/* ==========================================================================
   PROFESSOR EMMAAD BUKHARI — OFFICIAL WEBSITE STYLESHEET
   Brand: Professor Emmaad Bukhari
   Canonical Domain: https://emmaadbukhari.com/
   Theme: Islamic Spirituality × Celestial Harmony × Premium Consultation
   Architecture: Vanilla CSS3, Zero Framework Dependencies, Fully Accessible
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & ROOT VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --color-navy: #0B1530;          /* Primary Midnight Navy */
  --color-navy-deep: #070D1E;     /* Deeper midnight tone for headers/footers */
  --color-navy-surface: #111E42;  /* Elevated navy card surface */
  --color-navy-border: #1E2D58;   /* Subtle navy border */

  --color-emerald: #0F5C4D;       /* Deep Emerald */
  --color-emerald-dark: #0A3E34;  /* Darker emerald for hover/gradients */
  --color-emerald-light: #167A66; /* Light emerald accent */
  --color-emerald-glow: rgba(15, 92, 77, 0.25);

  --color-gold: #C9A24B;          /* Antique Gold */
  --color-gold-light: #E8D08A;    /* Light Gold accent */
  --color-gold-dark: #A48133;     /* Rich darker gold */
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.22);
  --color-gold-subtle: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12);

  --color-ivory: #FAF6EC;         /* Soft Ivory background */
  --color-ivory-warm: #F4EEDC;    /* Deeper ivory for alternating sections */
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;

  --color-slate: #2B3347;         /* Body text slate */
  --color-slate-light: #4A5568;   /* Secondary muted slate */
  --color-slate-lighter: #718096; /* Very light slate */
  --color-border-light: #E2D9C5;  /* Light container border */

  --color-whatsapp: #25D366;      /* Official WhatsApp Green */
  --color-whatsapp-hover: #1EBE5D;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Fluid Font Sizes using clamp() */
  --text-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.7rem + 0.25vw, 0.8125rem);
  --text-sm: clamp(0.8438rem, 0.8rem + 0.25vw, 0.9375rem);
  --text-base: clamp(0.9688rem, 0.92rem + 0.28vw, 1.0625rem);
  --text-md: clamp(1.1rem, 1.02rem + 0.4vw, 1.25rem);
  --text-lg: clamp(1.25rem, 1.15rem + 0.6vw, 1.5rem);
  --text-xl: clamp(1.45rem, 1.3rem + 0.85vw, 1.875rem);
  --text-2xl: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 1.25vw, 2.375rem);
  --text-3xl: clamp(2.1rem, 1.75rem + 1.8vw, 3rem);
  --text-4xl: clamp(2.5rem, 2rem + 2.5vw, 3.875rem);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-2xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 0.75rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4.5rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1220px;
  --container-narrow: 860px;
  --header-height: 76px;
  --header-height-mobile: 68px;

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 36px rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.05), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

img, picture, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Accessibility Focus States */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

/* Container Utility */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

.container-narrow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. ISLAMIC CELESTIAL MOTIFS & DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.motif-star-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem auto;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.motif-star-divider::before,
.motif-star-divider::after {
  content: "";
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
}
.motif-star-divider svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-eyebrow svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS & CALL-TO-ACTIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.8125rem 1.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3DE9E 0%, #D8B25C 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.45);
}

.btn-emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-emerald) 0%, var(--color-emerald-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 92, 77, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 208, 138, 0.3);
}
.btn-emerald:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-emerald-light) 0%, var(--color-emerald) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 92, 77, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4b. SLIM PREMIUM TOP BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: #063A2F; /* Deep emerald */
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold); /* Thin elegant gold border */
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.top-bar-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-gold);
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-bar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.top-bar-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.top-bar-wa svg {
  color: var(--color-whatsapp);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .top-bar {
    padding: 0.32rem 0;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .top-bar-left {
    display: none;
  }
  .top-bar-container {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .top-bar-right {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. GLOBAL HEADER & NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(7, 13, 30, 0.25);
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.site-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.brand-symbol {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4));
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + 0.4vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.desktop-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Dropdown Menu for Services */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-trigger svg,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-trigger svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
  left: -20px;
  width: 320px;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 13, 30, 0.55);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1010;
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Header Action */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.header-cta-btn {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .header-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
}

/* Hamburger Toggle Button */
.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 1002;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Hamburger to X Transformation */
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(10px);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. MOBILE NAVIGATION DRAWER — CRITICAL ARCHITECTURE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Mobile Drawer Backdrop */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(7, 13, 30, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}
.mobile-nav-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(85vw, 360px);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.35);
  box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(7, 13, 30, 0.75);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.2);
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.mobile-drawer-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.mobile-drawer-close svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.mobile-drawer-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Mobile Services Accordion */
.mobile-accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  text-align: left;
}
.mobile-accordion-trigger svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-accordion-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.mobile-accordion-content.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-sub-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}
.mobile-sub-category:first-child {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-sub-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.1);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.2);
  background: var(--color-navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.mobile-contact-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.mobile-contact-pill svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: calc(18px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 900;
  padding: 0 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.floating-btn {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.floating-btn-whatsapp {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.floating-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.floating-btn-call {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.floating-btn-call:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-surface);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
}

.floating-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .floating-btn span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .floating-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. HERO SLIDER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(520px, 75vh, 720px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: clamp(520px, 75vh, 720px);
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, visibility 0.8s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero Slide Background Images & Positions */
.hero-slide:nth-child(1) {
  background-image: url('../img/hero-slide-3.jpg');
  background-position: center center;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(2) {
  background-image: url('../img/hero-slide-1.jpg');
  background-position: center 25%;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(3) {
  background-image: url('../img/hero-slide-2.jpg');
  background-position: center 30%;
}

/* Hero Overlay - MODERATE dark navy gradient only behind text so photograph remains clearly visible */
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.50) 45%,
    rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.15) 75%,
    rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slide-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.80) 0%,
      rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.52) 60%,
      rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.18) 100%
    );
  }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 600px; /* Controlled content width around 600px */
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 6vh, 4.5rem);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 208, 138, 0.45);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px; /* Eyebrow approx 14–16px */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 3.8vw, 56px); /* Desktop heading approx 42-56px */
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hero-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px; /* Description approx 17–19px */
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 7.5vw, 36px); /* Mobile heading approx 30–36px */
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .hero-text {
    font-size: 16px; /* Mobile description approx 15–17px */
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}
.slider-prev {
  left: 1.5rem;
}
.slider-next {
  right: 1.5rem;
}
.slider-arrow svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slider-arrow {
    display: none; /* Rely on swipe and dots on mobile for clean UI */
  }
}

.slider-pagination {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0;
}
.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. ABOUT US SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-about {
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  background: var(--color-navy);
}
.about-image-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.about-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem 0;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .about-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.feature-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.feature-pill svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.feature-pill-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.feature-pill-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. HOMEPAGE SERVICES GRID (EXACTLY 9 CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-services {
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.services-grid-9 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid-9 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid-9 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}
.service-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

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

.service-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-card-meta {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.service-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}
.service-phone-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card-btn-wa {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.service-card-learn-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.service-card-learn-more:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--color-emerald-dark);
}
.service-card-learn-more svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. ZODIAC SIGNS SECTION (12 SIGNS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-zodiac {
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-zodiac::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.zodiac-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 540px) {
  .zodiac-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .zodiac-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .zodiac-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  }
}

.zodiac-card {
  background: rgba(17, 30, 66, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 0.875rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.zodiac-card:hover {
  background: rgba(17, 30, 66, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.2);
}

.zodiac-symbol {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 208, 138, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.zodiac-card:hover .zodiac-symbol {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.zodiac-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.zodiac-dates {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.zodiac-cta-link {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. ALTERNATING VISUAL GUIDANCE SECTIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-guidance-alt {
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.section-guidance-alt:nth-of-type(even) {
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-warm);
}

.alt-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.alt-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .alt-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
  .alt-row.reverse {
    direction: rtl;
  }
  .alt-row.reverse > * {
    direction: ltr;
  }
}

.alt-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  background: var(--color-navy);
}
.alt-media-frame::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 5px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.alt-media-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.alt-media-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.alt-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.alt-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.alt-text {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.alt-check-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.alt-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
}
.alt-check-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-why-us {
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.why-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 208, 138, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.why-icon-box svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. TESTIMONIALS SECTION (STRUCTURED PLACEHOLDERS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-testimonials {
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.testimonial-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.testimonial-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. CONTACT & WHATSAPP FORM SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-contact-form {
  padding-top: var(--space-4xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.contact-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  }
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-info-header h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-info-header p {
  color: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.contact-method-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-method-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 208, 138, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-method-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-method-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-method-content a {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.contact-method-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.contact-notice-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.contact-form-panel {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8125rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-ivory);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-gold-glow);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

.form-help-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. DISCLAIMER BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-disclaimer {
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.25);
  text-align: center;
}

.disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.disclaimer-text svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. TWO-IMAGE VISUAL STRIP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-two-image-strip {
  padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  background-color: var(--color-ivory);
}

.strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.strip-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  background: var(--color-navy);
}
.strip-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 5px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.strip-card img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.strip-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. GLOBAL FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-top {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-col-brand .brand-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-heading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. INNER PAGES: BREADCRUMBS, HERO & LAYOUTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.inner-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-emerald-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 4rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.3);
}

.inner-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}
.breadcrumbs svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.inner-hero-title {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.inner-hero-lead {
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.9);
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.inner-page-layout {
  padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

.inner-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .inner-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  }
}

.inner-content-body {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-slate);
}

.inner-content-body h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.inner-content-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--color-emerald-dark);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.inner-content-body ul,
.inner-content-body ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.inner-content-body ul {
  list-style: disc;
}
.inner-content-body ol {
  list-style: decimal;
}

.inner-content-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.content-featured-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}
.content-featured-image img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Callout Box */
.callout-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.callout-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.callout-box p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  margin: 0;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Component */
.faq-section {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  background: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-trigger:hover {
  background: var(--color-ivory);
}
.faq-trigger svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.faq-content.open {
  display: block;
}

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.widget-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.sidebar-consult-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-emerald-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.sidebar-consult-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.sidebar-consult-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. BLOG HUB & CARDS — HORIZONTAL CARDS (DESKTOP) & STACKED (MOBILE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-card-horizontal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 35% 65%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card-horizontal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11, 21, 48, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card-horizontal:hover .blog-card-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-content {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  background: rgba(15, 92, 77, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 92, 77, 0.2);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.1rem + 0.4vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-read-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-more-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-card-horizontal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  }
  .blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-media {
    height: 200px;
    min-height: 180px;
    max-height: 220px;
  }
  .blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-content {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .blog-card-horizontal .blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  }
}

.blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.blog-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}
.blog-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

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

.blog-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}
.blog-card-read-more svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. RESPONSIVENESS & ACCESSIBILITY FIXES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}