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

:root {
    --navy-primary: #0d2140;
    --gold-primary: #fabc5a;

    --cream: #faf8f6;

    --warm-white: #ffffff;

    --crimson: #db454e;

    --crimson-dark: var(--gold-primary);

    --crimson-light: #fff1f2;

    --crimson-mid: #f0b4b8;

    --blue: #121212;
    --blue-dark: #000000;
    --blue-light: #f8f8f8;
    --blue-mid: #4a4a4a;

    --midnight: #121212;
    --slate: #555555;
    --muted: #888888;

    --gold: #f9a215;
    --gold-light: #fdbb5a38;

    --card-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-soft: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-hover: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;

    --transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;

}

p {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
}

body {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--midnight);
    min-height: 100vh;
    line-height: 1.3;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}


.nav-center,
.nav-center li {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.nav-center a,
.drawer-link {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav {
    padding: 0;
}


.brand {
    padding: 0;
}

/* ── OVERLAY ── */
.drawer-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 900;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    display: none;
}

.drawer-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

/* ── DRAWER ── */
.drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    /*max-width: vw;*/
    height: 100vh;
    background: #fff;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: right 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
    box-shadow: -20px 0 80px rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.18);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: none;
}

.drawer.open {
    right: 0;
}

/* Drawer top bar */
.drawer-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    /*padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;*/
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-logo {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-logo span {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.drawer-close {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.07);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition:
        background 0.2s,
        transform 0.2s;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.drawer-close:hover {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Drawer nav links */
.drawer-nav {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.drawer-nav-label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 0 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: block;
}

.drawer-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--midnight);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    transition:
        background 0.18s,
        color 0.18s,
        padding-left 0.2s;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(24px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.4s ease,
        transform 0.4s ease,
        background 0.2s,
        color 0.2s,
        padding-left 0.2s,
        border-color 0.2s;
}

.drawer.open .drawer-link {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer.open .drawer-link:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.drawer.open .drawer-link:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.13s;
}

.drawer.open .drawer-link:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.drawer.open .drawer-link:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.23s;
}

.drawer.open .drawer-link:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.28s;
}

.drawer.open .drawer-link:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.33s;
}

.drawer-link:hover {
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    color: var(--crimson);
    padding-left: 2.2rem;
    border-left-color: var(--crimson);
}

.drawer-link.active {
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    color: var(--crimson);
    border-left-color: var(--crimson);
}

.drawer-link svg {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transition:
        opacity 0.2s,
        transform 0.2s;
}

.drawer-link:hover svg {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.drawer-divider {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
    margin: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
}

/* Drawer contact block */
.drawer-contact-block {
    background: var(--midnight);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.4s ease 0.38s,
        transform 0.4s ease 0.38s;
}

.drawer.open .drawer-contact-block {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.drawer-contact-title {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.drawer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.drawer-contact-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.drawer-contact-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-contact-item a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.drawer-contact-item a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.drawer-cta-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        background 0.2s,
        transform 0.2s;
}

.drawer-cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── NAV ── */
/* .nav {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 185, 86, 0.15);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 800;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
} */

.nav-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 78px;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.brand {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand img {
    max-height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Desktop nav links (center) */
.nav-center {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.2rem;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-center a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.nav-center a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    transition:
        width 0.25s ease,
        left 0.25s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-center a:hover::after,
.nav-center a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
    left: 0;
}

.nav-center a:hover,
.nav-center a.active {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ── NAV SUBMENU ── */
.nav-center li {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-submenu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: -20px;
    width: 220px;
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 185, 86, 0.15);
    z-index: 100;
}

.nav-center li:hover .nav-submenu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-submenu li {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-submenu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: none;
}

.nav-submenu li a::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.nav-submenu li a:hover {
    background: rgba(247, 185, 86, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 1.8rem;
}

/* Nav right */
.nav-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}



/* Hamburger — always visible, opens the drawer */
.hamburger {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: none;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(247, 185, 86, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition:
        border-color 0.2s,
        background 0.2s;
}

.hamburger:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    /*background: rgba(247, 185, 86, 0.1);*/
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger:hover span {
    background: #fff;
}

/* X animation when drawer open */
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* On iPad and mobile, hide desktop nav links */


/* ── HERO ── */
.hero-box5 {
    background: var(--midnight);
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-glow-1-box5 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -140px;
    right: -140px;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.13) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-2-box5 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner-box5 {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 5rem 2rem 4rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-eyebrow-box5 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.22);
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot-box5 {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.hero-box5 h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-box5 h1 em {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero-lead-box5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    max-width: 500px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-actions-box5 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-hero-ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-trust-box5 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust-item-box5 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-trust-icon-box5 {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.28);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-right-box5 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.doctor-card-box5 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 490px;
}

.doctor-card-box5 img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.doctor-card-overlay-box5 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.85) 0%,
            transparent 55%);
}

.doctor-card-info-box5 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 1.4rem;
}

.doctor-card-name-box5 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.doctor-card-role-box5 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-stats-row-box5 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.hero-stat-box5 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-num-box5 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #fff;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.hero-stat-label-box5 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── TRUST BAND ── */
.trust-band-1 {
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.trust-inner-1 {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item-1 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.trust-icon-1 {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-text-1 strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.trust-text-1 span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

/* ── DIFFERENTIATOR ── */
.diff-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.diff-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.diff-left h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.diff-left h2 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.diff-left p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-crimson-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--crimson);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--crimson);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-crimson-outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.diff-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.diff-feature {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.diff-feature-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--blue);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.diff-feature h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.diff-feature p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── SERVICES ── */
.services-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.section-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 320px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: right;
}

.services-list {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.svc-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 1.6rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.svc-row::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -2rem;
    right: -2rem;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.svc-row:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.svc-row:hover .svc-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: var(--blue);
}

.svc-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    width: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.svc-content {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.svc-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.svc-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.svc-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.svc-pill {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--crimson);
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.6rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.svc-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition:
        transform 0.2s,
        color 0.2s;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary-dark {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary-dark:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.25);
}

/* ── PROCESS ── */
.process-section-con {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    /* Light Theme */
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-section-con::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.05) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-inner-con {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-header-con {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.process-header-con h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.process-header-con h2 em {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.process-header-con p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 300px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: right;
}

.process-steps-con {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.process-steps-con::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 38px;
    left: calc(10% + 14px);
    right: calc(10% + 14px);
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.step-con {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-num-con {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 25px;
    color: var(--crimson);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-con:hover .step-num-con {
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.step-title-con {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-desc-con {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── STORIES ── */
.stories-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
}

.story-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.story-img {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--midnight);
}

.story-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    opacity: 0.88;
}

.story-card:hover .story-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.5) 0%,
            transparent 55%);
}

.story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.story-body {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.story-tag {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.story-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.story-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.story-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.story-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition:
        gap 0.2s,
        color 0.2s;
}

.story-link:hover {
    gap: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--blue);
}

.story-card-stat {
    background: var(--midnight);
}

.big-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.big-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-section {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.faq-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
}



.faq-left h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-left h2 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.faq-left p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item.open {
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--midnight);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-question p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--blue);
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
}

.faq-icon svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

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

.faq-item.open .faq-icon svg line {
    stroke: #fff;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
    padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 200px;
}

/* ── CTA ── */
/* .cta-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-inner h2 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.cta-inner p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
} */

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--crimson);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.footer {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.footer-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    display: block;
}

.footer-brand span {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--blue);
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer h5 {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer ul a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer ul a:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}
.footer ul li:has(p) {
    cursor: default;
    
}
.footer ul li:has(p) i,
.footer ul li:has(p) p {
    transition: color 0.2s;  /* ✅ Correct place */
}
.footer ul li:has(p):hover i,
.footer ul li:has(p):hover p {
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
}
.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.65s ease,
        transform 0.65s ease;
}

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

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */

/* Large Tablets & Small Laptops */


/*  */

.nav {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.08);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav.scrolled {
    /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); */
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.brand {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.2rem;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.nav-cta {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.nav-cta:hover {

    /*border-color: white;*/
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.2);
    color: white;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    width: 30px;
    height: 20px;
    position: relative;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    position: absolute;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hamburger span:nth-child(1) {
    top: 0;
}

.hamburger span:nth-child(2) {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
    bottom: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    bottom: 50%;
    transform: translateY(50%) rotate(-45deg);
}



.drawer-header,
.drawer-footer {
    display: none;
}

/* ── HERO ── */

.hero_box {
    background: var(--midnight);
    padding: 7rem 2rem 6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero_box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero_box::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner-box2 {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    align-items: end;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow-box2 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.hero_box h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.06;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero_box h1 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero_box p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    max-width: 540px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-stats-box2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-stat-box2 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 130px;
}

.hero-stat-num-box2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-label-box2 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    display: block;
}

/* ── SERVICES SECTION ── */
.services-section {
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.section-header {
    max-width: 1200px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 360px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: right;
}

/* ── SERVICES GRID — uniform 3 cols ── */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── SERVICE CARD ── */
.service-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.service-card:hover .card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-img {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #0f1117;
}

.card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    opacity: 0.88;
}

.card-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.55) 0%,
            transparent 60%);
}

/* Category accent bar */
.card-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-accent.ivf {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c, #e8c87a);
}

.card-accent.pcos {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4f84ae, #9db9d0);
}

.card-accent.male {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4a6b8a, #7fa8c4);
}

.card-accent.obs {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8a5a7a, #c4a0b8);
}

.card-accent.pres {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a6a4a, #c4b080);
}

.card-accent.surg {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5a4a7a, #a090c4);
}

/* Icon badge */
.card-icon-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-icon-badge.ivf {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
}

.card-icon-badge.pcos {
    background: rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.5);
}

.card-icon-badge.male {
    background: rgba(74, 107, 138, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 107, 138, 0.5);
}

.card-icon-badge.obs {
    background: rgba(138, 90, 122, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(138, 90, 122, 0.5);
}

.card-icon-badge.pres {
    background: rgba(122, 106, 74, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 106, 74, 0.5);
}

.card-icon-badge.surg {
    background: rgba(90, 74, 122, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(90, 74, 122, 0.5);
}

.card-num {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 14px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.card-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.card-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--slate);
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.6rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.card-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition:
        gap 0.2s,
        color 0.2s;
}

.card-link:hover {
    gap: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--blue);
}

.card-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.card-link svg {
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.availability {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.availability-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ── PROCESS SECTION ── */
.process-section {
    background: var(--midnight);
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.12) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.process-header h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.process-header h2 em {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.process-header p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    max-width: 300px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: right;
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.process-steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: calc(12.5% + 14px);
    right: calc(12.5% + 14px);
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    z-index: 0;
}

.step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-num {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step:hover .step-num {
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── TRUST BAND ── */
.trust-band {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.trust-text span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

/* ── CTA SECTION ── */
/* .cta-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.07) 0%,
            transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-inner h2 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.cta-inner p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
} */

.btn-primary-dark {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary-dark:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--crimson);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */

/*  */

/*  */

/* ── HERO (dark, matches services page style) ── */
.hero {
    background: #fff7e8;
    padding: 5rem 2rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    align-items: end;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-text {
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-breadcrumb a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: black;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.hero-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.hero-breadcrumb-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.hero-breadcrumb span {
    color: black;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: black;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero h1 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    /*color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);*/
    color: black;
    max-width: 540px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.hero-pill {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    /*background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);*/
    background: black;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hero image strip */
.hero-img-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 320px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    align-self: flex-end;
}

.hero-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.hero-img-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.6) 0%,
            transparent 50%);
}

/* Accent bar (category color) */
.hero-accent {
    height: 4px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-accent.ivf {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a84c, #e8c87a);
}

.hero-accent.pcos {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4f84ae, #9db9d0);
}

.hero-accent.male {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4a6b8a, #7fa8c4);
}

.hero-accent.obs {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8a5a7a, #c4a0b8);
}

.hero-accent.pres {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a6a4a, #c4b080);
}

.hero-accent.surg {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5a4a7a, #a090c4);
}

/* ── MAIN LAYOUT ── */
.main-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 0rem 6rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}



/* ── CONTENT BLOCKS ── */
.content-section {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.content-section h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.content-section p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    /*color: var(--slate);*/
    line-height: 1.85;
    /* font-weight: 300; */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

/* Protocol block (dark card) */
.protocol-block {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 162, 21, 0.22);
}

.protocol-block::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.protocol-block h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.protocol-steps {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.protocol-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1.3rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.protocol-step:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.protocol-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    padding-top: 1px;
}

.protocol-step-body {}

.protocol-step-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.protocol-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Stats row */
.stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* What to expect list */
.expect-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.expect-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
    /* font-weight: 300; */
}

.expect-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.expect-item-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

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

.expect-item-content ul,
.expect-item-content ol {
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

/* ── SIDEBAR ── */
.sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.sidebar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.3);
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.sidebar-card h4::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--blue);
}

/* CTA sidebar card */
.sidebar-cta {
    background: var(--midnight);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sidebar-cta h4 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.sidebar-cta p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.btn-cta-white {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.btn-cta-white:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.btn-cta-outline {
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Related pathways list */
.related-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.related-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
}

.related-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.related-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 400;
    transition:
        color 0.2s,
        gap 0.2s;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.related-link:hover {
    color: var(--blue);
}

.related-link.active-link {
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.related-link svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition:
        opacity 0.2s,
        transform 0.2s;
}

.related-link:hover svg {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Availability badge */
.avail-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
}

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

/* Trust pills */
.trust-pills {
    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.trust-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.trust-pill-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── PROCESS SECTION ── */
.process-section {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.12) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.process-header h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.process-header h2 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.process-header p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 300px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    text-align: right;
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.process-steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: calc(12.5% + 14px);
    right: calc(12.5% + 14px);
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-num {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step:hover .step-num {
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── CTA SECTION ── */
.cta-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.07) 0%,
            transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-inner {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 27px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-inner h2 em {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.cta-inner p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary-dark {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary-dark:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--crimson);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */

/*  */

/* ── ABOUT LAYOUT ── */
.about-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
}

/* ── IMAGE PANEL ── */
.image-panel {
    position: sticky;
    top: 70px;
    height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.image-panel img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
}

.image-panel-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right,
            transparent 60%,
            rgba(250, 248, 246, 0.15) 100%),
        linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.4) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

/* Stats floating on image */
.image-stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.image-stat {
    background: rgb(9 5 0 / 46%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    /* Horizontal Center */
    align-items: center;
    /* Vertical Center */
    text-align: center;
}

.image-stat-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.image-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    display: block;
}

/* ── CONTENT PANEL ── */
.content-panel {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 5rem 4rem 6rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #f7d8da;
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.doctor-name {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.doctor-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.about-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.about-bio strong {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

/* Specialties chips */
.specialties {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 3rem;
}

.specialty-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--slate);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.specialty-chip::before {
    content: "";
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── QUALIFICATIONS ── */
.section-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--crimson);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.section-label::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--card-border);
}

.qual-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.qual-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.qual-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
}

.qual-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 2rem;
    padding-top: 2px;
}

.qual-body {
    flex: 1;
}

.qual-degree {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    display: block;
}

.qual-detail {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.qual-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    align-self: center;
}

/* ── PHILOSOPHY BLOCK ── */
.philosophy-block {
    background: var(--midnight);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-block::before {
    content: '"';
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-text {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.philosophy-attr {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── EXPERTISE AREAS ── */
.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.expertise-item {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition:
        border-color 0.2s,
        box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.expertise-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-mid);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.expertise-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.expertise-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.expertise-text span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── CTA ROW ── */
.cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary-dark {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--crimson);
    border: 1px solid;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary-dark:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--crimson);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */

/* blog */

.hero_box2 {
    padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero_box2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.09) 0%,
            transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero_box2 h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero_box2 h1 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero_box2 p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero-stats-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.3rem 2.2rem;
}

.stat-box+.stat-box {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.stat-num-box {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--blue);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label-box {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    display: block;
}

/* ── MAIN LAYOUT ── */
.blog_main {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* padding: 3.5rem 2rem 5rem; */
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── SIDEBAR ── */
.sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.filter-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--slate);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: left;
}

.filter-btn .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-mid);
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--blue);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.filter-btn.active .dot {
    background: var(--blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.2);
}

.filter-count {
    margin-left: auto;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    min-width: 26px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active .filter-count {
    background: var(--blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.sidebar-divider {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.12);
    margin: 1.4rem 0;
}

.sidebar-note {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.sidebar-note strong {
    color: var(--midnight);
}

/* ── VIDEO GRID ── */
.grid-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.grid-header h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.grid-header span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

/* ── CARD ── */
.card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.card.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.card.fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.video-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 100.77%;
    background: #0f1117;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-wrap iframe {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    position: relative;
}

.card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: fill;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.card:hover .card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 1.8rem 2rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: block;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.card-hashtags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.card-hashtags span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.card-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ── EMPTY STATE ── */
.empty-state {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    display: none;
}

.empty-state.show {
    display: block;
}

.empty-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
}

.empty-state h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.empty-state p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ── TRUST BAND ── */
.trust-band {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.trust-text span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

/* ── QUOTE SECTION ── */
.quote-section {
    background: var(--midnight);
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.quote-mark {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: white;
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.quote-text {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    color: #fff;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quote-author {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.quote-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.quote-cta:hover {
    background: #d4b560;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

/* blog details */
.article-hero {
    background: var(--midnight);
    padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.article-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12) 0%,
            transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.article-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.category-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-hero h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.meta-info {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.author-img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-mid);
}

/* ── ARTICLE CONTENT ── */
.main-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.article-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
}

.article-body blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--crimson);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}

.article-body img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.article-body ul {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── TAGS ── */
.article-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--blue-light);
}

.tag-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    background: var(--blue-light);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tag-item:hover {
    background: var(--blue-mid);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ── SIDEBAR ── */
.sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.sidebar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.2);
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.sidebar-card h4::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--crimson);
}

.related-posts {
    list-style: none;
}

.related-item {
    margin-bottom: 0rem;
}

.related-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.related-link {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    align-items: center;
}

.related-thumb {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.related-link:hover .related-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

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

.related-item a h5 {
    color: var(--midnight);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.related-link:hover h5 {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.related-item span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.newsletter-card {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
}

.newsletter-card h4 {
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.subscribe-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.subscribe-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
}

/* ── FEATURED IMAGE ── */
.featured-image-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: -3rem auto 3rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.featured-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}



/* ── FLOATED IMAGE ── */
.content-img-right {
    float: right;
    width: 300px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}



/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG DETAIL — bd- namespace
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Layout */
.bd-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ── ARTICLE ── */
.bd-article {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.bd-article__img-float {
    float: right;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 2rem;
    width: 340px;
    max-width: 45%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.bd-article__img-full {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    max-height: 420px;
}

.bd-article__lead {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.bd-article__body {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.85;

    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.bd-article__body {
    word-break: break-word;
}

.bd-article__h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin: 2.2rem 0 0.9rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.12);
}

.bd-article__blockquote {
    position: relative;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: #fdf5f5;
    border-left: 4px solid #b82430;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

.bd-article__blockquote-mark {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: #b82430;
    opacity: 0.3;
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.5rem;
    left: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.bd-article__blockquote p {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Tags */
.bd-article__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.1);
}

.bd-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #fdf0f0;
    color: #b82430;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.bd-tag:hover {
    background: #b82430;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ── SIDEBAR ── */
.bd-sidebar {
    width: 300px;
    min-width: 280px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.bd-sidebar__brand {
    padding: 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-align: center;
}

.bd-sidebar__brand img {
    max-height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Sidebar Cards */
.bd-sidebar__card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;
}

.bd-sidebar__card--newsletter {
    background: #1a1a2e;
}

.bd-sidebar__card--consult {
    background: #eef5fb;
    border-color: rgba(42, 102, 153, 0.2);
}

.bd-sidebar__card-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

.bd-sidebar__card--newsletter .bd-sidebar__card-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.bd-sidebar__card-title--blue {
    color: #2a6699;
}

.bd-sidebar__card-text {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #777;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.bd-sidebar__card--newsletter .bd-sidebar__card-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Tags inside sidebar */
.bd-sidebar__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.bd-sidebar__cat-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.bd-sidebar__cat-tag--primary {
    background: #b82430;
    color: #fff;
}

.bd-sidebar__cat-tag--secondary {
    background: #eef5fb;
    color: #2a6699;
}

/* Related Articles */
.bd-related-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.bd-related-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184, 36, 48, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.bd-related-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.bd-related-link {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.bd-related-link:hover .bd-related-title {
    color: #b82430;
}

.bd-related-thumb {
    width: 60px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.bd-related-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.bd-related-title {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.bd-related-meta {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    color: #999;
}

/* Subscribe Button */
.bd-subscribe-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    background: #b82430;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        background 0.2s,
        transform 0.15s;
}

.bd-subscribe-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Consult Link */
.bd-consult-link {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b82430;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.bd-consult-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Quick Contact */
.bd-quick-contact {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.bd-quick-contact__label {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.bd-quick-contact__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.bd-quick-contact__item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bd-quick-contact__icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.bd-quick-contact__detail {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.bd-quick-contact__detail strong {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.bd-quick-contact__detail a {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.bd-quick-contact__detail a:hover {
    color: #7fb3d3;
}

/*blog details  */

/* contact us */
.hero_box4 {
    padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero_box4::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    /* background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.08) 0%, transparent 68%); */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner_2 {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-split-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-split-left {
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-split-right {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.hero-eyebrow_2 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #f7d8da;
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow_2::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero_box4 h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.06;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero_box4 h1 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero_box4 p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

/* ── MAIN LAYOUT ── */
.main {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 0rem 5rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── LEFT: FORM COLUMN ── */
.form-col {
    min-width: 0;
}


.form-section-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-section-sub {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.consult-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.tab-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: none;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.18);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

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

.form-group.full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--slate);
}

input:not([type="checkbox"]):not([type="radio"]),
textarea,
select {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    outline: none;
    transition:
        border-color 0.2s,
        box-shadow 0.2s;
    width: 100%;
    appearance: none;
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 300;
}

input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
    border-color: var(--blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.12);
}

textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%238a93a2' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    min-width: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: var(--blue);
    appearance: auto;
    -webkit-appearance: checkbox;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.checkbox-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--slate);
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.25);
}

.submit-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.success-msg {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.success-msg.show {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
}

.success-msg h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.success-msg p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

/* ── RIGHT: INFO COLUMN ── */
.info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    min-width: 0;
}

.location-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.location-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.location-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.location-tag::before {
    content: "";
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue);
}

.location-name {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.location-addr {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.location-hours {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hour-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hour-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hour-row .day {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.hour-row .time {
    text-align: right;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.location-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.location-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.location-link:hover {
    gap: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.quick-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.quick-title {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.quick-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.quick-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.quick-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    color: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-item-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.quick-item-text a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.quick-item-text a:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.hours-card {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
}

.hours-title {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hours-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.hours-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.hours-row span:first-child {
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hours-row span:last-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.hours-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    background: var(--blue-light);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.hours-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue);
    animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }

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

/* ── TRUST BAND ── */
.trust-band {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: start;
}

.trust-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.trust-text span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */

/*  */

/* sucess story */

/* ══ HERO ══ */
.hero_box3 {
    padding: 6rem 2rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero_box3::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.09) 0%,
            transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero_box3 h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero_box3 h1 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.hero_box3 p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.3rem 2.2rem;
}

.stat+.stat {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--blue);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    display: block;
}

/* ══ PAGE BODY: LEFT FILTER + RIGHT GRID ══ */
.page-body {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* padding: 3.5rem 2rem 5rem; */
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 230px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ══ LEFT FILTER SIDEBAR ══ */
.filter-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    height: fit-content;
}

.fs-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-left: 0.2rem;
    display: block;
}

.fs-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--slate);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: left;
}

.filter-btn .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-mid);
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--blue);
    border-left-color: var(--blue);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-left-color: var(--blue);
}

.filter-btn.active .dot {
    background: var(--blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.2);
}

.filter-count {
    margin-left: auto;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    min-width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filter-btn.active .filter-count {
    background: var(--blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.fs-divider {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.12);
    margin: 1.2rem 0;
}

.fs-note {
    font-size: 0.77rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.fs-note strong {
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.fs-contact {
    background: var(--midnight);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.2rem 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.fs-contact-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    display: block;
}

.fs-contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.fs-contact-row:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.fs-contact-row a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.fs-contact-row a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.fs-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        background 0.2s,
        transform 0.2s;
}

.fs-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ══ MOBILE FILTER BAR + PANEL ══ */
.mobile-filter-bar {
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--slate);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.mobile-filter-bar svg {
    transition: transform 0.25s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-filter-bar.open svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-filter-panel {
    display: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.mobile-filter-panel .filter-btn {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    background: none;
}

.mobile-filter-panel .filter-btn:hover,
.mobile-filter-panel .filter-btn.active {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    border-left-color: var(--blue);
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--blue);
}

.mobile-filter-panel.open {
    display: flex;
}

/* ══ RIGHT GRID COL ══ */
.grid-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.grid-header h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.grid-header span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.4rem;
}

.card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.card.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.card.fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.video-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 100.77%;
    background: #0f1117;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-wrap iframe {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem 1.3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: block;
}

.card-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.1);
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.card-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.empty-state {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    display: none;
}

.empty-state.show {
    display: block;
}

.empty-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
}

.empty-state h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.empty-state p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ══ TRUST BAND ══ */
.trust-band {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.trust-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.trust-text span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

/* ══ QUOTE ══ */
.quote-section {
    background: var(--midnight);
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quote-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.quote-mark {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: white;
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.quote-text {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
    color: #fff;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quote-author {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.quote-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--midnight);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.quote-cta:hover {
    background: #d4b560;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

/*  */
/* faq */

/* ── HERO ── */
.faq-hero {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--midnight);
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
}

.faq-hero-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.faq-hero .breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--crimson);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.faq-hero h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-hero h1 em {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.faq-hero p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── FAQ CONTENT ── */
.faq-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-category {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.faq-category:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.category-title::after {
    content: "";
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--card-border);
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue-mid);
}

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

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--muted);
}

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

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding: 0 2rem 2rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ── CTA ── */
.cta-section {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.cta-inner {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-inner p {
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.policy-hero {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.policy-hero-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.policy-hero h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.policy-hero p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── CONTENT ── */
.content-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.policy-section {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

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

.policy-section h2 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.policy-section p {
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.policy-section ul {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.policy-section li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    position: relative;
    list-style-type: none;
}

.policy-section li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--crimson);
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.last-updated {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* =======================================================================
   BLOG LIST SECTION (INDEX PAGE)
   ======================================================================= */
.blog-list-section {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
}

.blog-list-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.blog-list-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-list-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.25);
}

.blog-list-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

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

.blog-list-card:hover .blog-list-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-list-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.blog-list-content {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-list-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-list-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.blog-list-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-list-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--blue-mid);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-list-link:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.blog-list-link svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-list-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ── VIDEO STORY CARD ── */
.video-story-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.video-story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.vsc-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--midnight);
}

.vsc-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.video-story-card:hover .vsc-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.vsc-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.video-story-card:hover .vsc-overlay {
    background: rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.4);
}

.vsc-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.vsc-play-btn svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.video-story-card:hover .vsc-play-btn {
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.vsc-duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.8rem;
    right: 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: 2;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.vsc-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.vsc-content {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.vsc-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.vsc-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.vsc-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.vsc-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(79, 132, 174, 0.15);
}

.vsc-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vsc-link:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.vsc-link svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.vsc-stats {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── PURE VIDEO CARD ── */
.pure-video-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--midnight);
}

.pure-video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.pure-video-card .pvc-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.pure-video-card:hover .pvc-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pvc-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2) 60%,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.1) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.pure-video-card:hover .pvc-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.98) 0%,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.3) 60%,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.2) 100%);
}

.pvc-play-btn {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.pvc-play-btn svg {
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.pure-video-card:hover .pvc-play-btn {
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pvc-duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: 2;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.pvc-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 5rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pvc-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.pvc-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ── LIGHTBOX ── */
.video-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 15, 25, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

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

.video-lightbox-content {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    position: relative;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.video-lightbox.active .video-lightbox-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.video-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.video-lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.video-lightbox-iframe-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.video-lightbox-iframe-container iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

/* ── GALLERY PAGE ── */
.gallery-hero-sg {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--midnight);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-hero-sg::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-hero-sg-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gallery-hero-sg h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.gallery-hero-sg p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.gallery-wrapper-sg {
    /* padding: 5rem 2rem; */
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gallery-grid-sg {
    column-count: 3;
    column-gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-grid-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gallery-item-sg {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    break-inside: avoid;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
}

.gallery-item-sg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-item-sg:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-overlay-sg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.8) 0%,
            transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item-sg:hover .gallery-overlay-sg {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay-sg span {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item-sg:hover .gallery-overlay-sg span {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── TOP UTILITY BAR (Desktop Only) ── */
.top-nav-bar {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    /* padding: 0.5rem 0; */
    display: none;
    /* hidden on mobile natively */
}

.top-nav-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-nav-contact {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-nav-contact a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.top-nav-contact a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.top-nav-contact a span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── QUIZ PAGE ── */
.quiz-section {
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
}

.quiz-container {
    background: #fff;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 850px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 6rem 5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.quiz-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--blue-light);
}

.quiz-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.quiz-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.quiz-step {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
    background: var(--blue-dark);
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.quiz-question {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.quiz-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.quiz-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.quiz-btn::after {
    content: "→";
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.quiz-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(48, 90, 122, 0.12);
}

.quiz-btn:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

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

.quiz-final p {
    color: var(--slate);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ── QUIZ FUNNEL STYLES ── */

/* Teaser Blur Box */
.teaser-blur-box {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--blue-light);
}

.teaser-blur-content {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    filter: blur(5.5px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    user-select: none;
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.teaser-blur-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 5%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Lead Capture Form */
.quiz-form {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    color: var(--midnight);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

/* Final Result Card */
.final-result-card {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--midnight);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── QUIZ BADGES ── */
.badge-female {
    background: rgba(180, 120, 100, 0.12) !important;
    color: var(--crimson, #b47864) !important;
}

.badge-male {
    background: rgba(80, 120, 180, 0.12) !important;
    color: #4a78b0 !important;
}

/* ── QUIZ LAYOUT UTILITIES ── */
.quiz-view-teaser,
.quiz-view-lead,
.quiz-view-final {
    text-align: center;
}

.quiz-teaser-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.quiz-teaser-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.quiz-lead-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


.quiz-lead-desc {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.btn-full-width {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.quiz-final-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quiz-final-text {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.flex-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ── MOBILE FLOATING CTA ── */
.mobile-floating-cta {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
    animation: slideUpFade 0.6s ease forwards;
}

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

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

.mobile-floating-cta:hover {
    background: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
}



/* ── MULTI-STEP QUIZ ROWS ── */
.quiz-step-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.quiz-rows {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.quiz-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.quiz-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.quiz-row-text {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.quiz-row-opts {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quiz-inline-btn {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--midnight);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.quiz-inline-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.quiz-inline-btn.selected-yes {
    background: #e8f5e0;
    border-color: #5a9a3a;
    color: #3a6e20;
}

.quiz-inline-btn.selected-no {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-color: var(--blue-dark);
    color: var(--blue-dark);
}

/* ── QUIZ NAV BAR ── */
.quiz-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.5rem 0 0;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.quiz-nav-info {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

.quiz-btn-next {
    background: var(--blue-dark);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    opacity: 1;
}

.quiz-btn-next:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.quiz-btn-next:not(:disabled):hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.quiz-btn-back {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
    color: var(--slate);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.quiz-btn-back:hover {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    color: var(--blue-dark);
}


/* ========================================================================== 
   NEW GALLERY GRID LAYOUT (REPLACING MASONRY) 
   ========================================================================== */

.gallery-grid-sg {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    column-count: auto !important;
}

.gallery-item-sg {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    break-inside: auto !important;
    height: 380px !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-item-sg img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease !important;
}

.gallery-overlay-sg {
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.9) 0%,
            rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.2) 50%,
            transparent 100%) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-end !important;
    padding: 2rem !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transition: var(--transition) !important;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-item-sg:hover .gallery-overlay-sg {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.overlay-content-sg {
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item-sg:hover .overlay-content-sg {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.overlay-content-sg span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.overlay-content-sg h3 {
    color: white;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
}



/* -- IMAGE LIGHTBOX STYLES -- */
.image-lightbox-sg {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.95);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.image-lightbox-sg.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.close-lightbox-sg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.close-lightbox-sg:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lightbox-content-sg {
    max-width: 1000px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.image-lightbox-sg.active .lightbox-content-sg {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-content-sg img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lightbox-caption-sg {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

.lightbox-caption-sg span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.lightbox-caption-sg h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}


/* -- PRELOADER -- */
.preloader-screen {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    transition:
        opacity 0.5s ease,
        visibility 0.5s ease;
}

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

.preloader-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
}

.spinner-img {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: contain;
    animation: spin 2.4s linear infinite;
}

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

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.dots-pre {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.dot-pre {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: blink-pre 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dot-pre:nth-child(1) {
    background: #f5c842;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.dot-pre:nth-child(2) {
    background: #f5c842;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.dot-pre:nth-child(3) {
    background: #e8576a;
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.dot-pre:nth-child(4) {
    background: #f5c842;
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.dot-pre:nth-child(5) {
    background: #f5c842;
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes blink-pre {

    0%,
    80%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.2;
        transform: scale(0.7);
    }

    40% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
}

.label-pre {
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: #c8a96e;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: fade-pre 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes fade-pre {
    from {
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ── AWARDS SECTION ── */
.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.award-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.award-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--crimson-mid);
}

.award-year {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    opacity: 0.9;
    min-width: 80px;
}

.award-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.award-org {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── MISSION, VISION, VALUES ── */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.value-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--crimson-light);
}

.v-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    color: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover .v-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}



/* -- INTRO CHIPS (ABOUT US) -- */
.intro-chips {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}


.intro-chip {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.03);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.intro-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(31, 16, 6, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--crimson-mid);
}


/* ── QUIZ QUESTION BADGES ── */
.quiz-row-main {
    flex: 1;
}

.quiz-row-footer {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

.q-gender-badge {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.q-gender-badge.badge-female {
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.q-gender-badge.badge-male {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
}

.badge-neutral {
    background: #f1f1f1;
    color: #888;
}

/*  */

/* --- Dr. Yuvi Info Section (Unique Classes) --- */
.dr-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.dr-info-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.dr-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.dr-info-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: var(--blue);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.dr-info-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.dr-info-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ── MEDIA PAGE STYLES ── */

/* Pagination Styles */
.media-pagination {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.media-pagination .pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.media-pagination .page-item .page-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.media-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--midnight);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.media-pagination .page-item:hover .page-link {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.media-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Gallery Styles */
.highlights-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}



.h-gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    background: #eee;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.h-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.h-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.h-gallery-item iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

.h-gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Banner Redesign */
.media-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 80vh;
    /*min-height: 600px;*/
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.media-hero-bg-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.media-hero-bg-wrap picture {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.media-hero-bg-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    animation: heroZoom 20s infinite alternate linear;
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
    from {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

.media-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 40%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.media-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.media-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--gold, #f9a215);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

.media-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.media-hero-content h1 em {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}

.media-hero-content p {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.media-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: #000;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary);
    border-color: var(--navy-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Common Section Styles */
.media-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.bg-light-section {
    background: var(--bg-light, #fcfcfc);
}

.section-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

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

.media-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.media-header h2 em {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
}

.media-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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


.podcast-row-card {
    display: flex;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 200px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.podcast-row-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.podcast-img {
    width: 40%;
    position: relative;
}

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

.play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    color: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.podcast-row-card:hover .play-btn {
    background: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.podcast-info {
    width: 60%;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.podcast-meta-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.media-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gold, #d4af37);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.media-duration {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.podcast-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.podcast-info p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.listen-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.listen-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Events Gallery Upgrade */
.events-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}



.event-gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.event-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.event-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.event-gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%,
            transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.event-gallery-item:hover .event-gallery-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(188, 43, 61, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 50%,
            transparent 100%);
}

.event-gallery-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.event-date {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold, #d4af37);
    color: #111;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.event-gallery-content h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.event-gallery-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- GLOBAL CTA SECTION STANDARDIZATION --- */
.cta-section {
    background: #f5edd8 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #ddd3b8 !important;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-inner h2 em,
.cta-section h2 em {
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
}

.cta-section .cta-eyebrow {
    color: #000 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.cta-section .btn-primary-dark {
    background: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-primary-dark:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* faq */
.faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.page-body {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* padding: 4rem 2rem; */
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

/* faq end */

/* gallary page css */
.gallary-section {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1010;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 30px;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 30px;
}

/*  */

.text-danger {
    color: #e24b4a !important;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.error-text {
    color: #e24b4a;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
}

/* service page css */
.services-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.services-hero-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url("{{ asset(" storage/banner/banner1.avif") }}") center center / cover no-repeat;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: heroZoom 20s infinite alternate linear;
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
    from {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

.services-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(12, 17, 33, 0.85) 0%,
            rgba(12, 17, 33, 0.6) 40%,
            rgba(12, 17, 33, 0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.custom-banner-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3.5rem;
}

.custom-banner-text {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.custom-banner-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--gold, #f9a215);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

.custom-banner-text h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.custom-banner-text h1 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #fff;
}

.custom-banner-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.custom-banner-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.custom-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.custom-stat-num {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--gold, #f9a215);
    line-height: 1;
}

.custom-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Process Section - Modern Grid Cards */
.process-section-grid {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-grid-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

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

.journey-card {
    background: var(--cream, #faf8f6);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 32px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-card:hover {
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--crimson-mid, #f0b4b8);
}

.journey-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 2rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--crimson);
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition:
        opacity 0.4s ease,
        transform 0.4s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-num {
    opacity: 0.1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.journey-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--crimson);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-icon {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.05);
}

.journey-title {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.journey-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Pagination Styles */
.services-pagination {
    margin-top: 5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.services-pagination .pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.services-pagination .page-item .page-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.services-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--midnight);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.services-pagination .page-item:hover .page-link {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.services-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/*  */

/* team */
.top-banner-slider-con {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.top-banner-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
}

.top-banner-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.top-banner-slide picture {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.top-banner-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.top-banner-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.top-banner-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.top-banner-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Content Overlay */
.team-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 100%);
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 6;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 850px;
    padding: 0 5%;
}

.team-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.team-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.team-hero-content h1 em {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--crimson-dark, #b92f38);
}

.team-hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.team-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Primary Button Style from Style.css */
.btn-hero-primary {
    background: var(--crimson, #db454e);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.3);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: var(--crimson-dark, #b92f38);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Category Sections */
.team-category-section {
    padding: 2rem 2rem;
}

.section-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

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

.team-category-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-category-header h2 em {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold, #d4af37);
}

.team-category-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Premium Team Grids & Cards */
.premium-team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem 2rem;
}

.support-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}

.premium-team-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pt-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #eaeaea;
    position: relative;
}

.pt-img-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 30%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pt-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.premium-team-card:hover .pt-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

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

.pt-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.pt-role {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.pt-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Join Us Section */
.team-join-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--midnight, #0c1121);
}

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

.join-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(180, 140, 60, 0.25);
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.join-box:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.join-icon {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.join-box h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--midnight, #0c1121);
}

.join-box h2 em {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
}

.join-box p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--slate, #4a5568);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--midnight, #0c1121);
    color: var(--midnight, #0c1121);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--midnight, #0c1121);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Nurses & Staff Banner Scoped Styles */
.nurses-staff-banner-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nurses-staff-banner-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.nurses-staff-banner-wrap:hover .nurses-staff-banner-img {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}

/* Doctor Load More Animations & Styles */
.premium-team-card.doctor-card-item.hidden-doctor {
    display: none !important;
}

.premium-team-card.doctor-card-item.fade-in-doctor {
    display: flex !important;
    animation: fadeInUpDoctor 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUpDoctor {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

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

/*  */
/* home page css */
.top-banner-slider-con {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.top-banner-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
}

.top-banner-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.top-banner-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.top-banner-slide picture {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.top-banner-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.top-banner-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.top-banner-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.top-banner-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.top-banner-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.banner-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.banner-dot.active {
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Value Marquee Styling */
.value-marquee-section {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    /* Theme cream background */
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.value-marquee-inner {
    width: 100%;
}

.value-marquee-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right,
            transparent,
            black 10%,
            black 90%,
            transparent);
}

.value-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: value-marquee-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes value-marquee-scroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

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

.value-marquee-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
}

.v-card-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.v-card-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    stroke: var(--crimson, #db454e);
    /* Theme crimson for icons */
}

.v-card-title {
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--midnight, #121212);
    /* Theme midnight for titles on light background */
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.custom-diff-grid-img {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4.5fr 5.5fr;
    /* Balanced ratio */
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Doctor Image Styles */
.diff-left-image {
    height: 100%;
}

.doc-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: 1;
    height: 100%;
}

.doc-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    aspect-ratio: 0.85 / 1;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.doc-image-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    background: var(--gold, #d4af37);
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

/* Right Side Content */
.diff-right-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.diff-right-content h2 em {
    color: var(--crimson-dark, #d4af37);
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
}

.doc-intro-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Premium Timeline Profile Design */
.profile-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* The Vertical Line */
.profile-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 7px;
    top: 5px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            var(--gold, #d4af37),
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2));
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 35px;
}

/* The Timeline Dots */
.timeline-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold, #d4af37);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--bg-light, #fcfcfc);
}

.timeline-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    color: var(--crimson, #bc2b3d);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.timeline-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.timeline-content li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
}

/* Custom Arrow Bullets */
.timeline-content li::before {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    left: -4px;
    top: -4px;
    color: var(--gold, #d4af37);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.timeline-content li strong {
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hp-stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hp-video-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.hp-video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.hp-video-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 9/16;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.hp-video-wrap iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Prevent accidental sound/click on video */
}

.hp-video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px 20px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9));
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hp-patient-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hp-treatment-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.testimonials-carousel-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
    padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.35rem);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #fdbb5a38;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--navy-primary);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1),
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-card .stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-card .author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.review-content {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-text.expanded {
    display: block;
    overflow: visible;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--crimson-dark);
}

.testi-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 10;
}

.testi-prev {
    left: -15px;
}

.testi-next {
    right: -15px;
}

.testi-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testi-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ddd;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.testi-dot.active {
    background: #0d2140;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.section-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 0rem;
}

.section-wrap-2 {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 0rem;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header.with-eyebrow .section-header-right {
    margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

.section-header-right {
    max-width: 500px;
}

.section-header-right p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-header.with-eyebrow .section-header-right {
    margin-top: 0rem;
}


/*  */

/* about us css */
.achievements-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.achievement-card {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.achievement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.ach-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
}

.ach-red {
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    color: var(--crimson);
}

.ach-gold {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.ach-blue {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    color: var(--blue);
}

.achievement-card h3 {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.achievement-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}



/* Qualifications Styles */
.qual-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.qual-item {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.qual-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--crimson-light);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.qual-marker {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--crimson);
    opacity: 0.3;
    min-width: 40px;
}

.qual-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.qual-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.qual-degree {
    font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--midnight);
    margin: 0;
}

.qual-badge {
    background: var(--crimson-light);
    color: var(--crimson);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.qual-detail {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}



/* blog css */
.blog-section {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

/* Quote CTA — gold light (matches service detail sidebar) */
.quote-section {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(249, 162, 21, 0.22);
}

.quote-section::before {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(249, 162, 21, 0.18) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
}

.quote-section::after {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(249, 162, 21, 0.12) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
}

.quote-mark {
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.quote-text {
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.quote-author {
    color: var(--slate);
}

.quote-cta {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
}

.quote-cta:hover {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.22);
}

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

/* Pagination Styles */
.blog-pagination {
    margin-top: 50px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-pagination .pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.blog-pagination .page-item .page-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--midnight);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.blog-pagination .page-item:hover:not(.active):not(.disabled) .page-link {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/*  */

/* contact us css */
.locations-carousel-section {
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 0rem;
}

.locations-swiper .swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
}

.locations-swiper .location-card {
    height: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition:
        box-shadow 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.locations-swiper .location-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Nav buttons */
.locations-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
.locations-swiper .swiper-button-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--midnight, #1a1a2e);
    top: 42%;
}

.locations-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.locations-swiper .swiper-button-next::after {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.locations-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.locations-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover {
    background: var(--crimson, #db454e);
    border-color: var(--crimson, #db454e);
    color: #fff;
}

/* quick-card-slide specifics */
.quick-card-slide .quick-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: var(--slate, #666);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quick-card-slide .quick-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.quick-card-slide .quick-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.quick-card-slide .quick-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--crimson, #db454e);
}

.quick-card-slide .quick-item-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.quick-card-slide .quick-item-text strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight, #1a1a2e);
}

.quick-card-slide .quick-item-text a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--crimson, #db454e);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* ── Full-width form layout ── */
.main--single {
    display: block;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem 4rem;
}

.main--single .form-col {
    width: 100%;
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    /* Balanced gap */
}

.map-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.map-container {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}



.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--midnight);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    /* Tightened padding */
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    background: #fff;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.1);
}



/* Phone field — country code dropdown (intl-tel-input) */
.phone-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti--allow-dropdown .iti__country-container {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__selected-country {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    height: 100%;

    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;

    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        background 0.2s ease,
        border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__selected-country:hover,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__selected-country:focus,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__selected-country:focus-visible {
    background: #fff;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__selected-country-primary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__selected-dial-code {
    display: none !important;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__arrow {
    display: none !important;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__arrow--up {
    display: none !important;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__tel-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--midnight, #1a1a2e);
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti__tel-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--crimson, #db454e);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.1);
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti--focus .iti__selected-country {
    border-right-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: #fff;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.phone-input-wrap .iti button {
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

@keyframes phoneDropdownIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

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

/* Country dropdown panel (also when appended to body) */
.iti__dropdown-content.iti__dropdown-content--dropup,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__dropdown-content,
body>.iti__dropdown-content {
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: min(320px, calc(100vw - 2rem));
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: phoneDropdownIn 0.2s ease;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__search-input,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__search-input {
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
    margin: 0.65rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
    background: #f8f9fb;
    color: var(--midnight, #1a1a2e);
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__search-input,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__search-input {
    outline: none !important;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__search-input:focus,
body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__search-input:focus-visible,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__search-input:focus,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__search-input:focus-visible {
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: #f8f9fb;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__country-list,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__country-list {
    max-height: 220px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    list-style: none;
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) transparent;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__country-list::-webkit-scrollbar,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__country-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__country-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__country-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__country,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__country {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--slate, #444);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        background 0.15s ease,
        color 0.15s ease;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__country:hover,
body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__country.iti__highlight,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__country:hover,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__country.iti__highlight {
    background: rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.08);
    color: var(--midnight, #1a1a2e);
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__country-name,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__country-name {
    flex: 1;
    margin-right: 0.35rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__dial-code,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__dial-code {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #6c757d;
}

body>.iti__dropdown-content .iti__divider,
.phone-input-wrap .iti__divider {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    pointer-events: none;
}



.error-text {
    color: #e24b4a;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
    min-height: 1rem;
}

.text-danger {
    color: #e24b4a;
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.checkbox-group input {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.checkbox-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--slate);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* sevice details css */
/* Service Detail Banner Overrides */

/* Vertically center the text and image */
.hero-inner.align-center-hero {
    align-items: center !important;
    padding-bottom: 4rem !important;
}

.hero-inner.align-center-hero .hero-text {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Proper Image on the Right */
.hero-img-wrap.proper-right-img {
    width: 600px !important;
    height: 420px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    align-self: center !important;
    /* box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.2) !important; */
}

.hero-img-wrap.proper-right-img img {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    /* Full visibility, remove fade */
    object-fit: fill !important;
}

/* Remove the default gradient overlay covering the image */
.hero-img-wrap.proper-right-img::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Sidebar CTA — gold light card */
.main-wrap .sidebar-cta {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 162, 21, 0.22);
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta::before {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse,
            rgba(249, 162, 21, 0.18) 0%,
            transparent 70%);
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta h4 {
    color: var(--midnight);
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta p {
    color: var(--slate);
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-white {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-white:hover {
    background: var(--crimson);
    color: #fff;
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-outline {
    color: var(--midnight);
    border-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.2);
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-outline:hover {
    color: var(--crimson);
    border-color: var(--crimson);
    background: rgba(219, 69, 78, 0.06);
}

/* HERO BACKGROUND & TEXT COLORS */
.hero {
    background: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    color: #000 !important;
}

.hero h1 {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.hero h1 em {
    color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

.hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

.hero-breadcrumb a,
.hero-breadcrumb-sep,
#heroTag {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

.hero-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* HERO PILL */
.hero-pill {
    color: #c9a84c !important;
    background: rgba(184, 145, 42, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 145, 42, 0.35) !important;
}

/* STAT NUM */
.stat-num {
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

/* PROTOCOL NUM */
.protocol-num {
    color: #b8912a !important;
}

/* SIDEBAR CTA */
.main-wrap .sidebar-cta {
    background: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta::before {
    display: none;
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta h4,
.main-wrap .sidebar-cta p {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta p {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* BTN CTA WHITE (Sidebar) */
.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-white {
    background: #b8912a !important;
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent !important;
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-white:hover {
    background: var(--gold-primary) !important;
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

/* BTN CTA OUTLINE (Sidebar) */
.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-outline {
    border-color: rgba(184, 145, 42, 0.4) !important;
    color: #c9a84c !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.main-wrap .sidebar-cta .btn-cta-outline:hover {
    border-color: #fff !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

/* CTA SECTION (Bottom) */
.cta-section {
    background: #f5edd8 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #ddd3b8 !important;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-inner h2 em {
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
}

.cta-section .cta-eyebrow {
    color: #000 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* CTA SECTION BUTTONS */
.cta-section .btn-primary-dark {
    background: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-primary-dark:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    color: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* JOURNEY SECTION (Process) */
.process-section {
    background: var(--navy-primary) !important;
}

.process-section .process-header h2,
.process-section .process-header p {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.process-section .process-header h2 em {
    color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

.process-section .step-num {
    font-size: 25px !important;
    color: var(--crimson) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    background: #fff !important;
}

.process-section .step:hover .step-num {
    background: var(--crimson) !important;
    border-color: var(--crimson) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.process-section .step-title {
    color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
}

.process-section .step-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

/* sucsess story */
.story-section {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.story-section .page-body {
    display: grid;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    /* padding: 4rem 2rem; */
}

.story-section .story-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.story-section .story-page-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.story-section .story-page-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.story-section .story-page-video-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 9/16;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.story-section .story-page-video-wrap iframe,
.story-section .story-short-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Prevent accidental sound/click on video */
}

.story-page-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 50px 20px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95));
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-section .story-page-patient-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.story-section .story-page-treatment-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Pagination Styles */
.story-section .story-pagination {
    margin-top: 50px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.story-section .story-pagination .pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.story-section .story-pagination .page-item .page-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--midnight);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.story-section .story-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--midnight);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--midnight);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.story-section .story-pagination .page-item:hover:not(.active):not(.disabled) .page-link {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.story-section .story-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.testimonials-carousel-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1);
    padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.35rem);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #fdbb5a38;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--navy-primary);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1),
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-card .stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-card .author {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.review-content {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-text.expanded {
    display: block;
    overflow: visible;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--crimson-dark);
}

.testi-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 10;
}

.testi-prev {
    left: -15px;
}

.testi-next {
    right: -15px;
}

.testi-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testi-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ddd;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.testi-dot.active {
    background: #0d2140;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* all responsive css */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .services-section {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }

    .top-nav-bar {
        display: block;
    }
}


/* ── min-width: 1100px ── */
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .nav-inner {
        padding: 0;
    }
}


/* ── max-width: 1100px ── */
@media (max-width: 1300px) {
    .main-wrap {
        padding: 3rem 2rem 5rem;
    }

    .locations-carousel-section {

        padding: 2rem 2rem;
    }

    .main {
        padding: 3rem 2rem 5rem;
    }

    .nav-center,
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .brand img {
        max-height: 70px;
        /*width: 115px;*/
        object-fit: contain;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .drawer {
        display: flex;
        /* Added to show on mobile/tablet */
    }

    .drawer-overlay {
        display: block;
        /* Added to show on mobile/tablet */
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 340px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: #fff;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
        box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        z-index: 1000;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        width: 100%;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(30px);
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .nav-links.open li {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(1) {
        transition-delay: 0.15s;
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(2) {
        transition-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(3) {
        transition-delay: 0.25s;
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(4) {
        transition-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(5) {
        transition-delay: 0.35s;
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(6) {
        transition-delay: 0.4s;
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(7) {
        transition-delay: 0.45s;
    }

    .nav-links.open li:nth-child(8) {
        transition-delay: 0.5s;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        display: block;
        padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-links a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .drawer-header {
        padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
        background: var(--blue-light);
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .drawer-header img {
        max-height: 40px;
        width: auto;
    }

    .drawer-footer {
        margin-top: auto;
        padding: 2.5rem;
        background: var(--midnight);
        width: 100%;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .drawer-footer h5 {
        color: var(--blue-mid);
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .drawer-contact {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .drawer-contact a {
        padding: 0 !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
        border: none !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 0.8rem !important;
    }

    .drawer-contact a svg {
        color: var(--gold);
    }

    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-inner {
        height: 75px;
    }

    .sidebar-divider,
    .sidebar-note {
        display: none !important;
    }

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

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

    .story-section .page-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

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


/* ── max-width: 1024px ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .form-col {
        position: sticky;
        top: 100px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem);
    }

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

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

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

    .hero-inner-box2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-stats-box2 {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .main-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    .hero-img-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .about-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .image-panel {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        height: 80vh;
    }

    .content-panel {
        padding: 3.5rem 2rem 5rem;
    }

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

    .main-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .main {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        padding: 3rem 2rem 4rem;
    }

    .info-col {
        position: static;
    }

    .info-col-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .quick-card,
    .hours-card {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .hero-inner-box5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: unset;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }

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

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

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

    .custom-diff-grid-img {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .doc-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .doc-intro-text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

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

}


/* ── max-width: 991px ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .main-wrap {
        padding: 3rem 2rem 4rem;
    }

    .featured-image-wrap {
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .featured-image-wrap img {
        height: 350px;
    }

    .nav-links-desktop,
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .mobile-floating-cta {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Ensure footer doesn't hide behind button or looks clean */
    .footer {
        padding-bottom: 6rem;
    }

    .intro-chips {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .intro-chips>* {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

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

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

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

    .section-header {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-header-right {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .locations-carousel-section {
        padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    }

    .main--single {
        padding: 0 2rem 3rem;
    }

    .map-section {
        padding: 0 1rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-inner.align-center-hero {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-inner.align-center-hero .hero-text {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-inner.align-center-hero .hero-lead {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-img-wrap.proper-right-img {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 600px;
        height: 350px !important;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .bd-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .bd-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: unset;
        position: static;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .bd-sidebar__brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .bd-quick-contact {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .bd-article__img-float {
        float: none;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    }

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

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

    .sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    .filter-group {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .filter-count {
        display: none;
    }

    .page-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding-top: 2rem;
    }

    .filter-sidebar {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-filter-bar {
        display: flex;
    }

    .gallery-grid-sg {
        column-count: 2;
    }

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

    .journey-card {
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }

    .journey-num {
        font-size: 4rem;
        top: 0.5rem;
        right: 1.5rem;
    }

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


}


/* ── max-width: 768px ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }

    .testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .testi-btn {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-links,
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links.open {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--warm-white);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
        padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
        gap: 1rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }

    .section-header {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .section-header p {
        text-align: right;
    }

    .process-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .process-header p {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .trust-inner {
        gap: 2rem;
        justify-content: start;
    }

    .services-section {
        padding: 6rem 2rem;
    }

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

    .step-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }

    .step-desc {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .image-panel {
        height: 70vh;
    }

    .image-stats {
        bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .content-panel {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 4rem;
    }

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

    .hero-stats-box {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .stat+.stat {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    }

    .blog_main {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        /* optional better spacing */
    }

    .meta-info {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .content-img-right {
        float: none;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 1rem 0;
    }

    .hero-split-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-split-right {
        flex: auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

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

    .consult-tabs {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .tab-btn {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
    }

    .info-col-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .trust-band {
        text-align: start;
    }

    .quiz-section {
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }

    .quiz-container {
        padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
    }

    .quiz-question {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .quiz-btn {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .quiz-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .quiz-step {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    }

    .teaser-blur-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .quiz-teaser-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .quiz-lead-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .lightbox-content-sg img {
        max-height: 60vh;
    }

    .lightbox-caption-sg h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .intro-chip {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .hero-stat-label-box5 {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .diff-feature h4 {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .step-title-con {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    p {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }

    .hero-trust-item-box5 {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .svc-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .blog-list-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .faq-question {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .image-stat-label {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .expertise-text strong {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .expertise-text span {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

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

    .form-group label {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .submit-btn {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .lightbox-nav-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .lightbox-nav-btn.prev-btn {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .lightbox-nav-btn.next-btn {
        right: 10px;
    }

    .value-marquee-track {
        gap: 3rem;
        animation-duration: 25s;
    }

    .v-card-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

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

    .diff-section {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }

    .highlights-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .value-marquee-section {
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
    }

    h2 br {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ── max-width: 600px ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .section-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .gallery-hero-sg {

        padding: 4rem 2rem 4rem;
    }

    .section-header-right {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .section-header p {
        text-align: left;
    }

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

    .trust-inner-box5 {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-right-box5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .process-header-con {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .process-header-con p {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .trust-inner-1 {
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: start;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-inner-box5 {
        padding: 5rem 1rem 4rem;
    }

    .bd-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bd-article__h2 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .bd-article__lead {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .gallery-grid-sg {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .step-title-con {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .step-desc-con {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .blog-grid-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
        max-height: 500px;
        padding: 0 0rem 2rem;
    }

    .cta-inner h2 {
        font-size: 38px;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .faq-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }

    .story-section .story-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .filter-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .blog-list-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-top: 3rem;
    }

    .quiz-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .quiz-row-opts {
        align-self: flex-end;
    }

    .quiz-row-text {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .gallery-item-sg {
        height: 320px !important;
    }

    .dr-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-bottom p {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }

    .diff-section {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }

    .services-section {
        padding: 2rem 1rem 6rem;
    }

    .svc-row::before {
        left: 0rem;
        right: 0rem;
    }

    .process-section-con {
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }

    .stories-section {
        padding: 6rem 1rem;
    }

    .blog-list-section {
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }

    .cta-section {
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }

    .doc-image-accent {
        bottom: -12px !important;
        right: -12px !important;
    }

    .content-panel {
        padding: 2.5rem 1rem 4rem;
    }

    .locations-carousel-section {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 2.5rem;
    }

    .wrap-dc {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
    }

    .media-section {
        padding: 6rem 1rem;
    }

    .process-section-grid {
        padding: 6rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .doc-image-wrapper {
        height: 440px;
    }

    .gallary-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .story-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .hero,
    .hero_box4 {
        padding: 4rem 1rem 3rem;
    }

    .main {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 4rem;
    }

    .image-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .main-wrap {
        padding: 3rem 1rem 4rem;
    }

    .process-section {
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }

    .faq-section-full {
        padding: 4rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .blog-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .quote-section {
        padding: 6rem 1rem;
    }

    .footer {
        padding: 4rem 1rem 2rem;

    }

    .nav-inner {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .events-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .podcast-row-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .event-gallery-item {
        aspect-ratio: 3/3;
    }

    .podcast-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 250px;
    }

    .podcast-info {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .media-hero-section {
        height: 61vh;
    }

    .media-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 4rem);
    }

    .media-hero-content p {
        margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    }

    .media-hero-eyebrow {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .page-body {
        gap: 0rem;
    }

    .filter-sidebar {
        display: block;
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .fs-filters {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        padding-bottom: 1rem;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .filter-btn {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: auto;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .filter-count {
        display: none;
    }

    .faq-question {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .faq-answer p {
        padding: 0 1.5rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

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

    .hero-stats-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .faq-hero p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .services-hero-banner {
        height: 61vh;
    }

    .custom-banner-inner {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .custom-banner-eyebrow {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .custom-banner-text h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .team-join-section {
        padding: 6rem 1rem;
    }

    .page-body-faq {
        gap: 0rem;
    }

    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 3rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .custom-banner-stats {
        display: flex;
        gap: clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem);
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .custom-stat-num {
        font-family: "DM Serif Display", serif;
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
        color: var(--gold, #f9a215);
        line-height: 1;
    }

    .highlights-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .top-banner-slider-con {
        height: 61vh;
    }

    .join-box {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .join-box h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .join-box p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .team-category-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .premium-team-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .team-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    }

    .top-banner-nav {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .top-banner-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    .hp-stories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .qual-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .qual-marker {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .locations-swiper .swiper-button-prev,
    .locations-swiper .swiper-button-next {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    body>.iti__dropdown-content {
        max-width: calc(100vw - 1.5rem);
    }
}


/* ── max-width: 580px ── */
@media (max-width: 580px) {
    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .svc-pills {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-trust-box5 {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

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

    .process-steps-con::before {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .section-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .hero-stats-box2 {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .hero-stat-box2 {
        min-width: unset;
    }

    .services-section {
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 2rem 1rem 6rem;
    }

    .section-header p {
        text-align: start;
    }

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

    .cta-eyebrow {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

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

    .doctor-name {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

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

    .blog_main {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        /* optional better spacing */
    }

    .hero,
    .hero_box4 {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem 3rem;
    }

    .main {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 4rem;
    }

    .consult-tabs {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .tab-btn {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .main-wrap {
        padding: 2rem rem 3rem;
    }
}


/* ── min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 991px ── */
@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 991px) {


    .hero-inner-box5 {
        min-height: unset;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .hero-right-box5 {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

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

    .process-steps-con {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .process-steps-con::before {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .footer-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-header {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-header p {
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .media-hero-section {
        height: 50vh;
    }

    .services-hero-banner {
        height: 50vh;
    }

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

    .join-box {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }

    .join-box h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .top-banner-slider-con {
        height: 50vh;
    }

    .top-banner-nav {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .top-banner-btn {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }

    .blog-list-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }

    .page-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 3rem 0rem;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .filter-sidebar {
        display: block;
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .fs-filters {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }

    .filter-btn {
        width: auto;
    }

    .grid-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .faq-hero {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }

    .faq-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .faq-container {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }
}