/* ==========================================================================
   NPK TRAVELS - RED & BLACK LUXURY DESIGN SYSTEM (style.css)
   Target: BigRock CPanel Pure HTML/CSS/JS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ===== ROOT VARIABLES ===== */
:root {
  --primary-black: #1A0A0A;
  --primary-red: #CC0000;
  --secondary-red: #E63946;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --card-bg: #2D2D2D;
  --card-hover-bg: #353535;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-light: #F5F5F5;
  --text-muted: #B0B0B0;
  --border-dark: rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --border-gold: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  --shadow-red: rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-dark: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --transition-fast: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ===== GLOBAL RESET & BASE STYLES ===== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--primary-black);
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography Defaults */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .heading-font {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); }

p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

/* ===== CONTAINER & LAYOUT ===== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: #140707;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-description {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.gold-accent {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.red-accent {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* ===== NAVIGATION HEADER ===== */
.top-bar {
  display: none;
}

.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(18, 6, 6, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 1px 0 var(--border-gold);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 75px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img-container {
  background: #000000;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .logo-img-container {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

.logo-img-container img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 150px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-logo-text .logo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0F0F0 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.brand-logo-text .logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--gold));
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: rgba(30, 8, 8, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  min-width: 240px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  width: 16px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 26px;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.header-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-contact-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-black);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.header-contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--text-white);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS & CTA ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px var(--shadow-red);
  animation: pulse 2.5s infinite;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-red);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-black);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFF;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1EBE57;
  color: #FFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(204, 0, 0, 0); }
}

/* ===== ULTRA LUXURY HERO STYLES & ANIMATIONS ===== */
.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 95vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.18) 0%, rgba(13, 5, 5, 0.98) 60%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0404 0%, #1A0A0A 50%, #200505 100%);
  padding: 120px 0 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulseGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 0.85; }
}

.gold-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5E6AB 40%, var(--gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 800px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.hero-title-lead {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title-main {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

/* How It Works Steps */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--shadow-dark);
}

.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--secondary-red));
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--shadow-red);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

/* Quick Booking Bar */
.hero-booking-bar {
  background: rgba(45, 45, 45, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.booking-field {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.field-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.field-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.field-content label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.field-select, .field-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  width: 100%;
  outline: none;
}

.field-select option {
  background: #1A0A0A;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.booking-submit-btn {
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Full-Width Luxury Trust Ticker Ribbon Below Hero */
.hero-marquee-bar {
  width: 100%;
  background: #110505;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-marquee-track-full {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScrollFull 24s linear infinite;
}

.hero-marquee-bar:hover .hero-marquee-track-full {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-pill-full {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(45, 45, 45, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-pill-full i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

@keyframes marqueeScrollFull {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Floating Media Badges */
.hero-media {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: visible;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px var(--shadow-dark);
}

.hero-slideshow-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slideshow-wrapper img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, transform 5s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slideshow-wrapper img.active {
  opacity: 0.94;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slideshow-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10, 4, 4, 0.76) 0%, rgba(10, 4, 4, 0.55) 40%, rgba(10, 4, 4, 0.0) 70%, rgba(10, 4, 4, 0.1) 100%);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Premium Trust Badges */
.hero-features {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  max-width: 290px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-feature-item i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-feature-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-feature-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 10;
  animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.badge-top-right {
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.badge-stat-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--secondary-red));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--shadow-red);
}

.floating-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.floating-badge span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.hero-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-experience-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.hero-experience-tag .exp-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-experience-tag .exp-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== CARDS & 3D HOVER ===== */
.card-3d {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-3d .card-text,
.card-3d p {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-3d .btn,
.card-3d a.btn,
.card-3d > div:last-child,
.card-3d > *:last-child {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-3d:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--card-hover-bg);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px var(--shadow-red);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-3d:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ===== FLEET CARDS ===== */
.fleet-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.fleet-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.fleet-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-dark);
}

.fleet-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fleet-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

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

/* Fleet Card Slideshow styling */
.fleet-img-wrapper.slideshow img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, transform var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1;
}

.fleet-img-wrapper.slideshow img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fleet-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 10;
}

.fleet-body {
  padding: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.fleet-body .pricing-features,
.fleet-body .fleet-specs {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.fleet-body .btn,
.fleet-body a.btn,
.fleet-body > *:last-child {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.fleet-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.fleet-specs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.fleet-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.fleet-spec-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.fleet-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.fleet-price {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.fleet-price span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ===== STATS SECTION ===== */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1A0A0A 0%, #2A0808 50%, #1A0A0A 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-card {
  padding: 20px;
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ===== DESTINATIONS / PACKAGES ===== */
.destination-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.dest-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.dest-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.dest-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.95) 0%, rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.dest-duration {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.dest-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.dest-details {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL (Infinite Marquee) ===== */
.testimonial-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 20px 0 40px 0;
}

/* Linear gradient fade effects on both sides for premium aesthetics */
.testimonial-wrapper::before,
.testimonial-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 120px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-black), transparent);
}
.testimonial-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--primary-black), transparent);
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 30px;
  animation: testimonial-marquee 40s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause marquee animation on hover for readability */
.testimonial-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 35px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--shadow-dark);
  width: 420px; /* Fixed width for standard layout */
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent flex box squishing */
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

@keyframes testimonial-marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%); /* Shift exactly half the content (original cards) */
  }
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.rating-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.client-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.client-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ===== PRICING TABLE ===== */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.pricing-card .pricing-features {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-card .btn,
.pricing-card a.btn,
.pricing-card > *:last-child {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-black);
  padding: 4px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pricing-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.pricing-rate {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.pricing-rate span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-features {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.pricing-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.pricing-features li i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ===== FORMS (ENQUIRY & CONTACT) ===== */
.form-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-dark);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: #1A0A0A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

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

/* ===== FAQ ACCORDION ===== */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  user-select: none;

  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: var(--card-hover-bg);
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 28px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 28px 22px 28px;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0), padding 0.35s ease;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.site-footer {
  background: #0E0505;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  padding: 70px 0 25px 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 15px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.gst-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* ===== FLOATING WIDGETS & BACK TO TOP ===== */
.floating-widgets {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.float-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.float-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
}

.float-call {
  background: var(--primary-red);
}

.back-to-top {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.back-to-top.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ===== SCROLL ANIMATIONS ===== */
.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== PAGE BREADCRUMB HEADER ===== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 140px 0 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D0505 0%, #1A0A0A 50%, #2A0505 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  text-align: center;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-wrapper {
    padding: 110px 0 60px 0;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-booking-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
  }
  .booking-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-trust-pills {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-image-card img {
    height: 360px;
  }
  .floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 15px;
    animation: none;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: rgba(14, 14, 18, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px var(--shadow-dark);
  }
  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .header-actions {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ===== GLOBAL RESPONSIVE SAFETY ===== */
html, body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.event-logistics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A0505 0%, #1A0A0A 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-wrapper {
    padding: 110px 0 60px 0;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-booking-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
  }
  .booking-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-trust-pills {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-image-card img {
    height: 360px;
  }
  .floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 15px;
    animation: none;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: rgba(14, 14, 18, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px var(--shadow-dark);
  }
  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .header-actions {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .event-logistics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 110px 0 40px 0;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    order: 1;
  }
  .hero-slideshow-wrapper {
    order: 2;
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    margin: 30px auto 0 auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 320px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .hero-slideshow-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 4, 4, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }
  .page-hero {
    padding: 110px 0 40px 0;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
  .form-grid, .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 15px 10px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .dest-card {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .dest-overlay {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .testimonial-slide {
    padding: 28px 18px;
    width: 320px;
  }
  .testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }
  .form-card table {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-slideshow-wrapper {
    width: calc(100% - 30px);
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 15px;
  }
  .header-container {
    height: 68px;
  }
  .logo-img-container img {
    height: 34px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-image-card img {
    height: 250px;
  }
  .floating-badge {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .floating-badge strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .floating-badge span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .fleet-grid, .pricing-grid, .destination-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .fleet-img-wrapper {
    height: 200px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .floating-widgets {
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .float-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT, CORPORATE & CONTACT PAGE RESPONSIVE GRIDS ===== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-col {
  order: 1;
}

.contact-form-col {
  order: 2;
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.corporate-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-badge-grid {
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

/* ===== LUXURY ABOUT STORY CARD ===== */
.about-story-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px var(--shadow-dark);
  position: relative;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-feature-pills {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.about-pill-item {
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-pill-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.about-pill-item i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.about-pill-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.about-pill-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-grid,
  .founder-grid,
  .corporate-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .contact-form-col {
    order: -1;
  }
  .contact-info-col {
    order: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-story-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .about-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .about-body-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .about-feature-pills {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .about-badge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AI ASSISTANT STICKY BUTTON & SCHEDULE CALL MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

/* Sticky AI Button (positioned above WhatsApp in .floating-widgets) */
.float-ai-assistant {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #E63946 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45), 0 0 15px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.5);
  animation: ai-pulse 2.5s infinite;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.float-ai-assistant:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.65), 0 0 25px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.85);
}

.ai-btn-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@keyframes ai-pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7), 0 0 12px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.4);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0), 0 0 20px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.6);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 168, 76, 0), 0 0 12px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.4);
  }
}

/* AI Assistant Modal Backdrop */
.ai-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 15px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* AI Assistant Modal Card */
.ai-modal-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ai-modal-backdrop.active .ai-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Modal Header */
.ai-modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A0A0A 0%, #2A0505 100%);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.ai-header-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ai-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--primary-red) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.ai-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ai-status-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #25D366;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ai-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #25D366;
  animation: pulse-green 1.8s infinite;
}

.ai-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ai-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Modal Body */
.ai-modal-body {
  padding: 20px;
  max-height: 78vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ai-msg-bubble {
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ai-msg-bubble i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ai-quick-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.ai-pill {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  user-select: none;
}

.ai-pill:hover, .ai-pill.selected {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--primary-black);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ai-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ai-form-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ai-form-input, .ai-form-select {
  background: rgba(26, 10, 10, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
}

.ai-form-input:focus, .ai-form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.ai-form-select option {
  background: #1A0A0A;
  color: #fff;
}

.ai-submit-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.ai-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

.ai-confirmation-msg {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid #25D366;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: none;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Centering hero features on mobile */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-features {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================ */
/* ===== EXPANDED BLOG & ARTICLE STYLING ====== */
/* ============================================ */

.blog-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(35, 12, 12, 0.95) 0%, rgba(18, 5, 5, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  color: #F3E8D2;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.blog-filter-btn i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25) 0%, rgba(45, 15, 15, 0.98) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #F9D976;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE58F 0%, #F5B041 50%, #C9972A 100%);
  color: #0A0202 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-color: #FFF2B2;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(245, 176, 65, 0.65), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-filter-btn.active i {
  color: #0A0202 !important;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 35px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.blog-card.expanded {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.blog-hero-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-hero-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: white;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-meta-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 15px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-summary-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Multi-Photo Thumbnail Strip */
.blog-thumb-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.blog-thumb-item {
  flex: 1;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-thumb-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-thumb-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

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

/* Action Area & Read More Button */
.blog-card-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-read-more-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-more-btn:hover,
.blog-read-more-btn.active {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--primary-black);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* EXPANDABLE FULL ARTICLE CONTENT */
.blog-full-content {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 25px;
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.blog-full-content.visible {
  display: block;
}

.blog-full-content h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin: 22px 0 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-full-content h4:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.blog-full-content p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-highlight-box strong {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.blog-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 14px 0 20px 0;
}

.blog-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-checklist li i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* In-Article Visual Gallery Grid */
.blog-inner-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.blog-gallery-item {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  height: 110px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-gallery-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.blog-gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.blog-gallery-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3px 6px;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Article Mini CTA Banner */
.blog-article-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 32, 22, 0.96) 0%, rgba(14, 5, 5, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #25D366;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

.blog-article-cta-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-article-cta-text i {
  color: #25D366;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.blog-article-cta-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-article-cta-btn i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.blog-article-cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2bf075 0%, #15a898 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.75);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-filter-bar {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .blog-filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================ */
/* ===== BLOG ARTICLE POPUP MODAL STYLING ===== */
/* ============================================ */

.blog-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  padding: 20px;
}

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

.blog-modal-container {
  background: #110505;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #160808 0%, #0D0404 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 18px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(35px) scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-modal-backdrop.active .blog-modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.blog-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-modal-hero-wrapper {
  height: 280px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-modal-hero-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-modal-hero-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17, 5, 5, 1) 0%, rgba(17, 5, 5, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.blog-modal-body {
  padding: 30px 32px 35px 32px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.blog-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

.blog-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.blog-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.blog-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
}

.blog-modal-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-modal-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 1.95rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.blog-modal-article-content p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-modal-article-content h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin: 26px 0 12px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ============================================ */
/* ===== BLOG RESPONSIVE DESIGN (TABLET/MOBILE) */
/* ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 110px 15px 45px 15px;
  }
  
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  /* Horizontal swipeable filter bar on mobile */
  .blog-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6px 4px 16px 4px;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  }

  .blog-filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
  }

  .blog-filter-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
  }

  /* Single Column Grid for Blog Cards */
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .blog-hero-img-wrapper {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .blog-card-body {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .blog-summary-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .blog-thumb-strip {
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .blog-thumb-item {
    height: 52px;
  }

  .blog-card-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .blog-read-more-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  /* Full Screen Touch-Optimized Popup Modal */
  .blog-modal-backdrop {
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }

  .blog-modal-container {
    max-height: 94vh;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .blog-modal-hero-wrapper {
    height: 175px;
  }

  .blog-modal-close {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  }

  .blog-modal-body {
    padding: 18px 16px 28px 16px;
  }

  .blog-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .blog-modal-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .blog-modal-article-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .blog-modal-article-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 20px 0 10px 0;
  }

  .blog-inner-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 14px 0;
  }

  .blog-gallery-item {
    height: 90px;
  }

  .blog-gallery-caption {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 2px 4px;
  }

  .blog-highlight-box {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin: 14px 0;
  }

  .blog-checklist li {
    padding-left: 24px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .blog-checklist li i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    top: 3px;
  }

  .blog-article-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .blog-article-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 95px 12px 35px 12px;
  }
  
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
  
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .blog-hero-img-wrapper {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .blog-modal-hero-wrapper {
    height: 150px;
  }

  .blog-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
  }

  .blog-thumb-item {
    height: 46px;
  }
}