/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: STYLES.CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   AMERICAN PUBLISHER EXPERT — Brand Stylesheet
   Editorial & Heritage Publishing Design System
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --color-navy: #101B33;
  --color-navy-secondary: #182746;
  --color-paper: #F7F2E7;
  --color-paper-secondary: #EFE7D4;
  --color-red: #C31F2E;
  --color-red-hover: #8F1620;
  --color-gold: #A9822F;
  --color-ink: #1B1B18;
  --color-slate: #5B5A52;
  --border-hairline: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.14);
  --border-hairline-dark: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.15);
  --border-gold: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.3);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Source Sans 3', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout Spacing */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base Setup */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
html {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  /* Subtle Paper Texture Background Overlay */
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  height: 100vh;
}

/* Universal Touch & Form Optimization */
input, select, textarea, button, a {
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="tel"],
  input[type="password"],
  input[type="number"],
  input[type="search"],
  select,
  textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS Safari */
  }
}

/* Responsive Image & Table Utilities */
img, svg, picture, video, canvas {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

/* Mobile Nav Backdrop */
.nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
}

p {
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

p.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--color-slate);
}

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

/* Eyebrow and Accent Typography */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.eyebrow-dark {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.italic-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Structural Components */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.hairline-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-hairline);
  margin: 0;
}

.hairline-divider-gold {
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* Monoline Signature Badge Icons */
.badge-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.badge-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--color-navy);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.badge-icon-gold {
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.badge-icon-gold svg {
  stroke: var(--color-gold);
}

.badge-icon-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-secondary);
  border-color: var(--border-hairline-dark);
}

.badge-icon-dark svg {
  stroke: var(--color-paper);
}

/* Buttons & CTAs */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 44px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-red {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
}

.btn-red:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(143, 22, 32, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-paper);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: #8C6A24;
}

/* Accessibility Focus States */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.header-container {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-logo {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

/* ── Services Dropdown ─────────────────────────────────── */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link-dropdown {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1001;
}

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

.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease, padding-left 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.04);
  color: var(--color-red);
  padding-left: 1.55rem;
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.phone-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--color-navy);
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Default: show hamburger, hide X */
.mobile-toggle .icon-close {
  display: none;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* When open: hide hamburger, show X */
.mobile-toggle.open .icon-hamburger {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-toggle.open .icon-close {
  display: block;
  transform: rotate(0deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Mobile Nav Responsive ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    background-color: var(--color-paper);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
    display: none;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu > li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    min-height: 44px;
  }

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

  /* Dropdown becomes inline accordion on mobile */
  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link-dropdown {
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  }

  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background-color: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03);
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .nav-dropdown::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open-mobile .nav-dropdown {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open-mobile .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .nav-dropdown-link {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    min-height: 44px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header-right {
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .phone-link span {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-right .btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    min-height: 40px;
  }

  .site-logo {
    max-height: 38px;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .header-right .btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .site-logo {
    max-height: 34px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION (RED OVERLAY & MODERN LUXURY DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0b0709;
  color: #F7F2E7;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem 0;
  min-height: 620px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: url('images/hero_bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
}

/* Deep Executive Navy Blue Overlay Wash */
.hero-overlay-red {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg, 
    rgba(12, 22, 45, 0.94) 0%, 
    rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.92) 50%, 
    rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.97) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle Crimson Ambient Glow Spotlight */
.hero-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 75%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22) 0%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.08) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(90px);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

/* Top Pill Badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFD1D5;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22);
}

.hero-badge-icon {
  color: #FF4D6D;
}

.hero-badge-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #EF4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-red-hero 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-red-hero {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

/* Hero Title */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.3vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
}

.text-highlight-red {
  color: #FF4D6D;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA0B4 0%, #FF3355 50%, #C31F2E 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
}

/* Hero Body Text */
.hero-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.9);
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
  max-width: 630px;
}

/* Glassmorphic Lead Capture Card */
.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-form-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 40px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.28);
}

.hero-form-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.form-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FF6B8B;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-lead-form {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-form-fields {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero-form-fields {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.1fr 1.1fr auto;
  }
}

.input-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.input-group:focus-within .input-icon {
  color: #FF4D6D;
}

.hero-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.82rem 0.85rem 0.82rem 2.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hero-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  border-color: #FF4D6D;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
}

.btn-hero-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #9F1239 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hero-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #BE123C 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.65);
}

.btn-hero-submit svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-hero-submit:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-form-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.form-guarantee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Trust Strip */
.hero-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-marks {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.trust-mark-svg {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0.88;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-mark-svg:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.trust-mark-dot {
  color: #FF4D6D;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.2);
  margin: 0 0.2rem;
}

.trust-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #FFD1D5;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.trust-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Right-Side Visual Showcase Container */
.hero-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-visual-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Crimson Ambient Glow Halo behind the book mockup */
.hero-glow-halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 90%;
  height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35) 0%, rgba(159, 18, 57, 0.15) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-books-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75));
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-books-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
}

/* Floating Overlay Cards */
.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(12, 22, 45, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-float-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.6);
}

.card-rating {
  top: 8%;
  left: -8%;
}

.card-guarantee {
  bottom: 8%;
  right: -6%;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .card-rating {
    top: -4%;
    left: 2%;
  }
  .card-guarantee {
    bottom: -4%;
    right: 2%;
  }
}

.author-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #E11D48;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-left: -10px;
}

.avatar-img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.avatar-more {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E11D48;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: -10px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(18, 9, 14, 0.9);
}

.rating-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.rating-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.rating-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.guarantee-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.guarantee-details h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.guarantee-details p {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Floating Top Pill on Right Side */
.hero-float-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: -3%;
  right: 5%;
  z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #4ADE80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ADE80;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. STAT + MISSION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-mission-section {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .stat-mission-section {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
  }
}

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

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .stat-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 6rem;
  }
}

/* ---- Left: Visual Column with Image & Card ---- */
.mission-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.mission-image-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.mission-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.09);
  display: block;
}

/* Overlapping Card Styling */
.mission-testimonial-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  width: 320px;
  background-color: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.25);
  padding: 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.25);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.mission-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.32);
}

.mission-testimonial-quote {
  color: var(--color-paper);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.mission-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.15);
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
}

.mission-avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.mission-avatar-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}

.mission-avatar-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mission-avatar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---- Right: Content Column ---- */
.mission-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.mission-eyebrow-mockup {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.mission-title-mockup {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mission-lead-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 58ch;
}

/* Value Checklist */
.mission-value-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.mission-value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.mission-check-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  min-width: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-red);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.mission-check-icon svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.mission-value-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.mission-value-text strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA Button */
.mission-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mission-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.18);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .stat-mission-grid {
    gap: 5rem;
  }
  
  .mission-image-container {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .mission-testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    width: calc(100% - 30px);
    margin: -60px auto 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.2);
  }
  
  .mission-content-col {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .mission-title-mockup {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .mission-lead-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .mission-value-list {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .mission-value-text {
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .mission-cta-btn {
    align-self: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. PROCESS BAND SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.process-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 253, 251, 0.92) 0%, rgba(255, 245, 243, 0.92) 50%, rgba(255, 239, 234, 0.92) 100%), url('images/process_bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #101B33;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Abstract faint background geometric shape for a modern, textured overlay effect */
.process-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.05) 0%, transparent 75%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-band-inner {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-red);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-headline {
  color: #101B33;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.process-lead {
  color: #4A4A4A;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Steps Grid */
.process-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Elegant Unique Steps Timeline */
.process-steps-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin: 5.5rem auto 4.5rem auto;
  max-width: 1140px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Horizontal connecting path line */
.process-steps-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px; /* Aligned with icon center */
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.04) 0%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25) 50%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.04) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-timeline-step {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.process-step-num-large {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.06); /* Faint background number */
  position: absolute;
  top: -2.8rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.process-timeline-step:hover .process-step-num-large {
  color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.14);
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px) scale(1.06);
}

.process-timeline-icon-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-red);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s, background-color 0.4s, color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.process-timeline-step:hover .process-timeline-icon-wrap {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.08);
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.22);
}

.process-timeline-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.process-step-title-new {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.process-step-desc-new {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #555555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Actions Panel */
.process-band-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.process-action-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-red-capsule {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-red);
}

.btn-red-capsule:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-red-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-capsule {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #101B33;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-capsule:hover {
  background-color: #101B33;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #101B33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-band {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }
  
  .process-steps-timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin: 3.5rem auto;
  }

  .process-steps-timeline::before {
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 40px; /* Align with icon center on vertical line */
    right: auto;
    width: 2px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .process-timeline-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .process-timeline-icon-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .process-step-num-large {
    left: -1rem;
    top: -1.5rem;
    transform: none;
  }

  .process-timeline-step:hover .process-step-num-large {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  }
  
  .process-step-desc-new {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. GENRES SECTION (INTERACTIVE REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   5. GENRES SECTION (RED LIGHT & UNIQUE MODERN SHOWCASE)
   ========================================================================== */
.genres-new-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 840px;
  padding: 0 0 6rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #070B16;
}

/* Ambient Red Glow Spotlights */
.genres-red-glow-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.genres-red-glow-spotlight.glow-top-left {
  top: 5%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.04) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(90px);
}

.genres-red-glow-spotlight.glow-bottom-right {
  bottom: 2%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.2) 0%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.05) 55%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(100px);
}

.genres-bg-split {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.genres-bg-navy-side {
  width: 42%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1224 0%, #0F1B33 100%);
}

.genres-bg-image-side {
  width: 58%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}

.genres-ambient-red-wash {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A1224 0%, rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.6) 35%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15) 100%);
}

.genres-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.genres-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FF809B;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
}

.badge-red-glow {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FF3355;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FF3355;
  animation: pulse-red-genre 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-red-genre {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 51, 85, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 51, 85, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 51, 85, 0); }
}

.genres-headline-light {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0;
}

.genres-lead-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0;
}

.genres-interactive-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Floating Red-Accented Navy Console Card */
.genres-console-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 270px 1fr;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.7);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 45px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  margin-top: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.genres-console-tabs {
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.75);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.genre-console-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.75);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.tab-icon-box {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FF4D6D;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tab-label {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.tab-count-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.genre-console-tab:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.genre-console-tab:hover .tab-icon-box {
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.genre-console-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.95) 0%, rgba(175, 18, 45, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 120, 140, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.genre-console-tab.active .tab-icon-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.genre-console-tab.active .tab-count-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Console Grid Area */
.genres-console-grid {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.4);
  min-height: 480px;
}

.genres-panel {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.genres-panel.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.console-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
}

/* Modernized Book Card Design */
.console-book-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1rem 1.15rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.console-book-card:hover {
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
}

.book-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 6;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.book-badge-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4D6D, #C31F2E);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.book-badge-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #B45309);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.console-book-cover-3d {
  position: relative;
  width: 125px;
  height: 180px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(4deg);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.console-book-card:hover .console-book-cover-3d {
  transform: rotateY(-18deg) rotateX(6deg) translateY(-6px);
}

.console-book-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 5px 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.console-book-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Red Glow Floor Reflection beneath cover */
.console-book-glow-red {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100px;
  height: 16px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.6) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1) 65%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.console-book-card:hover .console-book-glow-red {
  width: 130px;
  height: 22px;
  opacity: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 77, 109, 0.8) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25) 70%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(8px);
}

.console-book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.console-book-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
  margin: -0.3rem 0 0 0;
}

.console-book-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.console-stars {
  color: #FFD15C;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 209, 92, 0.4);
}

.console-score {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Console Footer Feature Highlights Strip */
.genres-console-footer {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 2.25rem;
  background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.95);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
}

.console-footer-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.88);
}

.footer-icon-red {
  color: #FF4D6D;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.console-footer-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #B41232 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.console-footer-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3355 0%, #C31F2E 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .genres-bg-split {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .genres-bg-navy-side {
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .genres-bg-image-side {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
  }
  .genres-ambient-red-wash {
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, #0A1224 0%, rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .genres-section-header {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .genres-console-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .genres-console-tabs {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  }
  .genre-console-tab {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .genre-console-tab.active {
    transform: none;
  }
  .console-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .genres-console-footer {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .genres-console-grid {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .console-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }
  .console-footer-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. AS FEATURED IN & PUBLISHING PARTNERS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.press-strip-new {
  background-color: #0B132B;
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.press-strip-new::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 85%;
  height: 85%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15) 0%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.05) 50%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(65px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.press-strip-new-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.press-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.press-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #FF6B8B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pill-red-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #FF4D6D;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FF4D6D;
}

.press-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}

.press-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .press-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .press-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.press-card {
  background: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.press-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.7), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.press-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22);
  background: rgba(22, 36, 68, 0.9);
}

.press-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.press-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.press-card:hover .press-card-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.press-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.press-card-logo {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-bold {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.logo-red {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FF4D6D;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.logo-light {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.logo-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #F7F2E7;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.press-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GENRES RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .genres-left-panel {
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .genres-right-photo-col {
    min-height: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .genres-photo-blend-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-navy) 0%, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.3) 20%, transparent 100%);
  }

  .genres-quote-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .quote-card-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .quote-card-mark {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .genres-left-panel-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .genres-tabs-column {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .genre-tab-btn {
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  
  .genre-tab-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.05);
  }
  
  .genre-tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-paper);
    color: var(--color-navy);
  }
  
  .tab-chevron, .tab-indicator-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .genre-covers-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TESTIMONIALS SECTION (LUXURY CLIENT STORIES REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ========================================================================/* ==========================================================================
   7. TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS (LUXURY LIGHT EDITORIAL REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section-light {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.6) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 30%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.035) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 70%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F5 50%, #F5F1E8 100%);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.testimonials-light-bg-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-light-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(85px);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonials-light-orb.orb-light-1 {
  top: -120px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.06) 60%, transparent 80%);
}

.testimonials-light-orb.orb-light-2 {
  bottom: -100px;
  right: 15%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.testimonials-light-orb.orb-light-3 {
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.testimonials-light-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonials-container-light {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Header */
.testimonials-header-light {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #C31F2E;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.06);
}

.testimonials-title-light {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonials-subtitle-light {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4A4A42;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonials-note-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #5B5A52;
  font-style: italic;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03);
}

/* Editorial Testimonial Wall Grid */
.testimonials-editorial-wall {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .testimonials-editorial-wall {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

.editorial-review-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.09);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem 1.8rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.editorial-review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.12), 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
}

.featured-spotlight-review {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF5F5 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
}

.spotlight-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #C31F2E;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.spotlight-star {
  color: #A9822F;
}

.review-watermark-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.review-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.review-stars-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.score-pill-light {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C31F2E;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.18);
}

.review-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #33332D;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.review-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.author-avatar-box {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar-box .author-avatar-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #C31F2E;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.15);
}

.author-check-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background-color: #22C55E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.author-meta-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.author-name-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  margin: 0;
}

.author-role-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #C31F2E;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.author-service-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #5B5A52;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.author-service-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  outline: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 3.5px;
}

/* Floating Orbiting Avatar Badges */
.floating-avatar {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.07);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  animation: orbitFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.floating-avatar:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.16);
  z-index: 10;
}

@keyframes orbitFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(3deg);
  }
}

.av-ar { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 0.95rem; animation-delay: 0s; }
.av-kb { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.8rem; animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.av-dl { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.85rem; animation-delay: 1.6s; }
.av-mp { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.02rem; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.av-js { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 0.82rem; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.av-lc { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 0.9rem; animation-delay: 2s; }

/* Responsive Testimonials overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .floating-avatar, .testimonials-orbits-svg {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .testimonials-section-new {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
  }
  
  .testimonials-carousel-viewport {
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-slide {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }
}

.author-info h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. HOW WE WORK — THE FOUR PILLARS (LIGHT RED EDITORIAL REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-section-light {
  background-color: #FFF9F9;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF5F5 60%, #FAF2F2 100%);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
}

.pillars-light-bg-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillars-light-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.pillars-light-orb.orb-red-1 {
  top: -80px;
  right: 10%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pillars-light-orb.orb-red-2 {
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pillars-light-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.pillars-container-light {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Header */
.pillars-header-light {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pillars-eyebrow-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #C31F2E;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.06);
}

.eyebrow-sparkle-red {
  color: #E11D48;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.pillars-title-light {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.pillars-intro-light {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4A4A42;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Flow Layout (No Cards) */
.pillars-flow-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pillars-flow-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* Left Spotlight Wrapper */
.pillars-spotlight-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.spotlight-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.12), 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.06);
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  max-height: 340px;
}

.spotlight-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.spotlight-image-frame:hover .spotlight-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.spotlight-red-sheen {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.spotlight-floating-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.15);
}

.tag-star {
  color: #C31F2E;
}

.pillars-quote-editorial {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid #C31F2E;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.06);
}

.quote-icon-ring {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quote-text-light {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #2C2C28;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4 Pillars Interactive Connected Pathway */
.pillars-pathway {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pathway-connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 23px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #C31F2E 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3) 50%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.2) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-pathway-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pillar-pathway-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.pillar-node-column {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-icon-badge-light {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.2);
  color: #C31F2E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-pathway-item:hover .pillar-icon-badge-light {
  background: #C31F2E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #C31F2E;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
}

.pillar-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.pillar-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #C31F2E;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.pillar-title-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-pathway-item:hover .pillar-title-text {
  color: #C31F2E;
}

.pillar-desc-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5B5A52;
  margin: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   9. STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE (LUXURY LIGHT EDITORIAL REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.excellence-section-light {
  background-color: #FAF9F5;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF8F5 50%, #F5F1E8 100%);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.excellence-bg-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.excellence-light-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.excellence-light-orb.orb-1 {
  top: -100px;
  left: 15%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.excellence-light-orb.orb-2 {
  bottom: -80px;
  right: 15%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.excellence-light-orb.orb-3 {
  top: 40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.4) 60%, transparent 80%);
}

.excellence-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.excellence-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Header */
.excellence-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.excellence-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #C31F2E;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.06);
}

.eyebrow-sparkle {
  color: #A9822F;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.excellence-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.excellence-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4A4A42;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Editorial Split Flow (No Cards Layout) */
.excellence-editorial-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .excellence-editorial-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 290px 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.excellence-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Editorial Item (No Boxes/Cards) */
.editorial-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.editorial-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.excellence-right-col .editorial-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(-6px);
}

.editorial-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.editorial-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #A9822F;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.editorial-icon-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12);
  color: #C31F2E;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.editorial-item:hover .editorial-icon-badge {
  background: #C31F2E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #C31F2E;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25);
}

.editorial-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.editorial-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #101B33;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.editorial-item:hover .editorial-title {
  color: #C31F2E;
}

.editorial-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5B5A52;
  margin: 0;
}

.editorial-divider {
  height: 1px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.25) 0%, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08) 50%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
}

/* Center Spotlight Column */
.excellence-center-spotlight {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}

.spotlight-glass-emblem {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF6EE 70%, #EFE7D4 100%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 50px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08),
    0 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
    inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.4);
}

.emblem-ring-outer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.35);
  animation: spinSlow 35s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spinSlow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.emblem-ring-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.emblem-star {
  color: #A9822F;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.emblem-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #C31F2E;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.emblem-sub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #101B33;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.spotlight-pills-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.spotlight-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1);
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #101B33;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.spotlight-pill-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
}

.pill-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.12);
  color: #C31F2E;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. WHAT WE OFFER SECTION (SERVICES)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   10. WHAT WE OFFER SECTION (SERVICES)
   ========================================================================== */
.offer-section {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline-dark);
  color: var(--color-paper);
}

.offer-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.offer-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.offer-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--color-paper);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .offer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .offer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
  
  .offer-card-large {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
  
  .offer-card:not(.offer-card-large) {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

.offer-card {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: left;
}

.offer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.3), 0 0 15px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.15);
}

.offer-icon-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.offer-svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke: var(--color-gold);
  stroke-width: 1.2px;
  fill: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.offer-card:hover .offer-svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.offer-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.offer-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. WHAT SETS US APART SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.apart-section {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

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

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .apart-container {
    grid-template-columns: 44% 50%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* Visual Column */
.apart-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .apart-visual-col {
    order: 2; /* Visual is loaded underneath copy on mobile screens */
  }
}

.apart-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.apart-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.apart-gold-frame-outline {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: -15px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.apart-visual-col:hover .apart-gold-frame-outline {
  transform: translate(6px, -6px);
}

.apart-stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  right: 10px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .apart-stat-badge {
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 20px;
  }
}

.badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Content & List Column */
.apart-header-modern {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.apart-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.apart-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.apart-list-modern {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.apart-item-modern {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.apart-item-modern:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.apart-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.apart-item-modern:hover .apart-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-paper);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.apart-svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.2px;
  fill: none;
}

.apart-item-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.apart-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.apart-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. PAIN-POINT BAND SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   12. PAIN-POINT BAND SECTION (DUAL-IMAGE COLLAGE REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   12. PAIN-POINT & STATS RED BANNER SECTION (EXACT MATCH TO REFERENCE IMAGE 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.red-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B91C1C 0%, #881337 50%, #4C0519 100%);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.red-banner-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('images/hero_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.12;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.red-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.red-banner-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .red-banner-container {
    grid-template-columns: 60% 34%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* Left Content Column */
.red-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.red-banner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FFE4E6;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.red-banner-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.red-banner-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 62ch;
}

.red-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-red-banner-solid {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #881337;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-red-banner-solid:hover {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-red-banner-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-red-banner-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Side Stacked Stats Column */
.red-banner-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.red-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.red-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.red-stat-plus, .red-stat-percent {
  color: #FFD1D5;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 0.1rem;
}

.red-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFE4E6;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.red-stat-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   14. FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

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

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 35% 60%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  
  .faq-left-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
  }
}

.faq-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.faq-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-slate);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Sidebar CTA Block */
.faq-cta-box {
  background-color: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.faq-cta-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-cta-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.faq-arrow-svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-cta-link:hover .faq-arrow-svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Accordion Flat Rows */
.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-item {
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.faq-button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-button:hover,
.faq-item.active .faq-button {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  min-width: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faq-chevron-svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron-svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal) cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-content-inner {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   15. FOOTER (MODERN UNIQUE LUXURY REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #091124 0%, #040814 100%);
  color: var(--color-paper, #f7f2e7);
  padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Top Glow Border */
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-gold, #d4af37) 35%, var(--color-red, #c52828) 65%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* Background ambient light spots */
.footer-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07) 0%, rgba(11, 19, 43, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.footer-ambient-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 40, 40, 0.08) 0%, rgba(11, 19, 43, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* 1. Newsletter Card inside Footer */
.footer-newsletter-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-newsletter-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-newsletter-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.newsletter-content {
  max-width: 520px;
}

.newsletter-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-badge svg {
  stroke: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
}

.newsletter-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.newsletter-content p {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.newsletter-form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .newsletter-input-group {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.35rem 0.35rem 1.25rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .newsletter-input-group:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  }
}

.newsletter-input {
  width: 100%;
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 32, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .newsletter-input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem 0.6rem 0;
  }
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.newsletter-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 40, 40, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(197, 40, 40, 0.6) !important;
}

.newsletter-privacy {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* 2. Main Footer Grid */
.footer-grid,
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid,
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-grid,
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.footer-col-brand,
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo-link,
.footer-logo-wrapper {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-logo-link:hover,
.footer-logo-wrapper:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-brand-desc,
.footer-tagline {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.8) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Social Buttons */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
  color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Footer Column Styling */
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col:hover h4::after {
  width: 48px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.75);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.link-arrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links a:hover .link-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 3. Footer Trust Badges Strip */
.footer-trust-bar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .footer-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

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

.trust-badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-badge-text strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
}

/* 4. Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

.footer-copyright p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.65);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
}

.legal-dot {
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.back-to-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
  color: #070d1e;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.back-to-top svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.back-to-top:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  stroke: #070d1e;
}

/* Modal Popup */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.modal-card {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 90%;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-card .badge-icon {
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
}

.modal-card .badge-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.modal-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-card p {
  color: var(--color-slate);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-paper);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .header-right .btn-red {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumb Banner */
.contact-breadcrumb-banner {
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.contact-breadcrumb-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.breadcrumb-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.5);
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: var(--color-paper);
}

/* Hero Section (Light Theme, Image 2 style) */
.contact-hero {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.contact-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
}

.contact-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-hero-body {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Custom rounded capsule buttons matching Image 2 layout */
.btn-navy-capsule {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-navy-capsule:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.15);
}

.btn-outline-navy-capsule {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-navy);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline-navy-capsule:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1);
}

.contact-hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.contact-hero-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0px; /* Clean mockup layout */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.contact-hero-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* Intro Band */
.contact-intro-band {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.45), rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.45)), url('images/contact_intro_bg.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.contact-intro-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.4) 0%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-intro-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-intro-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-paper);
}

.contact-intro-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.35);
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-intro-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.95);
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.25);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT SPLIT SECTION (Form Left + Details Right)
   ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-split-section {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.contact-split-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-split-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
}

/* ── LEFT: Form Column ── */
.contact-form-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08), 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Navy top header bar — mirrors the right card */
.contact-form-col-header {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-col-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -35px;
  left: -35px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-form-col-header .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form-col-header h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form-col-header p {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Form body — padded white area below header */
.enquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem 2.25rem;
}


/* Icon-prefixed input wrapper */
.form-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: var(--color-slate);
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: stroke var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input-wrapper .form-input-text {
  padding-left: 3rem;
}

.form-input-wrapper:focus-within .form-input-icon {
  stroke: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ── RIGHT: Details Sidebar — Open Clean Design ── */
.contact-details-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Sidebar header — open, no box */
.contact-details-sidebar-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-details-sidebar-header h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.contact-details-sidebar-header p {
  color: var(--color-slate);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.sidebar-header-line {
  width: 52px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-red), var(--color-gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Detail Items — open rows with left border accent */
.contact-detail-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-detail-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cdi-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1) 0%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-detail-item:hover .cdi-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.18) 0%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.14) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.28);
}

.cdi-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--color-red);
  fill: none;
}

.cdi-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.cdi-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.cdi-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
  word-break: break-word;
}

a.cdi-value:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.cdi-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Email CTA — clean pill-style strip */
.sidebar-email-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.05);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
}

.sidebar-email-cta svg {
  stroke: var(--color-red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.sidebar-email-cta p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.sidebar-email-cta a {
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-email-cta a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Trust Stats — horizontal inline row */
.sidebar-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border-hairline);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-badge {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.sidebar-badge:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.sidebar-badge:hover {
  background: none;
}

.badge-stars {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.3;
}


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

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .form-group-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-label-required::after {
  content: ' *';
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.form-input-text,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 6px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input-text:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.1);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Interactive custom Radio cards for "What stage" */
.stage-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .stage-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.stage-card-label {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
}

.stage-card-input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.stage-card-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.stage-card-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.stage-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.stage-card-label:hover .stage-card-custom {
  border-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.5);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stage-card-input:checked + .stage-card-custom {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.15);
}

.stage-card-input:focus-visible + .stage-card-custom {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Interactive custom Checkbox chips for "Which services" */
.services-chips-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.service-chip-label {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.service-chip-input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.service-chip-custom {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-chip-label:hover .service-chip-custom {
  border-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.5);
  background-color: var(--color-paper-secondary);
}

.service-chip-input:checked + .service-chip-custom {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.2);
}

.service-chip-input:focus-visible + .service-chip-custom {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-red);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Form Consent line */
.form-consent-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-slate);
}

.form-consent-text a {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.form-consent-text a:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

/* Submit row */
.form-submit-row {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .form-submit-btn {
    width: auto;
    min-width: 200px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLOSING BAND — Image BG + Red Overlay
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-closing-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 7rem 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Background photo layer */
.ccb-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: -2;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.contact-closing-band:hover .ccb-bg-image {
  transform: scale(1.0);
}

/* Red-dark layered overlay */
.ccb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    125deg,
    rgba(140, 16, 26, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(180, 25, 38, 0.87) 40%,
    rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.88) 100%
  );
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Decorative giant quotation mark */
.ccb-deco-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.5rem;
  left: 3%;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(12rem, 20vw, 22rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Inner two-column grid */
.ccb-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .ccb-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
}

/* LEFT: content */
.ccb-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ccb-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  color: rgba(255, 215, 130, 0.9);
}

.ccb-eyebrow svg {
  stroke: rgba(255, 215, 130, 0.9);
}

.ccb-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ccb-body {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.ccb-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.ccb-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.ccb-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.ccb-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.ccb-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* RIGHT: Stats column */
.ccb-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .ccb-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding-left: 3.5rem;
    gap: 0;
  }
}

.ccb-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .ccb-stat {
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
  }
}

.ccb-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ccb-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.ccb-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  align-self: center;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .ccb-stat-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonial Page Specific Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Testimonial Hero Badge Overlay */
.testimonial-hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: -10px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-hero-badge {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.testimonial-hero-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-hero-badge-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testimonial-hero-badge-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Disclaimer / Compliance Notice Box */
.testimonial-disclaimer-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
}

.testimonial-disclaimer-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  min-width: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.testimonial-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Testimonials Grid */
.testimonials-grid-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
}

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

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Individual Testimonial Card */
.t-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.t-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-red), var(--color-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.t-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.35);
}

.t-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.t-card-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.t-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.t-card-stars {
  color: #F5A623;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.t-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.t-card-quote-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: -1.25rem;
  user-select: none;
}

.t-card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.t-card-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-hairline);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.t-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.t-author-avatar {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  min-width: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-paper);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12);
}

.t-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.t-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.t-author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pricing Page Specific Styles — Modern Light Red & White Design
   ========================================================================== */

.pricing-packages-section {
  padding: 6rem 0 7rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF5F5 40%, #FAECEC 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-packages-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pricing-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pricing-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
}

/* Featured Gold Card */
.pricing-card-featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.15);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pricing-card-featured {
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
  .pricing-card-featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-8px);
  }
}

/* Card Header Accent Bar */
.pricing-card-header-bar {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-card-header-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.2);
}

.pricing-card-platinum .pricing-card-header-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-secondary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pricing-card-platinum .pricing-tier-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pricing-card-platinum .pricing-tier-subtitle {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
}

/* Badges */
.pricing-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-red) 0%, #9e1421 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
}

.pricing-card-badge-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, #83611d 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.3);
}

/* Tier Title & Subtitle */
.pricing-tier-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pricing-tier-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Tier Highlights Callout Box */
.pricing-highlight-box {
  margin: 1.25rem 2rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.04);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-highlight-box {
  background-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.3);
  color: #886214;
}

.pricing-card-platinum .pricing-highlight-box {
  background-color: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Features Body */
.pricing-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.pricing-feature-icon {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  min-width: 17px;
  stroke: var(--color-red);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  fill: none;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-feature-icon {
  stroke: var(--color-gold);
}

.pricing-card-platinum .pricing-feature-icon {
  stroke: var(--color-red);
}

/* Feature Category Header */
.pricing-category-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.35rem 0;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

/* Footer & Buttons */
.pricing-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pricing-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.pricing-guarantee-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Mission Section */
.about-mission-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-secondary) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: var(--color-paper);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
}

.about-mission-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-mission-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-mission-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.9);
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* Story Stats Box */
.about-story-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-red);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIQUE OUR STORY SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.story-unique-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.90) 100%), url('images/genres_light_banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.story-unique-section::before {
  content: 'OUR STORY';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: -20px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.story-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 750px;
}

.story-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.6);
}

.story-unique-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.story-unique-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .story-unique-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

/* Chapter Cards */
.story-chapters-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.story-chapter-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
}

.story-chapter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.story-chapter-card.problem-card {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-red);
}

.story-chapter-card.solution-card {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.8) 100%);
}

.story-chapter-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.story-chapter-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.story-chapter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.story-chapter-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-chips-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.story-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.chip-problem {
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  color: #a31624;
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.18);
}

.chip-solution {
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.1);
  color: #7a5c1a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.25);
}

/* Pull Quote Banner */
.story-pull-quote-card {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  color: var(--color-paper);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12);
}

.story-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.95);
}

/* Right Column Visual Frame */
.story-visual-canvas {
  position: relative;
}

.story-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.story-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-visual-canvas:hover .story-image-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Seal Badge */
.story-seal-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.25);
  z-index: 5;
}

.story-seal-year {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.story-seal-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--color-paper);
}

/* Modern Metrics Block */
.story-modern-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.story-metric-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03);
}

.story-metric-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.story-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-red);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.story-metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RED OVERLAY MISSION SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.about-mission-red-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.92) 0%, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.94) 100%), url('images/contact_intro_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: var(--color-paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.about-mission-red-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-mission-glass-card {
  background: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-mission-glass-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

.mission-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mission-tag-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-gold);
}

.about-mission-red-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-gold-highlight {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f2e7 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.about-mission-red-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.95);
  max-width: 950px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.mission-pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.15);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mission-pillars-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.mission-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mission-pillar-item:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mission-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.mission-pillar-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mission-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mission-pillar-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.75);
}



/* Beliefs Grid */
.beliefs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .beliefs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .beliefs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.belief-card {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.belief-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.belief-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.belief-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.belief-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* How We Work Team Grid */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.team-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.06);
}

.team-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.team-card-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.team-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Who We Work With Genres Grid */
.genres-grid-about {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .genres-grid-about {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .genres-grid-about {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  }
}

.genre-pill-card {
  background-color: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.genre-pill-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.genre-pill-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.genre-pill-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Why Choose Us Grid */
.why-grid-about {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .why-grid-about {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-grid-about {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.why-card-about {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card-about:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.why-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-card-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-red);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EBOOK PUBLISHING SERVICE PAGE CUSTOM STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ebook Hero Store Badges Bar */
.hero-stores-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-stores-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-store-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Hero Section for Ebook Publishing with Light Red & Blue Overlay */
.hero-section-ebook {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 25%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 75%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.40) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.88) 0%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.25) 50%, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/hero_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 6.5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section-ebook::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.hero-section-ebook::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px;
  left: -50px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.30) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.hero-store-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Experience Band Section */
.experience-band-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F7F2E7 0%, #EFE7D4 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .experience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.experience-content-box h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.experience-content-box p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.experience-cta-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.05);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.experience-cta-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.experience-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

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

.experience-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.experience-badge-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.experience-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.experience-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* Genres Grid Section */
.genres-service-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.genres-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .genres-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .genres-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.genre-card-service {
  background: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.genre-card-service:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
}

.genre-card-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.genre-card-service:hover .genre-card-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-red);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.genre-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.genre-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.genre-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.genre-tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  background: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.06);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Narrative Section Layout */
.narrative-publishing-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.narrative-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.narrative-header h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

.narrative-header .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.narrative-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .narrative-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.narrative-steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.narrative-step-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.narrative-step-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--color-red);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.narrative-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.narrative-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.15);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.narrative-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.narrative-highlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.2) 0%, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.narrative-highlight-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.narrative-highlight-card p {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.narrative-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.narrative-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.narrative-checklist li svg {
  color: #4ADE80;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Why Choose 12 Grid Section */
.why-service-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-paper);
}

.why-12-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .why-12-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-12-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.why-12-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-12-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-red);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-12-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
}

.why-12-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.why-12-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.why-12-icon-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-12-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.why-12-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Process Section */
.process-service-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.process-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--color-paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.07);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-red);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Stats Service Section */
.stats-service-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101B33 0%, #182746 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.stats-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .stats-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.stat-service-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.stat-service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-service-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Testimonials Service Grid */
.testimonials-service-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-paper);
}

.testimonials-service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.testimonial-card-service {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card-service:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate);
}

/* Closing Band Section */
.closing-band-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.95) 0%, rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.98) 100%), url('images/about_breadcrumb_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.closing-band-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.closing-band-section h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.closing-band-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.closing-band-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-white-gold {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-white-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-paper);
  color: var(--color-red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Footer Contact Form Section */
.footer-contact-form-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--color-paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
}

.footer-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  }
}

.footer-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.06);
}

.form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .form-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-field-group label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.form-field-input,
.form-field-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-hairline);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background: var(--color-paper);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-field-input:focus,
.form-field-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.12);
}

.footer-info-card {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-info-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-info-card p {
  color: rgba(247, 242, 231, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.info-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.info-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.info-detail-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-detail-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.info-detail-value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
}







/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: EBOOK-PUBLISHING.CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   EBOOK PUBLISHING PAGE STYLES — INDEPENDENT & ISOLATED
   Class Prefix: ebp-
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. HERO SECTION (DYNAMIC RED & BLUE LIGHT OVERLAY DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 100px 0 80px 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 50%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/ebook_hero_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Light Red Light Aura (Top-Left) */
.ebp-hero-overlay-red {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.32) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: ebpPulseRed 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Light Blue Light Aura (Bottom-Right) */
.ebp-hero-overlay-blue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 75%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(65px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: ebpPulseBlue 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Central Glowing Ambient Aura */
.ebp-hero-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;
  left: 35%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 50%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Micro Grid Pattern Overlay */
.ebp-hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes ebpPulseRed {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.12) translate(30px, 20px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes ebpPulseBlue {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.15) translate(-30px, -20px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Grid Layout */
.ebp-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   LEFT COLUMN CONTENT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Pill Badge */
.ebp-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15), inset 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-hero-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

.ebp-hero-badge-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #F43F5E;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #F43F5E;
  animation: ebpDotPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes ebpDotPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 63, 94, 0);
  }
}

.ebp-hero-badge-icon {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* Title */
.ebp-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ebp-hero-highlight-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF5252 0%, #F43F5E 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
}

.ebp-hero-highlight-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #60A5FA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* Body Text */
.ebp-hero-body {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.ebp-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Primary Red Button */
.ebp-btn-quote {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #C31F2E 100%);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ebp-btn-quote:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Phone Secondary Glass Button */
.ebp-btn-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.9rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ebp-btn-phone svg {
  color: #38BDF8;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-btn-phone:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ebp-btn-phone:hover svg {
  transform: rotate(12deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* Retail Store Badges Bar */
.ebp-hero-stores-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.ebp-hero-stores-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.ebp-hero-stores-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ebp-store-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ebp-store-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RIGHT COLUMN — ULTRA PREMIERE GLASSMORPHIC LEAD FORM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-hero-form-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ebp-hero-form-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(23, 37, 65, 0.82) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 30px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15),
    0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Dual Color Top Border Glow Accent */
.ebp-hero-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F43F5E 0%, #EC4899 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
}

.ebp-hero-form-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 35px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.22),
    0 0 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}

/* Form Header */
.ebp-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.ebp-form-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FF758F;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.ebp-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ebp-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Form Controls & Inputs */
.ebp-form-fields {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.ebp-input-group {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ebp-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #64748B;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ebp-input-group.textarea-group .ebp-input-icon {
  top: 1.1rem;
  transform: none;
}

.ebp-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem 0.9rem 2.8rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, inherit);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ebp-input::placeholder {
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.ebp-input:focus {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border-color: #38BDF8;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25),
    inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ebp-input:focus+.ebp-input-icon,
.ebp-input-group:focus-within .ebp-input-icon {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* Red Highlight state for invalid / phone input optional styling */
.ebp-input.focus-red:focus {
  border-color: #F43F5E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.25);
}

textarea.ebp-input {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 95px;
}

/* Form Submit Button */
.ebp-btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #F43F5E 50%, #E11D48 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.ebp-btn-submit svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-btn-submit:hover {
  background-position: right center;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.65);
}

.ebp-btn-submit:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

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

/* Form Footer Trust Points */
.ebp-form-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ebp-guarantee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.ebp-guarantee-icon {
  color: #4ADE80;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ebp-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .ebp-hero-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ebp-hero-body {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .ebp-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ebp-hero-stores-bar {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .ebp-hero-stores-list {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-hero-section {
    padding: 70px 0 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .ebp-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ebp-btn-quote,
  .ebp-btn-phone {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ebp-hero-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .ebp-form-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. INTRO — EXPERIENCE BAND SECTION (WHITE LIGHT EFFECT DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-exp-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: #FAFCFF;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 28px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Light Glow Accents */
.ebp-exp-light-glow-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-exp-light-glow-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-exp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Content Box */
.ebp-exp-content-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.ebp-exp-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C31F2E;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ebp-exp-eyebrow-icon {
  color: #E11D48;
}

.ebp-exp-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ebp-exp-heading-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31F2E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ebp-exp-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Features Mini-Grid */
.ebp-exp-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.ebp-exp-feature-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.1rem 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ebp-exp-feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.ebp-exp-feature-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #C31F2E;
}

.ebp-exp-feature-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ebp-exp-feature-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Integrated CTA Box */
.ebp-exp-cta-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101B33 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ebp-exp-cta-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ebp-exp-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #C31F2E 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-exp-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Right Side Visual Column */
.ebp-exp-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ebp-exp-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 45px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.06);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px;
}

.ebp-exp-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ebp-exp-visual-card:hover .ebp-exp-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Floating Card Badges */
.ebp-exp-badge-float-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: -1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 4;
  animation: ebpFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ebp-exp-badge-float-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: -1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 4;
  animation: ebpFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes ebpFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.ebp-exp-float-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ebp-exp-float-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
}

.ebp-exp-float-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Section 2 */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ebp-exp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .ebp-exp-badge-float-1,
  .ebp-exp-badge-float-2 {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-exp-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-exp-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ebp-exp-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .ebp-exp-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. GENRES CATALOG — ELEGANT #F7F2E7 PAPER SHOWCASE MATRIX
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-paper-catalog-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 105px 0;
  background-color: #F7F2E7;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 15%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 85%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 28px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Light Orbs */
.ebp-paper-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.09) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-paper-catalog-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.8rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-paper-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A9822F;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ebp-paper-catalog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ebp-paper-title-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31F2E 0%, #A9822F 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ebp-paper-catalog-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #5B5A52;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Paper Dashboard Frame */
.ebp-paper-catalog-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.28);
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-paper-catalog-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C31F2E 0%, #A9822F 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
}

.ebp-paper-catalog-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  min-height: 580px;
}

/* Left Sidebar Tabs (Paper Palette) */
.ebp-paper-sidebar {
  background: rgba(239, 231, 212, 0.5);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.2);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ebp-paper-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #5B5A52;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, inherit);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.ebp-paper-tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: #101B33;
}

.ebp-paper-tab-btn.active {
  background: #101B33;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.2);
}

.ebp-paper-tab-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #5B5A52;
}

.ebp-paper-tab-btn.active .ebp-paper-tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Right Cards Container Grid */
.ebp-paper-main {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.ebp-paper-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Individual Paper Book Card */
.ebp-paper-book-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03);
}

.ebp-paper-book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.4);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.15);
}

/* Badge Pills on Card */
.ebp-paper-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
}

.ebp-paper-badge-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31F2E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
}

.ebp-paper-badge-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9822F 0%, #D97706 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.3);
}

.ebp-paper-badge-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101B33 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.3);
}

/* 3D Book Cover Frame */
.ebp-paper-cover-frame {
  width: 140px;
  height: 200px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.18));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ebp-paper-book-card:hover .ebp-paper-cover-frame {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-4px);
}

.ebp-paper-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.ebp-paper-book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ebp-paper-book-author {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #5B5A52;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.ebp-paper-book-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D97706;
}

/* Bottom Paper Status Footer Bar */
.ebp-paper-catalog-footer {
  background: rgba(239, 231, 212, 0.85);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.2);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ebp-paper-trust-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ebp-paper-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
}

.ebp-paper-footer-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31F2E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-paper-footer-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #C31F2E 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ebp-paper-footer-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-paper-footer-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ebp-paper-catalog-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ebp-paper-sidebar {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.2);
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .ebp-paper-tab-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-paper-catalog-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-paper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ebp-paper-catalog-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .ebp-paper-footer-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. TESTIMONIALS SECTION — MODERN AUTHOR REVIEWS SHOWCASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 105px 0;
  background-color: #FAFCFF;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 28px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-testi-light-orb-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-testi-light-orb-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-testi-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.8rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-testi-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C31F2E;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ebp-testi-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ebp-testi-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Grid Layout for 2 Large Testimonial Cards */
.ebp-testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Individual Testimonial Card */
.ebp-testi-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow:
    0 15px 35px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.05),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-testi-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E11D48 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.ebp-testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.1),
    0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.ebp-testi-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Header (Stars + Verified Badge) */
.ebp-testi-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ebp-testi-stars-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ebp-testi-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

.ebp-testi-rating-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #101B33;
}

.ebp-testi-verified-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #16A34A;
}

/* Big Quote Icon */
.ebp-testi-quote-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Quote Text */
.ebp-testi-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Author Info Box */
.ebp-testi-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.ebp-testi-author-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.ebp-testi-avatar-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ebp-testi-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.15);
}

.ebp-testi-avatar-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: #38BDF8;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ebp-testi-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ebp-testi-author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.ebp-testi-genre-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #334155;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ebp-testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-testimonials-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-testi-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .ebp-testi-author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. NARRATIVE SECTION — "CONFUSED ABOUT PUBLISHING?" (DARK THEME UNIQUE DESIGN)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-narrative-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 105px 0;
  background-color: #0B1220;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Light Glow Accents */
.ebp-narrative-glow-red {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-narrative-glow-blue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-narrative-header {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-narrative-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FF6B81;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ebp-narrative-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ebp-narrative-title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Grid Layout (Left Passages Cards, Right Highlight Visual Card) */
.ebp-narrative-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Passage Steps List */
.ebp-passages-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Individual Glassmorphic Passage Card */
.ebp-passage-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 32, 57, 0.75) 0%, rgba(13, 21, 38, 0.85) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-left: 4px solid #F43F5E;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ebp-passage-card:nth-child(2n) {
  border-left-color: #38BDF8;
}

.ebp-passage-card:nth-child(3n) {
  border-left-color: #F59E0B;
}

.ebp-passage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 42, 75, 0.85) 0%, rgba(16, 27, 49, 0.95) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.ebp-passage-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ebp-passage-num-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  color: #FF758F;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ebp-passage-card:nth-child(2n) .ebp-passage-num-tag {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.ebp-passage-card:nth-child(3n) .ebp-passage-num-tag {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.ebp-passage-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ebp-passage-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ebp-passage-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Right Side Highlight Card */
.ebp-narrative-highlight-col {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.ebp-narrative-highlight-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20, 32, 57, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 20, 36, 0.95) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 35px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-narrative-highlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F43F5E 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
}

.ebp-narrative-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ebp-narrative-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ebp-highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ebp-highlight-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Checklist Points */
.ebp-narrative-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.ebp-checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.ebp-checklist-icon {
  color: #4ADE80;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Action CTA Button */
.ebp-btn-specialist {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #C31F2E 100%);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ebp-btn-specialist:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.65);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ebp-narrative-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .ebp-narrative-highlight-col {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-narrative-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-narrative-highlight-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. THE AMERICAN PUBLISHER EXPERT DIFFERENCE (12 CARDS MATRIX SHOWCASE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-diff-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 105px 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 28px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-diff-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.8rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-diff-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #A9822F;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ebp-diff-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ebp-diff-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31F2E 0%, #A9822F 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ebp-diff-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 12 Cards Grid Layout (3 Columns x 4 Rows) */
.ebp-diff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Individual Feature Card */
.ebp-diff-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-diff-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C31F2E 0%, #A9822F 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.ebp-diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 45px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.09),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.12);
}

.ebp-diff-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Top Row (Icon Avatar + Number Tag) */
.ebp-diff-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ebp-diff-icon-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.18);
  color: #C31F2E;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1);
}

.ebp-diff-card:nth-child(2n) .ebp-diff-icon-avatar {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.ebp-diff-card:nth-child(3n) .ebp-diff-icon-avatar {
  background: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.2);
}

.ebp-diff-num-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, inherit);
}

.ebp-diff-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ebp-diff-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5B5A52;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ebp-diff-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-diff-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-diff-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ebp-diff-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. WHY CHOOSE OUR PUBLISHING SERVICE — LIGHT RED AMBIENT NON-CARD HUB
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-why-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 105px 0;
  background-color: #FFF5F5;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.04) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 28px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-why-glow-orb-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-why-glow-orb-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-why-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.8rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-why-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #C31F2E;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ebp-why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ebp-why-title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31F2E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ebp-why-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #5B5A52;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Hub 3-Column Layout (Left 6 Strips, Center Artwork, Right 6 Strips) */
.ebp-why-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Feature Strips Column */
.ebp-why-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

/* Individual Feature Strip (NON-CARD) */
.ebp-why-strip {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.03);
}

.ebp-why-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #C31F2E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.ebp-why-strip:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(5px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15);
}

.ebp-why-strip:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ebp-why-icon-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12) 0%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.18) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1);
}

.ebp-why-strip-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ebp-why-strip-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.ebp-why-strip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ebp-why-pill-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #C31F2E;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ebp-why-strip-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5B5A52;
}

/* Center Artwork Frame Column */
.ebp-why-center-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.ebp-why-center-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-why-center-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C31F2E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
}

.ebp-why-artwork-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15));
}

.ebp-why-artwork-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ebp-why-center-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ebp-why-center-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.ebp-why-center-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C31F2E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-why-center-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ebp-why-hub-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .ebp-why-center-col {
    order: -1;
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-why-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-why-strip {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. CLOSING BAND — HIGH-IMPACT LUXURY CTA BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-closing-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: #0B1220;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ebp-closing-glow-red {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-closing-glow-blue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Inner Banner Frame */
.ebp-closing-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20, 32, 57, 0.85) 0%, rgba(13, 20, 36, 0.95) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 3.8rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 35px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12),
    0 0 45px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-closing-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F43F5E 0%, #A9822F 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
}

.ebp-closing-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FF6B81;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ebp-closing-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ebp-closing-title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ebp-closing-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

/* Action Buttons Container */
.ebp-closing-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ebp-btn-quote {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E11D48 0%, #C31F2E 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ebp-btn-quote:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F43F5E 0%, #E11D48 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.65);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ebp-btn-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.ebp-btn-phone:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  color: #38BDF8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

/* Trust Badges Bottom Row */
.ebp-closing-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ebp-closing-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-closing-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-closing-banner {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .ebp-closing-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ebp-paper-btn-quote, .ebp-paper-btn-phone {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. STATS SHOWCASE — LUXURY GLASS COUNTER PODS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-stats-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 95px 0;
  background-color: #080D1A;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ebp-stats-glow-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(75px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-stats-glow-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) 0%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(75px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ebp-stats-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-stats-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FBBF24;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.ebp-stats-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ebp-stats-gradient-title {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBBF24 0%, #F43F5E 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ebp-stats-note {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* 3 Stat Pods Grid */
.ebp-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ebp-stat-pod {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20, 32, 57, 0.75) 0%, rgba(13, 20, 36, 0.9) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 
    0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ebp-stat-pod::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FBBF24 0%, #F43F5E 100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.ebp-stat-pod:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 
    0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 30px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.2);
}

.ebp-stat-pod:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ebp-stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-stat-pod:hover .ebp-stat-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
}

.ebp-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF 10%, #FBBF24 50%, #F43F5E 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.ebp-stat-label {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.ebp-stat-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ebp-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-stats-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-stat-pod {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. FAQ SECTION — SPLIT STICKY SIDEBAR & ACCORDION (INDEX PAGE THEME)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ebp-faq-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 105px 0;
  background-color: #FAFCFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
}

.ebp-faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ebp-faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 35% 60%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  
  .ebp-faq-left-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
  }
}

.ebp-faq-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #C31F2E;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ebp-faq-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #101B33;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ebp-faq-intro-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  color: #5B5A52;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Sidebar CTA Box */
.ebp-faq-cta-box {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(169, 130, 47, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.05);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ebp-faq-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
}

.ebp-faq-cta-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C31F2E;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.ebp-faq-cta-link:hover {
  color: #101B33;
}

.ebp-faq-arrow-svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ebp-faq-cta-link:hover .ebp-faq-arrow-svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Right Accordion List */
.ebp-faq-container-right {
  width: 100%;
}

.ebp-faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ebp-faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 27, 51, 0.02);
}

.ebp-faq-item:hover,
.ebp-faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
}

.ebp-faq-button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101B33;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.ebp-faq-button:hover,
.ebp-faq-item.active .ebp-faq-button {
  color: #C31F2E;
}

.ebp-faq-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  min-width: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-faq-item.active .ebp-faq-icon {
  background: rgba(195, 31, 46, 0.18);
}

.ebp-faq-chevron-svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #C31F2E;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ebp-faq-item.active .ebp-faq-chevron-svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.ebp-faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ebp-faq-content-inner {
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.ebp-faq-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #5B5A52;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ebp-faq-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .ebp-faq-button {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  .ebp-faq-content-inner {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Universal Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness for Service Pages */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ebp-hero-grid,
  .ebp-paper-catalog-layout,
  .ebp-grid,
  .ebp-features-grid,
  .ebp-process-grid,
  .ebp-cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  .ebp-hero-section {
    padding: 70px 0 50px 0;
    min-height: auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ebp-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  }

  .ebp-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.15rem) !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
    max-width: 90%;
  }

  .ebp-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ebp-hero-visual-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ebp-paper-tab-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .ebp-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ebp-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ebp-paper-catalog-sidebar {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: GHOSTWRITING.CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   GHOSTWRITING SERVICE PAGE STYLES
   Inherits full design system from ebook-publishing.css
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Background Override for Ghostwriting */
.gw-hero-section {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 50%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/ghostwriting_hero_bg.png') !important;
}

/* Custom adjustments for Ghostwriting tags */
.gw-tag-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2) 0%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  color: #f43f5e;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: AUDIOBOOK.CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   AUDIOBOOK PRODUCTION SERVICE PAGE STYLES
   Inherits full design system from ebook-publishing.css
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Background Override for Audiobook Production */
.ab-hero-section {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 50%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/hero_bg.png') !important;
}

/* Custom adjustments for Audiobook tags */
.ab-tag-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2) 0%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  color: #f43f5e;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: BOOK-MARKETING.CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOK MARKETING SERVICE PAGE STYLES
   Inherits full design system from ebook-publishing.css
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Background Override for Book Marketing */
.bm-hero-section {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 50%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/hero_bg.png') !important;
}

/* Custom adjustments for Book Marketing tags */
.bm-tag-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2) 0%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  color: #f43f5e;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: BOOKCOVER-DESIGN.CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOK COVER DESIGN SERVICE PAGE STYLES
   Inherits full design system from ebook-publishing.css
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Background Override for Book Cover Design */
.bcd-hero-section {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 50%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/hero_bg.png') !important;
}

/* Custom adjustments for Book Cover Design tags */
.bcd-tag-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2) 0%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  color: #f43f5e;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: BOOKEDITING-AND-PROOFREADING.CSS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOK EDITING AND PROOFREADING SERVICE PAGE STYLES
   Inherits full design system from ebook-publishing.css
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Background Override for Book Editing */
.be-hero-section {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 50%, rgba(8, 14, 28, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/ghostwriting_hero_bg.png') !important;
}

/* Custom adjustments for Editing tags */
.be-tag-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2) 0%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  color: #f43f5e;
}