/* ==========================================================================
   PrimeAxis Consultants — Design System
   Palette drawn from the mark: deep navy globe, gold axis swoosh, white stars
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --navy-950:#081833;
  --navy-900:#0b1f44;
  --navy-800:#122a5c;
  --navy-700:#1a3672;
  --navy-600:#2a488c;
  --gold-600:#b9862a;
  --gold-500:#d4a017;
  --gold-400:#e8b54d;
  --gold-300:#f2cd7c;
  --gold-100:#faf0da;
  --paper:#ffffff;
  --mist:#f3f5f9;
  --line:#e4e7ee;
  --ink:#101a2e;
  --ink-soft:#4b5670;
  --ink-faint:#8892a6;

  --font-display:"Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:"Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  --radius-s:4px;
  --radius-m:8px;
  --container:1200px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
}

img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-500); outline-offset:3px;}

.container-pa{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 24px;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  color:var(--navy-900);
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  line-height:1.15;
  font-weight:600;
}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem); font-weight:600;}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);}
h3{font-size:1.3rem;}
p{margin:0 0 1em; color:var(--ink-soft);}

.eyebrow-line{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  color:var(--gold-600); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
  font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:.9rem;
}
.eyebrow-line::before{
  content:""; width:28px; height:2px; background:var(--gold-500); display:inline-block;
}

.section{padding:96px 0;}
.section-tight{padding:64px 0;}
.section-mist{background:var(--mist);}
.section-navy{background:var(--navy-900); color:#fff;}
.section-navy h2, .section-navy h3, .section-navy h4{color:#fff;}
.section-navy p{color:#c7d0e6;}

.lede{font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:620px;}
.lede-invert{color:#c7d0e6;}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn-pa{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 26px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:.98rem;
  border-radius:2px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-pa:active{transform:translateY(1px);}
.btn-gold{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-600));
  color:var(--navy-950);
}
.btn-gold:hover{ color:var(--navy-950); filter:brightness(1.06); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-light{
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); color:#fff;
}
.btn-outline-light:hover{ background:#fff; color:var(--navy-900); }
.btn-outline-navy{ border-color:var(--navy-800); color:var(--navy-900); }
.btn-outline-navy:hover{ background:var(--navy-900); color:#fff; }
.btn-sm{padding:10px 18px; font-size:.88rem;}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.pa-header{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000;
  padding:18px 0;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.pa-header.is-scrolled{
  background:rgba(11,31,68,.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  padding:10px 0;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(8,24,51,.18);
}
.pa-header .container-pa{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;}
.pa-brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
.pa-brand img{height:44px; width:auto;}
.pa-brand-text{font-family:var(--font-display); line-height:1.05;}
.pa-brand-text strong{display:block; color:#fff; font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:.01em;}
.pa-brand-text span{display:block; color:var(--gold-400); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.22em; font-weight:600;}

.pa-nav{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px;}
.pa-nav a{
  color:#e8ecf6; font-weight:500; font-size:.95rem; position:relative; padding:6px 0;
}
.pa-nav a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:2px; background:var(--gold-400);
  transition:width .3s var(--ease);
}
.pa-nav a:hover::after, .pa-nav a.active::after{width:100%;}
.pa-nav a.active{color:#fff;}
.pa-nav-dropdown-toggle.active{color:#fff;}
.pa-nav-dropdown{position:relative;}
.pa-nav-dropdown-toggle{
  color:#e8ecf6; background:none; border:0; font:500 .95rem var(--font-body);
  padding:6px 0; cursor:pointer; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.pa-nav-dropdown-toggle span{color:var(--gold-400); font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1;}
.pa-nav-dropdown-menu{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 14px); left:50%; transform:translate(-50%, -8px);
  min-width:260px; padding:8px; background:var(--navy-950); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(4,12,30,.3); opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .2s var(--ease), transform .2s var(--ease), visibility .2s;
}
.pa-nav-dropdown:hover .pa-nav-dropdown-menu,
.pa-nav-dropdown:focus-within .pa-nav-dropdown-menu,
.pa-nav-dropdown.open .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translate(-50%, 0);}
.pa-nav-dropdown-menu a{display:block; padding:10px 12px; color:#e8ecf6; white-space:normal; line-height:1.35;}
.pa-nav-dropdown-menu a:hover{background:var(--navy-800); color:var(--gold-300);}

.pa-header-actions{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;}
.pa-language-toggle{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45); background:transparent; color:#fff;
  padding:8px 12px; border-radius:2px; cursor:pointer; font:600 .84rem var(--font-body);
  transition:background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.pa-language-toggle:hover{background:#fff; color:var(--navy-900); border-color:#fff;}
.pa-burger{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:6px;}
.pa-burger span{width:24px; height:2px; background:#fff; display:block;}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.pa-hero{
  position:relative;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 140% at 82% 12%, #16326b 0%, var(--navy-900) 46%, var(--navy-950) 100%);
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:168px 0 110px;
}
.pa-hero-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:40px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.pa-hero h1{color:#fff; margin-bottom:.55em;}
.pa-hero h1 em{
  font-style:normal; color:var(--gold-400);
}
.pa-hero .lede{color:#cfd7ec; margin-bottom:2em;}
.pa-hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:44px;}
.pa-hero-stats{display:flex; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.pa-stat b{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.1rem; color:#fff; font-weight:600;
}
.pa-stat span{font-size:.85rem; color:var(--gold-300); letter-spacing:.03em;}

/* swoosh + stars graphic */
.pa-hero-art{position:relative; height:420px;}
.pa-swoosh-svg{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; animation:swoosh-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes swoosh-drift{
  0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%{ transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(1.2deg); }
}
.pa-star{ fill:#fff; transform-origin:center; animation:twinkle 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pa-star.s2{animation-delay:.6s;}
.pa-star.s3{animation-delay:1.3s;}
.pa-star.s4{animation-delay:2s;}
@keyframes twinkle{
  0%,100%{opacity:.25; transform:scale(.8);}
  50%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1.15);}
}
.pa-hero-photo{
  position:absolute; right:0; bottom:0; width:78%;
  border:6px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(4,12,30,.55);
}
.pa-hero-card{
  position:absolute; left:-10px; top:20px; background:#fff; color:var(--ink);
  padding:18px 22px; border-radius:2px; box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(4,12,30,.35);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; max-width:230px;
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold-500);
}
.pa-hero-card b{font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--navy-900); display:block;}
.pa-hero-card small{color:var(--ink-faint); font-size:.78rem;}

/* ---------- Marquee / region strip ---------- */
.pa-region-strip{
  background:var(--navy-950); color:var(--gold-300); padding:14px 0;
  font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.04em; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.pa-region-strip .container-pa{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px 34px; justify-content:center;}

/* ---------- Service cards (horizontal, icon block + content) ---------- */
.pa-service-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px;}
.pa-service-tile{
  display:flex; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.pa-service-tile:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(11,31,68,.13); border-color:transparent; }
.pa-service-icon-block{
  flex:0 0 116px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-950));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.pa-service-icon-block::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:150px; height:150px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,181,77,.28), transparent 70%);
}
.pa-service-icon-block svg{ position:relative; z-index:1; color:var(--gold-400); }
.pa-service-content{ flex:1; padding:24px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; min-width:0; }
.pa-service-num{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.76rem; color:var(--gold-600); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; }
.pa-service-content h3{ margin:0 0 2px; font-size:1.1rem; }
.pa-service-zigzag{ display:block; margin:2px 0 2px; }
.pa-service-content p{ margin:0; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1; }
.pa-service-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:600; font-size:.84rem;
  color:var(--navy-900); margin-top:6px; align-self:flex-start;
}
.pa-service-link svg{ color:var(--gold-600); transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.pa-service-tile:hover .pa-service-link svg{ transform:translateX(6px); }

@media (max-width: 700px){
  .pa-service-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pa-service-tile{flex-direction:column;}
  .pa-service-icon-block{flex:0 0 84px; width:100%;}
}


/* ---------- pillar list (trust) ---------- */
.pa-pillars{display:flex; gap:48px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.pa-pillar{flex:1; min-width:200px; display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start;}
.pa-pillar .num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--gold-500); font-weight:600; line-height:1;
}
.pa-pillar h4{margin-bottom:.3em; font-size:1.08rem;}
.pa-pillar p{margin:0; font-size:.92rem;}

/* ---------- two column media block ---------- */
.pa-media-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center;}
.pa-media-row.reverse .pa-media-img{order:2;}
.pa-media-img img{border-radius:2px;}
.pa-media-img{position:relative;}
.pa-media-img::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:16px -16px -16px 16px; border:2px solid var(--gold-400); z-index:-1;
}

/* ---------- feature grid (why choose us, 9 items) ---------- */
.pa-feature-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-left:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:48px;
}
.pa-feature-cell{
  padding:34px 30px; border-right:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.pa-feature-cell .ico{font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:14px; display:block;}
.pa-feature-cell h4{font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:.4em;}
.pa-feature-cell p{font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:0;}

/* ---------- licensing list ---------- */
.pa-license-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); margin-top:48px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.pa-license-item{
  background:var(--navy-900); padding:26px 30px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease);
}
.pa-license-item:hover{background:var(--navy-800);}
.pa-license-item h4{color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:.35em;}
.pa-license-item p{color:#aeb9d6; font-size:.86rem; margin:0; max-width:340px;}
.pa-license-item a{
  color:var(--gold-400); font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem; white-space:nowrap; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.pa-license-item a:hover{color:var(--gold-300);}

/* ---------- regions ---------- */
.pa-region-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px; margin-top:48px;}
.pa-region-card{border:1px solid var(--line); padding:30px; transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);}
.pa-region-card:hover{box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(11,31,68,.09); transform:translateY(-4px);}
.pa-region-card h3{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
.pa-region-card a{color:var(--navy-800); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;}
.pa-region-card a:hover{color:var(--gold-600);}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.pa-cta-band{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-300), var(--gold-500));
  color:var(--navy-950); text-align:center; padding:80px 0;
}
.pa-cta-band h2{color:var(--navy-950);}
.pa-cta-band p{color:#3a2c0a; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 28px;}

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.pa-form-wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:60px; align-items:flex-start;}
.pa-form{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:40px; }
.pa-form .form-label{font-weight:600; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--navy-900);}
.pa-form .form-control, .pa-form .form-select{
  border-radius:2px; border:1px solid #d3d8e4; padding:12px 14px; font-size:.95rem;
}
.pa-form .form-control:focus, .pa-form .form-select:focus{
  border-color:var(--gold-500); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(212,160,23,.18);
}
.pa-form-note{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:16px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-faint); opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s var(--ease);}
.pa-form-note.show{opacity:1;}
.pa-form-note .dot{width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#2fae66; animation:pulse-dot 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes pulse-dot{ 0%,100%{opacity:1;} 50%{opacity:.35;} }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.pa-footer{background:var(--navy-950); color:#aeb9d6; padding:72px 0 28px;}
.pa-footer h4{color:#fff; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:1em;}
.pa-footer-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:44px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.pa-footer-brand img{height:42px; margin-bottom:16px;}
.pa-footer-brand p{color:#8b96b6; font-size:.9rem; max-width:280px;}
.pa-footer address{font-style:normal; font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.7; color:#8b96b6;}
.pa-footer a.phone{color:var(--gold-400); font-weight:600; display:inline-block; margin:6px 0 10px;}
.pa-footer-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; padding-top:26px; font-size:.82rem; color:#7280a1;}
.pa-footer-credit{flex-basis:100%; text-align:center; color:#8b96b6;}
.pa-footer-credit a{color:var(--gold-400); font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;}

/* ---------- Page hero (about/contact) ---------- */
.pa-page-hero{
  background:radial-gradient(120% 160% at 85% 0%, #16326b 0, var(--navy-900) 50%, var(--navy-950) 100%);
  color:#fff; padding:170px 0 90px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.pa-page-hero h1{color:#fff; margin-bottom:.4em;}
.pa-page-hero .lede{color:#cfd7ec; margin-bottom:0;}
.pa-crumb{color:var(--gold-400); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:14px; display:block;}
.pa-page-hero .btn-pa{margin-top:28px;}

/* ---------- service detail pages ---------- */
.pa-service-detail-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr; gap:64px; align-items:start;}
.pa-service-facts{border-top:2px solid var(--gold-500); background:var(--mist);}
.pa-service-facts div{padding:22px 24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.pa-service-facts strong,.pa-service-facts span{display:block;}
.pa-service-facts strong{font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--navy-900); font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:4px;}
.pa-service-facts span{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.92rem;}
.pa-detail-columns{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:72px; align-items:start;}
.pa-check-list,.pa-step-list{padding:0; margin:28px 0 0; list-style:none;}
.pa-check-list li{position:relative; padding:0 0 14px 28px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.pa-check-list li::before{content:""; position:absolute; left:4px; top:3px; width:7px; height:13px; border-right:2px solid var(--gold-600); border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-600); transform:rotate(42deg);}
.pa-step-list{counter-reset:pa-steps;}
.pa-step-list li{counter-increment:pa-steps; display:grid; grid-template-columns:42px 1fr; column-gap:14px; padding-bottom:24px;}
.pa-step-list li::before{content:counter(pa-steps, decimal-leading-zero); font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--gold-600); font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:600;}
.pa-step-list b,.pa-step-list span{display:block; grid-column:2;}
.pa-step-list b{color:var(--navy-900); margin-top:-26px; margin-bottom:4px;}
.pa-step-list span{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.92rem;}
.pa-disclaimer,.pa-source-note{font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-top:24px;}
.pa-source-note a{color:var(--navy-800); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;}

/* ---------- expertise cards (about) ---------- */
.pa-expertise-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:2px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:48px;}
.pa-expertise-cell{background:#fff; padding:32px 26px;}
.pa-expertise-cell .idx{font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--gold-500); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:600;}
.pa-expertise-cell h4{font-size:1.02rem; margin:.6em 0 .4em;}
.pa-expertise-cell p{font-size:.9rem; margin:0;}

/* ---------- team grid ---------- */
.pa-team-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:48px;}
.pa-team-photo{position:relative; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:1/1;}
.pa-team-photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:grayscale(.85); transition:filter .5s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);}
.pa-team-photo:hover img{filter:grayscale(0); transform:scale(1.05);}
.pa-team-photo::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:4px; background:var(--gold-500);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.pa-team-photo:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);}

/* ---------- contact location cards ---------- */
.pa-loc-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:2px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:8px;}
.pa-loc-card{background:#fff; padding:38px 32px;}
.pa-loc-card .flagline{font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--gold-600); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px; display:block;}
.pa-loc-card h3{margin-bottom:.2em;}
.pa-loc-card .coverage{font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:18px;}
.pa-loc-card .phone-line{font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--navy-900); font-weight:600; display:block; margin-bottom:14px;}
.pa-loc-card address{font-style:normal; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); min-height:44px;}
.pa-loc-card .loc-actions{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:18px;}

.pa-map-frame{width:100%; height:340px; border:0; filter:grayscale(.15);}

/* ---------- reveal animation (single, restrained) ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);}
.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
.reveal-stagger > *{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.02s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.09s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.23s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.30s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.37s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.44s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.51s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(9){transition-delay:.58s;}
.reveal-stagger.is-visible > *:nth-child(10){transition-delay:.65s;}

/* ---------- back to top ---------- */
.pa-top-btn{
  position:fixed; right:26px; bottom:26px; z-index:900;
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy-900); color:var(--gold-400);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(8,24,51,.3);
}
.pa-top-btn.show{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0);}

html[dir="rtl"] body{font-family:var(--font-body);}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-header,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-region-strip,
html[dir="rtl"] .section,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-cta-band,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-footer{text-align:right;}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-header .container-pa,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-header-actions{direction:rtl;}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav a::after{left:auto; right:0;}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{left:auto; right:50%; transform:translate(50%, -8px);}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav-dropdown:hover .pa-nav-dropdown-menu,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav-dropdown:focus-within .pa-nav-dropdown-menu,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav-dropdown.open .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{transform:translate(50%, 0);}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-hero-card{left:auto; right:-10px; border-left:0; border-right:4px solid var(--gold-500);}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-media-row.reverse .pa-media-img{order:2;}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-service-body{direction:rtl;}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-service-arrow{transform:scaleX(-1);}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-pillar{direction:rtl;}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-form-wrap,
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-footer-grid{direction:rtl;}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav{transform:translateX(-100%);}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav.open{transform:translateX(0);}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-top-btn{right:auto; left:26px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px){
  .pa-nav{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:280px; background:var(--navy-950);
    flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:100px 30px; gap:26px;
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .35s var(--ease); box-shadow:-20px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  }
  .pa-nav.open{transform:translateX(0);}
  .pa-nav-dropdown{width:100%;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{position:static; transform:none; min-width:0; width:100%; display:none; opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; box-shadow:none; border:0; padding:0 0 0 12px;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown.open .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{display:block; transform:none;}
  .pa-burger{display:flex;}
  .pa-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pa-hero-art{height:320px; margin-top:20px;}
  .pa-feature-grid, .pa-expertise-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .pa-region-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .pa-media-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px;}
  .pa-media-row.reverse .pa-media-img{order:0;}
  .pa-form-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pa-service-detail-grid,.pa-detail-columns{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:38px;}
  .pa-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .pa-loc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pa-team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width: 620px){
  .section{padding:64px 0;}
  .pa-feature-grid, .pa-expertise-grid, .pa-region-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pa-license-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pa-hero-ctas, .pa-pillars{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
  .pa-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pa-team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .pa-hero{padding-top:140px;}
  .pa-loc-card .loc-actions{flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown{width:100%;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown-toggle{font-size:1rem; color:#e8ecf6;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{position:static; transform:none; min-width:0; width:100%; display:none; opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; box-shadow:none; border:0; padding:0 0 0 12px;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown.open .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{display:block; transform:none;}
  html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{transform:none; padding:0 12px 0 0;}
}




  /* ---- Service grid ---- */
  .pa-service-row{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:28px;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .pa-service-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .pa-service-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
 
  .pa-service-tile{
    display:block;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:inherit;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(20,24,50,.06);
    transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .pa-service-tile:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(20,24,50,.14);
  }
 
  /* photo header */
  .pa-service-photo{
    position:relative;
    height:230px;
    padding:22px 24px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:flex-end;
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
  }
  .pa-service-photo::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,28,.25) 0%, rgba(8,12,28,.85) 100%);
  }
  .pa-service-photo h3{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:1.35rem;
    font-weight:700;
    margin:0 0 10px;
    line-height:1.25;
  }
  .pa-service-zigzag{
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
    display:block;
  }
 
  /* body */
  .pa-service-body{
    padding:22px 24px 26px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:14px;
  }
  .pa-service-body p{
    margin:0;
    color:var(--text-body);
    font-size:.95rem;
    line-height:1.6;
    flex:1;
  }
  .pa-service-arrow{
    flex-shrink:0;
    width:36px;
    height:36px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:var(--accent);
    border:1.5px solid #e3e7f5;
    transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .pa-service-tile:hover .pa-service-arrow{
    background:var(--accent);
    color:#fff;
    border-color:var(--accent);
  }
 
  /* placeholder photo colors — swap background-image for real photos */
  .bg-1{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#1c2440,#2a3a63);}
  .bg-2{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#1b2740,#31456e);}
  .bg-3{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#20263f,#39527f);}
  .bg-4{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#1c2440,#2a3a63);}
  .bg-5{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#1b2740,#31456e);}
  .bg-6{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#20263f,#39527f);}
  .bg-7{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#1c2440,#2a3a63);}
  .bg-8{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#1b2740,#31456e);}
  .bg-9{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#20263f,#39527f);}
  .bg-10{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#1c2440,#2a3a63);}
  
    :root{
    --accent:#3b63f0;
    --text-dark:#12172b;
    --text-body:#5b6472;
  }

  /* ---------- final responsive polish ---------- */
  :root{
    --shadow-soft:0 14px 40px rgba(8,24,51,.08);
    --shadow-lift:0 24px 56px rgba(8,24,51,.14);
  }
  body{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fbfcfe 48%,#fff 100%);}
  .container-pa{max-width:1240px;}
  .section{position:relative;}
  .pa-header{padding:15px 0;}
  .pa-header .container-pa{min-height:52px;}
  .pa-header.is-scrolled{padding:8px 0;}
  .pa-brand{flex-shrink:0;}
  .pa-brand img{height:40px;}
  .pa-nav{gap:28px;}
  .pa-nav a,.pa-nav-dropdown-toggle{font-size:.9rem;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{border-radius:8px; padding:8px;}
  .pa-nav-dropdown-menu a{border-radius:4px; font-size:.88rem;}
  .pa-language-toggle{border-radius:999px; min-height:38px; padding:7px 14px;}
  .pa-header-actions{position:relative; z-index:1001;}
  .pa-burger{position:relative; z-index:1002; border-radius:8px; min-height:42px; min-width:42px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
  .pa-burger:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
  .pa-burger span{transition:transform .25s var(--ease), opacity .25s var(--ease);}
  .pa-burger.is-open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
  .pa-burger.is-open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  .pa-burger.is-open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}
  .btn-pa{border-radius:6px; box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(8,24,51,.08);}
  .btn-gold{box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(185,134,42,.22);}
  .pa-page-hero{padding:184px 0 112px;}
  .pa-page-hero::after,.pa-hero::after{content:""; position:absolute; width:360px; height:360px; right:-150px; bottom:-210px; border:1px solid rgba(242,205,124,.2); border-radius:50%;}
  .pa-service-tile,.pa-region-card,.pa-loc-card,.pa-form,.pa-expertise-cell{border-radius:10px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
  .pa-service-tile{border-color:rgba(228,231,238,.8);}
  .pa-service-tile:hover,.pa-region-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);}
  .pa-service-body{min-height:132px;}
  .pa-service-detail-grid{padding-top:8px;}
  .pa-service-facts{border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
  .pa-detail-columns{padding-top:4px;}
  .pa-form{border-radius:10px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
  .pa-form .form-control,.pa-form .form-select{border-radius:6px; min-height:48px;}
  .pa-form textarea.form-control{min-height:110px;}
  .pa-footer{margin-top:0;}

  @media (max-width: 992px){
    body.nav-open{overflow:hidden;}
    body.nav-open::before{content:""; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:998; background:rgba(4,12,30,.58); backdrop-filter:blur(3px);}
    .pa-header{padding:10px 0;}
    .pa-header .container-pa{padding-left:18px; padding-right:18px;}
    .pa-brand img{height:36px;}
    .pa-brand-text strong{font-size:1rem;}
    .pa-brand-text span{font-size:.56rem; letter-spacing:.17em;}
    .pa-header-actions{gap:8px;}
    .pa-header-actions > .btn-pa{display:none;}
    .pa-language-toggle{font-size:.75rem; padding:6px 11px; min-height:36px;}
    .pa-nav{z-index:999; width:min(88vw,360px); padding:104px 24px 32px; gap:8px; align-items:stretch; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0b1f44,#081833);}
    .pa-nav a,.pa-nav-dropdown-toggle{display:flex; align-items:center; min-height:46px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:6px; font-size:1rem;}
    .pa-nav a:hover,.pa-nav-dropdown-toggle:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
    .pa-nav a::after{display:none;}
    .pa-nav-dropdown-menu{padding:4px 0 4px 12px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-radius:6px;}
    .pa-nav-dropdown-menu a{font-size:.9rem; min-height:40px;}
    .pa-nav-dropdown-toggle span{margin-left:auto;}
    .pa-nav-dropdown.open .pa-nav-dropdown-toggle span{transform:rotate(180deg);}
    .pa-page-hero{padding:154px 0 82px;}
    .pa-hero{padding-top:146px;}
    html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav{inset:0 auto 0 0; transform:translateX(-100%);}
    html[dir="rtl"] .pa-nav.open{transform:translateX(0);}
  }

  @media (max-width: 620px){
    body{font-size:15px;}
    .container-pa{padding-left:18px; padding-right:18px;}
    h1{font-size:clamp(2.25rem,11vw,3.1rem);}
    h2{font-size:clamp(1.75rem,8vw,2.3rem);}
    .section{padding:68px 0;}
    .pa-page-hero{padding:136px 0 68px;}
    .pa-page-hero .lede,.lede{font-size:1.02rem;}
    .pa-hero-ctas{gap:10px;}
    .pa-hero-ctas .btn-pa{width:100%; justify-content:center;}
    .pa-hero-stats{gap:18px 28px;}
    .pa-stat b{font-size:1.8rem;}
    .pa-hero-art{height:280px;}
    .pa-hero-photo{width:84%;}
    .pa-hero-card{left:0; top:4px; padding:13px 15px; max-width:190px;}
    .pa-hero-card b{font-size:1.15rem;}
    .pa-hero-card small{font-size:.7rem;}
    .pa-service-row{gap:18px; margin-top:32px;}
    .pa-service-photo{height:190px; padding:18px;}
    .pa-service-photo h3{font-size:1.2rem;}
    .pa-service-body{padding:18px; min-height:0;}
    .pa-service-detail-grid,.pa-detail-columns{gap:30px;}
    .pa-service-facts div{padding:18px;}
    .pa-check-list li{padding-left:24px;}
    .pa-form{padding:22px 18px;}
    .pa-form-wrap{gap:32px;}
    .pa-footer{padding:50px 0 22px;}
    .pa-footer-bottom{font-size:.76rem;}
    .pa-top-btn{right:16px; bottom:16px; width:42px; height:42px;}
    html[dir="rtl"] .pa-top-btn{left:16px; right:auto;}
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    font-family:'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
    background:#f5f6f8;
    color:var(--text-dark);
  }
  .section{padding:70px 24px;}
  .container-pa{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;}
  .eyebrow-line{
    color:var(--accent);
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.85rem;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  h2{font-size:2rem;margin:0 0 14px;max-width:700px;}
  .lede{color:var(--text-body);max-width:640px;margin:0 0 44px;line-height:1.6;}

/* ======================= v2 additions (SEO / performance / Arabic pages) ======================= */
img{max-width:100%}
.pa-media-img img,.pa-hero-photo{height:auto}
.pa-media-img picture{display:block}
.pa-team-photo picture{display:block;width:100%;height:100%}
.pa-brand img,.pa-footer-brand img{width:auto}
a.pa-language-toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-decoration:none;line-height:1}
a.pa-language-toggle:hover{color:var(--navy-900)}

/* FAQ */
.pa-faq-list{max-width:860px;margin-top:28px;display:grid;gap:12px}
.pa-faq-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e7f5;border-radius:6px}
.pa-faq-item summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding:18px 52px 18px 22px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-900)}
.pa-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.pa-faq-item summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:20px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;color:var(--gold-600)}
.pa-faq-item[open] summary::after{content:"\2013"}
.pa-faq-item p{margin:0;padding:0 22px 20px;color:#5b6472;line-height:1.7}

/* 404 */
.pa-404{padding:96px 0;text-align:center}
.pa-404 h1{margin-bottom:12px}
.pa-404 .btn-pa{margin:8px 6px}

/* Arabic pages: real Arabic web font, no letter-spacing (it breaks Arabic letter joining) */
html[lang="ar"]{--font-body:"Cairo",Tahoma,"Segoe UI",Arial,sans-serif;--font-display:"Cairo",Tahoma,"Segoe UI",Arial,sans-serif}
html[lang="ar"] body{font-family:var(--font-body)}
html[lang="ar"] *{letter-spacing:0!important}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-faq-item summary{padding:18px 22px 18px 52px}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-faq-item summary::after{right:auto;left:20px}
html[dir="rtl"] .pa-checklist li,html[dir="rtl"] .pa-check-list li{text-align:right}