/* ===================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   =================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Colors - The Investments Factory Branding */
    --primary-color: #1a2332;
    --secondary-color: #2c3e50;
    --accent-color: #c9a961;
    --accent-hover: #b8954d;
    --text-color: #2c3e50;
    --text-light: #6c757d;
    --text-muted: #8a9199;
    --bg-light: #f8f9fa;
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-dark: #1a2332;
    --bg-cream: #faf9f7;
    --border-color: #dee2e6;
    --success-color: #28a745;
    --gold-accent: #c9a961;

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 4rem;
    --spacing-xl: 6rem;
    --spacing-xxl: 8rem;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 400;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

ul {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.section-sm {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ===================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   =================================== */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-60px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.fade-in-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.scale-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.scale-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Staggered delays */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ===================================
   NAVIGATION
   =================================== */
.navbar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.logo img {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled .logo img {
    height: 45px;
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu a {
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a.active::after {
    width: 60%;
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-menu .cta-button {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

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

.nav-menu .cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===================================
   HERO SECTION - SPLIT LAYOUT
   =================================== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 100px;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-stats-inline {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.hero-stat {
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-image-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 600px;
}

.hero-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -100px;
    width: calc(100% + 100px);
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8e4df 0%, #d4cfc8 100%);
    border-radius: 0 0 0 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-image-placeholder {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-image-placeholder svg {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-image-placeholder p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ===================================
   BUTTONS
   =================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.3);
}

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

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-white);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.link-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.link-arrow svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.link-arrow:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ===================================
   STATS BAR
   =================================== */
.stats-bar {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===================================
   SPLIT SECTIONS (Image + Content)
   =================================== */
.split-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.split-section.alt-bg {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
}

.split-section.dark-bg {
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.split-section.dark-bg h2,
.split-section.dark-bg h3,
.split-section.dark-bg p {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.split-section.dark-bg .section-label {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.split-grid.reverse {
    direction: rtl;
}

.split-grid.reverse > * {
    direction: ltr;
}

.split-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.split-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.split-content p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.split-image {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.split-image.tall {
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
}

.split-image.square {
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}

/* Image Placeholder Styling */
.image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 400px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8e4df 0%, #d4cfc8 50%, #c9c3bc 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.image-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 50%, transparent 60%);
    animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

.image-placeholder-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.image-placeholder-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Specific placeholder variants */
.placeholder-property {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d4e5f7 0%, #b8d4ed 50%, #9cc3e3 100%);
}

.placeholder-business {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8e4df 0%, #d4cfc8 50%, #c9c3bc 100%);
}

.placeholder-portrait {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0ebe6 0%, #e5dfd8 50%, #d9d2ca 100%);
}

.placeholder-team {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e0e5ea 0%, #cdd4dc 50%, #bac3cd 100%);
}

/* ===================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   =================================== */
.services-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

.services-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xl);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.service-card-image {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-image .image-placeholder {
    min-height: 220px;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.service-card-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ===================================
   FEATURED DEAL SECTION
   =================================== */
.featured-deal-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
}

.deal-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.deal-images {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.deal-image-main {
    grid-column: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.deal-image-small {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.deal-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.deal-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.deal-tagline {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.deal-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.deal-stat {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.deal-stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.deal-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.deal-highlight {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===================================
   FEATURES / WHY INVEST SECTION
   =================================== */
.features-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.features-section h2 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.features-section .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.feature-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.feature-icon svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.feature-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* ===================================
   PROOF BAR (Updated)
   =================================== */
.proof-bar {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.proof-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.proof-item h3 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.proof-item p {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ===================================
   CONTENT BOXES & CARDS
   =================================== */
.content-box {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.content-box.centered {
    text-align: center;
}

.content-box ul {
    list-style-position: inside;
    margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.streams-grid,
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.stream-card,
.value-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.stream-card:hover,
.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.stream-card h3,
.value-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ===================================
   WHO WE ARE SECTION
   =================================== */
.who-we-are {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
}

.who-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.who-image {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.who-content {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.who-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.who-content blockquote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.signature {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ===================================
   FULL WIDTH IMAGE BREAK
   =================================== */
.full-width-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8e4df 0%, #d4cfc8 50%, #c9c3bc 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.full-width-image .image-placeholder {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.full-width-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(26, 35, 50, 0.9) 0%, rgba(26, 35, 50, 0.4) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.full-width-content {
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.full-width-content h2 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.full-width-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* ===================================
   CTA SECTIONS
   =================================== */
.cta-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-content {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.cta-alt {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cta-alt a {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Dark CTA */
.cta-section.dark {
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.cta-section.dark h2 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.cta-section.dark p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.cta-section.dark .cta-alt {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.cta-section.dark .cta-alt a {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* ===================================
   PAGE HEADER
   =================================== */
.page-header {
    padding: calc(100px + var(--spacing-xl)) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.page-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===================================
   TIMELINE
   =================================== */
.timeline {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-item {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 0 15px 15px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.timeline-item.highlight {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border-left-color: var(--success-color);
}

.timeline-item h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.timeline-item ul {
    margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ===================================
   CREDENTIALS & LISTS
   =================================== */
.credentials-list,
.opportunity-list,
.criteria-list,
.commitment-list,
.transparency-list {
    list-style-position: inside;
    margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.credentials-list li,
.opportunity-list li,
.criteria-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.highlight-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.lesson-box {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

/* ===================================
   COMPARISON & TABLES
   =================================== */
.comparison {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.comparison-item {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.comparison-arrow {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comparison-table th {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.comparison-table .highlight-row {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===================================
   STRATEGY SECTIONS
   =================================== */
.strategy-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.strategy-section.alt-bg {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
}

.strategy-title {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.strategy-intro {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.strategy-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.process-step {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.process-step h4 {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.deal-example {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.example-intro {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.deal-numbers {
    list-style: none;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.deal-numbers li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.deal-numbers li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.numbers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.number-item {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.number-item.highlight {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===================================
   PLAYBOOK & BUSINESS SECTIONS
   =================================== */
.playbook-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.step-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.step-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.step-detail {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
}

.proof-grid,
.examples-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.proof-card,
.example-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.proof-result {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.pattern-comparison,
.timeline-comparison {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.pattern-item,
.timeline-option {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 250px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.criteria-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.criteria-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.criteria-card.green-flags h3 {
    color: var(--success-color);
}

.criteria-card.red-flags h3 {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.guarantee-box {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.guarantee-text {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.guarantee-note {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.multiple-comparison {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.multiple-examples {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.multiple-item {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.multiple-item.highlight {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

/* ===================================
   TRACK RECORD
   =================================== */
.results-summary {
    background: var(--bg-cream);
}

.results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.result-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.result-stats {
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.featured-label {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.deal-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.deal-date {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
}

.walked-list {
    list-style-position: inside;
    margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.cost-text {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.no-surprises {
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ===================================
   PHASES & HOW WE WORK
   =================================== */
.phase-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.phase-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.phase-timeline {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
}

.phase-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.phase-conclusion {
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.access-list,
.deal-flow-list,
.phase-list,
.never-charge-list {
    list-style-position: inside;
    margin-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ===================================
   EDUCATION PAGE
   =================================== */
.strategies-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.strategy-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.strategy-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.book-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    text-align: center;
}

.book-subtitle,
.book-date {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.book-features {
    list-style-position: inside;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) auto;
}

/* ===================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   =================================== */
.call-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.info-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.info-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.form-container {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.contact-form {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: normal;
}

.checkbox-label input {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.response-time {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.contact-info {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-info p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.not-ready-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.not-ready-links li {
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.not-ready-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ===================================
   FOOTER
   =================================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    max-width: 350px;
}

.footer-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-column h4 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-column li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-column a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-column a:hover {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

.footer-legal {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-legal p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: var(--spacing-sm) auto 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   =================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }

    .hero-image-container {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero {
        text-align: center;
        padding: calc(100px + var(--spacing-lg)) 0 var(--spacing-xl);
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-stats-inline {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }

    .split-grid.reverse {
        direction: ltr;
    }

    .deal-showcase {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stat-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }

    .stat-item:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }

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

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

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .hero-stats-inline {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }

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

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        left: -100%;
        top: 80px;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: var(--bg-white);
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        transition: 0.3s;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 27px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .comparison,
    .pattern-comparison,
    .timeline-comparison {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .comparison-arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

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

    .deal-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .full-width-image {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .full-width-content {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --spacing-lg: 3rem;
        --spacing-xl: 4rem;
        --spacing-xxl: 5rem;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .section {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    }

    h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   LEGACY IMAGE PLACEHOLDERS (for other pages)
   =================================== */
.img-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9ecef 0%, #dee2e6 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.img-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    font-size: 4rem;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.img-placeholder-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-image-old {
    height: 400px;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.deal-image {
    height: 300px;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.property-image {
    height: 250px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-image {
    height: 350px;
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

.team-photo {
    height: 200px;
    width: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
}

/* Highlight gold accents */
.accent-border-left {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.accent-text {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.gold-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(201, 169, 97, 0.1), transparent);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

/* ===================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   =================================== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }

.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs); }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm); }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md); }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg); }

.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: var(--spacing-xs); }
.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--spacing-sm); }
.mt-3 { margin-top: var(--spacing-md); }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--spacing-lg); }