@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --bg-primary: #F8F5EF;
  /* Luxury Warm Ivory / Cream White */
  --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
  /* Card background (Pure White) */
  --bg-accent-light: #f3efe5;
  /* Subtle beige highlights */
  --bg-card-vocal: #ffffff;
  --bg-card-instrumental: #ffffff;
  --bg-card-tag: #F8F5EF;

  /* Strict luxury theme: Champagne Gold, Deep Burgundy, Charcoal, Cream */
  --color-accent: #C8A56A;
  /* Champagne Gold */
  --color-accent-hover: #b89459;
  --color-primary-green: #2A0F12;
  /* Burgundy as primary branding color */
  --color-primary-green-hover: #1b0709;
  --color-text-main: #1F1F1F;
  /* Primary Text */
  --color-text-muted: #666666;
  /* Secondary Text */
  --color-text-light: #999999;
  --border-color: rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.2);
  /* Gold tint border */
  --border-color-dark: rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.4);

  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(42, 15, 18, 0.02);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(42, 15, 18, 0.03);
  /* Very soft luxury shadow */
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(42, 15, 18, 0.05);

  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease-out;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Background Watermark Ornaments (Sitar & Tabla) via low-opacity pseudo-element */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../images/decor-sitar.png'), url('../images/decor-tabla.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-position: left 2% top 35%, right 2% top 65%;
  background-size: 240px auto, 280px auto;
  opacity: 0.04;
  /* Very subtle watercolor watermark backdrop */
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Accessibility Focus States */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
summary:focus-visible,
details:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Preloader Styles */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.preloader-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  animation: preloader-pulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.preloader-logo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.preloader-spinner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 3px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.12);
  border-top-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: preloader-spin 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0, 0.5, 1) infinite;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes preloader-spin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes preloader-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* Scroll-triggered reveal animations */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-left.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-right.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-scale.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Split content design templates */
.split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4fr 8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.split-left-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.split-left-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.split-left-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.split-left-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.split-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.control-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.control-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.control-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

/* Horizontal scrollable wrapper for desktop & mobile */
.cards-scroll-wrap {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.cards-scroll-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.cards-scroll-wrap-three {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.cards-scroll-wrap-three::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Ornamental Accents */
.ornament {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 2rem auto;
}

.ornament::before,
.ornament::after {
  content: '';
  height: 1px;
  width: 60px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
}

.ornament-dots {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.ornament-dots::before,
.ornament-dots::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.6;
  top: 1px;
}

.ornament-dots::before {
  left: -10px;
}

.ornament-dots::after {
  right: -10px;
}

/* Grid Layouts */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

/* Buttons */
.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1F1F1F;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1F1F1F;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.15);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.25);
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.header-scrolled,
.header.mobile-menu-active {
  background-color: rgba(248, 245, 239, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Circular Logo Image Wrapper */
.logo-img-container {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.header-scrolled .logo-img-container,
.header.mobile-menu-active .logo-img-container {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.logo-img-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  padding: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.header-scrolled .logo-text,
.header.mobile-menu-active .logo-text {
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.header.header-scrolled .nav-link,
.header.mobile-menu-active .nav-link {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.header.header-scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.header.mobile-menu-active .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
}

.header.header-scrolled .nav-link.active,
.header.mobile-menu-active .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
}

.header.header-scrolled .nav-link::after,
.header.mobile-menu-active .nav-link::after {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.header-scrolled .hamburger span,
.header.mobile-menu-active .hamburger span {
  background-color: var(--color-text-main);
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  z-index: 1005;
  padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .btn {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.overlay-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  z-index: 1002;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.overlay-menu.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* 1. Hero Section Carousel */
/* 1. Hero Section (Luxury Cinematic Redesign) */
.hero-luxury {
  position: relative;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #180b05 32%, rgba(24, 11, 5, 0.4) 65%, #180b05 100%), url('../images/hero-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 11rem 0 8rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-luxury::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-luxury-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6fr 5fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-luxury-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-luxury-badge {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-luxury-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-luxury-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-luxury-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.play-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover .play-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.hero-luxury-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-luxury-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-circle-frame-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
}

.hero-gold-circle-outline {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: -15px;
  right: -15px;
  bottom: -15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: rotate-slow 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate-slow {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.hero-image-wrapper-circular {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-circle-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-circle-frame-container:hover .hero-circle-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 2. Social Proof / Statistics Grid (Snapshot 1 Clean Card Styles) */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stat-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.stat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 3. Why Harita Music Academy (Step cards slider settings) */
.step-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card-vocal);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 350px;
  /* Force consistent size for horizontal scrolling */
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.step-card:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-primary);
}

.step-card-icon-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 1.5rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 5;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.step-card-icon-box svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary-green);
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.step-card-content {
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card-footer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* 4. Courses Offered (Explore by Category styling from preferences) */
.category-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 380px;
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 350px;
  /* Force consistent size for horizontal scrolling */
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.category-card:nth-child(odd) {
  background-color: var(--bg-card-vocal);
}

.category-card:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: var(--bg-card-instrumental);
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-card-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
}

.category-card-icon-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.category-card-body {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.category-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.category-card-list {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.category-card-item {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.category-card-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
}

.category-card-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.category-card-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Suitable For Tags (Snapshot 2 Clean Design) */
.suitable-container {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.suitable-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.suitable-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.suitable-tag {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.suitable-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 5. Course Fees & Pricing */
.pricing-grid-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

/* Background outline ornaments (veena & tabla) on the sides */
.pricing-decor-left {
  position: absolute;
  left: -4rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 220px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.22;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pricing-decor-right {
  position: absolute;
  right: -4rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 240px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.22;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3.5rem 2.25rem 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pricing-card.recommended {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pricing-card.recommended:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
}

/* Gold Top Centered Badge */
.pricing-card-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.25);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  z-index: 3;
}

.pricing-card-badge-top svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

/* Recommended Best Value label */
.best-value-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.15);
  z-index: 3;
}

.pricing-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.plan-type {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: block;
}

.plan-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Elegant diamond scroll separator */
.pricing-card-separator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.pricing-card-separator::before,
.pricing-card-separator::after {
  content: '';
  height: 1px;
  width: 40px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.pricing-card-separator-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.pricing-rates {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.rate-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.rate-classes {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.rate-price {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.rate-price .emi {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background-color: rgba(20, 85, 61, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pricing-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.pricing-card .btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-green);
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pricing-card .btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pricing-card .btn-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pricing-card .btn-solid:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(20, 85, 61, 0.2);
}

/* Inclusions cards */
.inclusions-block {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 3rem;
}

.inclusions-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.inclusions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.inclusion-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.inclusion-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.inclusion-icon-wrapper {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.inclusion-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

/* 6. Learning Journey Timeline */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.journey-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: 10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-step {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.journey-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: #51040e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #51040e !important;
}

.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-primary-green);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.step-item {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.step-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* 7. Flexible Timings */
.flex-timings {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.flex-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.flex-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.flex-text p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Designed For Container (Snapshot 3 Clean Design) */
.designed-for-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.designed-for-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.designed-for-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.designed-for-item {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.designed-for-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.check-icon-circle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.check-icon-circle svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 3;
}

/* 8. Student Portal & CSS Mockup Styling (FIXED BLANK SPACE ISSUES) */
.dashboard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.dashboard-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dashboard-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dashboard-feat-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dashboard-feat-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.dashboard-feat-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--color-accent);
  stroke-width: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Dashboard mockup card styling */
.dashboard-mockup {
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
  height: 450px;
}

.mockup-header {
  background-color: #222222;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mockup-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mockup-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ff5f56;
}

.mockup-dot:nth-child(2) {
  background-color: #ffbd2e;
}

.mockup-dot:nth-child(3) {
  background-color: #27c93f;
}

.mockup-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.mockup-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 9fr;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.mockup-sidebar {
  background-color: #1e1e1e;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mock-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.mock-sidebar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mock-sidebar-item.active {
  background-color: rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mock-sidebar-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.mockup-main {
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mock-welcome {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mock-welcome span {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

.mock-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.mock-card-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mock-card-val {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mock-schedule {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.mock-schedule-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mock-schedule-slots {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mock-slot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.mock-slot-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mock-slot-btn {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* 9. Trial Class Section */
.trial-class {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.trial-container {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.trial-details h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.trial-details p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.trial-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.trial-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trial-list-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--color-accent);
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.trial-cta-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.trial-price-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.trial-price {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.trial-price span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.trial-cta-box .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* 10. Student Success Stories (Verified Student design preference) */
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 0 0 350px;
  /* Force consistent size for horizontal scrolling */
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.testimonial-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.test-avatar-ring {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.test-avatar-ring img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.test-badge-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.test-stars-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.test-stars-row svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.test-verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.test-verified-badge svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.test-location-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.testimonial-card-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-card-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.testimonial-card-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Play button wrapper in testimonials */
.testimonial-card-video-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.testimonial-card-video-trigger img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-card-video-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card-video-trigger:hover::after {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.test-play-circle-small {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.test-play-circle-small svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.testimonial-card-video-trigger:hover .test-play-circle-small {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-card-video-trigger:hover .test-play-circle-small svg {
  fill: #ffffff;
}

/* Video Player Modal */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.video-modal-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 800px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-modal-content video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.video-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-close-btn svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

/* 11. Meet Our Founder */
.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-img-container-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Offset gold frame behind the portrait */
.founder-img-container-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: calc(100% - 20px);
  height: calc(100% - 20px);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 32px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(20px, 20px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-img-container-wrapper:hover::before {
  transform: translate(10px, 10px);
}

.founder-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  z-index: 2;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-img-container-wrapper:hover .founder-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary-green);
  z-index: 3;
}

.founder-exp-num {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  line-height: 1;
}

.founder-exp-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.founder-details h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.founder-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.founder-bio {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Warm background quote redesign */
.founder-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
  box-shadow: inset 2px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

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

.founder-cred-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.founder-cred-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.founder-cred-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.founder-cred-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

/* 12. Frequently Asked Questions (2 Columns Grid) */
.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  height: fit-content;
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-summary {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-icon-toggle {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--color-primary-green);
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 13. Final Call to Action (Snapshot 4 Clean Design) */
.cta-section {
  background-color: var(--color-text-main);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

.cta-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.cta-section .section-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cta-features-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-feature:hover {
  background-color: rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-feature svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--color-accent);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-btn-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.cta-btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background-color: #20ba59;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.whatsapp-float::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25d366;
  opacity: 0.4;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Footer */

.footer-serving {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.footer-serving h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.country-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.country-list span {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.country-list span:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.country-list span img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.footer {
  background-color: #180b05;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-info {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-social-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Hyperlinked Sitesoch developer text */
.sitesoch-link {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.sitesoch-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Circular Favicon representation (renders on page circular) */
.circle-logo-fav {
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 2px;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-luxury-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 3rem !important;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-luxury-left {
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .hero-luxury-desc {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .hero-luxury-actions {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-luxury-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    justify-items: center;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero .hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

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

  .split-left-sticky {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .grid-3,
  .stats-grid,
  .pricing-grid,
  .journey-grid,
  .video-grid,
  .faq-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .category-card,
  .testimonial-card,
  .step-card {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .journey-grid::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-us-grid,
  .dashboard-grid,
  .founder-grid,
  .trial-container,
  .flex-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .pricing-card.recommended {
    transform: none;
  }

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

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-luxury {
    background-position: 68% bottom !important;
    padding: 8rem 0 3rem 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-luxury-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero-luxury-right {
    min-height: 380px !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .hero {
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 420px;
    padding-top: 80px;
  }

  .hero .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .nav-menu,
  .header .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .stats-grid,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4,
  .pricing-grid,
  .journey-grid,
  .video-grid,
  .inclusions-grid,
  .faq-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .category-card,
  .testimonial-card,
  .step-card {
    flex: 0 0 290px;
    min-height: 350px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .trial-container {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .dashboard-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .dashboard-mockup {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .mockup-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mockup-sidebar {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }

  .mock-avatar {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .cta-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .carousel-control {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .carousel-control.prev {
    left: 1rem;
  }

  .carousel-control.next {
    right: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .category-card,
  .testimonial-card,
  .step-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 3.5rem);
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   SNAPSHOT SECTIONS - ADDITIONAL REDESIGNS
   ========================================== */

/* Snapshot 1: Trusted by Students Banner */
.stats-banner {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 3rem 0 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.stats-banner-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3.5fr 5.5fr 3fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.stats-banner-left {
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stats-banner-left .label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stats-banner-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stats-banner-left h2 span {
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  width: fit-content;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stats-banner-center {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
}

.stats-banner-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-banner-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stats-banner-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.stats-banner-right {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.stats-banner-map {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 250px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Snapshot 2: Features & Leaf Accents */
.features-row-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.features-row-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 2rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 100px;
  height: 150px;
  background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 150" fill="none"><path d="M10 140C20 90 40 40 90 10M90 10C80 25 65 30 50 35M90 10C85 30 75 45 60 55" stroke="%23b09c81" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round"/></svg>');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.features-row-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 2rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(-1);
  width: 100px;
  height: 150px;
  background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 150" fill="none"><path d="M10 140C20 90 40 40 90 10M90 10C80 25 65 30 50 35M90 10C85 30 75 45 60 55" stroke="%23b09c81" stroke-width="1.5" stroke-linecap="round"/></svg>');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.explore-journeys-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.explore-journeys-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.explore-journeys-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.explore-journeys-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.features-row-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.features-row-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.features-row-item {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 140px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.15);
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.features-row-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.features-row-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.features-row-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.features-row-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.features-row-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Snapshot 3: Calendar & Booking Widget styling */
.booking-widget-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.booking-widget-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: url("/assets/images/lotus-background.png") no-repeat left bottom;
  background-size: cover;
  /* or contain depending on image */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.booking-widget-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 28px;
}

.booking-widget-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3.5fr 3.5fr 2.2fr 2.8fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.booking-widget-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.booking-widget-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.booking-step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.booking-step-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.booking-step-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.booking-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Calendar Element styling */
.booking-calendar-box,
.booking-slots-card,
.booking-security-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.calendar-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.calendar-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.calendar-nav-btn {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.calendar-nav-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

.calendar-weekdays {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.calendar-days {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
}

.calendar-day {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.calendar-day:hover:not(.empty):not(.disabled) {
  background-color: #51040e;
}

.calendar-day.active {
  background-color: #51040e;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.calendar-day.disabled {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.calendar-day.empty {
  cursor: default;
}

/* Slots picker styling */
.booking-slots-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.booking-slots-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.booking-slots-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 200px;
  overflow-y: scroll;
}

.booking-slot-pill {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.booking-slot-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.booking-slot-pill.active {
  background-color: #51040e;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #51040e;
}

/* Security Payment Card styling (Specific overrides) */
.booking-security-card {
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: center;
}

.security-card-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.security-card-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.security-card-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

.security-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.security-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.security-payment-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.security-payment-logo {
  height: 18px;
  max-width: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Snapshot 4: Musical Lifestyle Banner styling */
/* Redesigned Snapshot 4: Musical Lifestyle Grid */
.lifestyle-banner {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Diagonal stripe overlay behind the banner */
.lifestyle-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 140%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.03) 0%, rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.07) 100%);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lifestyle-banner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.lifestyle-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lifestyle-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.lifestyle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.lifestyle-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Horizontal Features Row inside Left Column */
.lifestyle-features-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lifestyle-feature-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex: 1 1 calc(33% - 1.5rem);
  min-width: 160px;
}

.lifestyle-feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lifestyle-feature-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.lifestyle-feature-inline-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lifestyle-feature-inline-text .feat-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.lifestyle-feature-inline-text .feat-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Right Column: Action Card */
.lifestyle-action-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.lifestyle-action-card {
  background-color: rgba(24, 11, 5, 0.4);
  /* Dark mahogany tint wrapper */
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.action-card-header {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.action-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.action-card-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.action-btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.action-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline-dark {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline-dark:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline-dark svg {
  fill: currentColor;
}

.action-card-footer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Adjust Responsive queries for new elements */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .stats-banner-container,
  .lifestyle-banner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .stats-banner-left {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.3);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .stats-banner-left h2 span {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .booking-widget-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Lifestyle Grid overrides for tablet/mobile */
  .lifestyle-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .lifestyle-features-row {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .lifestyle-action-col {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-banner-center {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .booking-widget-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Pricing mobile margin padding values */
  .pricing-grid-wrap {
    padding: 3rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .pricing-grid {
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* Pricing Section Mobile Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .pricing-decor-left,
  .pricing-decor-right {
    display: none;
  }

  body::before {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .pricing-card.recommended {
    transform: none;
  }

  .pricing-card.recommended:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS & TYPOGRAPHY TUNING
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Main Headings */
  h1,
  .h1 {
    font-size: 2.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  h2,
  .h2,
  .section-title,
  .split-left-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  h3,
  .h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  h4,
  .h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }

  /* Hero Slider Font & Layout Tuning */
  .hero {
    height: 60vh !important;
    min-height: 420px !important;
    padding-top: 80px !important;
    /* Offset fixed header */
  }

  .hero .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .hero .hero-content {
    padding: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* General Section Padding */
  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
  }

  /* Stats global banner scaling */
  .stats-banner {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    margin: 2rem 0 3rem 0 !important;
  }

  .stats-banner-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .stats-banner-left {
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    padding-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }

  .stats-banner-left h2 span {
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .stats-banner-center {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .stats-banner-num {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }

  .stats-banner-right {
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .stats-banner-right svg {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 120px !important;
  }

  /* Leaf features banner reset & responsive grid */
  .features-row-section {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .features-row-section::before,
  .features-row-section::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .features-row-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem 1rem !important;
    overflow-x: visible !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .features-row-item {
    border-right: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    flex: none !important;
  }

  /* Founder badge reset */
  .founder-experience-badge {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-left: none !important;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary-green) !important;
  }

  .founder-credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Preloader logo size on mobile */
  .preloader-content-wrap {
    width: 120px !important;
    height: 120px !important;
  }

  .preloader-logo-wrap {
    width: 90px !important;
    height: 90px !important;
  }

  .preloader-logo-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Calendar Box Adjustments */
  .booking-widget-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .booking-calendar-box {
    padding: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .calendar-header h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .calendar-weekdays span {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .calendar-day {
    height: 32px !important;
    width: 32px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    line-height: 32px !important;
  }

  .slots-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .booking-slot-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Lifestyle section mobile styling */
  .lifestyle-banner {
    padding: 4rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .lifestyle-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .lifestyle-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }

  .lifestyle-features-row {
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .lifestyle-feature-inline {
    flex: 1 1 100% !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .lifestyle-action-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Floating WhatsApp button mobile adjustments */
  .whatsapp-float {
    bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    right: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
  }

  /* Compact suitable tag container on mobile */
  .suitable-container {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    margin-top: 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .suitable-tags {
    gap: 0.6rem !important;
  }

  .suitable-tag {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* Calendar slots for tiny screens */
  .slots-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  /* Features Row layout for tiny mobile screens */
  .features-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   COMMITMENT & STATS COUNTER SECTION (Luxury About Redesign)
   ========================================== */
.section-luxury-about {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  /* Warm Ivory */
  padding: 8rem 0;
}

.about-luxury-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 7rem;
}

.about-luxury-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-story-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.about-mission-block {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-sub-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.about-mission-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.about-founder-message {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.founder-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.founder-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
}

.about-luxury-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-logo-illustration-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
}

.about-logo-outer-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -20px;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: rotate-slow 35s linear infinite reverse;
  opacity: 0.65;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-logo-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-logo-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.about-features-title-row {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.about-features-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.about-features-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
}

.about-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-feature-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.about-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.feat-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-feature-card:hover .feat-card-icon-wrap {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.feat-card-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke-width: 1.2px;
}

.feat-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.feat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Responsive about */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .about-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-luxury-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .about-logo-illustration-wrapper {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .about-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   INFINITE SCROLLING TEXT MARQUEE TICKER
   ========================================== */
.text-marquee-container {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
}

.text-marquee-container-1 {
  background-color: #180b05;
  /* Mahogany background color */
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.15);
}

.text-marquee-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-ltr 22s linear infinite;
}

.text-marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
  padding-right: 4rem;
}

.text-marquee-content span {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.text-marquee-content span.outline-text {
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--color-accent);
}

@keyframes marquee-ltr {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive Scaling for Marquee */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .text-marquee-container,
  .text-marquee-container-1 {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .text-marquee-content span {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .text-marquee-content {
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .text-marquee-container,
  .text-marquee-container-1 {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
  }

  .text-marquee-content span {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .text-marquee-content {
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Redesigned Payment Security Features List */
.security-features-list {
  background-color: var(--bg-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.security-feature-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.security-feature-bullet:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.security-feature-bullet.header-bullet {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176, 156, 129, 0.15);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.security-feature-bullet.header-bullet .bullet-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.bullet-icon-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.bullet-icon-wrapper.green-check {
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.bullet-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

/* 14. Global Community Map Section */
.section-global-community {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  /* Warm Ivory */
  padding: 8rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.map-container-outer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  /* Pure White Card */
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  /* Made the map significantly smaller & compact */
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.map-world-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.22;
  /* Increased map visibility to display continent shapes better */
  filter: sepia(0.6) saturate(0.8) hue-rotate(330deg) brightness(0.9);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.map-container-outer:hover .map-world-img {
  opacity: 0.26;
}

.map-pulse-pin {
  position: absolute;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
}

.pin-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  /* Gold Pin */
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-accent);
}

.pin-dot.hub {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent);
}

.pin-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: map-pulse-anim 1.8s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.map-pulse-pin:hover .pin-glow {
  animation-duration: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes map-pulse-anim {
  0% {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Elegant Persistent Location Labels */
.pin-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  background-color: rgba(248, 245, 239, 0.92);
  /* Ivory translucent card */
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 3;
}

.pin-label.label-left {
  left: auto;
  right: 14px;
}

.map-pulse-pin:hover .pin-label {
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.map-stats-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.map-stat-col {
  text-align: center;
}

.map-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.map-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .map-container-outer {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .pin-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.12rem 0.35rem;
    left: 10px;
  }

  .pin-label.label-left {
    left: auto;
    right: 10px;
  }

  .map-stats-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .map-stat-num {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Active Cards & Premium Animations (Red active states)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Clicked active card red state */
.category-card.active-red,
.category-card:hover,
.pricing-card.active-red,
.pricing-card:hover,
.commitment-feature-item.active-red,
.commitment-feature-item:hover,
.about-feature-card.active-red,
.about-feature-card:hover,
.step-card.active-red,
.step-card:hover {
  background-color: #51040e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #51040e !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
}

.category-card:hover *,
.pricing-card:hover *,
.commitment-feature-item:hover *,
.about-feature-card:hover *,
.step-card:hover *,
.category-card.active-red *,
.pricing-card.active-red *,
.commitment-feature-item.active-red *,
.about-feature-card.active-red *,
.step-card.active-red * {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Force all child texts, titles, descriptions, lists, icons, SVGs to white */
.category-card.active-red *,
.pricing-card.active-red *,
.commitment-feature-item.active-red *,
.about-feature-card.active-red *,
.step-card.active-red * {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  stroke: #ffffff !important;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Adjust internal icon wrappers inside the active red card */
.category-card.active-red .category-card-icon-box,
.about-feature-card.active-red .feat-card-icon-wrap,
.step-card.active-red .step-card-icon-box {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
}

.category-card.active-red .category-card-link {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.pricing-card.active-red .btn {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #C8A56A !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
}

.pricing-card.active-red .btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

/* Floating animation classes */
@keyframes float-slow {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
}

.floating-card-slow {
  animation: float-slow 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.category-card:nth-child(1),
.about-feature-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation: float-slow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.category-card:nth-child(2),
.about-feature-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation: float-slow 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.category-card:nth-child(3),
.about-feature-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation: float-slow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Snapshot 1, 2, 3 Custom Redesigns
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Why Choose HMA — Single Row Grid/Flex Layout */
.why-choose-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .why-choose-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .why-choose-row .about-feature-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
}

/* 2. Course Journey — Pristine Dedicated Card Grid */
.course-journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .course-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .course-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.cj-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.cj-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cj-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cj-step-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  background: rgba(20, 85, 61, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 85, 61, 0.18);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cj-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cj-card:hover .cj-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-green);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cj-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cj-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Active Red state for CJ card */
.cj-card.active-red {
  background-color: #C8A56A !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #C8A56A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
}

.cj-card.active-red * {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  stroke: #ffffff !important;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
}

.cj-card.active-red .cj-step-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cj-card.active-red .cj-icon-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* 3. Story & Mission — 2-Column Redesign Grid */
.story-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .story-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sm-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sm-card.highlight-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: rgba(200, 165, 106, 0.35);
}

.sm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.sm-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sm-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sm-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.sm-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sm-pillar-badge {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}


/* ===========================
   Privacy Policy Page
=========================== */

.policy-section {
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.policy-container {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.policy-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(81, 4, 14, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.policy-card h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.policy-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: .75rem;
}

.policy-card h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.policy-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #51040e;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.policy-card p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.policy-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.policy-card li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.policy-card li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #51040e;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.policy-card hr {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.policy-highlight {
  background: #faf6f2;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.policy-highlight p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.policy-update {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #777;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width:768px) {

  .policy-section {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
  }

  .policy-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .policy-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .policy-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .policy-card li {
    padding-left: 28px;
  }

}


/*==============================
 Heritage Section
===============================*/

.heritage-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #F8F5EF;
}

.heritage-wrapper {

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1px 1fr;

  background: #fff;

  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 106, .25);

  border-radius: 28px;

  overflow: hidden;

  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
}

.heritage-left,
.heritage-right {

  padding: 70px;
}

.heritage-divider {

  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent,
      rgba(200, 165, 106, .4),
      transparent);
}

.section-tag {

  display: inline-block;

  font-size: .8rem;

  letter-spacing: 2px;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  font-weight: 700;

  color: #b69254;

  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.heritage-left h2,
.heritage-right h2 {

  font-size: 3rem;

  line-height: 1.15;

  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;

  color: #2A0F12;

  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.heritage-left p {

  color: #666;

  line-height: 1.9;

  margin-bottom: 50px;

  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.heritage-stats {

  display: flex;

  gap: 50px;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 165, 106, .2);

  padding-top: 35px;
}

.heritage-stat h3 {

  color: #C8A56A;

  font-size: 2rem;

  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.heritage-stat span {

  font-size: .9rem;

  color: #777;
}

/*==============================
 Vision
===============================*/

.vision-list {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 28px;

  margin-top: 40px;
}

.vision-item {

  display: flex;

  gap: 18px;

  align-items: flex-start;
}

.vision-icon {

  width: 56px;

  height: 56px;

  border-radius: 16px;

  background: #F8F5EF;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 22px;

  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vision-item h4 {

  font-size: 1.1rem;

  color: #2A0F12;

  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vision-item p {

  color: #666;

  line-height: 1.7;
}

/*==============================
 Hover
===============================*/

.heritage-wrapper {
  transition: .35s;
}

.heritage-wrapper:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px);

  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

/*==============================
 Mobile
===============================*/

@media(max-width:991px) {

  .heritage-wrapper {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .heritage-divider {

    height: 1px;

    width: 100%;

    background: linear-gradient(to right,
        transparent,
        rgba(200, 165, 106, .4),
        transparent);
  }

  .heritage-left,
  .heritage-right {

    padding: 45px 30px;
  }

  .heritage-left h2,
  .heritage-right h2 {

    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .heritage-stats {

    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 20px;

    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

}

.old-price {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);

  text-decoration: line-through;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.price-arrow {
  margin: 0 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;

  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.new-price {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;

  transition: all .3s ease;
}