/* ==========================================================================
   T-DREAM PROPERTIES LTD — style.css
   Direction: Estate Navy & Gold (Esteem-style)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Navy + gold + warm cream estate aesthetic. Cormorant Garamond serif
   headlines, Inter body, pill gradient CTAs, white/cream alternating
   sections, navy photo heroes, navy gradient blog cards and a deep-navy
   footer. All carries the T-Dream gold logo (built for a dark backdrop).
   Content/ID/class hooks from the Blade templates — untouched, styled A–Z.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Palette */
    --navy: #101f38;
    --navy-dark: #0b1628;
    --navy-light: #16294a;
    --navy-royal: #1e3763;
    --night: #070e1a;

    --gold: #c9a24b;
    --gold-hi: #d4b059;
    --gold-deep: #b8923c;
    --gold-soft: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.14);
    --gold-line: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.35);

    --cream: #f7f4ee;
    --card-cream: #f5f1ea;
    --card-sand: #f4ecd9;

    /* Text */
    --slate-900: #0f172a;
    --slate-800: #1e293b;
    --slate-700: #334155;
    --slate-600: #475569;
    --slate-500: #64748b;
    --slate-400: #94a3b8;
    --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
    --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
    --slate-100: #f1f5f9;

    /* Type */
    --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --sans: 'Manrope', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

    /* Motion */
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --btn-ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

    /* Shape & depth */
    --radius-lg: 28px;
    --radius-md: 20px;
    --radius-sm: 14px;
    --shadow-card: 0 6px 24px -12px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.1);
    --shadow-lift: 0 22px 44px -18px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.22);
    --shadow-img: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.35);
    --shadow-gold: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.35);

    /* Measurements */
    --header-h: 76px;
    --topbar-h: 38px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. BASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--slate-800);
    background: #fff;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

a {
    color: var(--navy);
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 2000;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    left: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. CONTAINER & SECTION SCAFFOLDING
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
    width: min(1200px, 100% - 3rem);
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7.5rem);
    background: #fff;
}

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

.section-bordered {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}

.narrow {
    max-width: 820px;
}

.center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. TYPOGRAPHIC EYEBROWS, TITLES & LEADS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin: 0;
}

.eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep));
}

.eyebrow-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

.eyebrow-center::after {
    content: '';
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), transparent);
}

.eyebrow-light {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.eyebrow-light::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.eyebrow-light.eyebrow-center::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 3.1rem);
    margin: 0.35em 0 0.25em;
}

.section-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.section-lead {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 46rem;
}

.center .section-lead {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.section-head {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
}

.section-head.center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-head.split {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: none;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
}

.section-head.split .side {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. BUTTONS & LINK ARROWS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.2;
    padding: 1rem 1.9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.3s var(--btn-ease), color 0.3s var(--btn-ease),
        border-color 0.3s var(--btn-ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--btn-ease),
        transform 0.3s var(--btn-ease);
}

.btn-lg {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 2.3rem;
    min-height: 54px;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-header {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.35rem;
    min-height: 40px;
}

.btn-gold {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-hi) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -80%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: left 0.65s var(--btn-ease);
}

.btn-gold:hover::before {
    left: 130%;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2c372 0%, var(--gold-hi) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
}

.btn .bi-arrow-up-right {
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--btn-ease);
}

.btn:hover .bi-arrow-up-right {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    color: var(--navy);
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    color: #fff;
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn.is-loading {
    opacity: 0.75;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn.is-loading::after {
    content: '';
    width: 0.95em;
    height: 0.95em;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-top-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.link-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--btn-ease), gap 0.3s var(--btn-ease);
}

.link-arrow i {
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--btn-ease);
}

.link-arrow:hover i {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.link-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.link-arrow-light {
    color: #fff;
}

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

.link-arrow-button {
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HEADER — NAVY, GOLD LOGO BLEND, GOLD HAIRLINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-light) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -8px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.55);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.14);
}

.topbar {
    background: var(--night);
    color: var(--slate-300);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.topbar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: var(--topbar-h);
}

.topbar-left,
.topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.topbar a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.topbar a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.topbar i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.topbar-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: inline-block;
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: var(--header-h);
}

.brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 12px;
}

.brand-logo {
    height: 3.5rem;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 12px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.55));
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), filter 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.brand:hover .brand-logo {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.65));
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
    color: var(--slate-200);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.6rem;
    right: 0.6rem;
    bottom: 0.2rem;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold-deep));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-toggle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12);
}

.icon-close {
    display: none;
}

body.menu-open .icon-open {
    display: none;
}

body.menu-open .icon-close {
    display: block;
}

.nav-footer {
    display: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. HERO
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
}

.hero-media .hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.02);
    animation: kenburns 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes kenburns {
    from {
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }
    to {
        transform: scale(1.09);
    }
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.76) 0%,
            rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.84) 55%,
            rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.93) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem) calc(clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem) + 64px);
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.3rem);
    margin: 0.3em 0 0.35em;
}

.hero-title em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-text {
    color: var(--slate-200);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 34rem;
}

.hero-chips {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.6rem 0 2rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.hero-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--slate-300);
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-chip i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-actions .btn {
    text-transform: capitalize;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.82rem 1.55rem;
    min-height: 44px;
}

/* Outline buttons inside the dark hero become light */
.hero .btn-outline-dark {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: #fff;
}

.hero .btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* Hero panel — white estate card on the navy hero */
.hero-panel {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 470px;
    justify-self: end;
}

.hero-panel-inner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.55);
}

.hero-panel-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold-deep));
}

.hero-panel-inner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -3.5rem;
    top: -3.5rem;
    width: 11rem;
    height: 11rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-panel-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf8, var(--card-sand));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}

.hero-panel-title {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.4rem);
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.hero-panel-title em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.hero-panel-text {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
}

/* Hero meta bar */
.hero-meta {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.55);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-meta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    min-height: 56px;
    color: var(--slate-300);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.hero-meta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-meta-link i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-meta-mark {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-meta-place {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--slate-300);
}

/* Home hero — cinematic dark with visible image backdrop */
.hero-home {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-light) 0%, var(--night) 100%);
}

.hero-home .hero-media .hero-image {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: saturate(0.85) brightness(0.9) contrast(1.05);
}

.hero-home .hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.55) 0%,
            rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.7) 45%,
            rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.9) 100%);
}

.hero-home .hero-panel-inner {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.6);
}

.hero-home .hero-meta {
    background: rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.55);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-home .hero-meta-link {
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-home .hero-meta-link i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-home .hero-meta-place {
    color: var(--slate-300);
}

.hero-home .hero-meta-mark {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* Sub-page heroes — centred */
.hero-content-page {
    text-align: center;
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 8rem) clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 8rem);
}

.hero-content-page .hero-title {
    max-width: 18ch;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.hero-content-page .hero-text {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.hero-content-page .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. TICKER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ticker {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-block: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}

.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: tickerScroll 32s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.ticker:hover .ticker-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-item i {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: 0.5rem;
}

@keyframes tickerScroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    8a. PARTNER MARQUEE (home, after hero)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.partner-band {
    background: #fff;
    padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-band-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.partner-band-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0.4em 0 0;
}

.partner-marquee {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}

.partner-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    margin-inline: auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.4rem;
}

.partner-marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.4rem;
}

.partner-marquee .partner-logo {
    margin: 0;
}

@keyframes partnerScroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. INTRO / EDITORIAL SPLIT SECTIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.intro-grid,
.editorial-grid,
.promise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.editorial-grid-wide {
    gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}

.editorial-grid.reverse .editorial-media {
    order: 2;
}

.intro-body p,
.editorial-body p,
.promise-body p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}

.section-intro .editorial-body p:first-of-type {
    font-size: 1.06rem;
}

.pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    margin: 1.8rem 0 1.8rem;
}

.pull-quote em {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* Media frames */
.media-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-img);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.media-frame > img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.media-frame:hover > img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.media-tag {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.25rem;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.18);
}

.media-tag i {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* Check lists */
.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.check-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--slate-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.check-list i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. CARD GRIDS — HELP / FEATURE / VALUE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-help {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-dark));
}

.help-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.help-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    opacity: 0.18;
    filter: saturate(0.7) brightness(0.7);
}

.section-help::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 720px;
    height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12), rgba(201, 162, 75, 0) 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section-help .section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.section-help .section-lead {
    color: var(--slate-300);
}

.section-help .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.help-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.help-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -24px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.help-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold-deep));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.help-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -28px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.75);
}

.help-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.help-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.help-card:hover .help-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--gold-hi);
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.2);
}

.help-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
}

.help-card p {
    color: var(--slate-300);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}

/* Light-variant cards (used on light sections, e.g. services page) */
.help-grid-light .help-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

.help-grid-light .help-card:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.help-grid-light .help-card h3 {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.help-grid-light .help-card p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
}

.help-grid-light .help-card:hover .help-icon {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.16);
}

.help-prompt {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--slate-400);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--serif);
}

.help-prompt i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. EXPECT & READY CARDS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.expect-grid,
.ready-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.expect-card,
.ready-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.25rem 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.expect-card:hover,
.ready-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.5);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.expect-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.4s ease;
}

.expect-card:hover .expect-number {
    color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.95);
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--gold);
}

.expect-icon,
.ready-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf8, var(--card-sand));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.expect-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.expect-card p,
.ready-item p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.ready-note {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--slate-500);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
}

.ready-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. PROCESS PREVIEW (home) & TIMELINE (process page)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.process-intro p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
}

.process-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.process-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    padding-block: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.08);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.process-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
}

.process-number {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.35s ease, -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.35s ease;
}

.process-item:hover .process-number {
    color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.95);
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--gold);
}

.process-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
}

.process-body p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 860px;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    left: 2.05rem;
    width: 2px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.85), rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08));
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4.1rem 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-marker span {
    width: 4.1rem;
    height: 4.1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf8, var(--card-sand));
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
    transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-marker span {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

.timeline-content {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 2.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.timeline-lead {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}

.timeline-content > p:not(.timeline-lead) {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. VALUES EDITORIAL LIST & AT-A-GLANCE (about)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.values-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.4fr);
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.values-intro {
    padding: 1.5rem 0 0;
}

.values-intro .section-lead {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.values-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.value-row {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.08);
}

.value-row:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.08);
}

.value-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold-deep), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.value-row:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.value-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    min-width: 2rem;
    padding-top: 0.15rem;
}

.value-row div {
    min-width: 0;
}

.value-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.value-row:hover .value-title {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.value-row p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.at-a-glance {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.at-a-glance-3 {
    margin-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
}

.glance-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.6rem;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.glance-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold-deep));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.glance-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.glance-item:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.glance-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf8, var(--card-sand));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}

.glance-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.glance-item div > span {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    13b. DARK NAVY BAND — WHY T-DREAM (home)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-why {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-light) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
}

.why-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
}

.why-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.22;
    filter: saturate(0.7) brightness(0.6);
}

.section-why::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.5fr);
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: stretch;
}

.why-intro {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem) 0;
}

.section-why .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section-why .eyebrow::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.section-why .eyebrow-center::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.section-why .section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.section-why .section-lead {
    color: var(--slate-300);
}

.why-mini-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin: 1.6rem 0 2rem;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.why-mini-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--slate-200);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.why-mini-item i {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex: 0 0 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold-hi);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.why-intro .link-arrow-light {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.why-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.why-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.9rem 1.6rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 auto 0 0;
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold-deep));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px -24px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.7);
}

.why-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.why-card-no {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.3rem;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    transition: color 0.4s ease, -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-card:hover .why-card-no {
    color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.9);
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--gold);
}

.why-card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card:hover .why-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--gold-hi);
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.22);
}

.why-card-title {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

.why-card p {
    color: var(--slate-300);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    14. PHILOSOPHY (navy photo section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-philosophy {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0b1628 0%, var(--navy) 55%, var(--night) 100%);
    color: var(--slate-300);
}

.philosophy-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
}

.philosophy-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.35;
    filter: saturate(0.7) brightness(0.65);
}

.section-philosophy::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    background: rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.7);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.philosophy-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 1.4rem;
    max-width: 32ch;
}

.philosophy-quote em {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.philosophy-text {
    color: var(--slate-300);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 52ch;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.section-philosophy .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section-philosophy .eyebrow::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.section-philosophy .link-arrow {
    color: #fff;
}

.section-philosophy .link-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. CTA SECTIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--night) 100%);
}

.cta-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
}

.cta-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.32;
    filter: saturate(0.7) brightness(0.65);
}

.section-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: radial-gradient(55% 75% at 50% 0%, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.cta-inner-dark {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}

.cta-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0.4em 0 0.25em;
}

.cta-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cta-text {
    color: var(--slate-300);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 52ch;
    margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
}

.section-cta .eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.section-cta .eyebrow::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.section-cta .eyebrow-center::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

/* Outline buttons inside the dark CTA become light */
.section-cta .btn-outline-dark {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: #fff;
}

.section-cta .btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.center-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. BLOGS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.blog-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.blog-media {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-media img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.9rem;
}

.blog-date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: var(--slate-500);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.blog-date i {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-inline: 0.45rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
    background: var(--slate-400);
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.blog-card .link-arrow {
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.9rem;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-card .link-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.blog-card-featured .blog-media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.blog-card-featured .blog-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16b. PARTNER STRIP (partnership page)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.partner-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 980px;
}

.partner-logo {
    margin: 0;
    height: 54px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.partner-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. ARTICLE DIALOGS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.article-dialog {
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0;
    width: min(860px, 94vw);
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.5);
}

.article-dialog::backdrop {
    background: rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.72);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.article-dialog-inner {
    position: relative;
}

.article-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.article-close:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.article-dialog-media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-dialog-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.article-dialog-content {
    padding: 2rem 2.4rem 2.6rem;
}

.blog-category-static {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf8, var(--card-sand));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.article-dialog-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0.9rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.article-dialog-content p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
}

.article-dialog-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}

.article-dialog-footer p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--slate-700);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 34ch;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    18. CONTACT PAGE
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Two-column contact section: editorial info card on the left and a
    premium enquiry form on the right, closing with a location/map block.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---------- CONTACT ASIDE (left column) ---------- */
.contact-aside .eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-aside-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0.55rem;
}

.contact-aside-text {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 1.8rem;
    max-width: 46ch;
}

/* ---------- CONTACT INFO CARD ---------- */
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--card-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.7rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -12px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.08);
}

.contact-info-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 13px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-item:hover .contact-info-icon {
    transform: scale(1.07);
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-info-data {
    min-width: 0;
    padding-top: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-info-value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-style: normal;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a.contact-info-value:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.contact-aside-cta {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ---------- CONTACT FORM CARD (right column) ---------- */
.contact-form-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.18);
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.contact-form-sub {
    color: var(--slate-500);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
}

/* Form controls scoped to the contact card (premium soft styling) */
.page-contact .contact-form-card .form-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.11em;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.page-contact .contact-form-card .form-control {
    padding: 0.78rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--card-cream);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.page-contact .contact-form-card .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--slate-400);
}

.page-contact .contact-form-card .form-control:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
}

.page-contact .contact-form-card .form-control:focus {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
}

.page-contact .contact-form-card .form-field {
    margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
}

.page-contact .contact-form-card .form-row {
    gap: 1.05rem;
}

.page-contact .contact-form-card textarea.form-control {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.btn-contact-send {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
    min-height: 54px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.form-fineprint-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-top: 1.05rem;
}

.form-fineprint-contact i {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ---------- LOCATION / MAP BLOCK ---------- */
.section-location {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}

.section-location .container:first-child {
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.section-location .location-card {
    margin: 0 clamp(0.75rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.location-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(11, 22, 40, 0.18);
}

.location-map iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
}

.location-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    background: #fff;
}

.location-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.location-meta-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 13px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-hi), var(--gold-deep));
}

.location-meta-name {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.location-meta-address {
    margin: 0.1rem 0 0;
    color: var(--slate-500);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-sm {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    min-height: 44px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    18b. CONTACT PAGE REFINEMENTS (scoped to page-contact)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-contact .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
    margin: 0.4em 0 0.3em;
}

.page-contact .section-lead {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* FAQs on the contact page */
.page-contact .faq {
    max-width: 760px;
}

.page-contact .faq-item {
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
}

.page-contact .faq-question {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
}

.page-contact .faq-answer-inner {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
    19. FORMS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-form .form-row .form-field {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-form .form-row + .form-row,
.hero-form .form-row + .form-field {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-form .form-field {
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-form .form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--slate-600);
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.hero-form .form-optional {
    font-size: 0.75em;
}

.hero-form .form-control {
    padding: 0.78rem 0.95rem;
    background: var(--card-cream);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--slate-800);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.hero-form .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--slate-400);
}

.hero-form .form-control:focus {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
}

.hero-form .form-control:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
}

.hero-form .form-fineprint {
    margin: 0.95rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.form-field {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--slate-700);
    margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
}

.req {
    color: #b4534b;
}

.form-optional {
    color: var(--slate-400);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-size: 0.82em;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--slate-800);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--slate-400);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
}

select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%2394a3b8' d='M6 8L0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    padding-right: 2.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.form-field.has-error .form-control {
    border-color: #ce4c4c;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(206, 76, 76, 0.15);
}

.form-field.has-error .form-label {
    color: #b42318;
}

.form-error {
    display: none;
    color: #b42318;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
}

.form-field.has-error .form-error {
    display: block;
}

.form-note {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--slate-500);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
}

.form-note a {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.form-note a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.form-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.6rem;
}

.form-fineprint {
    color: var(--slate-400);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
}

.form-notice {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-notice i {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.form-notice strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.form-notice p {
    margin: 0;
}

.form-notice-success {
    background: #f0fcf3;
    border: 1px solid #bbe7c6;
    color: #166534;
}

.form-notice-success i {
    color: #16a34a;
}

.form-notice-error {
    background: #fef3f2;
    border: 1px solid #fecdcb;
    color: #912018;
}

.form-notice-error i {
    color: #d92d20;
}

.form-notice-inline {
    display: none;
}

.form-notice-inline:not([hidden]) {
    display: flex;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. FAQ
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 0 1.4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover,
.faq-item.open {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.faq-toggle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 320px;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 0 1.35rem;
    color: var(--slate-600);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. CONTACT STRIP (home)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-contact-strip {
    background: var(--cream);
}

.contact-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-strip-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.contact-strip-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold-line);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}

.contact-strip-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf8, var(--card-sand));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
}

.contact-strip-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}

.contact-strip-item p {
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-strip-item a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-strip-item p a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. IMAGE BREAK
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.image-break {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.image-break > img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
}

.image-break::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.68));
}

.image-break .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-block: 3rem;
}

.image-break-caption {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    max-width: 40ch;
    margin: 0;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--night);
    color: var(--slate-300);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}

.footer-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    padding-block: 4.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 2.6rem;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.footer-desc {
    color: var(--slate-400);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 1.2rem 0 0;
    max-width: 34ch;
}

.social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-link {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: var(--gold);
}

.footer-links,
.footer-contact {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li,
.footer-contact li {
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: var(--slate-300);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--slate-300);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-cta p {
    color: var(--slate-400);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}

.footer-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -2%;
    bottom: -7%;
    z-index: 0;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 22vw, 18rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-block: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate-500);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-legal a {
    color: var(--slate-400);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-legal .back-to-top {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-legal .back-to-top:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-credit {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: var(--slate-500);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-credit p {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-credit a {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-credit a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-hi);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. PRELOADER & COOKIE CONSENT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy-dark));
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease), visibility 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.preloader.is-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-inner {
    text-align: center;
    animation: preloaderFade 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.preloader-logo {
    width: auto;
    height: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7rem);
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    animation: preloaderBreath 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 22px rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.6));
}

.preloader-ring {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
    border-top-color: var(--gold);
    animation: preloaderSpin 0.9s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes preloaderFade {
    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.75;
    }
}

@keyframes preloaderBreath {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.06);
    }
}

@keyframes preloaderSpin {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Cookie consent */
.cookie-consent {
    position: fixed;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 999;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease),
        visibility 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.cookie-consent.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    visibility: visible;
}

.cookie-consent h3 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.cookie-consent h3 i {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.cookie-consent p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--slate-600);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.cookie-consent p a {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
}

.cookie-consent p a:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

.cookie-consent-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.cookie-consent-actions .btn {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.cookie-btn-decline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.2);
    color: var(--slate-600);
}

.cookie-btn-decline:hover {
    border-color: var(--slate-600);
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. FLOATING WHATSAPP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 900;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background: #20ba5a;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.whatsapp-label {
    display: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25. MOTION — REVEAL & HERO STAGGER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
[data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

[data-reveal="left"] {
    transform: translateX(-36px);
}

[data-reveal="right"] {
    transform: translateX(36px);
}

[data-reveal].is-visible,
[data-reveal="left"].is-visible,
[data-reveal="right"].is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.hero [data-hero] {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) both;
}

.hero [data-hero="1"] {
    animation-delay: 0.05s;
}

.hero [data-hero="2"] {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.hero [data-hero="3"] {
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.hero [data-hero="4"] {
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.hero [data-hero="5"] {
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.hero [data-hero="6"] {
    animation-delay: 0.55s;
}

.hero [data-hero="7"] {
    animation-delay: 0.65s;
}

@keyframes heroIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25b. PROPERTY GALLERY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-gallery {
    background: #fff;
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--cream);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-img);
}

.gallery-item-large {
    grid-row: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    min-height: 100%;
}

.gallery-item-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease), filter 0.7s var(--ease);
}

.gallery-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 14, 26, 0) 45%, rgba(7, 14, 26, 0.55) 100%);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.4rem;
    right: 1.4rem;
    bottom: 1.3rem;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption {
    transform: none;
}

.gallery-caption-no {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    padding-inline: 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.65);
    color: var(--gold-hi);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.gallery-caption-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.gallery-caption i {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption i {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   26. RESPONSIVE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ≥ 992: show desktop nav */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .site-header .container {
        width: min(1440px, 100% - 2rem);
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-footer {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ≤ 991: mobile drawer nav */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    :root {
        --header-h: 66px;
        --topbar-h: 0px;
    }

    .topbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .brand-logo {
        height: 2.7rem;
    }

    .partner-strip {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .header-actions .btn-header {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: inline-flex;
    }

    .site-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-h);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        z-index: 999;
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding: 2rem 1.6rem 2.5rem;
        background: #fff;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-12px);
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease);
    }

    body.menu-open {
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .site-nav.open {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 1rem 0.4rem;
        font-family: var(--sans);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: var(--slate-700);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 56, 0.08);
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
        color: var(--gold-deep);
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08), rgba(201, 162, 75, 0));
    }

    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--gold-deep);
    }

    .nav-footer {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 1.8rem;
    }

    .nav-footer-label {
        margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
        color: var(--slate-400);
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .nav-contact {
        display: inline-block;
        color: var(--navy);
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-decoration: none;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .nav-contact:hover {
        color: var(--gold-deep);
    }

    .hero-grid,
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-panel {
        justify-self: stretch;
        max-width: 560px;
    }

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

    .why-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .why-intro {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .why-intro .link-arrow-light {
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .values-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .values-intro {
        padding: 0;
    }

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

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

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

    .contact-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .intro-grid,
    .editorial-grid,
    .promise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-head.split {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* ≤ 767 */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline::before {
        left: 1.45rem;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        grid-template-columns: 2.9rem 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .timeline-marker span {
        width: 2.9rem;
        height: 2.9rem;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .hero-meta-place {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ≤ 575 */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .container {
        width: min(1200px, 100% - 2.5rem);
    }

    body {
        font-size: 0.94rem;
    }

    .section {
        padding-block: 3rem;
    }

    .section-head {
        margin-bottom: 1.9rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6.5vw, 2rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    }

    .section-lead {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .link-arrow {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

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

    .gallery-item-wide,
    .gallery-item-large {
        grid-column: auto;
        grid-row: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    }

    .gallery-caption-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .gallery-caption-no {
        min-width: 2rem;
        height: 2rem;
        font-size: 0.66rem;
    }

    .why-cards,
    .value-grid,
    .expect-grid,
    .ready-grid,
    .blog-grid,
    .contact-strip,
    .at-a-glance,
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn,
    .cta-actions .btn,
    .center-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Hero on small phones */
    .hero-content {
        padding-block: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.6rem) calc(clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.6rem) + 60px);
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7.5vw, 2.2rem);
        line-height: 1.12;
    }

    .hero-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .hero-chips {
        margin: 1rem 0 1.4rem;
        gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .hero-chip {
        font-size: 0.63rem;
    }

    .hero-panel {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .hero-panel-inner {
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .hero-panel-eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
        margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-panel-title {
        font-size: 1.22rem;
    }

    .hero-panel-text {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        margin: 0 0 1rem;
    }

    .btn-lg {
        padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
        min-height: 52px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .hero-form .form-field {
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .hero-form .form-row + .form-row,
    .hero-form .form-row + .form-field {
        margin-top: 0.8rem;
    }

    .hero-form .form-row {
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }

    .hero-form .form-label {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
    }

    .hero-form .form-control {
        padding: 0.68rem 0.8rem;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .hero-form .btn {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 0.78rem 1.2rem;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .hero-meta-link {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .hero-meta-mark {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-meta-place {
        display: none;
    }

    .partner-band {
        padding-block: 3rem 2.5rem;
    }

    .partner-band-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .partner-marquee-group {
        gap: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }

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

    .help-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .help-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.12rem;
    }

    .help-card p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .help-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .why-card,
    .value-card,
    .expect-card,
    .ready-item {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .why-card h3,
    .value-card h3,
    .expect-card h3,
    .ready-item h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .why-card p,
    .value-card p,
    .expect-card p,
    .ready-item p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .why-card-no {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .why-mini-item {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .blog-body {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem 1.6rem;
    }

    .contact-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
    }

    .contact-strip-item {
        padding: 1.3rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .faq-item {
        padding: 0 1.1rem;
    }

    .faq-question {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .partner-strip {
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }

    .partner-logo {
        height: 42px;
        padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .editorial-body p,
    .about-body p {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .pull-quote {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 6vw, 1.6rem);
        line-height: 1.45;
        padding: 0 0 0 1rem;
        margin: 1.4rem 0;
    }

    .footer-title {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .footer-desc,
    .footer-contact li {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .blog-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .blog-excerpt,
    .blog-date {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .cta-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6.5vw, 1.9rem);
    }

    .cta-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .media-tag {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .check-list li {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        padding-block: 3rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        height: 2.4rem;
    }

    .footer-legal {
        gap: 0.9rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .article-dialog-content {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.3rem 1.8rem;
    }

    .article-dialog-media {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    }

    .article-dialog-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        right: 1.1rem;
        bottom: 1.1rem;
    }

    .brand-logo {
        height: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .footer-legal {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-credit {
        padding: 1rem 1.2rem 1.4rem;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .cookie-consent {
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: 1rem;
        padding: 1.05rem 1.1rem;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .cookie-consent-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .cookie-consent-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ultra-small phones */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    body {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 8.5vw, 2rem);
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 0.82rem 1.1rem;
        min-height: 42px;
    }

    .eyebrow {
        letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    }

    .form-control {
        padding: 0.72rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-panel-inner {
        padding: 1.1rem 0.9rem;
    }

    .hero-form .form-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6vw, 1.7rem);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   26b. CURVED DIVIDERS & MICRO-MOTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Arched bottom on sub-page photo heroes */
.hero-page::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -1px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 142%;
    height: 64px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Curved top on every CTA band (a soft light curve dips into the dark band) */
.section-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: -84px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 142%;
    height: 168px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 0 0 50% 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section-cta .cta-inner {
    padding-top: clamp(5.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 7rem);
}

/* Footer is a clean straight-edged band */
.site-footer::before {
    display: none;
}

/* Scroll cue pulse (home hero) */
.hero-meta-link i {
    animation: pulseDown 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDown {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 0.55;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(5px);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   27. REDUCED MOTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
    }

    .ticker-track {
        animation: none;
    }

    .partner-marquee-track {
        animation: none;
    }

    [data-reveal],
    .hero [data-hero] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}