/* ===========================
   TWEENS — Premium CSS Design
   =========================== */

/* Design Tokens */
:root {
    --nude-beige: #E8D5C0;
    --cream: #FAF6F0;
    --ivory: #FFF9F2;
    --blush: #F2C4C4;
    --blush-light: #FAE8E8;
    --peach: #F4D9C4;
    --cocoa: #4A2C2A;
    --cocoa-light: #7A4A46;
    --rose-gold: #C4956A;
    --rose-gold-light: #D4AA8A;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --text-dark: #2C1810;
    --text-muted: #8B6E66;
    --shadow-soft: 0 8px 32px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: 0 16px 48px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.16);
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --container: 1280px;
    --radius: 12px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

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

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

/* ===========================
   PRELOADER
   =========================== */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

#preloader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-inner {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.preloader-logo {
    width: 160px;
    animation: preloaderPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {

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

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        opacity: 0.85;
    }
}

.preloader-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--nude-beige);
    border-radius: 99px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose-gold), var(--blush));
    border-radius: 99px;
    animation: fillBar 2s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fillBar {
    to {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

.preloader-tagline {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--cocoa-light);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ===========================
   HEADER / NAVBAR
   =========================== */
header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.08);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

header.scrolled {
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

/* Removed scroll hiding for sticky announcement bar */

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

header.scrolled .navbar {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
}

/* Announcement Bar */
.announcement-bar {
    background: var(--cocoa);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.announcement-bar .container {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.announcement-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.announcement-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
}

.announcement-link {
    color: var(--cream);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.announcement-link i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: -1px;
    /* Precision adjustment for vertical alignment */
}

.announcement-link:hover {
    color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.announcement-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin: 0 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.nav-logo {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

header.scrolled .nav-logo {
    height: 55px;
    filter: none;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    /* Changed from white to cocoa for better visibility */
    position: relative;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

header.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--cocoa);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

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

header.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--rose-gold);
}

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

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

/* CTA Nav Link */
.nav-cta {
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

.nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--cocoa);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.2);
}

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 1rem);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.15);
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--cocoa) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background: var(--blush-light);
    color: var(--rose-gold) !important;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.nav-arrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.has-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--cocoa);
    border-radius: 99px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

header.scrolled .menu-toggle span {
    background: var(--cocoa);
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}

.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===========================
   BUTTONS
   =========================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.4rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--cocoa);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.25);
}

.btn-cream {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--cocoa);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-cream:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Section Labels & Headings */
.section-label {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-heading {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-sub {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* ===========================
   HERO
   =========================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner-link {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.hero-img {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.65) 0%,
            rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.35) 50%,
            rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.05) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 2rem 8rem;
    max-width: var(--container);
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blush);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 196, 196, 0.4);
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT SECTION
   =========================== */
.about-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 0;
    background: var(--cream);
}

.about-section .container {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.about-section .section-label,
.about-section .section-heading,
.about-section .section-sub {
    text-align: left;
}

.about-banner-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.about-banner-link {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.about-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left,
            rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.72) 0%,
            rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.45) 55%,
            rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.05) 100%);
}

.about-text-container {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.about-text-content {
    pointer-events: auto;
    max-width: 600px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: left;
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

.about-text-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-text-content h2 {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ===========================
   IMAGE SHOWCASE SECTION
   =========================== */
.image-showcase {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.showcase-card {
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.showcase-card.non-clickable {
    cursor: default;
}

.card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: unset;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.showcase-card:not(.non-clickable):hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.showcase-card:not(.non-clickable):hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-overlay span {
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border: 1px solid var(--white);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.showcase-card:not(.non-clickable):hover .card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Reference Blue Button Style */
.card-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 0;
    background: #1e60a9;
    /* Professional Blue matching reference */
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 6;
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.showcase-card:hover .card-label {
    background: var(--cocoa);
    padding-left: 35px;
}

/* ===========================
   ACHIEVEMENT / NUMBERS SECTION
   =========================== */
.achievement-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: left;
}

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

.achievement-card {
    padding-right: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.achievement-card:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.1);
}

.ach-num-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: baseline;
}

.ach-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ach-suffix {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.ach-title {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ach-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================
   CHAIRMAN'S DESK SECTION
   =========================== */
.chairman-section {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.chairman-banner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 700px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.chairman-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.chairman-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.9) 0%, rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.5) 40%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.chairman-text-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.chairman-content {
    max-width: 650px;
    color: var(--white);
    pointer-events: auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.section-label.white {
    color: var(--blush);
    border-color: rgba(242, 196, 196, 0.3);
}

.chairman-heading {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ivory);
}

.chairman-subheading {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--peach);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.chairman-para-wrap p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.chairman-content .btn {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .chairman-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.6) 100%);
    }

    .chairman-banner {
        padding: 6rem 0;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .chairman-content {
        margin: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   BUSINESSES SECTION
   =========================== */
.businesses-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.business-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.business-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.business-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.business-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 22;
    /* Significantly taller portrait profile (approx +300px more height) */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.business-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.business-card:hover .business-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.business-overlay-panel {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.8) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.business-card-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--peach);
}

.business-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.btn-accent {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--cocoa);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ===========================
   OUR FLAGSHIP BRAND SECTION
   =========================== */
.flagship-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.flagship-banner-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.flagship-banner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blush-light) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 196, 196, 0.3);
}

.flagship-banner-link:hover .flagship-banner {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.flagship-banner-left {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.flagship-logo {
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.flagship-tagline {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.flagship-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 420px;
}

.flagship-btn {
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Banner handles click */
}

.flagship-banner-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.flagship-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: 450px;
}

.flagship-img-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 4px solid var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.flagship-img-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.flagship-img-card.card-1 {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.flagship-img-card.card-2 {
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.flagship-banner-link:hover .flagship-img-card img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.flagship-banner-link:hover .flagship-img-card.card-1 {
    transform: translate(-10px, -10px) rotate(-2deg);
}

.flagship-banner-link:hover .flagship-img-card.card-2 {
    transform: translate(10px, 10px) rotate(2deg);
}

/* ===========================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   =========================== */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section .container {
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.testimonials-section .container>.section-label,
.testimonials-section .container>.section-heading,
.testimonials-section .container>h1,
.testimonials-section .container>h2 {
    text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    padding: 0 4rem;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card {
    min-width: 100%;
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
}

.stars {
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.review-text {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.customer-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.customer-name {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.customer-loc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Carousel Nav */
.carousel-nav .nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--nude-beige);
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-nav .nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.carousel-nav .prev {
    left: -10px;
}

.carousel-nav .next {
    right: -10px;
}

/* Dots */
.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--nude-beige);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: var(--rose-gold);
}

/* ===========================
   CONTACT / ENQUIRY SECTION
   =========================== */
.contact-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--nude-beige);
}

.contact-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-header .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-header .section-heading {
    color: var(--cocoa);
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.contact-form-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.inquiry-form {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 4rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.4);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
}

.submit-btn-premium {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--cocoa);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 99px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.submit-btn-premium:hover {
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inquiry-form {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 24px;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .contact-header .section-heading {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   FOOTER
   =========================== */
footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3DAC9 0%, #e8c4a8 40%, #d4a882 100%);
    color: var(--cocoa);
    padding: 5rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 90px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 1;
    object-fit: contain;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 280px;
    color: var(--cocoa);
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.7);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.footer-col ul li:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.15);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ===========================
   SUBPAGE STYLES
   =========================== */
.subpage-hero {
    padding: 4rem 0 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--nude-beige), var(--ivory));
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-content-sub {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.speciality-detailed {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 8rem;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

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

.spec-item-premium {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
}

.spec-item-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.spec-icon-wrap {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--blush-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.spec-item-premium:hover .spec-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.spec-item-premium h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.spec-item-premium p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.styles-highlight {
    margin-top: 6rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 2px dashed var(--nude-beige);
}

.styles-highlight h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    font-style: italic;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===========================
   WHATSAPP FLOAT
   =========================== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #25d366;
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

/* ===========================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS (AOS)
   =========================== */
[data-aos] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s ease-out, transform 0.75s ease-out;
}

[data-aos].aos-animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .achievement-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .achievement-card:nth-child(2)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem 2rem;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Navbar mobile */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: min(320px, 85vw);
        height: 100dvh;
        background: var(--ivory);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        transition: left 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        box-shadow: 8px 0 32px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.12);
        z-index: 2000;
        padding: 6rem 2.2rem 3rem;
        overflow-y: auto; /* Allow scrolling inside the menu if height is small */
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-links > li {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.08);
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .nav-links > li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        color: var(--cocoa) !important;
        font-size: 1.02rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }

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

    .nav-cta {
        margin-top: 1.2rem;
        display: block !important;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.9rem 2rem !important;
        border-radius: 99px;
    }

    .dropdown {
        position: relative;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 0;
        text-align: left;
        border: none;
        background: rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.03);
        border-radius: 8px;
        width: 100%;
        transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, margin 0.3s ease;
    }

    .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown {
        transform: none;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        max-height: 0;
    }

    .has-dropdown.open .dropdown {
        max-height: 500px;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
        margin-top: 0.8rem;
    }

    .has-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow {
        transform: none;
    }

    .has-dropdown.open .nav-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .dropdown-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 0.65rem 0;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: var(--text-dark) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.06);
        transition: var(--transition);
        text-align: left;
    }

    .dropdown-link:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .dropdown-link:hover {
        padding-left: 0.5rem;
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--rose-gold) !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Header Layout: Hamburger Left, Logo Centered */
    .navbar {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        position: relative;
        padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
        min-height: 70px; /* Force mobile navbar to have a premium, stable height to contain the absolutely centered logo */
    }

    header.scrolled .navbar {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
        min-height: 64px; /* Slightly more compact on scroll, but still fully contains the logo */
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        order: 1;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2001;
    }

    .logo-link {
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    nav {
        order: 3;
    }

    .nav-logo {
        height: 40px;
        width: auto;
        display: block;
    }

    header.scrolled .nav-logo {
        height: 40px;
    }

    .announcement-inner {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .announcement-inner a {
        margin-right: 0;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 1.5rem 6rem;
    }

    .hero-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to top,
                rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.75) 0%,
                rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.3) 60%,
                transparent 100%);
    }

    /* About banner text */
    .about-text-container {
        position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        display: block;
        z-index: 10;
    }

    .about-text-content {
        position: relative;
        right: auto;
        top: auto;
        transform: none;
        max-width: 100%;
        background: var(--cocoa);
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-overlay {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .achievement-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .achievement-card::after {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .business-overlay-panel {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .business-card-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .flagship-banner {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .flagship-banner-left {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .flagship-banner-right {
        padding-left: 0;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .flagship-logo {
        margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    }

    .flagship-desc {
        margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    }

    .flagship-image-wrapper {
        height: 350px;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .flagship-img-card {
        width: 180px;
        height: 260px;
    }

    .testimonial-carousel-container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .review-text {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .carousel-nav .nav-btn {
        display: flex;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .carousel-nav .prev {
        left: 0;
    }

    .carousel-nav .next {
        right: 0;
    }

    .carousel-dots {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .spec-grid-detailed {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .styles-highlight {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .styles-highlight h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .stats-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

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

/* ===========================
   SUBMISSION LOADER
   =========================== */
.submit-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.submit-loader.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border: 1px solid var(--nude-beige);
    max-width: 400px;
}

.loader-spinner {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 4px solid var(--nude-beige);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--rose-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

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

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

.loader-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.loader-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ===========================
   ABOUT PAGE EXCLUSIVE STYLES
   =========================== */
.about-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.about-page-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

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

.about-story-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-story-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-pillars-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.about-pillar-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 4rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.about-pillar-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-pillar-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.about-pillar-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-cta-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blush-light) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 196, 196, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 196, 196, 0.25);
}

.about-cta-content {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta-content h2 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-cta-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-page-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .about-story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-pillars-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .about-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .about-pillar-card {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-cta-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   FAQ PAGE STYLES
   =========================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 8rem;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-question h3 {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: left;
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blush-light);
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    background: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 2rem 1.8rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-section {
        padding: 0.5rem 0 6rem;
    }

    .faq-question {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .faq-question h3 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .faq-answer-inner {
        padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   POLICY PAGE STYLES
   =========================== */
.policy-section {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 8rem;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.policy-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
}

.policy-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--cocoa-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--rose-gold);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.policy-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.policy-item {
    text-align: left;
}

.policy-item h2 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.policy-item p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .policy-container {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .policy-section {
        padding: 0.5rem 0 6rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   BLOG PAGE STYLES
   =========================== */
.blog-section {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 8rem;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.blog-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.blog-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .blog-section {
        padding: 0.5rem 0 6rem;
    }

    .blog-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   TRUST BUILDER SECTION
   =========================== */
.trust-builder-section {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--cream);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
}

.trust-builder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* ===========================
   OUR PRODUCTS SECTION
   =========================== */
.products-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.products-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.product-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.1);
}

.product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.product-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.6;
    /* Increased height taller aspect ratio */
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.product-card:hover .product-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.product-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.9) 0%, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.4) 50%, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.product-card:hover .product-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.product-category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blush);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.product-card:hover .product-category {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.product-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.product-card:hover .product-title {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.product-action {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.product-card:hover .product-action {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.product-action:hover {
    color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.product-action i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.product-action:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .products-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .products-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .products-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .product-overlay {
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .product-category,
    .product-title,
    .product-action {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .product-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   CONNECT WITH EXPERTS CTA
   =========================== */
.expert-cta-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background-color: #FAF0ED;
    /* Elegant peach-tinted warm cream matching visual mock */
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.12);
}

.expert-cta-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.expert-cta-heading {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.expert-cta-desc {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 350;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 740px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.btn-expert-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
    background-color: var(--rose-gold);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 99px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.22);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-expert-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--cocoa);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .expert-cta-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .expert-cta-desc {
        margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    }

    .btn-expert-cta {
        padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   ADDITIONS FOR CONTACT FORM VALIDATION & ANNOUNCEMENT MARQUEE
   =========================== */
.phone-input-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.phone-input-container select.country-code-select {
    width: 130px;
    padding: 1.2rem 0.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 0;
}

.phone-input-container input[type="tel"] {
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.submit-btn-premium:disabled {
    opacity: 0.55;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    background: #7A605A;
    /* slightly muted warm cocoa */
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Announcement Bar Marquee */
.announcement-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 20px, black calc(100% - 20px), transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 20px, black calc(100% - 20px), transparent);
}

.announcement-marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    animation: announcement-marquee-scroll 25s linear infinite;
}

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

.announcement-marquee-track span {
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--nude-beige);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes announcement-marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* ===========================
   BRAND STATS MARQUEE SECTION
   =========================== */
.brand-stats-marquee {
    background: var(--cocoa);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.25);
    padding: 1.6rem 0;
    margin: 5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.brand-stats-marquee::before,
.brand-stats-marquee::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 120px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.brand-stats-marquee::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cocoa) 20%, transparent);
}

.brand-stats-marquee::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--cocoa) 20%, transparent);
}

.stats-marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.stats-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    animation: stats-marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.brand-stats-marquee:hover .stats-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.stats-marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding-right: 3.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stats-item {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 249, 242, 0.9);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}

.stats-item:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.25);
}

.stats-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--rose-gold-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stats-item:hover .stats-number {
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.4);
}

.stats-item i {
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stats-item:hover i {
    color: var(--rose-gold-light);
}

.stats-separator {
    color: rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.35);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* --- Stats Micro-Animations --- */
.stats-item:hover .fa-cogs {
    animation: spin-slow 2.5s linear infinite;
}

.stats-item:hover .fa-industry {
    animation: pulse-subtle 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stats-item:hover .fa-users {
    animation: float-subtle 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stats-item:hover .fa-building {
    animation: glow-subtle 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stats-item:hover .fa-award {
    animation: wiggle-subtle 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes spin-slow {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes pulse-subtle {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); }
}

@keyframes float-subtle {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

@keyframes glow-subtle {
    0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px var(--rose-gold-light)); transform: scale(1.02); }
    50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--rose-gold-light)); transform: scale(1.08); }
}

@keyframes wiggle-subtle {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
    75% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
}

@keyframes stats-marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-stats-marquee {
        padding: 1.1rem 0;
        margin: 3rem 0;
    }
    .stats-marquee-group {
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-right: 2rem;
    }
    .stats-item {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .stats-number {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .stats-item i {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* ===========================
   PRIVATE LABELLING SECTION
   =========================== */
.private-labelling-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
}

.private-label-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.private-label-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.private-label-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.private-label-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.private-label-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.private-label-card:hover .private-label-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.private-label-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(74, 44, 42, 0) 20%,
        rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.4) 60%,
        rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.85) 100%
    );
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 1;
}

.private-label-card:hover .private-label-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.15) 0%,
        rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.5) 50%,
        rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.95) 100%
    );
}

.private-label-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 3rem;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.private-label-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--peach);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.private-label-card:hover .private-label-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.private-label-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.4);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.private-label-card:hover .private-label-desc {
    opacity: 1;
}

.private-label-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-gold-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.private-label-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.private-label-card:hover .private-label-btn {
    color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.private-label-card:hover .private-label-btn i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .private-label-img-wrap {
        height: 420px;
    }
    
    .private-label-content {
        padding: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .private-label-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .private-labelling-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
    
    .private-label-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .private-label-img-wrap {
        height: 380px;
    }
}

/* PROMO BANNER SECTION */
.promo-banner-section {
    margin-top: 5rem;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.promo-banner-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .promo-banner-section {
        margin-top: 3rem;
    }
}

/* FACTORY SHOWCASE SECTION */
.factory-showcase-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.factory-marquee-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.factory-marquee-container::before,
.factory-marquee-container::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 150px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.factory-marquee-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cream) 10%, rgba(250, 246, 240, 0) 100%);
}

.factory-marquee-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--cream) 10%, rgba(250, 246, 240, 0) 100%);
}

.factory-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: factoryMarqueeScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

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

.factory-marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.factory-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    width: 520px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.05);
}

.factory-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--nude-beige);
}

.factory-img-wrap {
    width: 45%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

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

.factory-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--cream);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.factory-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.2);
    border-radius: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.factory-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.factory-card:hover .factory-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(3deg);
}

.factory-placeholder span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.factory-card:hover .factory-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.factory-card-content {
    width: 55%;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.factory-card-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.factory-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@keyframes factoryMarqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .factory-showcase-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
    .factory-card {
        width: 420px;
    }
    .factory-img-wrap {
        height: 150px;
    }
    .factory-card-content {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
    .factory-card-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .factory-marquee-container::before,
    .factory-marquee-container::after {
        width: 60px;
    }
}

/* CRAFTSMANSHIP VIDEOS SECTION */
.craftsmanship-videos-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
    width: 100%;
}

.video-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.video-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.04);
}

.video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--nude-beige);
}

.video-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 340px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--cocoa);
}

.showcase-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 2;
}

.video-wrap:hover .video-overlay,
.video-wrap.paused .video-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.video-play-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-play-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--nude-beige);
    color: var(--white);
}

.video-info {
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.video-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.video-info p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .video-showcase-grid {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .video-wrap {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .craftsmanship-videos-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
    .video-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .video-wrap {
        height: 240px;
    }
    .video-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
        background: rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.1);
    }
    .video-play-btn {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .video-info {
        padding: 1.8rem;
    }
    .video-info h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* RECOGNISED & CERTIFIED SECTION */
.certifications-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    width: 100%;
}

.certifications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3.5rem;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.cert-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--nude-beige);
}

.cert-media-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 44, 42, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Elegant luxury border inside placeholder */
.cert-media-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 15px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.35);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 4px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cert-placeholder-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cert-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.cert-placeholder-inner span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cert-info {
    padding: 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.cert-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--cocoa);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cert-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .certifications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .certifications-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
    .certifications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .cert-media-placeholder {
        height: 220px;
    }
    .cert-info {
        padding: 1.8rem;
    }
}


/* ===========================
   FOUNDER'S DESK HERO SECTION
   =========================== */
.founders-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cocoa) 0%, #2C1810 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.founders-hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 149, 106, 0.15) 0%, rgba(196, 149, 106, 0) 70%);
    top: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.founders-hero-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 213, 192, 0.12) 0%, rgba(232, 213, 192, 0) 70%);
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -150px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.founders-hero-text-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.founders-hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.founders-hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.founders-hero-subheading {
    font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.15rem);
    color: var(--nude-beige);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ===========================
   FOUNDER'S MESSAGE SECTION
   =========================== */
.founders-message-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
    width: 100%;
}

.founders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.founders-video-col {
    width: 100%;
}

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

.founders-heading {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    color: var(--cocoa);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.founders-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founders-desc:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .founders-message-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
    .founders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .founders-video-col .video-wrap {
        height: 320px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .founders-hero-section {
        height: 350px;
    }
}