  :root{
    --bg: #FBF3EF;
    --surface: #FFFFFF;
    --ink: #34101F;
    --ink-soft: #6B3752;
    --muted: #9C7688;
    --rose: #C15F82;
    --rose-deep: #7A2E4C;
    --rose-pale: #F3D9E3;
    --gold: #B9873C;
    --gold-deep: #8C6425;
    --gold-pale: #F1E1BC;
    --whatsapp: #23C05C;
    --line: rgba(52,16,31,0.10);
    --shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(122,46,76,0.32);
  }

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

  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}

  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Tajawal', sans-serif;
    line-height:1.75;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }

  h1, h2, .wordmark{
    font-family:'Markazi Text', 'Tajawal', serif;
  }
  h3, h4{
    font-family:'Tajawal', sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
  }

  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  img{display:block; max-width:100%;}
  .container{
    width:100%;
    max-width:1080px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:0 24px;
  }

  /* ===== NAV ===== */
  header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:rgba(251,243,239,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  nav{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:14px 24px;
    max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .wordmark{
    font-weight:700; font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--rose-deep);
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .wordmark .mark{
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--surface); border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .wordmark .mark svg{color:var(--rose-deep);}
  .nav-links{display:flex; gap:26px; font-size:.94rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .nav-links a{position:relative; padding:4px 0;}
  .nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-2px;right:0;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transition:width .25s ease;}
  .nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--whatsapp); color:#fff; padding:9px 20px; border-radius:999px;
    font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(35,192,92,0.6);
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){ .nav-links{display:none;} }

  /* ===== SECTION LABEL (replaces pill eyebrow) ===== */
  .eyebrow{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .eyebrow span.dot{width:20px; height:2px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--rose); flex-shrink:0;}

  section{padding:20px 0 88px;}
  .section-head{
    margin-bottom:46px; text-align:right; max-width:600px;
    padding-right:20px; border-right:3px solid var(--gold-pale);
  }
  .section-head .eyebrow{justify-content:flex-start;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.4vw,2.6rem); color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; line-height:1.3;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--muted); max-width:52ch; margin:14px 0 0;}
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .section-head{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}
  }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    padding:70px 0 44px;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero .container{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap:52px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .hero-blob{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-blob svg{position:absolute; top:-140px; left:-180px; opacity:.5;}

  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.3;
    margin-bottom:20px;
  }
  .hero h1 em{
    font-style:normal; color:var(--rose-deep);
  }
  .hero p.lead{
    color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.08rem; max-width:46ch; margin-bottom:32px;
  }
  .hero-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
    padding:14px 26px; border-radius:14px; font-weight:600; font-size:.98rem;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .btn:active{transform:scale(.97);}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--whatsapp); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(35,192,92,0.55);}
  .btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 34px -10px rgba(35,192,92,0.7);}
  .btn-ghost{background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--rose-deep); color:var(--rose-deep);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--rose-deep); color:#fff;}

  .hero-photo{position:relative; z-index:1; justify-self:center;}
  .hero-photo .frame{
    width:min(340px, 78vw); aspect-ratio:3/4; border-radius:30px;
    overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); border:8px solid var(--surface);
    position:relative;
  }
  .hero-photo .frame::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:9px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold); border-radius:22px;
    pointer-events:none; opacity:.75;
  }
  .hero-photo .frame img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
  .hero-photo .badge{
    position:absolute; top:26px; left:-38px; z-index:2;
    background:var(--gold); color:#fff;
    padding:8px 46px; transform:rotate(-40deg);
    box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px rgba(140,100,30,.55);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:6px;
    font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .hero-photo .badge svg{display:none;}

  /* smile divider */
  .smile-divider{width:100%; height:60px; display:block;}
  .smile-divider path{fill:var(--surface);}
  .smile-divider.flip path{fill:var(--bg);}

  /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
  .about{background:var(--surface);}
  .about .container{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
  }
  .about-card{
    background:var(--bg); border-radius:30px; padding:10px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }
  .about-card img{border-radius:24px; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover;}
  .about-text h3{color:var(--rose-deep); font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .about-text p{color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:16px;}

  .credentials{
    list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    margin-top:24px; position:relative; padding-right:28px;
  }
  .credentials::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:8px; top:8px; bottom:8px;
    width:2px; background:var(--gold-pale);
  }
  .credentials li{
    position:relative; padding:14px 0; font-size:.98rem; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .credentials li::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:-1px; top:20px;
    width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--surface); border:3px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .credentials li svg{display:none;}
  .credentials b{color:var(--rose-deep);}

  /* ===== EXPLORE NAV CARDS ===== */
  .explore{background:var(--surface);}
  .explore-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; max-width:820px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .explore-grid.single{
    grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:380px;
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .explore-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .explore-card{
    background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:26px;
    padding:36px 28px; text-align:center;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .explore-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .explore-icon{
    width:60px; height:60px; margin:0 auto 18px; border-radius:50%;
    background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--gold); color:var(--rose-deep);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .explore-card h3{color:var(--rose-deep); font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .explore-card p{color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .explore-link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    color:var(--rose); font-weight:700; font-size:.92rem;
  }
  .explore-card:hover .explore-link svg{transform:translateX(-3px);}
  .explore-link svg{transition:transform .2s ease;}

  /* ===== GRID GALLERY (posts.html / cases.html) ===== */
  .grid-gallery{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .grid-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:460px){ .grid-gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .grid-tile{
    position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:26px; overflow:hidden;
    border:none; padding:0; cursor:pointer; background:var(--ink);
  }
  .grid-tile:nth-child(3n+2){aspect-ratio:1/1;}
  .grid-tile img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:.94; transition:transform .35s ease, opacity .3s ease;}
  .grid-tile:hover img{transform:scale(1.06); opacity:1;}
  .grid-tile-tag{
    position:absolute; top:0; right:0; z-index:2;
    background:var(--gold); color:#fff;
    font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:9px 18px 9px 20px;
    border-radius:0 26px 0 18px;
  }
  .grid-tile-overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; z-index:2;
    background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(52,16,31,0.9), rgba(52,16,31,0));
    color:#fff; font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; text-align:right;
    padding:38px 16px 16px; line-height:1.5;
  }

  /* ===== MODAL ===== */
  .modal-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:100; background:rgba(52,16,31,0.6);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .modal-overlay.is-open{opacity:1; visibility:visible;}
  .modal-box{
    background:var(--surface); border-radius:28px; max-width:640px; width:100%;
    max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto; position:relative; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }
  .modal-close{
    position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:3;
    width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94); color:var(--rose-deep); font-size:1.4rem; line-height:1;
  }
  .modal-img{aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; background:var(--rose-pale);}
  .modal-img img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
  .modal-body{padding:28px 30px 34px;}
  .modal-tag{
    display:inline-block; background:var(--gold-pale); color:var(--gold-deep);
    font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:999px; margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .modal-body h3{color:var(--rose-deep); font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.5;}
  .modal-body h4{color:var(--rose-deep); font-size:1rem; margin:20px 0 10px;}
  .modal-body p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .modal-body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .modal-body p.case-closing{
    color:var(--rose-deep); font-weight:700; font-size:.98rem; margin-top:16px;
  }
  .case-findings{
    list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .case-findings li{
    position:relative; padding-right:22px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem; line-height:1.7;
  }
  .case-findings li::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:0; top:9px;
    width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold);
  }

  /* ===== FAQ ===== */
  .faq{background:var(--bg);}
  .faq-list{max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .faq-item{
    background:transparent; border:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:0; padding:0;
  }
  .faq-item summary{
    list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:20px 4px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; font-size:1.02rem;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .faq-item summary::after{
    content:"›"; font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0;
    transition:transform .25s ease; line-height:1;
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary{color:var(--rose-deep);}
  .faq-item[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(90deg);}
  .faq-item p{color:var(--ink-soft); padding:0 4px 22px; font-size:.95rem;}

  /* ===== POSTS / CASES SECTION WRAPPER ===== */
  .posts{background:var(--bg);}

  /* ===== SERVICES ===== */
  .services{background:var(--bg);}
  .service-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .service-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .service-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  .service-card{
    background:var(--surface); border-radius:28px 28px 10px 10px; padding:30px 24px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .service-card:nth-child(even){background:var(--rose-pale);}
  .service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .service-icon{
    width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--surface); border:1.5px solid var(--rose);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--rose-deep);
  }
  .service-card h3{font-size:1.12rem; color:var(--rose-deep); font-weight:700;}
  .service-card p{color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; flex-grow:1;}
  .service-link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    color:var(--whatsapp); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;
  }
  .service-link svg{transition:transform .2s ease;}
  .service-card:hover .service-link svg{transform:translateX(-3px);}

  /* ===== RESEARCH / ACADEMIC ===== */
  .research{background:var(--surface);}
  .research-list{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;
  }
  .research-item{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;
    background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px;
    padding:20px 22px;
  }
  .research-icon{
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
    background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--rose-deep);
  }
  .research-info{flex-grow:1;}
  .research-info h3{font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--rose-deep); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .research-meta{font-size:.86rem; color:var(--muted);}
  .research-link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; flex-shrink:0;
    color:var(--rose-deep); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;
    border:1.5px solid var(--rose-deep); padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .research-item{flex-wrap:wrap;}
    .research-link{width:100%; justify-content:center;}
  }

  /* ===== SOCIAL ===== */
  .social{background:var(--bg);}
  .social-grid{display:flex; gap:20px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .social-card{
    background:var(--surface); border-radius:22px; padding:26px 34px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; min-width:230px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 10px 26px -18px rgba(122,46,76,0.3);
    transition:transform .2s ease;
  }
  .social-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}
  .social-icon{
    width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .social-icon.ig{background:linear-gradient(45deg,#f9ce34,#ee2a7b,#6228d7);}
  .social-icon.tt{background:#000;}
  .social-card .handle{font-weight:700; color:var(--rose-deep); font-size:1.02rem;}
  .social-card .plat{font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted);}

  /* ===== FOOTER / CONTACT ===== */
  footer{
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--rose-deep), #4E1B31);
    color:#FBF3EF; padding:58px 0 28px; position:relative;
    border-top:3px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .footer-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr; gap:36px;
    padding-bottom:36px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(251,243,239,0.16);
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){ .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;} }
  footer h4{font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:16px; color:#fff; font-weight:700;}
  footer .wordmark{color:#fff;}
  footer .wordmark .mark{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color:var(--gold);}
  footer .wordmark .mark svg{color:#fff;}
  footer p{color:rgba(251,243,239,0.82); font-size:.92rem; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .foot-link{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:rgba(251,243,239,0.94);
    font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .foot-link svg{flex-shrink:0; color:var(--gold);}
  .foot-cta{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:8px;
    background:var(--whatsapp); color:#fff; padding:12px 22px; border-radius:12px; font-weight:600;
  }
  .bottom-bar{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
    padding-top:22px; font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(251,243,239,0.6);
  }

  /* floating whatsapp button */
  .float-wa{
    position:fixed; bottom:22px; left:22px; z-index:60;
    width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--whatsapp); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px -8px rgba(35,192,92,0.65);
    animation:pulse 2.4s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse{
    0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(35,192,92,0.45);}
    70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 16px rgba(35,192,92,0);}
    100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(35,192,92,0);}
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    .float-wa{animation:none;}
    *{transition:none !important;}
  }

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .hero .container{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;}
    .hero p.lead{margin-inline:auto;}
    .hero-actions{justify-content:center;}
    .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
    .about .container{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .about-card{max-width:340px; margin:0 auto;}
    .credentials{text-align:right; max-width:340px; margin-inline:auto;}
  }

  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible{
    outline:3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:6px;
  }

  .empty-state{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    color:var(--muted);
    background:var(--surface);
    border:1px dashed var(--line);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px 20px;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .grid-tile-placeholder{
    width:100%; height:100%;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--rose-pale), var(--gold-pale));
  }
