/* 
    AMOR EVENTZ — Master Stylesheet
    Visual Identity: Deep Burgundy, Rose Gold, Champagne Gold
*/

:root {
    /* Core Brand Palette */
    --clr-primary-bg: #FFFFFF;
    /* White background */
    --clr-accent: #b03055;
    /* Brand Gold */
    --clr-secondary: #b03055;
    /* Brand Gold */
    --clr-soft-blush: #F2C4C4;
    /* Dusty Blush Pink */
    --clr-ivory: #FAF3EC;
    /* Off-White text */
    --clr-charcoal: #1A1A1A;
    /* Deep text on light bg */
    --clr-peacock: #2A7F8A;
    /* Micro-accent teal */
    --clr-light-section: #FDF6EE;
    /* Warm Ivory */

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --font-hero: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-ui: 'Cinzel', serif;
    --font-luxury: 'Cinzel', serif;

    /* Spacing & Layout */
    /* Synchronized with Navbar for perfect symmetry */
    --container-width: 1600px;
    --side-margin: 60px;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --border-gold: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
}

/* 1. RESET & BASE */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
}

p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

/* 2. UTILITIES */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--side-margin);
}

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

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

.divider-center {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin: 32px auto;
}

.ornament-divider {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* 2.1 SECTION PATTERNS */
.section-light {
    background-color: var(--clr-light-section);
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.section-light h1,
.section-light h2,
.section-light h3,
.section-light h4 {
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.section-light p {
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.section-dark {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.section-dark p {
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* 2.3 GRID UTILITIES */
.g-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.g-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.m-120 {
    margin-bottom: 120px;
}

.m-80 {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.lang-switcher {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.08);
    /* Sophisticated gold wash */
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.lang-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lang-btn.active {
    opacity: 1;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.lang-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 10px;
    background: rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.2);
}

/* 2.2 TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES */
.txt-ui {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.txt-hero {
    font-family: var(--font-hero);
}

.txt-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.txt-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.txt-gold {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.about-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-images {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px;
}

.about-img-1 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.2);
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.about-img-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 70%;
    height: 70%;
    object-fit: cover;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    border: 1.5px solid #b03055;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* 3. NAVIGATION */
.about {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 25px 0;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    background: #ffffff;
    /* Solid white background */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.1);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--side-margin);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 60px;
    /* Brand isolation buffer */
}

.nav-right-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    /* Sophisticated spacing between CTA and Lang */
    order: 3;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 1;
    order: 2;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    /* Increased for airy luxury feel */
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 0 1 auto;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    /* Precision editorial scale */
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
    width: 25px;
}

/* 3.1 NAVIGATION BUTTONS & SWITCHER */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 45px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 40px;
}

.lang-switcher {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    /* Prestige pill border */
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.lang-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.5;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.lang-btn.active {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.lang-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.3);
}

.nav-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* 4. BUTTONS */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--clr-accent);
    color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #b3845d;
    /* Darkened rose gold */
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.3);
}

/* 5. HERO SECTION */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    /* Ensure horizontal centering of the content container */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}

/* Removed noise layer for clarity as per user request */
/* .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
} */

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        /* Radial darkening behind the centered text block */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 0%, transparent 80%),
        /* Strong bottom-to-top fade for subtitle + title legibility */
        linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 900px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 140px;
    /* Shift down to avoid navbar overlap */
}

.hero-slider {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: none;
    /* No transition by default to prevent "passing through" effect */
}

.hero-slide.active,
.hero-slide.previous {
    transition: transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide.previous {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    z-index: 1;
}



.hero-thumbnails {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    right: var(--side-margin);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.hero-thumb {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    opacity: 0.8;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    /* Force hardware acceleration for clarity */
}

.hero-thumb.active {
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
    filter: grayscale(0);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    /* Changed to Cinzel/Legendary font */
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    /* Adjusted for Cinzel scale */
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    /* Increased tracking for luxury feel */
    animation: titleReveal 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    text-align: center;
}

/* About Page Specific Headings */
.about-hero-title {
    font-size: 64px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-story-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-approach-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-mission-card {
    padding: 60px;
}

.about-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.2);
}

.about-approach-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hero .btn-outline {
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.hero .btn-outline:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}

@keyframes titleReveal {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
        letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
}

/* 5.5 MARQUEE TICKER */
.marquee-section {
    background-color: #b03055;
    /* Brand gold background */
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(239, 191, 4, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(239, 191, 4, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.marquee-section::before,
.marquee-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 150px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Removed grain texture for clarity as per user request */
/* .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/p6.pattern'); 
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
} */

.marquee-section::before {
    left: 0;
}

.marquee-section::after {
    right: 0;
}

.marquee {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-inner {
    display: flex;
    animation: marqueeScroll 85s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-inner span {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0 40px;
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* 5.6 USP SECTION REDESIGN */
.usp-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND CREST (MONUMENTAL LEAD)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND CREST (MONUMENTAL LEAD)
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-crest {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
    max-width: 580px;
    /* Precise fit for 1fr column */
    margin: 0;
    /* Align to start of column */
}

.crest-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.crest-line {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    width: 60px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.crest-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 8px;
}

.crest-title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 42px;
    /* Dignified, non-overflowing scale */
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.crest-diamond {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 0.5em;
    margin: 0 25px;
    transform: scaleY(1.4);
    display: inline-block;
}

.crest-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    /* Tighter gap to the line motif */
    font-weight: 400;
}

.crest-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.crest-bottom .crest-line {
    width: 80px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .crest-title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .crest-subtitle {
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    }

    .crest-diamond {
        margin: 0 15px;
    }

    .crest-line {
        width: 60px;
    }

    .crest-bottom .crest-line {
        width: 80px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE HEADERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-header {
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* Safety overlay in case inline gradient fails */
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-header .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SERVICE MOSAIC & OTHER SECTIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.services-section .container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    padding: 0 var(--side-margin);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    /* Horizon line layout */
    gap: 40px;
    /* More breathing room */
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.service-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.1);
    padding: 70px 40px;
    /* Massive architectural volume */
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    /* Stronger lift */
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 48px;
    /* Larger presence */
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.service-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.service-list li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.service-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.service-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.services-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 100px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VENUES SLIDER (INFINITE LOOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.venues-slider {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
    padding: 40px 4px 50px;
    position: relative;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    cursor: grab;
    user-select: none;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
.venues-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.venues-slider.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; scroll-behavior: auto; }

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    /* No auto-scroll animation — drag controls movement */
    gap: 0;
}

/* Pause state no longer needed but keep for safety */
.slider-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.venues-slider .venue-card {
    width: 300px;
    height: 450px;
    margin: 0 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
    /* Smooth spring transition */
    transition:
        transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2),
        box-shadow 0.42s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: end;
    border: none;
    z-index: 1;
    will-change: transform;
}

.venues-slider .venue-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    left: -5px;
    margin: auto;
    width: 310px;
    /* slightly wider than 300 */
    height: 460px;
    /* slightly taller than 450 */
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #b03055 0%, #FAF3EC 100%);
    z-index: -10;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.venues-slider .venue-card::after {
    content: "";
    z-index: -1;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #b03055 0%, #FAF3EC 100%);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(0.95);
    filter: blur(20px);
}

.venues-slider .venue-card img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.85);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.7s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Hover: lift + glow border + image zoom ── */
.venues-slider .venue-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1),
        0 24px 48px rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.30),
        0 0 0 2.5px rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.70);
    z-index: 10;
}

.venues-slider .venue-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: brightness(1.0);
}

/* Info panel: slide up on hover */
.venues-slider .venue-card:hover .venue-card-info {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 100%);
}


.venue-card-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px 25px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: left;
    z-index: 2;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 8px;
}

.venue-card-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.venue-card-info p {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.85;
    color: #FAF3EC;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* Stepped Animation: Freeze for 2-3s every 3 cards */
@keyframes steppedScroll {

    0%,
    25% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    33%,
    58% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-330px * 3));
    }

    66%,
    91% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-330px * 6));
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-330px * 9));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 90px 0;
    }

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

    .service-card {
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }
}

.usp-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.usp-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.usp-num {
    font-family: var(--font-hero);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    line-height: 0.8;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 60px;
}

.usp-item:hover .usp-num {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.usp-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.usp-item p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0;
}

.usp-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.usp-image-main {
    width: 100%;
    height: 680px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 20px 20px 0 rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.2);
}

.usp-image-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    z-index: -1;
    transform: translate(-15px, -15px);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* 6. WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    animation: wp-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-decoration: none;
}

@keyframes wp-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5), 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0), 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    }
}

/* 7. REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* 9. NARRATIVE FOOTER */
.narrative-footer {
    background-color: #8ca14e;
    /* Natural Heritage Green */
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-brand-links {
    padding: 100px 0 40px;
}

.footer-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-info p {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-social-new {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.social-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-circle:hover {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Responsive Footer */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .footer-visual-narrative {
        height: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}


/* 9. PAGE-SPECIFIC COMPONENTS */

/* Timeline (About Page) */
.timeline-container {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
}

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.3);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot {
    right: -6px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
    left: -6px;
}

.timeline-year {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Venues Page */
.testimonials-section,
.marquee-section,
.venues {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.2);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.5);
}

.testimonial-quote-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 100px;
    /* Reduced for mobile/better scale */
    color: rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.04);
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.testimonial-icon {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.testimonial-divider {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.venue-detail-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.1);
}

.venue-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.venue-specs {
    margin-top: 32px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.spec-item {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.spec-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.spec-item p {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0;
}

.venue-image-stack {
    position: relative;
}

.venue-image-stack img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.venue-image-stack::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: translate(15px, 15px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Services Page */
.service-intro {
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.service-card-luxury {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.15);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card-luxury:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.service-card-luxury h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.about-mission-card {
    background: #fbf8f2 !important;
    /* Elegant Pearl Background */
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.15);
    padding: 60px;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-mission-card:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.1);
}

.about-page-catalog {
    padding-top: 160px;
}

.about-card-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-img-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 1px solid #D4AF6A;
    transform: translate(20px, 20px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.service-card-luxury p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.catering-highlight {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    padding: 120px 0;
}

/* Pricing Page */
.pricing-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.2);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
    background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.tier-label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tier-price {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tier-price span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 40px 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.pricing-features li {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.pricing-card.featured .pricing-features li {
    border-color: rgba(250, 243, 236, 0.1);
}

.pricing-features li::before {
    content: '▫';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 18px;
    top: -2px;
}

.pricing-card.featured .btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
}

.pricing-card.featured .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}

/* Gallery Page */
.gallery-nav {
    padding: 60px 0 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.gallery-filter {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #888;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.gallery-filter.active {
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.section-light .gallery-filter.active {
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.gallery-mosaic {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 300px;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 80px 0;
    grid-auto-flow: dense;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(59, 10, 30, 0.4);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

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

.span-2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.row-2 {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

/* Contact Page */
.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    min-height: 80vh;
    padding-top: 140px;
}

.contact-info-panel {
    background: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    padding: 100px 80px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 149, 106, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-form-panel {
    padding: 100px 80px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-details {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.detail-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.detail-row svg {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.detail-row h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.detail-row p {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
}

.services-mosaic {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    /* No gap for overlap control */
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.mosaic-col {
    width: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 1.5s ease;
}

.mosaic-col-left {
    transform: translateX(120px) scale(0.85);
    /* Tucked behind center */
    opacity: 0;
}

.mosaic-col-right {
    transform: translateX(-120px) scale(0.85);
    /* Tucked behind center */
    opacity: 0;
}

.mosaic-item-center {
    width: 550px;
    height: 650px;
    /* Tall center image */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Higher z-index to overlap sides */
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.services-mosaic.reveal.active .mosaic-col-left {
    transform: translateX(-20px) scale(0.95);
    /* Peek out slightly left */
    opacity: 1;
}

.services-mosaic.reveal.active .mosaic-col-right {
    transform: translateX(20px) scale(0.95);
    /* Peek out slightly right */
    opacity: 1;
}

.mosaic-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 280px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.mosaic-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    z-index: 11;
}

.mosaic-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.mosaic-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.mosaic-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.mosaic-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, transparent 40%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    color: white;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mosaic-name {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-mosaic {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr 1.1fr !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 30px auto !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .mosaic-col {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    .mosaic-item-center {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 280px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    .mosaic-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 135px !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }

    .mosaic-name {
        font-size: 8.2px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 5px 8px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        line-height: 1.15 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        width: fit-content !important;
        max-width: 95% !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
    }

    .mosaic-overlay {
        padding: 10px 4px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: flex-end !important;
        /* Move to bottom for better horizontal fit */
        background: transparent !important;
    }

    .mosaic-overlay::before {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .services-mosaic.reveal.active .mosaic-col-left,
    .services-mosaic.reveal.active .mosaic-col-right {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* 7. WHY CHOOSE US WAVE */
.why-choose-wave {
    padding: 40px 0 20px;
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
}

.wave-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 60px auto 20px;
}

.wave-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 180%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(239, 191, 4, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.wave-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 180%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176, 48, 96, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.wave-svg-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.wave-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 22%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.wave-step.up .wave-info {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wave-step.down .wave-info {
    order: 1;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.wave-icon-circle {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 3px solid #b03055;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #b03055;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.wave-step:hover .wave-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.wave-info {
    text-align: center;
}

.wave-info h4 {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #333;
}

.wave-info p {
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .wave-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .wave-svg-bg {
        display: none;
    }

    .wave-step {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* 8. STATS BAR */
.stats-bar {
    background: #ffffff;
    /* White background */
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    text-align: center;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.stat-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 48, 96, 0.15);
    /* Subtle maroon border */
    background: transparent;
    /* Transparent box */
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #b03055;
}

.stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    color: #b03055;
    /* Burgundy numbers */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Extra Utilities */
.page-header {
    height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
}

/* 9. DECORATIVE BACKGROUND SYSTEM (Wedding Edition) */

.about,
.services-section,
.testimonials-section,
.taj-feature,
.taj-commitment {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 9.1 About Section: Subtle Corner Florals */
.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200' viewBox='0 0 200 200'%3E%3Cpath d='M20,100 Q20,20 100,20 Q180,20 180,100 Q180,180 100,180 Q20,180 20,100' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.2'/%3E%3Cpath d='M60,100 Q60,60 100,60 Q140,60 140,100 Q140,140 100,140 Q60,140 60,100' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M100,20 L100,180 M20,100 L180,100' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* 9.2 Services Section: Faded Mandala Centerpiece */
.services-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300' viewBox='0 0 300 300'%3E%3Ccircle cx='150' cy='150' r='140' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.1'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='150' cy='150' r='100' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.1'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='150' cy='150' r='60' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.1'/%3E%3Cpath d='M150,10 L150,290 M10,150 L290,150 M51,51 L249,249 M51,249 L249,51' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* 9.3 Testimonials: Bottom Edge Ornamental motifs */
.testimonials-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='150' height='150' viewBox='0 0 150 150'%3E%3Cpath d='M75,0 L150,75 L75,150 L0,75 Z' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.2'/%3E%3Cpath d='M75,25 L125,75 L75,125 L25,75 Z' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* 9.4 Commitment Section: Soft Horizontal Border */
.taj-commitment::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='20' viewBox='0 0 100 20'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,10 Q25,0 50,10 Q75,20 100,10' fill='none' stroke='%23EFBF04' stroke-width='0.2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 200px 40px;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Ensure content stays above decorations */
.about .container,
.services-section .container,
.testimonials-section .container,
.taj-commitment .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .about::before,
    .services-section::after,
    .testimonials-section::after,
    .taj-commitment::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* 10. RESPONSIVE */
.gallery-item {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-item.hidden {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-links {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 40px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.2rem;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    :root {
        --side-margin: 40px;
    }

    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .about .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
    }

    .about-images {
        height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --side-margin: 20px;
    }

    .wrapper {
        height: 400px;
        margin: 20px 0;
    }

    .inner {
        --w: 100px;
        /* Petite mobile width for 20-card density */
        --h: 140px;
        /* Petite mobile height */
        --translateZ: 350px;
        /* Expanded for 20-card clearance */
        --perspective: 1200px;
    }

    /* Natural mobile curve calibration using same logic */
    .mosaic-card:nth-child(n) {
        --tz: 350px;
    }

    .mosaic-card:nth-child(1) {
        --ry: 0deg;
        --ty: 0;
        --rz: -10deg;
    }

    .mosaic-card:nth-child(2) {
        --ry: 18deg;
        --ty: 5px;
        --rz: -8deg;
    }

    .mosaic-card:nth-child(3) {
        --ry: 36deg;
        --ty: 10px;
        --rz: -6deg;
    }

    .mosaic-card:nth-child(4) {
        --ry: 54deg;
        --ty: 15px;
        --rz: -4deg;
    }

    .mosaic-card:nth-child(5) {
        --ry: 72deg;
        --ty: 20px;
        --rz: -2deg;
    }

    .mosaic-card:nth-child(6) {
        --ry: 90deg;
        --ty: 25px;
        --rz: 0;
    }

    /* ... Procedural mapping for 20 slots ... */
    .mosaic-card:nth-child(n) {
        --ry: calc((360deg / 20) * (var(--index)));
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY PAGE: PURE WHITE FOUNDATION OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */
body.gallery-page {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

body.gallery-page .gallery-hero-new {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

body.gallery-page .section-light {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Contextual Footer: Global Luxury Anchor (Black) */
/* Recalibrated to base foundation for site-wide consistency */

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTION REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER REDESIGN (PROTOCOL THEORY STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER REDESIGN (LUXURY MINIMALISM)
   ========================================================================== */
.protocol-footer {
    background-color: #000000;
    /* True Deep Black for Luxury Identity */
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    padding: 60px 5vw 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-massive-text {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.2vw, 12rem);
    font-family: var(--font-hero);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(75deg, #b03055 10%, #f1d38e 30%, #b03055 50%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: goldShimmer 8s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}



@keyframes goldShimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: 200% center;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% center;
    }
}



.footer-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 120px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-left-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 25px;
}

.footer-tagline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.footer-pill-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.pill-btn {
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.4);
    border-radius: 2px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    background: transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 50px;
}

.pill-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: rgba(250, 243, 236, 0.5);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 9px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.footer-copyright {
    color: rgba(250, 243, 236, 0.3);
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Right Column Refinement */
.footer-right-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.newsletter-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--clr-ivory);
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 550px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 50px;
}

.newsletter-form .form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.form-group-footer {
    flex: 1;
}

.form-group-footer input {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.25);
    padding: 15px 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.form-group-footer input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.submit-btn.pill-btn {
    align-self: flex-end;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-primary-bg);
    font-weight: 600;
    width: 200px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
    }

    .footer-massive-text {
        font-size: 15vw;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .protocol-footer {
        padding: 80px 30px 60px;
    }

    .footer-massive-text {
        font-size: 18vw;
    }

    .newsletter-form .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .submit-btn.pill-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND CREST & LUXURY STATS RE-DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-crest-center {
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.crest-divider-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.crest-divider-main .line {
    flex: 0 1 200px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--clr-secondary), transparent);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.crest-divider-main .stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.crest-title-main {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 84px;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-indent: 0.25em;
    /* Offset for symmetry due to letter spacing */
}

.crest-title-main .crest-diamond {
    margin: 0 40px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 48px;
}

.crest-subtitle-main {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.6em;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-top: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Premium Stats Bar */
.stats-bar-premium {
    padding: 20px 0 40px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.stats-grid-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.15);
}

.stat-item-premium {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-item-premium:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-item-premium:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.02);
}

.stat-num-premium {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-hero);
    font-size: 64px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.stat-label-premium {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .crest-title-main {
        font-size: 56px;
    }

    .crest-title-main .crest-diamond {
        font-size: 32px;
        margin: 0 20px;
    }

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

    .stat-item-premium {
        padding: 30px 10px;
    }

    .stat-num-premium {
        font-size: 32px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .stat-label-premium {
        font-size: 9px !important;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .stat-item-premium:nth-child(2) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .stat-item-premium:nth-child(1),
    .stat-item-premium:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.15);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .crest-title-main {
        font-size: 36px;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }

    .crest-subtitle-main {
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    }

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

    .stat-item-premium {
        padding: 20px 5px !important;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.15) !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    .stat-item-premium:last-child {
        border-right: none !important;
    }

    .stat-num-premium {
        font-size: 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 5px !important;
    }

    .stat-label-premium {
        font-size: 7px !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPANDED VENUE CATALOG STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.venues-catalog {
    padding: 160px 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.category-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 106, 0.2);
}

.category-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 28px;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── 3-column grid ── */
.venue-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    padding: 24px 0 32px;   /* top padding = room for hover lift shadow */
}

.venue-card-new {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.15);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2),
                box-shadow 0.38s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Shimmer sweep overlay */
.venue-card-new::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        115deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.08) 50%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.55s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.venue-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04),
        0 18px 40px rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.18),
        0 0 0 2px rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.35);
    border-color: #b03055;
}

.venue-card-new:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

.venue-card-img {
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.venue-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.venue-card-new:hover .venue-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(0.5deg);
    filter: brightness(1.06);
}

.venue-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.venue-card-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.venue-card-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.venue-link-new {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.venue-card-new:hover .venue-link-new {
    border-bottom-color: #b03055;
    color: #b03055;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .venue-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .venue-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 16px 0 24px;
    }

    .venue-card-img {
        height: 160px;
    }

    .venue-card-content {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .venue-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .venue-card-content p {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        line-height: 1.4;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        line-clamp: 2;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .venue-link-new {
        font-size: 9px !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .category-header h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
}

/* 11. NEW GALLERY HERO (FLOWBLOX STYLE) */
.gallery-hero-new {
    padding: 180px 0 120px;
    background: #FDF9F3;
    /* Soft rich cream */
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-hero-new .container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Ensure text stays above carousel overlap */
}

.gallery-hero-new h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.gallery-hero-new p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    /* Reduced for tighter pairing */
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: #1A1A1A;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.3);
}

.hero-cta-btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* 3D SNIPPET INTEGRATION (GALLERY HERO) */
.wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 650px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: visible;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    margin: -120px 0 40px;
    /* Aggressive upward shift to eliminate gap as requested */
}

.inner {
    --w: 180px;
    /* Refined petite width */
    --h: 250px;
    /* Refined petite height */
    --translateZ: 650px;
    /* Radius balanced for 20 cards */
    --rotateX: -5deg;
    --perspective: 1600px;
    position: absolute;
    width: var(--w);
    height: var(--h);
    z-index: 2;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform: perspective(var(--perspective));
    animation: rotating 60s linear infinite;
    /* Slower for high-density viewing */
}

@keyframes rotating {
    from {
        transform: perspective(var(--perspective)) rotateX(var(--rotateX)) rotateY(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: perspective(var(--perspective)) rotateX(var(--rotateX)) rotateY(360deg);
        /* POSITIVE sweep (Left to Right) */
    }
}

.card {
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-card), 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    inset: 0;
    transform: rotateY(calc((360deg / var(--quantity)) * var(--index))) translateZ(var(--translateZ));
    background: #000;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #0000 radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(var(--color-card), 0.1) 0%,
            rgba(var(--color-card), 0.3) 80%,
            rgba(var(--color-card), 0.5) 100%);
}

.img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.card:hover .img img {
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .inner {
        --w: 220px;
        --h: 300px;
        --translateZ: 500px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .wrapper {
        height: 450px;
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .inner {
        --w: 120px;
        --h: 180px;
        --translateZ: 500px;
        /* Expanded radius to prevent overlap */
        --perspective: 1200px;
    }

    .gallery-mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        grid-auto-rows: 200px !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
        padding: 40px 15px !important;
    }

    .gallery-mosaic .span-2 {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
    }

    .gallery-mosaic .row-2 {
        grid-row: span 1 !important;
        /* Flatten rows for better mobile flow */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM MOBILE NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 21px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--clr-charcoal);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
}

.navbar.scrolled .menu-toggle .bar {
    background-color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar {
    background-color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* Global Typography Standardization */
    h1,
    h2,
    .contact-info-panel h1,
    .hero-title,
    .about-story-title,
    .about-approach-title,
    .category-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        letter-spacing: 2px !important;
    }

    .navbar,
    .nav-container {
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    /* Clear Fixed Navbar for All Pages */
    .hero,
    .about-page-catalog,
    .venues-catalog,
    .gallery-hero-new,
    .contact-layout {
        padding-top: 160px !important;
    }

    .nav-right-group {
        margin-right: 15px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
        /* Force internal safe area */
        gap: 12px !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .nav-right-group .nav-actions {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #b03055;
        /* Brand Gold Background */
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.85, 0, 0.15, 1);
        z-index: 1000;
        padding: 60px 40px;
    }

    /* Ambient Background Text */
    .nav-menu::before {
        content: 'AMOR';
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        font-size: 30vw;
        color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        /* Black subtle watermark */
        font-family: var(--font-hero);
        z-index: -1;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
        font-size: 26px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        /* White for high contrast */
        font-weight: 400 !important;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .nav-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .lang-switcher {
        padding: 5px 15px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        background: rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.05) !important;
        border-color: rgba(179, 146, 68, 0.1) !important;
    }

    .lang-btn {
        color: var(--clr-charcoal) !important;
    }

    .lang-btn.active {
        color: var(--clr-secondary) !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    .nav-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        background: #fff !important;
        border: none !important;
        color: #b03055 !important;
        /* Gold text on white button */
        padding: 14px 0 !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        letter-spacing: 2px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        border-radius: 2px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .nav-btn:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
        color: #b03055 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --side-margin: 20px;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--side-margin);
    }

    section {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }

    .marquee-section {
        padding: 5px 0 !important;
    }

    .section-padding {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }

    .hero {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 80vh;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 30px auto 0;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .about-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
    }

    .g-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
    }

    .about-narrative-img {
        order: 1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .about-narrative-text {
        order: 2 !important;
    }

    .about-images {
        height: 350px !important;
    }

    .txt-body {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        text-transform: none !important;
    }

    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }

    .contact-info-panel {
        order: 2 !important;
        padding: 60px 20px !important;
    }

    .contact-form-panel {
        order: 1 !important;
        padding: 60px 20px !important;
    }

    .contact-details {
        margin-top: 40px !important;
    }

    .detail-row {
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .detail-row h4 {
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    .detail-row p {
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }

    .about-mission-card {
        padding: 30px !important;
    }

    .m-120 {
        margin-bottom: 60px !important;
        margin-top: 60px !important;
    }

    .about-main-img {
        height: 350px !important;
    }

    .about-approach-img {
        height: 300px !important;
    }


    .about-card-title {
        font-size: 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    .about-img-border {
        transform: translate(10px, 10px) !important;
    }

    /* Testimonials Slider */
    .testimonials-section .g-3 {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        padding: 20px !important;
        margin: 0 -20px !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }

    .testimonials-section .g-3::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        width: calc(100vw - 40px) !important;
        min-width: calc(100vw - 40px) !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        scroll-snap-align: center;
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
    }

    .testimonial-card .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    /* Footer Optimization */
    .protocol-footer {
        padding: 60px 20px 40px !important;
    }

    .footer-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 50px !important;
    }

    .footer-right-col {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .newsletter-text {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .newsletter-form .form-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }

    .submit-btn.pill-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .footer-massive-text {
        font-size: 10.5vw !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-tagline {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .footer-pill-links {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .footer-pill-links .pill-btn {
        font-size: 9px !important;
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .footer-legal-links a {
        font-size: 9px !important;
    }

    .footer-copyright {
        font-size: 9px !important;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* Why Choose Us Mobile Reordering */
    .wave-step.down .wave-info {
        order: -1 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .wave-step.up .wave-info {
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    /* Venues Mobile Dual-Card Slider */
    .venues-slider {
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }

    .venues-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .slider-track {
        animation: none !important;
        width: max-content !important;
        padding: 10px 15px !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .venues-slider .venue-card {
        width: calc(50vw - 25px) !important;
        height: 280px !important;
        margin: 0 8px !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .venues-slider .venue-card::before {
        width: calc(100% + 8px) !important;
        height: calc(100% + 8px) !important;
        left: -4px !important;
    }

    .venues-slider .venue-card::after {
        display: none !important;
        /* Hide heavy blur on mobile for performance */
    }

    .venue-card-info {
        padding: 20px 15px !important;
    }

    .venue-card-info h3 {
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }

    .venue-card-info p {
        font-size: 10px !important;
    }
}

.hero-fade-in {
    animation: heroFadeIn 1s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes heroFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO GALLERY SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.video-gallery-section {
    background: #0d0d0d;
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-gallery-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.12), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Section Header ---- */
.vg-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.vg-divider {
    width: 320px;
    height: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    display: block;
}

.vg-label {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: #b03055;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vg-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.vg-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---- Video Grid ---- */
.vg-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

/* ---- Video Card ---- */
.vg-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.vg-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.35);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Thumbnail area (holds the inline <video> on hover) */
.vg-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #111;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.vg-card:hover .vg-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* The lazy-loaded preview <video> injected by JS */
.vg-thumb video.vg-preview {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vg-thumb video.vg-preview.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.vg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 60%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.vg-card:hover .vg-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

/* Play icon */
.vg-play-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(176, 48, 85, 0.85);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding-left: 4px; /* optical centering of triangle */
}

.vg-card:hover .vg-play-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* Caption */
.vg-cap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vg-card:hover .vg-cap {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.vg-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.vg-lightbox.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.vg-lb-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.vg-lb-box {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: min(900px, 94vw);
    background: #111;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.92);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(176,48,85,0.3);
}

.vg-lightbox.open .vg-lb-box {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.vg-lb-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 16px;
    background: rgba(176,48,85,0.85);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    line-height: 1;
}

.vg-lb-close:hover {
    background: #b03055;
}

.vg-lb-title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #b03055;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 60px 10px;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vg-lb-video {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    max-height: 80vh;
    background: #000;
    outline: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — VIDEO GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .vg-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .video-gallery-section { padding: 70px 0 80px; }
    .vg-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
    .vg-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .vg-play-icon { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.85); }
    .vg-cap { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .vg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
    .vg-divider { width: 220px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO SHOWCASE — MAGAZINE GRID  (.vs-*)
   ============================================================ */

.vs-section {
    background: #111010;
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle gold radial glow top-center */
.vs-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(179,146,74,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Header ------------------------------------------------ */
.vs-header {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.vs-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.38em;
    color: #b3924a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.vs-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #f5ede0;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.vs-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: rgba(245,237,224,0.45);
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Magazine Grid ----------------------------------------- */
.vs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    height: 480px;
}

/* ---- Card Base --------------------------------------------- */
.vs-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #1c1c1c;
    border: 1px solid rgba(179,146,74,0.18);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease,
                transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
                box-shadow 0.45s ease;
    outline: none;
    height: 100%;
}

.vs-card:hover,
.vs-card:focus-visible {
    border-color: rgba(179,146,74,0.65);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

/* ---- Video element ----------------------------------------- */
.vs-vid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.55;          /* slightly higher base visibility */
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease,
                transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-vid,
.vs-card:focus-visible .vs-vid {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* ---- Rich gradient overlay --------------------------------- */
.vs-grad {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 40%,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 70%),
        linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(179,146,74,0.1) 0%,
            transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.vs-card:hover .vs-grad {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ---- Play button ------------------------------------------- */
.vs-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
    z-index: 4;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(179,146,74,0.6);
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.5);
    color: #b3924a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.4;           /* show slightly as a hint */
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease,
                transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1),
                background 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.vs-play:hover {
    border-color: #b3924a;
    background: rgba(179,146,74,0.15);
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05) !important;
}

.vs-play svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

/* ---- Lightbox ---------------------------------------------- */
.vs-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.vs-lightbox.open { display: flex; }

.vs-lb-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.94);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vs-lb-box {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: #0e0e0e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(179,146,74,0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: min(94vw, 1000px);
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: vsLbIn 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

@keyframes vsLbIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)    translateY(0); }
}

.vs-lb-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(179,146,74,0.3);
    color: #f5ede0;
    font-size: 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.vs-lb-close:hover { background: #b3924a; color: #0e0e0e; }

.vs-lb-title {
    font-family: var(--font-ui);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: #b3924a;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 70px 14px;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vs-lb-video {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    max-height: 82vh;
    background: #000;
    outline: none;
}

/* ---- YouTube Slider ---------------------------------------- */
.yt-slider-section {
    background: #ffffff; /* pure minimalist white */
    padding: 120px 0;
    color: #111;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.yt-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.yt-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: #f4f4f4;
    color: #888;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.yt-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: #111;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.yt-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
    overflow: visible; /* allow shadow to breathe */
}

.yt-slider-viewport {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px; /* matching card radius for clean clip */
}

.yt-slider {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.yt-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

.yt-video-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex; /* flex for overlay alignment */
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    min-height: 200px; /* safety fallback */
    background-color: #000;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.yt-overlay {
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
}

.yt-top-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.yt-channel-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #b3924a;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.yt-text-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.yt-vid-name {
    color: white;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 450px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.yt-chan-name {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.yt-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 72px;
    height: 52px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* NO HOVER SCALE ON PLAY BUTTON */
.yt-video-card:hover .yt-play-btn {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.yt-play-btn svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.yt-watch-brand {
    align-self: flex-end;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 13px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.yt-watch-brand svg {
    height: 20px;
}

.yt-video-card iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Nav buttons - Premium floating style */
.yt-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
}

.yt-nav-btn {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.yt-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.yt-nav-btn svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

/* Dots */
.yt-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.yt-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ccc;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.yt-dot.active {
    background: #b3924a;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .yt-slider-section { padding: 40px 0; }
    .yt-nav { display: none; } /* hide arrows on mobile, use dots/swipe */
    .yt-video-card { 
        border-radius: 12px;
        min-height: 180px; 
    }

    .yt-overlay {
        padding: 16px !important;
    }

    .yt-top-info {
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .yt-channel-avatar {
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    .yt-vid-name {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }

    .yt-chan-name {
        font-size: 11px !important;
    }

    .yt-play-btn {
        width: 50px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
    }

    .yt-watch-brand {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
    }

    .yt-watch-brand svg {
        height: 16px !important;
    }

    /* Video Showcase Mobile Fix */
    .vs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        height: auto !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .vs-card {
        height: 380px !important;
        transform: none !important; /* No hover lift on mobile */
    }

    .vs-card:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .vs-header {
        padding: 0 20px;
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .vs-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .vs-sub {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .vs-eyebrow {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }
}