-readiness-cta {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.25);
}

.btn-readiness-cta:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.35);
}

.btn-download-guide {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(235, 95, 7, 0.25);
}

.btn-download-guide:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Container & Layout */
  .article-container {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem 3.5rem;
  }

  .article-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .article-hero-img-wrap {
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Typography */
  .article-kicker-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .article-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .article-lead-muted {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .article-lead-text {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #1e293b;
  }

  .article-body-p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: #334155;
  }

  .article-pullquote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.75rem 0;
    border-left-width: 4px;
  }

  .analysis-section-banner {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
    border-left-width: 4px;
  }

  .article-bullet-list {
    margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1rem;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Metadata Bar */
  .article-meta-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .article-meta-info {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .article-share-actions {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Cross Functional Grid & Dept Cards */
  .cross-functional-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .dept-card {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .dept-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .dept-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Strategic Action Callout Box (Clean full-width vertical stack on mobile) */
  .strategic-action-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem;
    border-left-width: 4px;
  }

  .strategic-action-box .action-badge {
    margin-top: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  }

  .strategic-action-box p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Readiness Assessment Banner & CTA */
  .readiness-assessment-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .readiness-banner-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.28;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .readiness-banner-content p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .btn-readiness-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  /* Report Download Box & CTA */
  .report-download-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .download-box-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .download-box-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .btn-download-guide {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Authors / Expert Contributors (Screenshot 1 Exact) */
.authors-section {
  margin: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.authors-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.authors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.author-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fafafa;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.author-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--pwc-orange);
}

.author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.author-tel {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.author-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.author-actions a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Related Content Grid (Screenshot 1 Exact) */
.related-content-section {
  margin: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
}

.related-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.related-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.related-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.related-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.related-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.related-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.related-card-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.related-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.related-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Cinematic Dark CTA Banner (PwC Exact) */
.dark-pwc-cta-banner {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.dark-cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  max-width: 760px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.dark-cta-headline span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.dark-cta-orange-polygon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 30%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  clip-path: polygon(15% 0%, 100% 0%, 85% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.btn-dark-banner-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-dark-banner-link:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Follow Us Bar */
.follow-us-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.follow-us-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Global 5-Column Footer */
.pwc-footer {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-cols-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1.1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .article-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .article-hero-img-wrap {
    height: 320px;
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .authors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .footer-cols-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .report-download-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .article-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .related-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .article-hero-img-wrap {
    height: 230px;
  }

  .footer-cols-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dark-pwc-cta-banner {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .dark-cta-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .author-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.btn-contact-nav {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  padding-left: 0.95rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2010;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-nav-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.btn-mobile-car {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(235, 95, 7, 0.25);
}

.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   9. TOPICS SPECIFIC SECTIONS (From topics.html)
   ========================================================================== */
.topics-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.topics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.topic-article-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.topic-article-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.topic-header-bar {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.topic-article-card:hover .topic-header-bar {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.topic-body {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.topic-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.topic-tag {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.topic-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.topic-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.topic-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  background: var(--pwc-gray-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.author-info {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.author-info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.topic-link,
.read-more-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.topic-link:hover,
.read-more-link:hover {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
}

/* Footer */
.pwc-footer {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .industries-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -10vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .org-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -30vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .inner-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.btn-contact-nav {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  padding-left: 0.95rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2010;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-nav-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.btn-mobile-car {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(235, 95, 7, 0.25);
}

.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   10. CONTACT PAGE SPECIFIC SECTIONS (From contact.html)
   ========================================================================== */
/* Hero */
.inner-hero {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange);
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.practice-kicker {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.inner-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.inner-hero p.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Contact Section Layout */
.contact-main-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Form Container */
.rfp-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.rfp-form-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rfp-form-card p.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-group-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

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

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(216, 86, 4, 0.12);
}

select.form-control {
  cursor: pointer;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.btn-submit-rfp {
  background: var(--pwc-black);
  color: var(--pwc-white);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.btn-submit-rfp:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
}

/* Contact Details Side */
.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.office-box {
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-gray-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--pwc-charcoal);
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--pwc-gray-bg);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.office-city {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.office-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.office-address {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.office-directs {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.office-directs li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.office-directs li i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.direct-advisory-card {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.direct-advisory-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.direct-advisory-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.direct-phone-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.direct-email-link {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Footer */
.pwc-footer {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #3d3d3d;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .industries-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -10vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ind-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .org-mega-dropdown {
    width: 92vw;
    left: -30vw;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-mega-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .org-featured-col {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .inner-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .form-group-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-group-full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .rfp-form-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.btn-contact-nav {
  background: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-contact-nav:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  color: var(--pwc-white) !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

.main-nav>li:hover .simple-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.simple-dropdown-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  padding-left: 0.95rem !important;
}

.simple-dropdown-list li a i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2010;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open .mobile-nav-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.btn-mobile-car {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(235, 95, 7, 0.25);
}

.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 3.5rem;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}






/* ==========================================================================
   11. CENTRALIZED UTILITY & COMPONENT CLASSES (Replacing inline styles)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-disclaimer {
  max-width: none;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.text-orange {
  color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
}

.text-dark-bold {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.search-disclaimer {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.search-result-item-wrap {
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.search-result-item-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.search-result-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.hero-content-constrained {
  max-width: 1100px;
}

.hero-kicker {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-editorial-title {
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.hero-subtext-line {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-transform: none;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-scale-word {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 0.22em;
  margin-right: 0.35em;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}

.hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-hero-explore {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-hero-explore:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.highlight-stack {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.highlight-stack-title {
  color: #f97316;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.highlight-stack-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #b3b3b3;
}

.kicker-subtle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mb-sm {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mb-md {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.mb-lg {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.no-top-border {
  border-top: none;
  padding-top: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.scroll-offset-100 {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.article-lead-muted {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.icon-gap-orange {
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.badge-uppercase-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dot-orange {
  background: #eb5f07 !important;
}

.dot-slate {
  background: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.dot-blue {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
}

.dot-green {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
}

.dot-purple {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
}

.callout-alert-red {
  border-left-color: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  background: #fff8f3 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. CLIENT 12 SEPT SPECIFICATIONS: 60/40 SPLIT LAYOUT & DYNAMIC FORMS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 60/40 Split Screen Grid (Mockup Page 14 & Pages 4, 6, 8, 12) */
.split-60-40-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .split-60-40-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .split-60-40-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.split-60-main {
  min-width: 0;
}

.split-60-main h1,
.split-60-main .service-split-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.split-60-main p {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.split-60-main .lead-paragraph,
.split-60-main p.lead-paragraph,
.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text) !important;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.split-section-block {
  margin: 2.2rem 0;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.split-section-block h2,
.split-section-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.split-section-block h2 i,
.split-section-block h3 i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.split-section-block p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.split-60-main ul {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.split-60-main ul li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--pwc-gray-text, #475569);
}

/* 40% Sticky Compliance Mini-Form Box */
.split-40-aside {
  position: sticky;
  top: 95px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.compliance-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.compliance-form-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.compliance-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.compliance-form-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.compliance-form-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.compliance-form-header h3:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.compliance-form-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Form Fields Styling */
.compliance-form-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-field-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-field-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #334155;
}

.form-field-label span.req {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.form-field-label span.opt {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.compliance-input,
.compliance-select,
.compliance-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.72rem 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.compliance-input:focus,
.compliance-select:focus,
.compliance-textarea:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.15);
}

.compliance-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 85px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Radio Button Group (Estimated Records) */
.form-radio-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.form-radio-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.form-radio-label:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  border-color: #fdba74;
}

.form-radio-label input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-radio-label.selected {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #9a3412;
}

/* Checkbox Options (Compliance Objectives) */
.form-checkbox-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #334155;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.form-checkbox-label:hover {
  background: #fff5ee;
  border-color: #fdba74;
}

.form-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox-label.pre-selected {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #9a3412;
}

/* Submit Action Button */
.btn-compliance-submit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-compliance-submit:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.form-guarantee-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-guarantee-note i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.form-privacy-note a {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.form-privacy-note a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #a33800);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   27. OUR ORGANISATION (ABOUT US) PAGE 5-SECTION ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */
.about-clean-container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 5rem;
}

.about-hero-block {
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-cta-wrap {
  margin: 1.8rem 0 2.8rem;
}

.btn-about-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.25);
}

.btn-about-cta:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.35);
}

/* Stylized Credentials Callout Box (Paragraph 3) */
.credentials-callout-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.4rem 2.6rem;
  margin: 3.2rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

#credentials,
#leadership,
#partnerships {
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.credentials-callout-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.credentials-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.25);
  color: #fdba74;
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.credentials-callout-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.credentials-callout-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.credentials-callout-box p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Leadership Matrix Grid (Advisory Board & Consultants Side-by-Side) */
.leadership-matrix-section {
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

.leadership-matrix-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.leadership-matrix-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.leadership-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  max-width: 1080px;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .leadership-matrix-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.leader-profile-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.leader-profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.leader-profile-card:hover .leader-name {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.leader-card-img-wrap {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.leader-card-img {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: block;
}

.leader-card-body {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.leader-role-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.leader-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.leader-card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.leader-profile-card:hover .leader-card-cta {
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNER EXECUTIVE PROFILE DETAIL PAGE (charles-odetola.html)
   ========================================================================== */
.partner-profile-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.partner-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.partner-portrait-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.partner-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: block;
}

/* Ensure Esmee's full head and hair remain comfortably inside the circular frame */
.leader-card-img[src*="esmee"],
.partner-portrait-img[src*="esmee"] {
  object-position: center 10%;
}

.partner-main-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.partner-hero-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.partner-body-paragraphs p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.partner-body-paragraphs p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Team & Advisory Board 3-column / 2-column / 1-column Responsive Grid */
.team-grid-3col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .team-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .team-grid-3col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Individual Full Profile Metadata & CTA */
.partner-meta-block {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.partner-meta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.partner-meta-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
}

.partner-meta-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.partner-meta-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.partner-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .partner-profile-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .partner-portrait-card {
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .partner-portrait-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   28. POP-UP MODAL ROUTE (ELITE UX)
   ========================================================================== */
.compliance-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

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

.compliance-modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem;
}

.compliance-modal-overlay.active .compliance-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem;
  right: 1.2rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #64748b;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.modal-header h3:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29. OUR SOLUTIONS INDEX HUB PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.solutions-hub-hero {

  padding: 4rem 2rem 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}

.solutions-hub-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.solutions-hub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.solutions-hub-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.solutions-hub-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.solutions-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.2rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .solutions-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.solution-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.solution-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.pillar-goal-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.pillar-goal-box strong {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.pillar-goal-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-action-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-action-desc strong {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.btn-pillar-route {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.solution-pillar-card:hover .btn-pillar-route {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-pillar-route i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-pillar-route:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   30. GLOBAL FOOTER STYLES (Standardized PwC Light Theme Across All Pages)
   ========================================================================== */
footer.footer,
.pwc-footer {
  background: #f2f2f2 !important;
  color: #53565a !important;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  margin-top: 5rem !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

footer.footer .container,
.pwc-footer-container {
  max-width: 1280px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 2.5rem !important;
}

.pwc-footer-columns {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.1fr 1.1fr 0.95fr 1.55fr !important;
  gap: 2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .pwc-footer-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* Contact Information Column in Footer */
.footer-col-contact {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.95rem !important;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
}

.footer-contact-icon-box {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  min-width: 36px !important;
  max-width: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease !important;
}

.footer-contact-icon-box:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #b84500) !important;
}

.footer-contact-icon-box i {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-contact-text-group {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.55rem !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.footer-contact-link {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  transition: color 0.15s ease !important;
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #b84500) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.footer-wa-indicator {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.footer-wa-indicator:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2) !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

footer.footer .footer-brand .brand-logo-text,
.pwc-footer .brand-logo-text {
  color: #2d2d2d !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

footer.footer .brand-logo-img,
.pwc-footer .brand-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

footer.footer .footer-bio {
  color: #53565a;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  footer.footer .footer-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }
}

footer.footer .footer-links-grid h4,
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Georgia', serif) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  color: #2d2d2d !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-links-grid ul,
.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-links-grid li,
.footer-col li {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-links-grid a,
.footer-col a {
  color: #53565a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-links-grid a:hover,
.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-bottom,
.pwc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: #53565a !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
  padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #53565a;
}

footer.footer .footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

footer.footer .footer-legal-links a,
.pwc-footer-bottom a {
  color: #53565a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

footer.footer .footer-legal-links a:hover,
.pwc-footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02) !important;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  color: #64748b !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  text-align: right !important;
}

.footer-disclaimer p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  text-align: right !important;
}

.footer-disclaimer .footer-license-text {
  color: #64748b !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
}

.footer-disclaimer .footer-copyright-text {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   31. COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS ENHANCEMENTS (All Pages & Devices)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {

  /* 1. Prevent Sticky Form Sticking on Mobile Single-Column Flow */
  .split-40-aside {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
  }

  .split-60-40-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.25rem !important;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 3.5rem !important;
  }

  /* 2. Homepage Section Containers & Headers */
  .section-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem !important;
  }

  .pwc-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .pwc-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .pwc-section-header p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  /* 3. Homepage Contact RFP Section: Switch 2-column Grid to Stacked 1-column */
  .contact-pwc-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .contact-pwc-left {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  .contact-pwc-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .contact-pwc-right {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* 4. Hero Section on Mobile: Avoid Clipping Content */
  .pwc-hero-wrapper {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 3.25rem 0 3.85rem !important;
  }

  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .hero-editorial-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero-scale-word {
    font-size: 1.2em !important;
  }

  .hero-subtext-line,
  .hero-sub-statement {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  .hero-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .btn-hero-explore,
  .btn-hero-secondary {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .btn-hero-scroll {
    bottom: 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
  }

  .video-pause-btn {
    top: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  /* 5. Inner Page Heroes */
  .inner-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .inner-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .inner-hero p.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* 6. Page Breadcrumbs Clean Wrapping */
  .breadcrumbs,
  .breadcrumbs-detail {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  /* 7. General Container Padding on Mobile */
  .container,
  .pwc-detail-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* 8. Homepage Services Grid Fluidity */
  .services-pwc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  /* 9. Homepage Container & Header Adjustments */
  .section-container {
    padding: 0 1rem !important;
    margin: 1.25rem auto 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .pwc-section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }

  /* 10. Homepage Contact Section & Form Stacking */
  .contact-pwc-left {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .contact-pwc-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .contact-pwc-right {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .form-col-full {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }

  .form-input,
  .form-select,
  .form-textarea {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    padding: 0.8rem 0.85rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .highlight-stack {
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .highlight-stack-desc {
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .btn-pwc-submit {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }

  /* 11. Grid Auto-Fill Overflows: Prevent Horizontal Scrollbars */
  .services-grid,
  .industry-list-grid,
  .solutions-pillars-grid,
  .leadership-matrix-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* 12. Typography Scaling for Service Split Pages & Hub */
  .split-60-main h1,
  .split-60-main .service-split-headline {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .solutions-hub-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .solutions-hub-lead {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }

  /* 13. Padding Reductions for Cards & Callout Boxes */
  .compliance-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .credentials-callout-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem !important;
    margin: 2rem 0 !important;
  }

  .leader-profile-card {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  /* 14. Modal Responsive Fit */
  .compliance-modal-container {
    width: 95% !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    max-height: 88vh !important;
  }

  .modal-close-btn {
    top: 0.85rem !important;
    right: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  /* 15. Sticky Consultant Button: Hidden on Mobile to Avoid Content Clutter */
  .sticky-talk-consultant {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* 16. Footer Columns on Mobile */
  .pwc-footer {
    padding: 3rem 1.25rem 2rem !important;
  }

  .pwc-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .footer-disclaimer {
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .footer-disclaimer p {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {

  /* 17. Ultra-Compact Mobile Support (<= 420px) */
  .contact-pwc-left,
  .contact-pwc-right {
    padding: 1.4rem 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .contact-pwc-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .form-input,
  .form-select,
  .form-textarea {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   32. HOMEPAGE SPECIFICATIONS (5-Section Structure per Client Directive)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section 1: Hero Sub-headline and Buttons */
.hero-subheadline {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.35);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.45);
}

.btn-hero-primary-outline {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-hero-primary-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  color: #ffedd5 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.btn-hero-scroll:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(3px);
  text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.6);
}

.btn-hero-scroll i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* Section 2: Trust Markers Strip */
.trust-markers-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 0 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.trust-markers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.trust-marker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.trust-marker-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.trust-marker-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-marker-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Section 3: Intent-Driven Service Preview Grid */
.preview-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.intent-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.intent-service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.intent-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.intent-card-num {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.intent-card-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.problem-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 4px solid #1e293b;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.problem-label {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.problem-label i {
  color: #64748b;
}

.solution-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.04);
}

.solution-label {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.solution-label i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.problem-box p,
.solution-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-intent-action {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #1e293b !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-intent-action:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Section 4: Why Corporate Boards Choose Amstel Consulting */
.why-boards-section {
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin: 0;
}

.why-boards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.why-board-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  text-align: left;
}

.why-board-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.why-board-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-board-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fff5ee;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-board-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.why-board-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section 4B: Nigerian Regulatory Expertise. International Perspective. */
.intl-perspective-section {
  padding: 0 2rem;
  margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
}

.intl-perspective-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.intl-perspective-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.intl-perspective-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Section 5: Final High-Contrast CTA Banner */
.bottom-nudge-section {
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
}

.bottom-nudge-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.bottom-nudge-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.bottom-nudge-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0;
}

.bottom-nudge-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-nudge-cta {
  background: var(--pwc-orange);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.15rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.4);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.btn-nudge-cta:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .trust-markers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .why-boards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-section {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.75rem auto 2rem;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-action {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-nudge-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .intent-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .trust-markers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .btn-hero-primary,
  .btn-hero-primary-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-section {
    padding: 0 1rem;
    margin: 1.25rem auto 1.75rem;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-action {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .btn-nudge-cta {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .bottom-nudge-section {
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-banner {
    padding: 1.6rem 1rem;
  }

  .bottom-nudge-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .btn-nudge-cta {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* Modal Search Go Button */
.btn-modal-search-go {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
}

.btn-modal-search-go:hover {
  background: #b53e00;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-modal-search-go:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE LEGAL & TERMS OF SERVICE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-page-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 5rem;
}

.legal-header-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.legal-kicker {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.legal-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.legal-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-meta-item strong {
  color: #1e293b;
}

.legal-layout {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.legal-toc-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .legal-toc-sidebar {
    position: static;
    max-height: 320px;
  }
}

.legal-toc-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.legal-toc-list a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.legal-toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-body {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.75rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .legal-body {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

.legal-section {
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.legal-section:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.legal-section h2,
.legal-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.legal-section p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.legal-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.legal-list li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
}

.legal-list li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.legal-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.legal-service-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-service-item i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.legal-box-highlight {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.65rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.legal-box-highlight p {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-box-highlight p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-contact-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--pwc-orange);
}

.legal-contact-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.legal-contact-card p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.legal-contact-card a {
  color: #fdba74;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ACCORDION PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-page-container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 5rem;
}

.faq-header-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Two-column layout on desktop, one-column on mobile */
.faq-accordion-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-accordion-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.faq-accordion-item[open] {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  background-color: #fafbfc;
}

.faq-accordion-summary {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion-summary::marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion-summary:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.faq-accordion-item[open] .faq-accordion-summary {
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-accordion-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item[open] .faq-accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--pwc-orange);
}

.faq-accordion-content {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-accordion-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .faq-accordion-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .faq-page-container {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 4rem;
  }

  .faq-header-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COOKIE CONSENT BANNER & PREFERENCE CENTRE (NDPA 2023 COMPLIANT)
   ========================================================================== */

.amstel-cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  max-width: 360px;
  width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  z-index: 999999;
  transform: translateY(125%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.amstel-cookie-banner.active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.cookie-banner-inner {
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
}

.cookie-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.cookie-shield-icon {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.cookie-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  line-height: 1.42;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0;
}

.cookie-policy-link {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cookie-policy-link:hover {
  color: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #a33800);
}

.cookie-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.cookie-banner-actions .btn-cookie {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Button variants */
.btn-cookie {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.btn-cookie-accept {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.btn-cookie-accept:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #a33800);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #a33800);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cookie-reject {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #0f172a;
}

.btn-cookie-reject:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: #1e293b;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cookie-manage {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1e293b;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.btn-cookie-manage:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: #94a3b8;
}

.btn-cookie-save {
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.btn-cookie-save:hover {
  background: var(--pwc-orange-dark, #a33800);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Preference Centre Modal */
.cookie-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

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

.cookie-modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: cookieModalZoom 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes cookieModalZoom {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.cookie-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.cookie-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.cookie-modal-close:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.cookie-modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.cookie-modal-lead {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem 0;
}

.cookie-category-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.cookie-category-card {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.cookie-category-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.cookie-cat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.cookie-cat-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-cat-name {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.cookie-badge-locked {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  background: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.cookie-badge-optional {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.cookie-cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Custom Toggle Switch */
.cookie-switch {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-switch input {
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.cookie-slider {
  position: absolute;
  cursor: pointer;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.cookie-slider:before {
  position: absolute;
  content: "";
  height: 18px;
  width: 18px;
  left: 3px;
  bottom: 3px;
  background-color: white;
  transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.cookie-switch input:checked+.cookie-slider {
  background-color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.cookie-switch input:checked+.cookie-slider:before {
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.cookie-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.6rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* Footer Cookie Preferences Button */
.footer-cookie-pref-btn {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #334155;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.footer-cookie-pref-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  border-color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.footer-cookie-pref-btn i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .amstel-cookie-banner {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: auto;
    max-width: calc(100% - 1.5rem);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  }

  .cookie-banner-inner {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .cookie-banner-actions {
    flex-direction: row;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .cookie-banner-actions .btn-cookie {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .cookie-modal-card {
    max-height: 95vh;
  }

  .cookie-modal-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .cookie-modal-footer .btn-cookie {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LICENSED DPCO STATUS & REGULATORY VERIFICATION PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.dpco-status-container {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 5rem;
}

.dpco-hero-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.dpco-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dpco-status-badge.verified {
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  border-color: #fed7aa;
}

.dpco-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dpco-lead-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 840px;
}

/* Verification Registry Card */
.dpco-registry-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.dpco-registry-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.dpco-registry-header-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.dpco-registry-header-title i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fb923c;
}

.dpco-registry-header-title h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.dpco-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.15);
  color: #fed7aa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.dpco-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.6);
}

/* Table / Data Grid */
.dpco-registry-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.dpco-registry-table tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.dpco-registry-table tr:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.dpco-registry-table tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.dpco-registry-label {
  width: 34%;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  vertical-align: top;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.dpco-registry-value {
  width: 66%;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: top;
}

.dpco-highlight-val {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  background: #fff7ed;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dpco-verification-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.25);
}

.dpco-verification-link-btn:hover {
  background: #b83d02;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(208, 74, 2, 0.35);
}

.dpco-notice-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.dpco-notice-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.dpco-notice-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.dpco-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.dpco-info-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.dpco-info-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.dpco-info-card h4 i {
  color: var(--pwc-orange, #d04a02);
}

.dpco-info-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dpco-page-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .dpco-registry-table,
  .dpco-registry-table tbody,
  .dpco-registry-table tr,
  .dpco-registry-table td {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .dpco-registry-label {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem 0.4rem;
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .dpco-registry-value {
    padding: 0.2rem 1.25rem 1.2rem;
  }
}