/* ============================================================
   ZOUHAL ELITE — Main Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Google Fonts ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Oswald:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Montserrat:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ─── CSS Variables ──────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --accent-beige: #e9d8a9;
  --accent-beige-light: #f5e8c8;
  --accent-beige-dark: #d4c19c;
  --accent-gold: #d4a574;
  --text-color: #fff;
  --bg-color: #000;
  --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9d8a9 0%, #d4c19c 100%);
  --font-heading: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --header-h-desktop: 100px;
  --header-h-mobile: 140px;
}

/* ─── Reset / Base ───────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: var(--header-h-desktop);
}

h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
p  { margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ─── Utility ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.white-text  { color: #fff; }
.beige-text  { color: var(--accent-beige); }
.black-text  { color: #000; }
.brand-zouhal   { color: var(--accent-gold) !important; display: inline-block; }
.brand-elite{ color: #fff !important; display: inline-block; }

.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 6px;
  background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 8px;
  text-decoration: none; z-index: 1001;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 6px; }

a:focus, button:focus, input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
  outline: 2px solid #f5e381;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ─── Container ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ─── Header / Nav ───────────────────────────────────────── */
header {
  background: transparent;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  min-height: var(--header-h-desktop);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

nav {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.logo img {
  max-height: 68px; height: 68px;
  width: auto; display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.logo img:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Menu */
.menu {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(233,216,169,0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233,216,169,0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.menu li { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.menu a {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 25px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.menu a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-beige);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.menu a:hover, .menu a.active {
  color: var(--accent-beige);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.menu a:hover::after, .menu a.active::after { width: 80%; }

/* Auth row */
.auth-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-right: 2px;
}
.auth-divider { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size: 0.75rem; user-select: none; }
.nav-instagram-link { display:flex; align-items:center; opacity:0.65; transition:opacity 0.2s; }
.nav-instagram-link:hover { opacity:1; }
.nav-instagram-link img { display:block; }

.nav-auth-link, .nav-login-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-auth-link i, .nav-login-link i { font-size: 12px; }
.nav-auth-link:hover, .nav-login-link:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* Language button */
.hamburger-menu { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hamburger-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 7px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hamburger-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
}
.lang-icon { font-size: 18px; color: #fff; display: block; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.hamburger-btn:hover .lang-icon { color: var(--accent-gold); }

.language-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); right: 0;
  background: #1a1a1a; border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 12px; min-width: 200px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  z-index: 1000; overflow: hidden;
  display: none;
}
.language-dropdown.open { display: block; }
.dropdown-header {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.language-option {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px; background: transparent;
  border: none; color: #fff; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease; text-align: left;
}
.language-option:hover { background: rgba(212,165,116,0.15); }
.language-option.active { background: rgba(212,165,116,0.2); color: var(--accent-gold); }
.flag-icon { width: 28px; height: 20px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.lang-name  { flex: 1; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.checkmark  { color: var(--accent-gold); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; }

/* ─── Mobile nav toggle (hamburger) ─────────────────────── */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 100001;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 1.5px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, width 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ─── Mobile nav overlay ─────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: #000;
  z-index: 99998;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem; padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.mobile-nav.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.mobile-nav-links li {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%; text-align: center;
}
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-links li {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-links li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }

.mobile-nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block; padding: 0.4rem 1.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.mobile-nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-nav-links a:hover,
.mobile-nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.mobile-nav-links a:hover::after,
.mobile-nav-links a.active::after { width: 40%; }

.mobile-nav-bottom {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  width: 100%; max-width: 260px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.32s;
}
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-bottom { opacity: 1; }

.mobile-nav-login {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav-login:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }

.mobile-nav-langs {
  display: flex; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.mobile-lang-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-lang-btn.active, .mobile-lang-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold); color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.mobile-lang-btn .flag-icon { width: 18px; height: 12px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 2px; }

/* ─── Section shared ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.title-line {
  width: 120px; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  margin: 1.5rem auto;
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(212,165,116,0.6));
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.6} }

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ─── Buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary-gradient);
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(233,216,169,0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-beige-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(233,216,169,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.btn-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* ─── Hero Section ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#hero {
  position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100vh;
  min-height: 600px; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-video {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.38) 100%);
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
#hero .hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 5;
  text-align: center; padding: 2rem;
  max-width: 1100px; width: 100%;
}
.fade-in-up { animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* ─── Intro Split Section ───────────────────────────────── */
#intro-split {
  padding: 8rem 2rem;
  background: #080808;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#intro-split::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -8%; top: 5%;
  width: 60%; height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 35%, rgba(212,165,116,0.06) 0%, transparent 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.intro-split-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 5.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.intro-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.intro-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
/* Left-align the title-line in the intro context */
#intro-split .title-line {
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
}
.intro-body {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* Numbered editorial pillars */
.intro-pillars {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.intro-pillars li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  padding: 0.8rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
}
.intro-pillars li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1); }
.intro-pillars li::before { content: none; }
.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 20px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Manifesto block — gradient left border via pseudo */
.intro-manifesto {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 0 2.25rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 0 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.03);
  border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
}
.intro-manifesto::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(212,165,116,0.08),
    rgba(212,165,116,0.7) 40%,
    rgba(212,165,116,0.7) 60%,
    rgba(212,165,116,0.08)
  );
}
.intro-manifesto-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.intro-manifesto-rule {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.intro-manifesto-secondary {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.intro-manifesto-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #fff;
  padding-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Stats — subtle card */
.intro-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
}
.intro-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.intro-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.intro-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.intro-stat-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0 1.5rem;
}
/* Diptych stagger dual slideshows */
.intro-slideshows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Secondary — gold-framed, sits IN FRONT, casts shadow right onto primary */
.intro-ss-secondary {
  flex: 0 0 38%;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 22%;
  margin-right: -40px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1.5px rgba(212,165,116,0.45),
    22px 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.72);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}
.intro-ss-secondary:hover { transform: scale(1.015); }

/* Primary — recedes behind secondary */
.intro-ss-primary {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.8),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,165,116,0.12);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}
.intro-ss-primary:hover { transform: scale(1.01); }

/* Animated progress bar — bottom edge of each panel */
.intro-ss-prog-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  z-index: 6;
}
.intro-ss-prog {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), #f5e8c8);
}

/* Shared */
.intro-ss-track { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.intro-ss-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.1s ease;
}
.intro-ss-slide.active { opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #intro-split { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
  .intro-split-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .intro-ss-secondary { flex: 0 0 40%; margin-top: 16%; margin-right: -16px; }
  .intro-stats { padding: 1rem 1.1rem; }
  .intro-stat-divider { margin: 0 1rem; }
}

.hero-title-container { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.hero-title-container .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 4px 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.35em;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
}
.cta-buttons { display: flex; justify-content: center; }

/* ─── Curated Experiences ────────────────────────────────── */
#curated-experiences {
  background: #040404;
  padding: 7rem 0 8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
}
.ce-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Header */
.ce-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5rem; }
.ce-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.ce-dot {
  display: inline-block; width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.5;
}
.ce-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.ce-title em {
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: none;
}
.ce-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  letter-spacing: 1px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Two-column layout */
.ce-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
  min-height: 520px;
}

/* Left: list */
.ce-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.ce-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.4rem;
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem 1.1rem 0;
  background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.ce-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.ce-item.active::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.ce-item.active { background: rgba(212,165,116,0.04); }
.ce-item:hover:not(.active) { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }

.ce-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(212,165,116,0.35);
  min-width: 2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.ce-item.active .ce-num { color: var(--accent-gold); }

.ce-item-body { flex: 1; }
.ce-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.ce-item.active .ce-item-title { color: #fff; }
.ce-item-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-style: italic;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.ce-item.active .ce-item-sub { color: rgba(212,165,116,0.55); }

.ce-item-arrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(212,165,116,0);
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ce-item.active .ce-item-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Right: photo + panel */
.ce-detail {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding-left: 3.5rem;
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
}

.ce-photo-wrap {
  position: relative; height: 520px; border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ce-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.7s ease;
}
.ce-photo.active { opacity: 1; }
.ce-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(4,4,4,0.7) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Panels */
.ce-panels { position: relative; }
.ce-panel { display: none; }
.ce-panel.active { display: block; animation: cePanelIn 0.45s ease; }
@keyframes cePanelIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.ce-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.ce-includes {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
}
.ce-includes li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.ce-includes li .pi {
  font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%; width: 18px; height: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ce-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .ce-detail { padding-left: 0; position: static; }
  .ce-photo-wrap { height: 360px; }
  .ce-includes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ce-header { margin-bottom: 3rem; }

  /* Accordion: home.js moves .ce-detail inside the list, directly after
     the open option, so its content reads as belonging to that option. */
  .ce-list > .ce-detail {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(212,165,116,0.03);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem 1.7rem;
    animation: ceDetailIn 0.4s ease;
  }
  .ce-list > .ce-detail .ce-photo-wrap {
    height: 260px;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }
  @keyframes ceDetailIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  }
}

/* ─── Upcoming Destinations ──────────────────────────────── */
#upcoming-destinations {
  background: #030303;
  padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.upd-inner { max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; }

/* Header */
.upd-header { text-align: center; padding: 0 2rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.upd-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.upd-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.upd-title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: none; }
.upd-subtitle { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); letter-spacing: 0.5px; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Stage: arrows + viewport */
.upd-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.upd-viewport {
  flex: 1; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.upd-track {
  display: flex; gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  padding: 0 calc((100% - 340px * 3 - 20px * 2) / 2);
}

/* Cards */
.upd-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 340px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;
  position: relative; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--card-bg, #111);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.upd-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
}
.upd-card--photo .upd-card-img {
  background-image: var(--card-photo);
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.upd-card-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
/* Crossfading slideshow layers (folder galleries) */
.upd-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.upd-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.upd-slide.active { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Coming Soon cards (blurred teaser) ──────────────────── */
.upd-card--soon .upd-card-img {
  filter: blur(11px) saturate(0.8) brightness(0.6);
  transform: scale(1.12); /* hide blurred edges */
  transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
/* Depth vignette so the locked card reads as intentional, not broken */
.upd-card--soon .upd-card-img::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 42%, transparent 8%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 78%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
}
.upd-card--soon:hover { transform: none; }
.upd-card--soon:hover .upd-card-img { filter: blur(8px) saturate(0.9) brightness(0.7); }

.upd-soon-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem; text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.upd-soon-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #d4a574; font-size: 1.05rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.45);
  background: rgba(20,18,14,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,165,116,0.06);
  animation: updSoonPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes updSoonPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,165,116,0.28); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 10px rgba(212,165,116,0); }
}
.upd-soon-badge {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.55);
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: rgba(15,15,15,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  color: #e8c9a0;
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.upd-soon-hint {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.upd-cta--soon {
  color: rgba(212,165,116,0.7);
  cursor: default; pointer-events: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.upd-cta--soon:hover { color: rgba(212,165,116,0.7); }
/* On soon cards the season/place stay legible but recede below the lock */
.upd-card--soon .upd-dest { opacity: 0.92; }
.upd-card--soon .upd-country { opacity: 0.7; }
/* Grain texture overlay */
.upd-card-grain {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
/* Shimmer for gradient cards */
.upd-card-shimmer {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Bottom fade on photo cards */
.upd-card--photo .upd-card-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
}
/* Bottom fade on gradient cards */
.upd-card:not(.upd-card--photo) .upd-card-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* Card body */
.upd-card-body {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem 1.6rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.upd-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.52rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.7;
}
.upd-card-info { margin-top: auto; }
.upd-season {
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.upd-season::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.6;
}
.upd-dest {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.upd-country {
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.upd-country .pi { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.6; }
.upd-teaser {
  font-size: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.upd-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  padding-bottom: 2px; text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.upd-card:hover .upd-cta { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.upd-cta:hover { border-color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* Arrows */
.upd-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.25);
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.06);
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
}
.upd-arrow:hover { background: rgba(212,165,116,0.15); border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.upd-arrow:disabled { opacity: 0.2; pointer-events: none; }

/* Dots */
.upd-dots {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 2rem; padding: 0 2rem;
}
.upd-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0; transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.upd-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold); width: 22px; border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .upd-track {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  .upd-card { width: 78vw; max-width: 320px; height: 420px; }
  .upd-arrow { display: none; }
  .upd-viewport {
    overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none;
    mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none;
  }
  .upd-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .upd-track { transition: none; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
  .upd-card { scroll-snap-align: start; }
}

/* ─── Legal Pages (privacy.html, terms.html) ─────────────── */
.legal-page main { background: #030303; }

.legal-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 9rem 2rem 5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(212,165,116,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.legal-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.legal-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.legal-body {
  max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 2rem 6rem;
}
.legal-intro {
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.legal-section {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.legal-section:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
.legal-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.legal-section p {
  font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal-section p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.legal-section ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.legal-section li {
  font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  padding-left: 1.2rem; position: relative;
}
.legal-section li::before {
  content: '—';
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.legal-section a {
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.legal-section a:hover { border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.legal-section strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.legal-cta {
  text-align: center; margin: 3rem 0;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.legal-cta p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.legal-nav-links {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.legal-back, .legal-sibling {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.legal-back:hover, .legal-sibling:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* ─── Ready CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
#ready-cta {
  background: #030303;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Headline block */
.rcta-headline {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 7rem 2rem 6rem;
  position: relative;
}
.rcta-headline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 60%, rgba(212,165,116,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.rcta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.rcta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.rcta-title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: none; }
.rcta-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; line-height: 1.7; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.rcta-btn { margin: 0 auto; }

/* Three-column strip */
.rcta-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.rcta-col {
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.rcta-col:last-child { border-right: none; }
.rcta-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

/* Destinations list */
.rcta-dest-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem;
}
.rcta-dest-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.rcta-dest-dot {
  width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.5; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rcta-dest-season {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(212,165,116,0.45); font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-left: auto; padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Instagram block */
.rcta-col--center { text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.rcta-insta {
  display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; transition: color 0.25s ease;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.rcta-insta:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.rcta-insta-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  color: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.rcta-insta:hover .rcta-insta-icon { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
.rcta-contact-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); text-align: center;
  max-width: 240px;
}

/* Privacy col */
.rcta-col--right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.rcta-privacy-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.rcta-legal-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.rcta-legal-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.rcta-legal-link:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.rcta-legal-link .pi { font-size: 0.55rem; }

/* Bottom bar */
.rcta-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 1.4rem 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.rcta-bar-dot { color: rgba(212,165,116,0.3); }

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .rcta-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rcta-col { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 2.5rem 2rem; }
  .rcta-col:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .rcta-col--center { align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
  .rcta-contact-note { text-align: left; max-width: 100%; }
  .rcta-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem); }
  .rcta-headline { padding: 5rem 2rem 4rem; }
}

/* ─── How It Works ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#how-it-works {
  background: #050505;
  padding: 7rem 0 8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hiw-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Header */
.hiw-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5rem; }
.hiw-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.hiw-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.1;
}
.hiw-title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: none; }

/* Three-column steps grid */
.hiw-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  position: relative;
}

/* Horizontal gold line running across the icon row */
.hiw-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 88px; /* aligns with center of icon circles */
  left: calc(50% / 3);
  right: calc(50% / 3);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(212,165,116,0.3) 15%,
    rgba(212,165,116,0.3) 85%,
    transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Each step */
.hiw-step {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Top section: ghost number + icon */
.hiw-step-top {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Ghost watermark number */
.hiw-ghost {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 8rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(212,165,116,0.04);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -4px;
  position: absolute; top: -1.5rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}
.hiw-step:hover .hiw-ghost { color: rgba(212,165,116,0.08); }

/* Icon circle */
.hiw-icon-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.22);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}
.hiw-icon-wrap .pi {
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.hiw-step:hover .hiw-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212,165,116,0.55);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.hiw-step:hover .hiw-icon-wrap .pi { transform: scale(1.1); }

/* Connector dot between icon and body */
.hiw-connector {
  width: 1px; height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(212,165,116,0.3), transparent);
}

/* Step body */
.hiw-step-body { max-width: 300px; }
.hiw-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.52rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.hiw-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.hiw-step:hover .hiw-step-title { color: var(--accent-beige); }
.hiw-step-text {
  font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* CTA row */
.hiw-cta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem; margin-top: 5rem;
}
.hiw-cta-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hiw-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .hiw-steps::before { display: none; }
  .hiw-step { padding: 0; }
  .hiw-ghost { font-size: 5rem; }
  .hiw-step-top { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .hiw-connector { height: 20px; }
  .hiw-header { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
}

/* ─── FAQ / Common Questions ─────────────────────────────── */
#faq {
  background: #050505;
  padding: 7rem 0 8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
}
.faq-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem;
}
.faq-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4.5rem; }
.faq-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.1;
}
.faq-title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: none; }

/* Two-column grid */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 4rem;
}

/* Each item */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 1.4rem 0;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: #fff; }
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] { color: #fff; }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), color 0.2s;
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* Answer panel */
.faq-a {
  display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.faq-a > p {
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); padding: 0;
  transition: padding 0.38s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.faq-item.open .faq-a > p { padding: 0 0 1.4rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
}

/* ─── News Section ───────────────────────────────────────── */
#news {
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
}
.news-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}
.news-preview-card {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.news-preview-card.visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.news-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.news-card-image {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden; background: #111;
}
.news-card-image img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.news-preview-card:hover .news-card-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.news-card-image-placeholder {
  width:100%; height:100%; min-height: 150px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #2a2a2a);
}
.news-card-image-placeholder i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: rgba(212,165,116,0.25); }
.news-location-badge {
  position:absolute; bottom:8px; left:8px;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.75); border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:0.72rem;
  padding:3px 8px; border-radius:20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
}
.news-card-body { padding:1.25rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.5rem; flex:1; }
.news-card-date { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--accent-gold); margin:0; }
.news-card-title { font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1.4; margin:0; }
.news-card-desc {
  font-size:0.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height:1.5; margin:0;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:2; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden;
}
.news-view-all { text-align:center; }
.btn-view-all {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:0.85rem 2.5rem; border:2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color:var(--accent-gold); background:transparent;
  border-radius:6px; font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-decoration:none; transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-view-all:hover { background:var(--accent-gold); color:#0a0a0a; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ─── Services Section (Home) ────────────────────────────── */
#services {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #000 100%);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
}
#services .services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.service-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top:0; left:-100%; width:100%; height:100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,165,116,0.1), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}
.service-card:hover::before { left: 100%; }
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #c69563 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; color: #000;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg); }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.service-line { width:60px; height:3px; background:var(--accent-gold); margin:1rem auto 1.5rem; }
.service-list { list-style:none; padding:0; text-align:left; }
.service-list li {
  padding: 0.75rem 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.service-list li i { color: var(--accent-gold); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── Brands Section ─────────────────────────────────────── */
#brands { padding: 6rem 0; background: #000; }
.logo-carousel {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 80px; overflow: hidden;
}
.logo-track { overflow: hidden; }
.logo-wrapper { display:flex; transition:transform 0.5s ease; gap:2rem; }
.logo-item {
  flex: 0 0 150px; height:100px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:1rem; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border-radius:12px; transition:all 0.3s ease;
}
.logo-item:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); transform:scale(1.05); }
.logo-item img {
  max-width:100%; max-height:100%; object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(100%) brightness(1.5);
  transition:filter 0.3s ease;
}
.logo-item:hover img { filter:grayscale(0%) brightness(1); }
.carousel-arrow {
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:50px; height:50px;
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border:2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius:50%; color:var(--accent-gold);
  cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.5rem; transition:all 0.3s ease; z-index:10;
}
.carousel-arrow:hover { background:var(--accent-gold); color:#000; transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.1); }
.left-arrow  { left:10px; }
.right-arrow { right:10px; }

/* ─── Why Zouhal Section ─────────────────────────────────── */
#why_zouhal {
  position:relative; padding:6rem 0;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
}
.video-background {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  overflow:hidden; z-index:0;
}
.video-background video { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.video-overlay {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
}
#why_zouhal .section-header { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.why-container {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 2rem;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem;
}
.why-card {
  background:rgba(26,26,26,0.9);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  border-radius:20px; padding:2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align:center; backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px);
  transition:all 0.6s ease;
}
.why-card.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.why-icon {
  width:80px; height:80px; margin:0 auto 1.5rem;
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border:2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:2rem; color:var(--accent-gold);
}
.why-card h3 { font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:1rem; font-weight:700; }
.why-line { width:60px; height:3px; background:var(--accent-gold); margin:1rem auto 1.5rem; }
.why-card p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height:1.7; font-size:0.95rem; }

/* ─── How It Works Section ───────────────────────────────── */
#how_works {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #000 100%);
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)),
    url(../storage/images/00000005_result.webp);
  background-size: cover;
  background-attachment: scroll; /* fixed breaks on iOS — scroll is safe everywhere */
  background-position: center;
}
.process-timeline {
  max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 2rem;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap:3rem;
}
.process-step { position:relative; text-align:center; }
.step-number {
  width:80px; height:80px; margin:0 auto 2rem;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #c69563 100%);
  border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:2.5rem; font-weight:900; color:#000;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
}
.step-content h3 { font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom:1rem; font-weight:700; }
.step-line { width:60px; height:3px; background:var(--accent-gold); margin:1rem auto 1.5rem; }
.step-content ul { list-style:none; padding:0; text-align:left; }
.step-content ul li {
  padding:0.75rem 0 0.75rem 1.5rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height:1.6; position:relative;
}
.step-content ul li::before {
  content:"•"; position:absolute; left:0;
  color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1;
}

/* ─── Intro CTA block ────────────────────────────────────── */
.intro-cta-block { display:inline-flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem; }
.intro-no-sales {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body); text-align: center;
}

/* ─── Apply Section ──────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ── Apply Modal overlay ─────────────────────────────────── */
.apply-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 100010;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.apply-modal.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

.apply-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3,3,3,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.apply-modal-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.14);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 100%; max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.apply-modal.open .apply-modal-inner { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Header */
.apply-modal-header {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.apply-modal-eyebrow {
  display: block; font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--accent-gold); text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.apply-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.apply-modal-title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--accent-gold); }
.apply-modal-close {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.apply-modal-close:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,165,116,0.5);
  color: var(--accent-gold); background: rgba(212,165,116,0.06);
}

/* Scrollable body */
.apply-form-wrap {
  max-width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto; flex: 1;
  scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: rgba(212,165,116,0.2) transparent;
}
.apply-form-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.apply-form-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.apply-form-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(212,165,116,0.2); border-radius: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .apply-modal { padding: 0; align-items: flex-end; }
  .apply-modal-inner {
    max-height: 96vh; border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
  }
  .apply-modal.open .apply-modal-inner { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Progress row — bar + step counter inline */
.apply-progress-row {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.25rem; margin-bottom:3rem;
}
.apply-progress-bar {
  flex:1; height:3px; background:rgba(212,165,116,0.12);
  border-radius:3px; overflow:hidden;
}
.apply-progress-fill {
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #e8c89a 100%);
  transition:width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  border-radius:3px; width:0%;
}
.apply-step-counter {
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.6rem;
  letter-spacing:4px; color:rgba(212,165,116,0.5);
  text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:0;
}

/* Directional slide animations */
.apply-step { display:none; }
.apply-step.active { display:block; animation:applySlideForward 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); }
#apply-form.going-back .apply-step.active { animation:applySlideBack 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); }
@keyframes applySlideForward {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(30px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes applySlideBack {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-30px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
}

/* Question */
.apply-question { margin-bottom:2.5rem; }
.apply-step-num {
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.6rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:5px; color:var(--accent-gold); opacity:0.55;
  display:block; margin-bottom:0.8rem; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.apply-q-text {
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1.2;
}
.apply-q-hint {
  margin-top:0.6rem; font-size:0.78rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-style:italic;
}

/* Text input — underline style */
.apply-input {
  width:100%; background:transparent; border:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.22);
  color:#fff; font-size:1.4rem; font-family:var(--font-body);
  padding:0.8rem 0; outline:none; display:block;
  transition:border-color 0.3s ease; border-radius:0;
}
.apply-input:focus { border-bottom-color:var(--accent-gold); }
.apply-input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }

/* Country dropdown — keeps the borderless look with a custom gold chevron */
.apply-select {
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none; -moz-appearance:none;
  cursor:pointer; padding-right:2rem;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='18' height='18' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23d4a574' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 0.1rem center; background-size:1.1rem;
}
/* Muted, placeholder-like colour while the empty option is selected */
.apply-select:invalid { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
/* Optional select (not required, so :invalid won't fire) — muted while empty */
.apply-select-optional:has(option[value=""]:checked) { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
/* The native option popup renders on a light surface in most browsers */
.apply-select option { color:#1a1a1a; background:#fff; font-size:1rem; }
.apply-select option:disabled { color:#9a9a9a; }

/* ── Custom dark searchable dropdown (enhances .apply-select) ── */
select.cs-native { display:none !important; }
.cs { position:relative; width:100%; }
.cs-trigger {
  background-image:none; padding-right:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem;
  text-align:left; width:100%;
}
.cs-value { flex:1; min-width:0; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap; }
.cs-placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.cs-arrow { color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:0.85rem; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform 0.25s ease; }
.cs-open .cs-arrow { transform:rotate(180deg); }

.cs-panel {
  margin-top:0.6rem; overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(18,15,11,0.98);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.28); border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  animation:csIn 0.18s ease;
}
@keyframes csIn { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-6px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }

.cs-search-row {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.6rem;
  padding:0.75rem 1rem; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.14);
}
.cs-search-row .pi-search { color:rgba(212,165,116,0.6); font-size:0.85rem; }
.cs-search {
  flex:1; background:transparent; border:none; outline:none;
  color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.95rem;
}
.cs-search::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.cs-list {
  list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0.4rem;
  max-height:240px; overflow-y:auto;
  scrollbar-width:thin; scrollbar-color:rgba(212,165,116,0.3) transparent;
}
.cs-list::-webkit-scrollbar { width:5px; }
.cs-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background:rgba(212,165,116,0.3); border-radius:3px; }

.cs-opt {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0.7rem 0.9rem; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size:0.95rem;
  transition:background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.cs-opt:hover, .cs-opt.is-active { background:rgba(212,165,116,0.12); color:#fff; }
.cs-opt.is-selected { color:var(--accent-gold); }
.cs-opt.is-selected::after { content:'✓'; color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:0.8rem; margin-left:0.75rem; }
.cs-empty { padding:1rem; margin:0; text-align:center; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); font-size:0.9rem; }

/* Textarea */
.apply-textarea {
  resize:none; min-height:130px; font-size:1rem; line-height:1.8;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.22); border-radius:10px;
  padding:1.1rem 1.25rem; background:rgba(212,165,116,0.02);
  transition:border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.apply-textarea:focus { border-color:var(--accent-gold); }

/* Smaller timezone input on step 13 */
.apply-input-sm { font-size:0.95rem; margin-top:1.25rem; opacity:0.7; }
.apply-input-sm:focus { opacity:1; }
.apply-input-sm::placeholder { font-size:0.9rem; }

/* Char counter */
.apply-char-count {
  text-align:right; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:1px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.22); margin-top:0.4rem;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
}

/* Keyboard hint */
.apply-key-hint {
  font-size:0.7rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-family:var(--font-body); margin-top:1rem;
}
.apply-key-hint kbd {
  display:inline-block; padding:1px 5px 2px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-radius:4px;
  font-size:0.67rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); vertical-align:middle;
  font-family:var(--font-body); line-height:1.4;
}

/* Choice cards */
.apply-choices {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap:0.6rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}
.apply-choice-card {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem;
  padding:1rem 1.4rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.14); border-radius:10px;
  cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.18s ease;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); user-select:none;
}
.apply-choice-card:hover {
  border-color:rgba(212,165,116,0.38);
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.04);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.apply-choice-card input[type="radio"],
.apply-choice-card input[type="checkbox"] {
  appearance:none; -webkit-appearance:none;
  width:18px; height:18px; flex-shrink:0;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.32); border-radius:50%;
  transition:all 0.18s ease; cursor:pointer;
  position:relative;
}
.apply-choice-card input[type="checkbox"] { border-radius:5px; }
.apply-choice-card input[type="radio"]:checked,
.apply-choice-card input[type="checkbox"]:checked {
  background:var(--accent-gold); border-color:var(--accent-gold);
}
.apply-choice-card input[type="radio"]:checked::after {
  content:''; position:absolute;
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#000;
  top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}
.apply-choice-card input[type="checkbox"]:checked::after {
  content:'✓'; position:absolute;
  color:#000; font-size:10px; font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}
.apply-choice-card:has(input:checked) {
  border-color:rgba(212,165,116,0.65);
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
}
.apply-choice-label {
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.8rem;
  font-weight:500; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.apply-choice-label small {
  display:block; font-size:0.65rem; text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:0; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  margin-top:2px; font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
}

/* Error */
.apply-field-error {
  font-size:0.78rem; color:#ff6b6b; margin:0.5rem 0 0;
}

/* Nav */
.apply-nav {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.5rem; margin-top:2.5rem;
}
.apply-back {
  background:none; border:none; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.75rem;
  letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:color 0.2s ease;
}
.apply-back:hover { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

.apply-choice-card.apply-choice-disabled { opacity:0.28; pointer-events:none; }

/* ── Calendar + time-slot picker (Step 13) ─────────────────── */
.apply-calendar {
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.20);
  border-radius:14px; padding:1.1rem 1.2rem 1.3rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.apply-cal-head {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.apply-cal-month {
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent-beige);
}
.apply-cal-nav {
  width:34px; height:34px; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.28); border-radius:9px;
  background:transparent; color:var(--accent-gold); cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.apply-cal-nav:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color:var(--accent-gold); background:rgba(212,165,116,0.10);
}
.apply-cal-nav:disabled { opacity:0.22; cursor:not-allowed; }
.apply-cal-weekdays,
.apply-cal-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(7, 1fr); gap:5px;
}
.apply-cal-weekdays {
  margin-bottom:6px;
}
.apply-cal-weekdays span {
  text-align:center; font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:0.6rem; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.30); padding:2px 0;
}
.apply-cal-cell {
  aspect-ratio:1 / 1; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:0.9rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  border:1px solid transparent; border-radius:9px; background:transparent;
  cursor:pointer; transition:border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}
.apply-cal-cell.is-empty { border:none; cursor:default; }
button.apply-cal-cell:hover {
  border-color:rgba(212,165,116,0.45); background:rgba(212,165,116,0.06);
}
.apply-cal-cell.is-disabled {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.16); cursor:not-allowed;
}
.apply-cal-cell.is-today { border-color:rgba(212,165,116,0.30); }
.apply-cal-cell.is-selected {
  background:var(--accent-gold); border-color:var(--accent-gold);
  color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;
}
button.apply-cal-cell.is-selected:hover {
  background:var(--accent-gold); border-color:var(--accent-gold);
}

.apply-slots { margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.apply-slots-label {
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:500;
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent-gold);
  margin:0 0 0.8rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
}
.apply-slots-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(78px, 1fr)); gap:0.5rem;
}
.apply-slot {
  padding:0.6rem 0.4rem; text-align:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.22); border-radius:9px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:0.8rem; letter-spacing:1px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  transition:border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.apply-slot:hover {
  border-color:rgba(212,165,116,0.5); background:rgba(212,165,116,0.06);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.apply-slot.is-selected {
  background:var(--accent-gold); border-color:var(--accent-gold);
  color:#1a1a1a; font-weight:600;
}

/* Message box */
.contact-message {
  padding:1.25rem 1.5rem; margin:2rem 0; border-radius:12px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; font-weight:500;
  animation:slideIn 0.4s ease-out;
}
@keyframes slideIn { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-10px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
.contact-message.success { background:rgba(40,167,69,0.1); color:#28a745; border:2px solid #28a745; }
.contact-message.error   { background:rgba(220,53,69,0.1);  color:#dc3545; border:2px solid #dc3545; }

/* Footer login logo */
.footer-logo-link { display:flex; align-items:center; opacity:0.7; transition:opacity 0.3s ease; }
.footer-logo-link:hover { opacity:1; }
.footer-logo-link img { width:auto; height:36px; object-fit:contain; }

/* ─── Journeys Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
#journeys {
  padding: 6rem 0 7rem;
  background: #050505;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
}

.journeys-tagline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.journeys-dot {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.45;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.journeys-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Staggered card entrance — delay only on opacity+transform; filter+box-shadow respond instantly */
.journeys-grid .journey-card:nth-child(1) { transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.05s, transform 0.7s ease 0.05s, filter 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease; }
.journeys-grid .journey-card:nth-child(2) { transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.2s,  transform 0.7s ease 0.2s,  filter 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease; }
.journeys-grid .journey-card:nth-child(3) { transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.35s, transform 0.7s ease 0.35s, filter 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease; }

/* Focus: dim+desaturate siblings when one card is hovered */
.journeys-grid:has(.journey-card:hover) .journey-card:not(:hover) {
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(0.5);
}

.journey-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 320px;
}

/* Gold inset border on hover */
.journey-card:hover {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,165,116,0.45);
}

/* Shine sweep — glass-light reflection on hover */
.journey-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    108deg,
    transparent 25%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.055) 50%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  transform: translateX(-110%);
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.journey-card:hover::before { transform: translateX(110%); }

/* Watermark number */
.journey-card::after {
  content: attr(data-index);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.12em;
  right: -0.04em;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.5s ease;
}
.journey-card:hover::after { color: rgba(212,165,116,0.07); }

/* Ken Burns — slow cinematic zoom on active slide */
@keyframes kenBurns {
  from { transform: scale(1); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.09); }
}

/* Slideshow */
.journey-slides {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.journey-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}
.journey-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: kenBurns 8s ease-in-out forwards;
}

/* Progress bars */
.journey-prog {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.journey-prog-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.journey-prog-bar.done { background: rgba(212,165,116,0.55); }
.journey-prog-bar.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: progFill 3.5s linear forwards;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
@keyframes progFill {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

.journey-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, transparent 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.32) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.94) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.28) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
}
.journey-card:hover .journey-overlay {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.journey-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  z-index: 4;
  transform: translateY(5px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.journey-card:hover .journey-info { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Index — top-left floating badge */
.journey-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.75;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Year — top-right badge */

.journey-destination {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.journey-sub {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.journey-sub .pi { font-size: 0.55rem; color: var(--accent-gold); opacity: 0.6; }

/* Tags */
.journey-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.journey-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  padding: 2px 8px 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.journey-card:hover .journey-tag {
  border-color: rgba(212,165,116,0.5);
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.08);
}

/* CTA — slides up on hover */
.journey-explore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.06s, transform 0.4s ease 0.06s, color 0.25s ease;
}
.journey-card:hover .journey-explore { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.journey-explore:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }

/* Journey skeleton loader */
.journey-skeleton {
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.09) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: jSkeleton 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes jSkeleton {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Journeys CTA footer row */
.journeys-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
}
.journeys-cta-note {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.btn-journeys {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.28);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-journeys:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212,165,116,0.07);
  color: #e8c89a;
}

/* ─── Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
footer {
  background: #000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.footer-content {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.footer-logo-link img {
  width: auto; height: 42px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.75; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.footer-logo-link:hover img { opacity: 1; }

.footer-middle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-legal-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
.footer-legal-sep {
  width: 1px; height: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.copyright {
  text-align: right;
}
.copyright p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .copyright { text-align: center; }
}

/* ─── Services Page ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-page { width:100%; overflow-x:hidden; }

.services-hero {
  position:relative; width:100%; height:60vh; min-height:400px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.services-hero-bg {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  background-image:url(../storage/images/services_result.webp);
  background-size:cover; background-position:center; z-index:0;
}
.services-hero-overlay {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
  z-index:1;
}
.services-hero-content {
  position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; padding:2rem;
  max-width:900px; animation:fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}
.services-hero-title {
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem); font-weight:700;
  margin:0 0 1.5rem 0;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.5rem; align-items:center;
  text-shadow:2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 4px 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.services-hero-subtitle {
  font-size:1.2rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-weight:300; letter-spacing:1px; line-height:1.6;
}
.services-main { background:#000; padding:6rem 0; }
.services-container {
  max-width:1400px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 2rem;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap:2.5rem;
}
.service-card-full {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
  border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden;
  transition:all 0.4s ease; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px);
}
.service-card-full.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.service-card-full:hover {
  border-color:var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
  transform:translateY(-8px) !important;
}
.service-card-header {
  padding:2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  text-align:center;
}
.service-title { font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent-gold); margin-top:1rem; }
.service-card-body { padding:1.5rem 2rem; flex:1; }
.service-description {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height:1.7;
  font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}
.service-list-full { list-style:none; padding:0; }
.service-list-full li {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:0.75rem;
  padding:0.5rem 0; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.5;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.service-list-full li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.service-list-full li i { color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:1rem; margin-top:0.15rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.service-card-footer { padding:1.5rem 2rem; }
.btn-service {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border:2px solid var(--accent-gold); color:var(--accent-gold);
  background:transparent; border-radius:6px;
  font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;
  transition:all 0.3s ease; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px;
}
.btn-service:hover { background:var(--accent-gold); color:#000; transform:translateY(-2px); }

.services-process { background:#0a0a0a; padding:6rem 0; }
.services-process .section-header { margin-bottom:4rem; }
.services-process .process-steps {
  max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 2rem;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem; text-align:center;
}
.services-process .process-step {
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:all 0.5s ease;
}
.services-process .process-step.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.services-process .step-number {
  width:70px; height:70px; margin:0 auto 1.5rem;
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border:2px solid var(--accent-gold); border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent-gold);
}
.services-process .process-step h3 { font-size:1.1rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:0.75rem; font-weight:700; }
.services-process .process-step p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.6; }
.services-cta {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #000 100%);
  padding:6rem 2rem; text-align:center;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
}
.services-cta h2 { font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); color:#fff; margin-bottom:1rem; font-family:var(--font-heading); }
.services-cta p  { font-size:1.1rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom:2.5rem; }

/* ─── Projects Page ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.projects-page { width:100%; overflow-x:hidden; }
.gallery-hero {
  position:relative; min-height:50vh;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.7), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)),
    url(../storage/images/@SHOTBUCKET-40_result.webp);
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.gallery-hero .hero-content { position:relative; text-align:center; padding:2rem; }
.hero-title { font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem); font-weight:700; margin:0 0 1rem; }
.hero-subtitle { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size:1.1rem; letter-spacing:1px; }
.portfolio-banners { display:flex; flex-direction:column; width:100%; }
.portfolio-banner {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:block;
  width:100%; height:52vh; min-height:300px;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none;
}
.portfolio-banner img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 0.6s ease; display:block;
}
.portfolio-banner:hover img { transform:scale(1.05); }
.banner-overlay {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding:2rem 2.5rem;
  transform:translateY(20px); opacity:0.8;
  transition:all 0.4s ease;
}
.portfolio-banner:hover .banner-overlay { transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; }
.banner-category {
  font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--accent-gold); text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:0.5rem; font-weight:600;
}
.banner-title {
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; margin:0 0 0.5rem; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.banner-description { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size:0.95rem; max-width:600px; }
.projects-loading, .projects-error, .projects-empty {
  text-align:center; padding:6rem 2rem;
  font-size:1.1rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.projects-error { color:#ff6b6b; }

/* Skeleton shimmer */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -600px 0; }
  100% { background-position:  600px 0; }
}
.gallery-skeleton,
.portfolio-skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 25%, #2a2a2a 50%, #1a1a1a 75%);
  background-size: 600px 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.4s infinite linear;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.gallery-skeleton  { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.portfolio-skeleton { aspect-ratio: 16/9; min-height: 200px; }

/* Project Gallery Page */
.project-gallery-page { width:100%; overflow-x:hidden; min-height:100vh; }
.back-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
  color:var(--accent-gold); text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:600; font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:0.5px;
  padding:0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  border-radius:6px; transition:all 0.3s ease;
  margin:2rem;
}
.back-btn:hover { background:rgba(212,165,116,0.1); border-color:var(--accent-gold); }
.project-gallery-grid {
  max-width:1400px; margin:0 auto; padding:0;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:3px;
}
.gallery-item {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:0; background:#111;
  cursor:pointer; aspect-ratio:1/1;
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 0 400px;
}
.gallery-item-video { cursor:pointer; }
.gallery-item img, .gallery-video {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.gallery-item img { transition:transform 0.45s ease; }
.gallery-item:not(.gallery-item-video):hover img { transform:scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item-video:hover .gallery-video { transform:scale(1.04); transition:transform 0.45s ease; }
.gallery-item:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.gallery-item-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:background 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.gallery-item-overlay i {
  color:#fff; font-size:2rem;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(0.75);
  transition:opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay { background:rgba(0,0,0,0.38); }
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay i { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
/* Video icon badge — top-right corner, icon only (Instagram style) */
.gallery-video-badge {
  position:absolute; top:0.45rem; right:0.45rem; left:auto;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.55); color:#fff;
  font-size:0.8rem; padding:0.2rem 0.3rem; border-radius:3px;
  pointer-events:none; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  line-height:1;
}
/* No overlay by default — show only on hover, same treatment for photos */
.gallery-video-play-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0);
  transition:background 0.25s ease;
  z-index:1;
}
.gallery-item-video:hover .gallery-video-play-overlay { background:rgba(0,0,0,0.38); }
.gallery-video-play-btn {
  width:3rem; height:3rem; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  color:#fff; font-size:1rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(0.8);
  transition:opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.gallery-video-play-btn i { margin-left:3px; }
.gallery-item-video:hover .gallery-video-play-btn { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }

/* Gallery header + controls */
.gallery-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 0;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.gallery-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.gallery-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.gallery-controls[hidden] { display: none; }
.gallery-filters { display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gallery-controls-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }

.filter-btn, .shuffle-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .shuffle-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.32);
  color: #fff;
}
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.gallery-count {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 4rem;
  text-align: right;
}
@keyframes spin-once { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.spin-once { animation: spin-once 0.45s ease; }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  display:flex; position:fixed; inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.97);
  z-index:100000; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.lightbox.open { opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.lightbox-media-wrap {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  max-width:90vw; max-height:85vh;
}
#lightboxImg {
  max-width:90vw; max-height:85vh; object-fit:contain;
  border-radius:3px; user-select:none; display:block;
  transition:opacity 0.18s ease;
}
#lightboxImg.fading { opacity:0; }
#lightboxVideo {
  max-width:90vw; max-height:85vh;
  width:auto; height:auto; min-width:320px;
  border-radius:3px; display:block;
  background:#000; outline:none;
  transition:opacity 0.15s ease;
}
#lightboxVideo.fading { opacity:0; }
/* Ensure the hidden attribute wins over display:block on both media elements */
#lightboxImg[hidden], #lightboxVideo[hidden] { display:none !important; }
.lightbox-close {
  position:absolute; top:1.25rem; right:1.25rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color:#fff; font-size:1rem; cursor:pointer; z-index:100001;
  width:2.5rem; height:2.5rem; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.lightbox-nav {
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color:#fff; cursor:pointer; z-index:100001;
  width:3.25rem; height:3.25rem; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.3rem;
  transition:background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.lightbox-nav:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.lightbox-nav:active { transform:translateY(-50%) scale(0.9); }
.lightbox-nav[hidden] { display:none; }
.lightbox-prev { left:1.25rem; }
.lightbox-next { right:1.25rem; }
.lightbox-counter {
  position:absolute; bottom:1.25rem; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.12em;
  font-family:var(--font-body); pointer-events:none;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.45); padding:0.25rem 0.9rem; border-radius:20px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

/* ─── Pricing Page ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.pricing-page { width:100%; overflow-x:hidden; }
#hero_pricing {
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.5), rgba(0,0,0,0.5)),
    url(../storage/images/IMG_3245_result.webp);
  background-position:center 50%; background-size:cover;
  height:700px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; width:100%;
}
.hero_pricing_content {
  color:#e7e7e7; position:absolute;
  top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:100%; max-width:1200px; padding:0 2rem;
  text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.hero_pricing_content h1 {
  font-family:var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size:4rem; font-weight:600;
  margin:0 0 1rem; letter-spacing:3px; text-transform:uppercase;
  animation:slideFromTop 1s ease-out;
}
.hero_pricing_content h4 {
  font-family:var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:400;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9); max-width:800px; line-height:1.6;
  animation:slideFromTop 1s ease-out;
}
@keyframes slideFromTop { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-50px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
.hero-cta { margin-top:2rem; }

#pricing-factors, #services-breakdown, #pricing-faq, #pricing-process {
  background:#000; padding:5rem 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
}
.line_service {
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  height:3px; margin:1.5rem auto 0; width:40%;
  border-radius:2px; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(233,216,169,0.3);
  display:block;
}

.factors-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem; margin-top:3rem;
}
.factor-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.15);
  border-radius:16px; padding:2rem;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
}
.factor-card:hover {
  border-color:var(--accent-gold);
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.05);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
}
.factor-icon {
  width:60px; height:60px; margin-bottom:1rem;
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.1);
  border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--accent-gold);
}
.factor-card h3 { font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom:0.75rem; font-weight:700; }
.factor-card p  { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.6; }

.services-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr)); gap:1.5rem; margin-top:3rem; }
.service-item {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.15);
  border-radius:16px; padding:2rem;
  transition:all 0.3s ease;
}
.service-item:hover { border-color:var(--accent-gold); }
.service-header { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.5rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.service-header .service-icon { width:50px; height:50px; flex-shrink:0; }
.service-header .service-title h3 { font-size:1.3rem; color:#fff; font-weight:700; }
.service-tag {
  display:inline-block; padding:0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.15); color:var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius:20px; font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600;
  margin-top:0.25rem;
}
.service-features {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap:0.5rem; list-style:none; padding:0;
}
.service-features li {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size:0.9rem;
  padding:0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.5rem; position:relative;
}
.service-features li::before { content:"✦"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--accent-gold); }

.faq-container { max-width:800px; margin:3rem auto 0; }
.faq-item { border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.2); }
.faq-question {
  width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding:1.5rem 0; background:none; border:none;
  color:#fff; font-size:1rem; font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer; text-align:left; gap:1rem;
  font-family:inherit; transition:color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-question:hover { color:var(--accent-gold); }
.faq-answer { padding-bottom:1.5rem; }
.faq-answer p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height:1.7; }
.faq-answer.hidden { display:none; }

.process-steps {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem; margin-top:3rem;
}
.process-steps .process-step { text-align:center; }
.process-steps .step-number {
  width:60px; height:60px; margin:0 auto 1.5rem;
  background:var(--accent-gold); border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:900; color:#000;
}
.process-steps .step-content h3 { font-size:1.1rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:0.75rem; font-weight:700; }
.process-steps .step-content p  { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.6; }

.pricing-cta {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #000 100%);
  padding:6rem 2rem; text-align:center;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
}
.pricing-cta h2 { font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.5rem); color:#fff; margin-bottom:1rem; font-family:var(--font-heading); }
.pricing-cta p  { font-size:1.1rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom:2.5rem; max-width:600px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.cta-buttons-pricing { display:flex; gap:1rem; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.btn-outline {
  padding:1rem 2rem; border:2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color:var(--accent-gold); background:transparent;
  border-radius:50px; font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
  transition:all 0.3s ease; letter-spacing:0.5px;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background:var(--accent-gold); color:#000; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.response-time { margin-top:1.5rem; font-size:0.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ─── News Page ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.news-page { width:100%; overflow-x:hidden; }
.news-hero {
  position:relative; min-height:50vh;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.75), rgba(0,0,0,0.6)),
    url(../storage/images/@SHOTBUCKET-52_result.webp);
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.news-hero .hero-overlay {
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
}
.news-hero .hero-content { position:relative; z-index:1; text-align:center; padding:2rem; }
.news-hero .hero-subtitle { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size:1.1rem; letter-spacing:1px; }
.news-main { background:#000; padding:5rem 2rem; min-height:50vh; }
.news-grid {
  max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem;
}
.news-card {
  background:#1a1a1a; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.news-card.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition:opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.news-card:hover { border-color:rgba(212,165,116,0.3); box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.card-image { position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; background:#111; }
.card-image img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.4s ease; }
.news-card:hover .card-image img { transform:scale(1.04); }
.card-image-placeholder {
  width:100%; height:100%; min-height:180px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #2a2a2a);
}
.card-image-placeholder i { font-size:3rem; color:rgba(212,165,116,0.25); }
.location-badge {
  position:absolute; bottom:8px; left:8px;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.75); border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:0.75rem;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
}
.card-body { padding:1.5rem; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.75rem; }
.card-meta time {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:0.82rem;
}
.card-title { font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:700; color:#fff; line-height:1.4; }
.card-description {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.6;
  display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp:3; -webkit-box-orient:vertical; overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-signup {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:0.75rem 1.5rem; margin-top:auto;
  background:rgba(212,165,116,0.1); border:2px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.4);
  color:var(--accent-gold); border-radius:8px;
  font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all 0.3s ease; font-family:inherit;
}
.btn-signup:hover { background:var(--accent-gold); color:#000; border-color:var(--accent-gold); }

.loading-state, .empty-state {
  text-align:center; padding:5rem 2rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.empty-state i { font-size:4rem; margin-bottom:1rem; display:block; }
.empty-state h3 { font-size:1.3rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom:0.5rem; }

/* Sign-up Modal */
.modal-backdrop {
  display:none; position:fixed; inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.8); z-index:9999;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.modal-backdrop.open { display:flex; }
.modal-box {
  background:#111; border:1px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.3);
  border-radius:20px; padding:2.5rem;
  max-width:500px; width:90%; position:relative;
  max-height:90vh; overflow-y:auto;
}
.modal-close {
  position:absolute; top:1rem; right:1.5rem;
  background:none; border:none; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size:1.5rem; cursor:pointer; transition:color 0.2s;
}
.modal-close:hover { color:#fff; }
.modal-header { margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.modal-header h2 { font-size:1.5rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.modal-event-title { color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:0.95rem; }
.signup-form .form-group { margin-bottom:1.25rem; }
.signup-form label { color:var(--accent-gold); font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:0.5rem; display:block; }
.signup-form input,
.signup-form textarea {
  width:100%; padding:0.9rem 1rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border:2px solid rgba(212,165,116,0.2);
  border-radius:10px; color:#fff;
  font-size:0.95rem; font-family:inherit;
}
.signup-form input:focus,
.signup-form textarea:focus {
  outline:none; border-color:var(--accent-gold);
}
.signup-form textarea { min-height:100px; resize:vertical; }
.btn-submit-signup {
  width:100%; padding:1rem; background:var(--primary-gradient);
  color:#fff; border:none; border-radius:10px;
  font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all 0.3s ease; font-family:inherit;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:0.5rem;
}
.btn-submit-signup:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(212,165,116,0.3); }
.signup-success { text-align:center; padding:2rem 0; }
.signup-success i { font-size:4rem; color:#28a745; display:block; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.signup-success h3 { font-size:1.4rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.signup-success p  { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-bottom:2rem; }
.btn-close-success {
  padding:0.75rem 2rem; background:var(--accent-gold);
  color:#000; border:none; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer;
  font-family:inherit; transition:all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-close-success:hover { background:#c69563; }
.signup-error-msg {
  color:#ff6b6b; font-size:0.875rem; margin-bottom:1rem;
  padding:0.6rem 0.9rem; background:rgba(255,107,107,0.08);
  border-radius:6px; border-left:3px solid #ff6b6b;
}

/* ─── Scroll Animation ───────────────────────────────────── */
[data-animate] { opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); transition:opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
[data-animate].visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================ */

/* -- Tablet (max 1024px) --------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --header-h-desktop: 90px; }
  .container { padding: 0 1.5rem; }
  #services .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .news-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .logo-carousel { padding: 0 50px; }
  .services-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
  .project-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 3px; }
}

/* -- Mobile (max 768px) --------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-h-mobile: 60px; }

  body { padding-top: var(--header-h-mobile); font-size: 0.95rem; }

  header { padding: 0 1rem; min-height: var(--header-h-mobile); }
  nav { gap: 0; }
  .logo img { max-height: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .nav-right { display: flex; }

  /* Hero */
  #hero { min-height: 85vh; }
  #hero .hero-content { padding: 1rem; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

  /* Section spacing */
  #news, #services, #brands, #why_zouhal, #how_works, #contact,
  .services-main, .services-process, .services-cta,
  #pricing-factors, #services-breakdown, #pricing-faq, #pricing-process,
  .pricing-cta { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; padding: 0 0.5rem; }
  .section-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }

  /* Services (home) */
  #services { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  #services .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: 0 1rem; }

  /* News */
  .news-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }

  /* Brands */
  #brands { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .logo-carousel { padding: 0 40px; }
  .carousel-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .logo-item { flex: 0 0 120px; height: 80px; }

  /* Why Zouhal */
  .why-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; padding: 0 1rem; }

  /* How It Works */
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding: 0 1rem; }

  /* Journeys */
  /* Journeys — horizontal swipe strip on mobile */
  .journeys-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 78vw);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-right: 0;
  }
  .journeys-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .journey-card { height: 260px; scroll-snap-align: start; }
  .journey-destination { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .journeys-cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 0; }

  /* Apply form */
  .apply-form-wrap { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .apply-q-text { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .apply-input { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .apply-choices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Footer */
  footer { padding: 1.5rem 0; }
  .footer-content { flex-direction: column; padding: 0 1rem; gap: 1rem; text-align: center; }
  .auth-links { justify-content: center; }

  /* Services page */
  .services-hero { height: 45vh; min-height: 280px; }
  .services-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 1rem; }
  .services-process .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 0 1rem; }

  /* Projects page */
  .portfolio-banner { height: 38vh; min-height: 200px; }
  .banner-overlay { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .banner-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .project-gallery-grid { padding: 0; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; }
  .back-btn { margin: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0.55rem 1rem; }

  /* Gallery controls — horizontal scroll on mobile */
  .gallery-header { padding: 0.75rem 0.75rem 0; }
  .gallery-controls {
    flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none; gap: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .gallery-controls::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .gallery-filters { flex-shrink: 0; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .gallery-controls-right { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .gallery-count { display: none; }
  .shuffle-btn .btn-label { display: none; }

  /* Lightbox — smaller arrows, rely on swipe */
  .lightbox-nav { width: 2.25rem; height: 2.25rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .lightbox-prev { left: 0.4rem; }
  .lightbox-next { right: 0.4rem; }
  #lightboxImg  { max-width: 98vw; max-height: 78vh; }
  #lightboxVideo { max-width: 98vw; max-height: 78vh; min-width: 0; }

  /* Pricing page */
  #hero_pricing { height: auto; min-height: 65vh; }
  .hero_pricing_content { padding: 0 1rem; }
  .hero_pricing_content h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem) !important; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .hero_pricing_content h4 { font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.5vw, 1.1rem) !important; }
  .services-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .factors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
  .faq-container { padding: 0 0.5rem; }
}

/* -- Small Mobile (max 600px) --------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .news-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #services .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-process .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .btn { padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem; }
}

/* -- Extra Small (max 480px) ---------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo img { max-height: 40px; height: 40px; }

  #hero { min-height: 80vh; }

  .hero_pricing_content h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2rem) !important; }
  .hero_pricing_content h4 { font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 3.5vw, 1rem) !important; }

  .section-title { letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

  .logo-item { flex: 0 0 100px; height: 70px; }
  .logo-carousel { padding: 0 32px; }

  .portfolio-banner { height: 32vh; min-height: 180px; }
  .banner-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .banner-category { font-size: 0.7rem; }

  .btn { padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .service-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .why-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .step-number { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.8rem; }

  .copyright p { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}