:root{
    /* Light, clean canvas by default — readability and trust matter more
       here than a cinematic look. Category colors (--com gold / --plot
       green / --res rust) are functional — they distinguish the three
       India project types throughout tables, tags, and stat strips — and
       stay separate from --accent (steel blue), the body-scoped brand
       color used for nav, links, and trust chrome not tied to one
       project type. The hero and footer keep a dark navy band regardless
       of theme, as a deliberate bookend — --hero-accent stays constant
       across both modes since that band is always dark. */
    --bg:#F7F8FA; --bg-raised:#FFFFFF; --bg-sunken:#EEF1F5;
    --ink:#1A2233; --ink-soft:#4B5567; --ink-faint:#8994A6;
    --line:#E2E6ED; --line-strong:#CBD2DE;
    --accent:#2E6F91; --accent-tint:#E7F1F6;
    --hero-accent:#7FB8D6;
    --com:#A6742E; --com-tint:#F1E4C8;
    --plot:#2C6650; --plot-tint:#E1EEE6;
    --res:#A14B33; --res-tint:#F1DFD5;
    --verified:#2C6650; --verified-tint:#E1EEE6;
    --warn-ink:#8A5A20; --warn-tint:#F5E9D3;
    --hero-bg:#0A1420; --hero-bg2:#0F1E2E; --hero-ink:#F3F6FA; --hero-soft:rgba(243,246,250,.72); --hero-line:rgba(243,246,250,.14);
    --radius:6px;
    --shadow:0 14px 34px -18px rgba(20,30,45,0.14);
  }
  /* Reversible dark-mode escape hatch (unused by default — no toggle UI
     currently renders it) preserving the earlier cinematic palette. */
  :root[data-theme="dark"]{
    --bg:#100E0B; --bg-raised:#1C1813; --bg-sunken:#0A0907;
    --ink:#F1EBDC; --ink-soft:#AEA48D; --ink-faint:#756C59;
    --line:#2C2620; --line-strong:#3E362B;
    --accent:#6FA8C7; --accent-tint:#142229;
    --com:#D9AB52; --com-tint:#2E260F;
    --plot:#5FA688; --plot-tint:#12271F;
    --res:#D48468; --res-tint:#2E1D15;
    --verified:#5FA688; --verified-tint:#12271F;
    --warn-ink:#D9AB52; --warn-tint:#2E260F;
    --hero-bg:#070605; --hero-bg2:#0B0906; --hero-ink:#F5F0E2; --hero-soft:rgba(245,240,226,.72); --hero-line:rgba(245,240,226,.14);
    --shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0; background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink);
    font-family:"IBM Plex Sans",-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
    line-height:1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:"Fraunces","Georgia",serif; font-weight:650; text-wrap:balance; margin:0; color:var(--ink);}
  p{margin:0;}
  a{color:inherit;}
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  .mono{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",ui-monospace,monospace; font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
  ::selection{background:var(--accent-tint); color:var(--ink);}
  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset:3px;}

  .wrap{max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference){
    .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;}
    .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  }

  /* ============ NAV ============ */
  .topnav{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 88%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .topnav .wrap{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding-top:14px; padding-bottom:14px; max-width:1200px;}
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:650; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:-.01em;}
  .brand .mark{width:26px; height:26px; object-fit:contain; display:block;}
  .navlinks{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:30px; font-size:.72rem;}
  .navlinks a{
    text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink-soft); position:relative; padding:4px 0;
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.09em;
  }
  .navlinks a:hover, .navlinks a.active{color:var(--ink);}
  .navlinks a.active::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px; height:2px; background:var(--accent);}
  .nav-cta{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase;
    border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:transparent; color:var(--ink);
    padding:10px 18px; border-radius:2px; text-decoration:none;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; white-space:nowrap;
    transition:background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--accent-tint); border-color:var(--accent);}
  .navlinks-mobile-hide{display:flex;}
  .nav-cta-short{display:none;}
  .nav-right{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
  .nav-toggle{
    display:none; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
    width:36px; height:36px; flex:none; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius:4px;
    background:transparent; cursor:pointer; padding:0;
  }
  .nav-toggle span{display:block; width:16px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); transition:transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;}
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}
  .mobile-menu{display:none; flex-direction:column;}
  .mobile-menu.open{display:flex;}
  .mobile-menu a{
    padding:15px 28px; text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .mobile-menu a.active{color:var(--accent); font-weight:600;}
  @media (max-width:820px){
    .navlinks-mobile-hide{display:none;}
    .nav-toggle{display:flex;}
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .brand{font-size:.92rem; gap:8px;}
    .nav-cta{padding:9px 14px; font-size:10px;}
    .nav-cta-full{display:none;}
    .nav-cta-short{display:inline;}
  }

  /* ============ HERO ============ */
  .hero{
    background:
      radial-gradient(1200px 640px at 84% -12%, rgba(127,184,214,0.16), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(95,166,136,0.08), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hero-bg), var(--hero-bg2));
    color:var(--hero-ink);
    padding:104px 0 76px;
    position:relative;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--hero-line);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.5; pointer-events:none;
    background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245,240,226,0.03) 0px, rgba(245,240,226,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 34px);
  }
  .hero-mark{
    position:absolute; left:20px; top:50%; transform-origin:left center; transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.32em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--hero-soft); white-space:nowrap; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-watermark{
    position:absolute; right:-2vw; bottom:-6%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; user-select:none;
    font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(7rem, 22vw, 15rem); line-height:1;
    color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1px rgba(245,240,226,0.09);
  }
  .hero .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:1200px; padding-left:56px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .hero-mark{display:none;} .hero .wrap{padding-left:28px;} }
  .eyebrow-row{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--hero-accent); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .eyebrow-row .dot{width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--hero-accent); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(127,184,214,.22);}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem); line-height:1.08; max-width:20ch; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--hero-ink);}
  .hero h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--hero-accent); font-weight:500;}
  .tagline-row{margin-top:14px; font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:500; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--hero-accent);}
  .hero .sub{margin-top:16px; font-size:1.02rem; max-width:52ch; color:var(--hero-soft); line-height:1.55;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:26px;}
  .btn{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.02em;
    padding:13px 22px; border-radius:999px; text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    transition:transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
  }
  .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--hero-accent); color:var(--hero-bg); font-weight:600;}
  .btn-primary:hover{opacity:.9;}
  .btn-ghost{border:1px solid var(--hero-line); color:var(--hero-ink);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(243,239,225,.06);}

  .hero-stats{
    margin-top:36px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px;
    background:var(--hero-line); border:1px solid var(--hero-line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-stats div{
    background:rgba(10,16,24,0.86); padding:16px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; min-height:80px;
  }
  .hero-stats .v{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.7vw,1.25rem); color:var(--hero-accent); white-space:nowrap;}
  .hero-stats .l{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--hero-soft); margin-top:4px; line-height:1.35;}

  .hero-layout{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:stretch;}
  .hero-right{padding-top:6px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .hero-preview{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid var(--hero-line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1;}
  .hero-preview-head{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--hero-soft); padding:16px 18px 12px;}
  .hero-preview-row{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:14px 16px; text-decoration:none;
    margin:0 12px 10px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.055); border:1px solid var(--hero-line);
    border-radius:calc(var(--radius) - 1px); box-shadow:0 10px 22px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    transition:background .18s ease, transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease; flex:1;
  }
  .hero-preview-row:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 16px 28px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);}
  .hp-dot{width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;}
  .hp-name{flex:1; min-width:0; font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--hero-ink); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px;}
  .hp-name em{font-style:normal; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:9.5px; color:var(--hero-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em;}
  .hp-stat{display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-end; gap:2px; text-align:right; flex-shrink:0;}
  .hp-stat b{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--hero-accent); white-space:nowrap;}
  .hp-stat em{font-style:normal; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:9.5px; color:var(--hero-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; white-space:nowrap;}
  .hp-arrow{flex:none; color:var(--hero-accent); font-size:16px; line-height:1; margin-left:2px; transition:transform .18s ease;}
  .hero-preview-row:hover .hp-arrow{transform:translateX(3px);}
  .hero-preview-more{
    display:block; text-align:center; padding:14px 18px; border-top:1px solid var(--hero-line); margin-top:auto;
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--hero-accent); text-decoration:none;
  }
  .hero-preview-more:hover{text-decoration:underline;}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .hero-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr; align-items:start;}
    .hero-right{margin-top:32px;}
    .hero-preview-row{flex:none;}
  }

  /* ============ SECTION SHELL ============ */
  section{padding:80px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .section-head{display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .kicker{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint);}
  .tag{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--cat, var(--accent)); background:var(--cat-tint, var(--accent-tint)); border:1px solid var(--cat, var(--accent));
    padding:4px 10px; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .section-title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin-top:8px; max-width:26ch; letter-spacing:-.015em;}
  .section-lede{margin-top:14px; font-size:1.02rem; max-width:64ch; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:500;}

  /* ============ Dubai project cards ============ */
  .dubai-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:28px;}
  .dubai-card{background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .dubai-card .dc-image{position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; background:var(--bg-sunken);}
  .dubai-card .dc-image img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .dubai-card .dc-num{
    position:absolute; top:8px; right:14px; font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600; font-size:2rem;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .dubai-card .dc-body{padding:18px 20px 20px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1;}
  .dubai-card h4{font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:1.08rem; margin:0 0 3px;}
  .dubai-card .dc-loc{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:10.5px; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:14px;}
  .dubai-card .dc-stats{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px 14px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .dubai-card .dc-stats .l{font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:2px;}
  .dubai-card .dc-stats .v{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink);}
  .dubai-card .dc-stats .v.accent{color:var(--cat,var(--accent));}
  .dubai-card .btn-cat{margin-top:auto; text-align:center; justify-content:center; width:100%;}
  .nirvana-banner{position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; margin:20px 0 8px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong);}
  .nirvana-banner img{width:100%; height:220px; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .nirvana-banner .dc-num{
    position:absolute; top:12px; right:18px; font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600; font-size:2.4rem;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9); text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }

  /* ============ Location benefit badges & Dubai reasons ============ */
  .loc-benefit{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; margin:12px 0 0;
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--cat,var(--accent));
    background:var(--cat-tint,var(--accent-tint)); border:1px solid var(--cat,var(--accent));
    padding:6px 12px; border-radius:3px;
  }
  .dubai-card .dc-benefit{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:10px; color:var(--cat,var(--accent));
    margin:0 0 14px;
  }
  .scarcity-flag{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:14px;
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.01em;
    color:var(--warn-ink); background:var(--warn-tint); border:1px solid var(--warn-ink);
    padding:8px 14px; border-radius:3px;
  }
  .advisor-mark{
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); color:var(--bg);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:"Fraunces",serif;
    font-weight:650; font-size:1rem; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .credo-head{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .credo-head .credo-head-text{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-faint); letter-spacing:.04em;}
  .credo-head .credo-head-text b{color:var(--ink); font-family:"IBM Plex Sans",sans-serif; font-size:.95rem; display:block; font-weight:600;}
  .reasons-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap:16px; margin-top:16px;}
  .reasons-grid .pillar-card p{margin:0;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .reasons-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  .chart-card{
    background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-top:2px solid var(--accent); border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:24px 26px; margin-top:20px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.3fr; gap:28px; align-items:center;
  }
  .chart-card h4{font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:1.1rem; margin:0 0 8px;}
  .chart-card-text p{font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}
  .chart-card-graph svg{width:100%; height:auto; display:block;}
  .chart-caption{font-size:.74rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin:8px 0 0;}
  @media (max-width:760px){ .chart-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ============ TRUST ============ */
  .trust{background:var(--bg-sunken);}
  .trust-grid{margin-top:28px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:44px; align-items:start;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;} }
  .filter-list-head{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); margin:0 0 16px;}
  .filter-list{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; align-items:stretch;}
  .filter-item{
    display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start;
    background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-top:2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:16px;
  }
  .filter-item.span-2{grid-column:span 2;}
  .filter-icon{
    font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; width:26px; height:26px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent-tint);
  }
  .filter-item h4{font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:.94rem; margin:0 0 4px;}
  .filter-item p{font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; line-height:1.45;}
  @media (max-width:600px){ .filter-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .filter-item.span-2{grid-column:span 1;} }
  .credo{
    font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
    background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-top:2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 30px;
  }
  .credo p + p{margin-top:14px;}
  .credo b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}
  .pillars{display:grid; gap:14px;}
  .pillar-card{
    background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-top:2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0; padding:18px 20px;
    transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  }
  .pillar-card:hover{transform:translateX(4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .pillar-card h4{font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .pillar-card p{font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5;}
  .cred-strip{margin-top:28px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px;}
  .cred-strip span{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11.5px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
    padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px; color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--bg-raised);
  }

  /* ============ FOUNDER CREDIBILITY BRIDGE ============ */
  .credo-bridge{
    margin-top:16px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line-strong);
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:2;
  }
  .credo-bridge b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}
  .credo-bridge .cb-arrow{color:var(--ink-faint); margin:0 2px;}

  /* ============ WHO IS THIS FOR ============ */
  .who-section{background:var(--bg-sunken);}
  .persona-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:16px; margin-top:28px;}
  .persona-card{
    background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-top:2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 20px; transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  }
  .persona-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .persona-card .pc-icon{font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1; margin-bottom:12px; display:block;}
  .persona-card h4{font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:1.02rem; margin:0 0 6px;}
  .persona-card p{font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; margin:0;}

  /* ============ HOW IT WORKS ============ */
  .steps-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:0; margin-top:36px; position:relative;}
  .steps-grid::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:22px; left:calc(10% ); right:calc(10%); height:1px;
    background:var(--line-strong); z-index:0;
  }
  .step-card{position:relative; z-index:1; padding:0 14px; text-align:left;}
  .step-card .sc-n{
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace;
    font-size:13px; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .step-card h4{font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:.98rem; margin:0 0 6px;}
  .step-card p{font-size:.83rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.45; margin:0;}
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px 16px;}
    .steps-grid::before{display:none;}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px;}
  }

  /* ============ WHY US VS BROKER ============ */
  .vs-table{margin-top:32px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;}
  .vs-col{background:var(--bg-raised);}
  .vs-col + .vs-col{border-left:1px solid var(--line);}
  .vs-col.vs-them{}
  .vs-col.vs-us{background:var(--accent-tint);}
  .vs-head{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:16px 20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .vs-col.vs-us .vs-head{color:var(--accent); font-weight:600;}
  .vs-row{display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; padding:13px 20px; font-size:.9rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .vs-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .vs-row .vs-mark{flex:none; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; margin-top:1px;}
  .vs-col.vs-them .vs-mark{color:var(--ink-faint);}
  .vs-col.vs-us .vs-mark{color:var(--verified); font-weight:700;}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .vs-table{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .vs-col + .vs-col{border-left:none; border-top:1px solid var(--line);} }

  /* ============ EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES (region teaser) ============ */
  .region-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; margin-top:32px;}
  .region-card{
    background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-top:3px solid var(--cat,var(--accent));
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 26px; text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  }
  .region-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .region-card .rc-kicker{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cat,var(--accent));}
  .region-card h3{font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:1.4rem; margin-top:8px;}
  .region-card p{font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:10px; line-height:1.55; flex:1;}
  .region-card .rc-cta{margin-top:18px; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--cat,var(--accent)); font-weight:600;}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .region-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ============ PROJECT SECTIONS ============ */
  .project{background:var(--bg);}
  .project .wrap{max-width:1200px;}
  .stamp{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace;
    font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--verified);
    border:1.5px dashed var(--verified); padding:7px 13px; border-radius:3px; margin:16px 0 0;
  }
  .stamp::before{content:"✓";}
  .location-line{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:14px;}

  .stat-strip{margin-top:34px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr)); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line);}
  .stat-strip div{background:var(--bg-raised); padding:18px 18px;}
  .stat-strip .v{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--cat,var(--accent));}
  .stat-strip .l{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:5px; line-height:1.4;}

  /* ============ INVESTMENT SNAPSHOT (standardized per-property) ============ */
  .snapshot{
    margin-top:28px; background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-top:2px solid var(--cat,var(--accent));
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px 26px;
  }
  .snapshot-head{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .snapshot-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(170px,1fr)); gap:18px 24px;}
  .snapshot-item .l{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:5px;}
  .snapshot-item .v{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.4;}
  .risk-pill{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:.82rem; padding:2px 10px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600;}
  .risk-pill.low{background:var(--verified-tint); color:var(--verified);}
  .risk-pill.medium{background:var(--warn-tint); color:var(--warn-ink);}
  .risk-pill.high{background:var(--res-tint); color:var(--res);}
  .snapshot-note{margin-top:20px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line-strong); font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55;}
  .snapshot-note b{color:var(--ink);}

  /* ============ WHY CONSIDER / WHAT TO VERIFY ============ */
  .consider-grid{margin-top:20px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;}
  .consider-col{border-radius:var(--radius); padding:16px 18px;}
  .consider-col.good{background:var(--verified-tint); border:1px solid var(--verified);}
  .consider-col.watch{background:var(--warn-tint); border:1px solid var(--warn-ink);}
  .consider-col h5{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0 0 10px;}
  .consider-col.good h5{color:var(--verified);}
  .consider-col.watch h5{color:var(--warn-ink);}
  .consider-col ul{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;}
  .consider-col li{display:flex; gap:8px; font-size:.87rem; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.4;}
  .consider-col li .mark{flex:none;}
  @media (max-width:640px){ .consider-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ============ COMPACT RISK LINE (Dubai grid cards) ============ */
  .dc-risk{display:flex; gap:10px; margin:2px 0 14px; font-size:.76rem; color:var(--ink-soft); flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .dc-risk span{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;}
  .dc-risk .risk-pill{font-size:.7rem; padding:1px 8px;}

  .project-body{margin-top:44px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:52px; align-items:start;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .project-body{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;} }

  .fact-list{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; max-width:52ch;}
  .fact-list li{position:relative; padding-left:20px; font-size:.97rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .fact-list li + li{margin-top:13px;}
  .fact-list li::before{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.62em; width:7px; height:7px; background:var(--cat,var(--accent)); border-radius:1px;}
  .fact-list b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}

  .note{margin-top:26px; border-left:3px solid var(--warn-ink); background:var(--warn-tint); padding:16px 20px; border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;}
  .note .note-label{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--warn-ink); margin-bottom:8px; display:block;}
  .note ul{margin:0; padding-left:18px; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink);}
  .note li + li{margin-top:7px;}
  .note.note--good{border-left-color:var(--verified); background:var(--verified-tint);}
  .note.note--good .note-label{color:var(--verified);}

  .gallery{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:10px;}
  .gallery figure{margin:0; position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:var(--bg-sunken); cursor:zoom-in;}
  .gallery img, .gallery video{width:100%; height:170px; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .35s ease;}
  .gallery figure:hover img, .gallery figure:hover video{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .gallery figcaption{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#F3EFE1;
    background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,14,10,0.85), transparent); position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:22px 10px 9px;
  }
  .gallery .tag-verified{
    position:absolute; top:9px; left:9px; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#eae6d8; background:rgba(44,102,80,0.92); padding:3px 7px; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .gallery .video-cell{grid-column:span 2; position:relative;}
  .gallery .play-badge{
    position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(10,14,10,0.55); color:#eae6d8; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .photo-note{margin-top:10px; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-faint);}

  h3.subhead{font-size:1.2rem; margin-top:52px; margin-bottom:18px; padding-bottom:11px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-strong);}
  .compare{margin-top:6px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:16px;}
  .compare-card{background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;}
  .compare-card .cc-head{padding:14px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--cat-tint,var(--accent-tint));}
  .compare-card .cc-head b{font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:1.05rem; display:block;}
  .compare-card .cc-head span{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace;}
  .cc-body{padding:16px 18px;}
  .cc-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:.88rem; padding:7px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);}
  .cc-row:last-of-type{border-bottom:none;}
  .cc-row .k{color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .cc-row .v{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace;}
  .cc-final{margin-top:14px; padding:12px 14px; background:var(--bg-sunken); border-radius:2px; text-align:center;}
  .cc-final .l{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .cc-final .v{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--cat,var(--accent)); margin-top:3px;}

  .table-wrap{overflow-x:auto; margin-top:22px;}
  table{border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; min-width:460px; font-size:.92rem;}
  th{text-align:left; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-weight:500; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); padding:8px 14px 10px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-strong);}
  td{padding:12px 14px 12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); vertical-align:top;}
  .pill{display:inline-block; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.04em; padding:3px 8px; border-radius:999px; background:var(--verified-tint); color:var(--verified);}
  .pill.pending{background:var(--warn-tint); color:var(--warn-ink);}
  .sub-note{font-size:.78em; font-weight:400; color:var(--ink-faint); font-family:"IBM Plex Sans",sans-serif;}

  .project-cta{margin-top:38px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; align-items:center;}
  .project-cta .btn-line{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--cat,var(--accent)); text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--cat,var(--accent)); padding-bottom:2px;
  }
  .btn-cat{background:var(--cat,var(--accent)); color:var(--bg-raised); font-weight:600; padding:12px 20px; border-radius:999px; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:12.5px; text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;}
  .btn-cat:hover{opacity:.88;}

  /* ============ ENQUIRE ============ */
  .enquire{background:var(--bg-sunken);}
  .enquire-grid{margin-top:36px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:52px; align-items:start;}
  @media (max-width:860px){ .enquire-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;} }
  .enquire-note{font-size:.95rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:44ch;}
  .enquire-note p + p{margin-top:12px;}
  .form-card{background:var(--bg-raised); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .field label{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    font-family:"IBM Plex Sans",sans-serif; font-size:.95rem; padding:11px 13px; border-radius:3px;
    border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink);
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset:1px;}
  .field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:80px; font-family:inherit;}
  .form-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px;}
  @media (max-width:520px){ .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .submit-btn{
    width:100%; margin-top:6px; background:#25D366; color:#08341c; border:none; padding:14px 20px; border-radius:999px;
    font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px; transition:transform .15s ease;
  }
  .submit-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .form-hint{font-size:.75rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-top:12px; text-align:center;}

  /* ============ FOOTER / CONTACT ============ */
  .site-footer{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--hero-bg), var(--hero-bg2)); color:var(--hero-ink); border-bottom:none; padding:80px 0 40px;
  }
  .footer-top{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; gap:36px;}
  .footer-id h2{font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--hero-ink) !important;}
  .footer-id p{margin-top:10px; color:var(--hero-soft); max-width:40ch;}
  .footer-contact{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .footer-contact a.btn-primary{padding:14px 26px;}
  .footer-phone{font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:.95rem; color:var(--hero-soft);}
  .footer-phone b{color:var(--hero-ink);}
  .footer-disclaimer{margin-top:56px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--hero-line); font-size:.76rem; color:var(--hero-soft); line-height:1.6;}
  .footer-bottom{margin-top:22px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--hero-soft); letter-spacing:.03em;}

  /* ============ FLOATING WHATSAPP ============ */
  /* Netlify's own bottom-right badge overlaps the last ~70px of viewport
     height on the free plan, so this widget sits clear above it rather
     than at the true corner. */
  .wa-widget{position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:96px; z-index:60; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0;}
  .wa-float{
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
    background:#25D366; color:#08341c; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.4); text-decoration:none; transition:transform .18s ease;
  }
  .wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.08);}
  .wa-float svg{width:26px; height:26px;}
  .wa-tip{
    position:absolute; right:68px; bottom:2px; max-width:200px; white-space:nowrap;
    background:var(--hero-bg); color:var(--hero-ink); font-family:"IBM Plex Sans",sans-serif;
    font-size:.85rem; font-weight:500; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:10px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.35); text-decoration:none;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    opacity:0; transform:translateX(8px) scale(.96); pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease;
  }
  .wa-tip::after{content:""; position:absolute; right:-6px; bottom:20px; width:12px; height:12px; background:var(--hero-bg); transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .wa-tip.show{opacity:1; transform:translateX(0) scale(1); pointer-events:auto;}
  .wa-tip-close{
    flex:none; width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); color:inherit; font-size:11px; line-height:1;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:0;
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){ .wa-tip{white-space:normal; max-width:150px; font-size:.78rem;} }

  /* ============ LIGHTBOX ============ */
  .lightbox{position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(10,10,6,0.92); z-index:100; display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:32px;}
  .lightbox.open{display:flex;}
  .lightbox img, .lightbox video{max-width:100%; max-height:88vh; border-radius:4px;}
  .lightbox-close{position:absolute; top:22px; right:26px; color:#F3EFE1; font-size:28px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace;}

  /* ============ FAQ ============ */
  .faq-list{margin-top:32px; max-width:760px;}
  .faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:20px 0;}
  .faq-item summary{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink); list-style:none;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .faq-item summary::after{content:"+"; flex:none; font-family:"IBM Plex Mono",monospace; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--ink-faint); transition:transform .18s ease;}
  .faq-item[open] summary::after{content:"–";}
  .faq-item p{margin-top:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:66ch;}

  @media (max-width:640px){
    .gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    section{padding:52px 0;}
    .hero{padding:80px 0 48px;}
    /* auto-fit + a minmax() floor can force a track count that doesn't
       actually fit this narrow, causing horizontal page overflow — pin
       these to a fixed, always-fitting column count on small screens. */
    .hero-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .stat-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .compare{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }