:root {
    --ink: #0d0d0d;
    --cream: #f5f0e8;
    --gold: #c9a84c;
    --gold-light: #e8c96d;
    --deep-blue: #0a1628;
    --mid-blue: #1a3a5c;
    --sky: #4a9eca;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --gray-soft: #f8f6f3;
    --gray-mid: #8a8078;
    --shadow-strong: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    --video-w: 30%;
    /* video strip width */
    --slider-w: 70%;
    /* slider section width */
  }

  * {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ─── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────── */
  .hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 650px;
    display: flex;
    /* side-by-side layout */
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* ── LEFT: SLIDER COLUMN ── */
  .hero-slider-col {
    position: relative;
    width: var(--slider-w);
    height: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* slider images stay inside this col only */
  }

  /* Fade-based slider — no translateX, no bleed */
  .slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

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

  /* dark overlay on each slide */
  .slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.78) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.4) 65%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 100%);*/
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* ── TEXT OVERLAY (inside slider col) ── */
  .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    /*display: flex;*/
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 40px 7%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero-overlay>* {
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }

  .hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 4.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }

  .hero-title span {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 440px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  }

  .hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    right: 1%;
    bottom: 70px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  /* ── SLIDER CONTROLS ── */
  .slider-side-controls {
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .slider-arrows {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 7%;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .arrow-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .arrow-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  /* ── RIGHT: VIDEO COLUMN ── */
  .hero-video-col {
    position: relative;
    width: var(--video-w);
    height: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-video-col video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Left fade blend into slider — lighter */
  .hero-video-col::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Subtle dark overlay on video — very light */
  .hero-video-col::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Vertical "PREVIEW" label on video col */
  .video-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .video-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  }

  /* ─── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────── */
  .btn-gold {
    padding: 13px 32px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  .btn-outline-white {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--white);
  }

  /* ─── SECTION SHARED LABELS ───────────────────── */
  .section-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .section-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 30px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  .section-heading {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .section-heading span {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  /* ─── WHO USES US — INTERACTIVE SHOWCASE ──────── */
  .clients-section {
    padding: 110px 8% 120px;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Decorative radial glows */
  .clients-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .clients-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74, 158, 202, 0.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .clients-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 64px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .clients-head .section-label {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .clients-head .section-label::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .clients-head h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .clients-head h2 span {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .clients-head p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  /* ── TAB PILLS ── */
  .client-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .ctab {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ctab i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .ctab:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  }

  .ctab.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  }

  /* ── PANEL LAYOUT ── */
  .client-panels {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .client-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: panelIn 0.45s ease forwards;
  }

  .client-panel.active {
    display: grid;
  }

  @keyframes panelIn {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(18px);
    }

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

  /* Grid: left big card + right 2-col mini grid */
  .client-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  /* ── BIG FEATURE CARD (left) ── */
  .client-feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 48px 44px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }

  .client-feature-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  }

  /* Animated corner accent */
  .client-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 0 20px 0 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }

  .client-feature-card:hover::before {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .cfc-icon-wrap {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }

  .client-feature-card:hover .cfc-icon-wrap {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.38), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1));
  }

  .cfc-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .cfc-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .cfc-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .cfc-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .cfc-feat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  }

  .cfc-feat-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .cfc-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .cfc-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  .cfc-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .cfc-stat-val {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .cfc-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* ── RIGHT MINI CARDS GRID ── */
  .client-mini-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .client-mini-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .client-mini-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }

  .client-mini-card:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .client-mini-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  /* Make mini card active (matches selected tab) */
  .client-mini-card.is-feature {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  }

  .cmc-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .client-mini-card:hover .cmc-icon {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-5deg);
  }

  .cmc-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .cmc-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  .cmc-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .client-mini-card:hover .cmc-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  }

  /* Progress bar on feature card */
  .cfc-progress {
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .cfc-prog-label {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .cfc-prog-bar {
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cfc-prog-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.8s ease;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .client-panel {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .client-mini-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 650px) {
    .client-mini-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .client-tabs {
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .ctab {
      padding: 8px 14px;
      font-size: 0.76rem;
    }
  }

  /* ─── AI PHOTO STUDIO ─────────────────────────── */
  .ai-section {
    padding: 110px 8%;
    background: var(--cream);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .ai-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .ai-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .ai-title span {
    color: var(--sky);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .ai-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  .ai-features-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .ai-feat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .ai-feat-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .ai-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .btn-navy {
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .btn-navy:hover {
    background: var(--mid-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .btn-outline-navy {
    padding: 13px 30px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--deep-blue);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* Before / After */
  .ba-container {
    position: relative;
  }

  .ba-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .ba-item {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
  }

  .ba-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  .ba-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  .ba-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .ba-label.before {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    color: white;
  }

  .ba-label.after {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  .ba-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 5;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  /* ─── HOW IT WORKS ─────────────────────────────── */
  .how-section {
    padding: 110px 8%;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
  }

  .how-section .section-heading {
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  .how-section .section-label {
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .how-section .section-label::before {
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  .steps-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .steps-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 56px;
    left: calc(16.6% + 28px);
    right: calc(16.6% + 28px);
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  .step-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 32px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .step-num-ring {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .step-num-ring:hover {
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    border-color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  .step-num-ring:hover .step-icon-inner {
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .step-num-ring .step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .step-icon-inner {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .step-item h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .step-item p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  /* ─── STATS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
  .stats-section {
    padding: 90px 8%;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .stats-left h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .stats-left h2 span {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .stats-left p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

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

  .stat-box {
    padding: 40px 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
  }

  .stat-box:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07);
  }

  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ─── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────── */
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 110px 8%;
    background: var(--gray-soft);
  }

  .testi-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .testi-header .section-heading {
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  .testi-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .testi-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  }

  .testi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-top-color: var(--gold);
  }

  .testi-quote {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .testi-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4a4a4a;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  .testi-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0ece5;
  }

  .author-circle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--mid-blue));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  }

  .author-name {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .author-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  /* ─── CTA ─────────────────────────────────────── */
  .cta-section {
    padding: 120px 8%;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .cta-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .cta-section h2 span {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* ─── WHY SECTION ─────────────────────────────── */
  .why-section {
    padding: 110px 8%;
    background: var(--white);
  }

  .why-section .section-heading {
    color: var(--deep-blue);
  }

  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
  }

  .why-card {
    padding: 44px 36px;
    border: 1px solid #ede8df;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
  }

  .why-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .why-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

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

  .why-card-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .why-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .why-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  /* ─── MODALS ─────────────────────────────────── */
  .modal,
  .modal-join {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 1050;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .modal-content,
  .modal-join-content {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 48px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 480px;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
    animation: modalIn 0.3s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  }

  @keyframes modalIn {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.97);
    }

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

  .close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--gray-mid);
    transition: color 0.2s;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .modal-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .modal-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: 1.5px solid #e0dbd3;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
    color: var(--ink);
  }

  .modal-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }

  .option-card {
    border: 1.5px solid #e0dbd3;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin: 10px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .option-card:hover,
  .selected {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  }

  /* ─── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────── */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ai-section {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 50px;
    }

    .stats-section {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 50px;
    }

    .testi-header {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    :root {
      --video-w: 28%;
      --slider-w: 72%;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 900px) {

    /* On tablet/mobile: video col hides, slider goes full width */
    .slide img {
      width: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    .hero-video-col {
      display: none;
    }

    .hero-slider-col {
      width: 100%;
    }

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

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

    .steps-track {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .steps-track::before {
      display: none;
    }

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

    .ba-arrow {
      display: none;
    }

    /* Ensure controls overlay the slider on tablet */
    .hero-slider-col {
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-cta {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 30;
      bottom: 80px;
      left: 65%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      right: auto;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .slider-side-controls {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 30;
      right: 16px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    .slider-arrows {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 30;
      bottom: 24px;
      right: auto;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    /* Dark gradient overlay so buttons are readable on images */
    .hero-slider-col::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
      z-index: 5;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
  }

  /* ── MOBILE: 768px and below ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Hero section wraps only the slider height */
    .hero-section {
      height: auto;
      min-height: unset;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* Video col hidden on mobile */
    .hero-video-col {
      display: none;
    }

    /* Slider col = exactly 30vh tall */
    .hero-slider-col {
      height: 30vh;
      min-height: 200px;
      width: 100%;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* slider-wrapper fills the 30vh col */
    .slider-wrapper {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      height: 100%;
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* Each slide fills 30vh */
    .slide {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      height: 100%;
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* Image fills the entire 30vh container */
    .slide img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    /* Dark gradient — bottom 60% so buttons are readable */
    .hero-slider-col::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top,
          rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85) 0%,
          rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.4) 45%,
          transparent 75%);
      z-index: 6;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* hero-overlay fills 30vh */
    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      padding: 0;
      display: block;
      z-index: 10;
    }

    /* ── CTA buttons: bottom-center of the 30vh image ── */
    .hero-cta {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 20;
      bottom: 38px;
      left: 65%;
      right: auto;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      flex-direction: row;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      width: max-content;
      max-width: 90vw;
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    /* Smaller buttons that fit in 30vh image */
    .btn-gold,
    .btn-outline-white {
      padding: 7px 14px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.8px;
      gap: 5px;
    }

    /* ── Dots: right side of the 30vh image ── */
    .slider-side-controls {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 20;
      right: 10px;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    /* ── Arrows: bottom-right corner of the 30vh image ── */
    .slider-arrows {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 20;
      bottom: 6px;
      right: 10px;
      left: auto;
      transform: none;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    /* Smaller arrow buttons */
    .arrow-btn {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    /* Smaller dots */
    .dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
    }

    .dot.active {
      height: 20px;
    }

    /* Other section padding */
    .serve-section,
    .ai-section,
    .how-section,
    .testimonials-section,
    .why-section,
    .cta-section,
    .stats-section {
      padding: 70px 6%;
    }
  }

  /* ── SMALL MOBILE: 576px ── */
  @media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-slider-col {
      height: 30vh;
      min-height: 190px;
    }

    .slide img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .hero-cta {
      bottom: 34px;
      gap: 7px;
    }

    .btn-gold,
    .btn-outline-white {
      padding: 6px 12px;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .slider-arrows {
      bottom: 5px;
      right: 8px;
    }

    .arrow-btn {
      width: 28px;
      height: 28px;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
  }

  /* ── EXTRA SMALL: 480px ── */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-slider-col {
      height: 30vh;
      min-height: 175px;
    }

    .slide img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .hero-cta {
      bottom: 30px;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .btn-gold,
    .btn-outline-white {
      padding: 6px 10px;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .slider-arrows {
      bottom: 4px;
      right: 7px;
    }

    .arrow-btn {
      width: 26px;
      height: 26px;
      font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .dot {
      width: 5px;
      height: 5px;
    }

    .dot.active {
      height: 16px;
    }
  }

  /* ── Enquiry Section ── */
 @keyframes popIn {
  from { opacity:0; transform: scale(0.82) translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}


.enquiry-section {
  padding: 100px 8%;
  background: #ffffff;    /* ← plain white */
  position: relative;
  
  
}

.enquiry-section::before {
content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -60px;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;

}

.enquiry-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.enquiry-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.enquiry-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: #0a1628;
  color: #c9a84c;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.enquiry-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a1628;         /* ← dark navy */
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;

}

.enquiry-title span {
  color: #c9a84c;
  font-style: italic;
}

.enquiry-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #8a8078;         /* ← soft gray */
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;


}

/* ── Form Card ── */
.enquiry-card {
  background: #0a1628;              /* ← navy blue card */
  border: 2px solid #c9a84c;       /* ← golden border */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 48px 52px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(10,22,40,0.18);
  position: relative;

}

.enquiry-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #c9a84c, #e8c96d);
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.enq-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.enq-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.enq-field label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-transform: uppercase;

}

.enq-field label span {
  color: #c9a84c;
}

.enq-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  background:rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  outline: none;
}

.enq-input:focus {
  border-color: #c9a84c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);

}

.enq-input::placeholder { color: #b0a898; }

.enq-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.enq-full {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.enq-error {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #c0392b;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.enq-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);


}

.enq-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.enq-note i { color: #c9a84c; }

.enq-submit-btn {
  padding: 14px 40px;
  background: #93710b;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.enq-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #1a3a5c;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10,22,40,0.25);
}

.enq-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

/* Trust badges */
.enq-trust {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.enq-trust-item {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #8a8078;         /* ← gray on white bg */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;

}
.enquiry-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: #0a1628;
  color: #c9a84c;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.enq-trust-item i { color: #c9a84c; font-size: 0.9rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .enquiry-section { padding: 70px 6%; }
  .enquiry-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .enq-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .enq-submit-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .enq-submit-btn { justify-content: center; }
}

  /* ====================================================================================================================== */
  /* ── FAQ Section ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
  
}
 
/* subtle background decoration circles */
.faq-deco {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-deco-1 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  top: -160px; right: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.faq-deco-2 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  bottom: -100px; left: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,27,46,.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
 
.faq-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
 
/* ── Header ── */
.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.faq-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0d1b2e;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.faq-eyebrow-line {
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #0d1b2e;
}
.faq-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0d1b2e;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.faq-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #c9a84c;
}
.faq-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #6b7a8d;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
 
/* ── FAQ Items ── */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;   /* gap between cards */
}
 
.faq-item {
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,27,46,.1);
  transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13,27,46,.18);
}
 
/* Question button — NAVY BLUE background */
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: #0d1b2e;          /* ← navy blue */
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover {
  background: #122036;           /* slightly lighter navy on hover */
}
 
.faq-num {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #c9a84c;                /* ← gold number */
  min-width: 28px;
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-num {
  opacity: 1;
}
 
.faq-q-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e8edf4;                /* ← light text on navy */
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .2s;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-q-text {
  color: #c9a84c;                /* ← gold text when open */
}
 
/* +/- icon — gold border on navy */
.faq-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,.45);  /* gold border */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #c9a84c;                /* gold + icon */
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .3s;
}
.faq-q:hover .faq-icon {
  border-color: #c9a84c;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.12);
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  background: #c9a84c;           /* gold fill when open */
  border-color: #c9a84c;
  color: #0d1b2e;                /* navy icon on gold */
  transform: none;               /* no rotation — clean minus sign */
}
 
/* hide the vertical bar of + to show clean − symbol */
.icon-v {
  transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .icon-v {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleY(0);
}
 
/* Answer panel — slides open below the navy question */
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .38s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  background: #f8faff;           /* very light blue-white for answer */
  border-top: 2px solid #c9a84c; /* gold separator line */
}
.faq-a.open {
  max-height: 400px;
}
 
.faq-a-inner {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px calc(28px + 16px);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: #000000;
  line-height: 1.78;
  background: #c9a84c;
}
 
/* bullet list inside answers */
.faq-list-items {
  margin: 10px 0 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}
.faq-list-items li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #2d3748;
}
.faq-list-items li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #c9a84c;
}
.faq-list-items li strong {
  color: #0d1b2e;
}
 
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq-section { padding: 60px 0 56px; }
  .faq-header { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .faq-q-text { font-size: .92rem; }
  .faq-a-inner { padding-left: 44px; }
}

  /* ====================================================================================================================== */