/**
 * Mice & Tours — Primary Stylesheet
 * Brand Color Architecture & Global Responsive Framework
 */

:root {
  /* Neutral/background tones — unchanged */
  --color-navy: #0B172C;
  --color-navy-deep: #10213E;
  --color-near-black: #1A1A1A;

  /* True logo pastel tones — decorative use ONLY on dark backgrounds
     (wordmark/logo text, headings/nav text on dark sections, ampersand) */
  --color-brand-blue-pastel: #B6D5E7;
  --color-brand-blue-bright: #D2F3FE;
  --color-brand-gold-pastel: #D8BA9A;
  --color-brand-gold-bright: #F4D5B3;

  /* Accessible derivatives — use on WHITE/light backgrounds for links,
     buttons, focus states, or any text that needs solid contrast */
  --color-ocean-blue: #2171A0;   /* updated value — was #0A4C8C */
  --color-amber: #DAA863;        /* unchanged */
  --color-amber-deep: #ad7a46;   /* unchanged */

  /* Neutral palette derivatives */
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-cream: #FAF7F2;
  --color-gray-50: #f8fafc;
  --color-gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --color-gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --color-gray-400: #94a3b8;
  --color-gray-600: #64748b;
  --color-gray-800: #1e293b;

  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --header-height: 80px;
  --header-height-mobile: 70px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.28);
  
  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease-in-out;
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ── Global Reset & Typography Baseline ───────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-amber) var(--color-navy);
}

/* ── Custom Brand Scrollbar (Frontend Pages Only) ────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--color-navy);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-navy);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-corner {
  background: var(--color-navy);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-near-black);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

main.site-main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.font-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-amber-deep);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

/* ── Brand Button Styles (Accessible for Light/White Surfaces) ───────────── */
.btn-brand-amber {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-amber) 0%, var(--color-amber-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-brand-amber:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-gold-bright) 0%, var(--color-amber-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.4);
}

.btn-brand-outline-amber {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-amber) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-amber);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-brand-outline-amber:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.3);
}

.btn-brand-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-brand-navy:hover {
  background: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-brand-ocean {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-brand-ocean:hover {
  background: #185a82;
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.4);
}

.btn-brand-outline-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

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

/* ── Header & Navigation (Dark Navy Background) ──────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1040;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  width: 100%;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.3);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
  padding: 0 24px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Brand Wordmark & Logo — Authentic Pastel Tones on Dark */
.brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  z-index: 1050;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.brand-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.brand-wordmark .word-blue {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.brand-wordmark .ampersand {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 2px;
  line-height: 0.8;
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-wordmark .africa-silhouette,
.brand-wordmark .africa-icon {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  stroke: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  margin-left: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* Primary Navigation Menu on Dark Navy Header */
.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-link-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link-item a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* Pastel Blue for Hover & Active on Dark Header */
.nav-link-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  background: rgba(182, 213, 231, 0.08);
}

.nav-link-item a.active {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(182, 213, 231, 0.12);
}

.nav-link-item a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Header Action Button */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(216, 186, 154, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(216, 186, 154, 0.25);
}

/* Mobile Nav Backdrop Overlay */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1055;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer — Slide smoothly from right */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .header-container {
    height: var(--header-height-mobile);
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-brand-amber {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 82%;
    max-width: 340px;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
    box-shadow: -12px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 1060;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.25);
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-top: none;
  }

  .nav-menu-wrapper.is-open {
    transform: translateX(0);
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .mobile-drawer-close {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(216, 186, 154, 0.35);
    color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-drawer-close:hover,
  .mobile-drawer-close:focus {
    background: rgba(216, 186, 154, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
    outline: none;
  }

  .primary-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link-item a {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border-bottom: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nav-link-item a:hover {
    background: rgba(182, 213, 231, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-brand-blue-bright);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  .nav-link-item a.active {
    background: rgba(182, 213, 231, 0.16);
    color: var(--color-brand-blue-bright);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .nav-link-item a.active::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .mobile-drawer-cta .btn-brand-amber {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ── Site Footer (Dark Navy Deep Background) ─────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-amber);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 70px 0 40px;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-nav-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-nav-list a i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover i {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-bright);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Sister Sites Callouts in Footer (Amber CTA style on Dark) */
.sister-site-badge {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.sister-site-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sister-site-badge .site-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sister-site-badge .site-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Footer Contact Details */
.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.footer-contact-list li i {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
}

/* Social Media Badges */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 186, 154, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
}

/* Copyright & Subfooter */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 22px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
}

/* ── Content Shell Styling ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ── Homepage Hero Slider ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  min-height: 600px;
  max-height: 920px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.hero-image-bg,
.hero-video-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.swiper-slide-active .hero-image-bg,
.swiper-slide-active .hero-video-bg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Desktop-specific adjustments (leaving mobile completely untouched) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-slide-content {
    margin-top: 75px !important;
  }

  .hero-slide-item[data-slide-type="video"] .hero-video-bg {
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .hero-slide-item.swiper-slide-active[data-slide-type="video"] .hero-video-bg {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.65) 50%,
    rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.92) 100%
  );
}

.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: auto;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

/* Ensure caption content on non-active slides is completely hidden to prevent ghosting */
.hero-swiper .swiper-slide:not(.swiper-slide-active) .hero-slide-content {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.hero-swiper .swiper-slide:not(.swiper-slide-active) .hero-slide-content * {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

.hero-swiper .swiper-slide-active .hero-slide-content {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.hero-slide-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(182, 213, 231, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(182, 213, 231, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-bright);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-slide-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.2rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-slide-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-slide-cta .btn-brand-amber {
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
}

/* Swiper Navigation Arrows */
.hero-nav-prev,
.hero-nav-next {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(216, 186, 154, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel) !important;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-nav-prev::after,
.hero-nav-next::after {
  display: none !important; /* Hide Swiper default text arrows */
}

.hero-nav-prev:hover,
.hero-nav-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
}

/* Swiper Pagination Bullets */
.hero-pagination {
  bottom: 28px !important;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  opacity: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 0 6px !important;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  width: 34px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.6);
}

/* Hero Fallback Section */
.hero-fallback-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-deep) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 80px 20px;
}

/* ── Mobile Responsive Hero Slider ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-slider-section {
    height: 520px;
    min-height: 480px;
    max-height: 560px;
  }

  .hero-slide-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-slide-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: auto !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }

  .hero-slide-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.5vw, 2.6rem);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-slide-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .hero-nav-prev,
  .hero-nav-next {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-slider-section {
    height: 470px;
    min-height: 430px;
    max-height: 500px;
  }

  .hero-slide-item {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 24px 0 46px; /* Balanced top/bottom spacing avoiding pagination collision */
  }

  .hero-slide-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: auto !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-slide-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .hero-slide-title {
    font-size: 1.62rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .hero-slide-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 90%;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-slide-cta .btn-brand-amber {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero-nav-prev,
  .hero-nav-next {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero-pagination {
    bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    margin: 0 4px !important;
  }

  .hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slider-section {
    height: 430px;
    min-height: 390px;
    max-height: 460px;
  }

  .hero-slide-item {
    padding: 18px 0 40px;
  }

  .hero-slide-content {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
  }

  .hero-slide-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .hero-slide-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.42;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }

  .hero-slide-cta .btn-brand-amber {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-nav-prev,
  .hero-nav-next {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

/* ── Section Eyebrow Component ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-eyebrow.eyebrow-amber {
  color: var(--color-amber-deep);
}

.section-eyebrow.eyebrow-pastel {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
}

.section-heading-main {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle-main {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── Section 1: Services Overview ("What We Do") ─────────────────────────── */
.home-services-section {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.service-pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-ocean-blue) 0%, var(--color-amber) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.service-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
}

.service-pillar-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.service-pillar-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.service-card-link i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.service-pillar-card:hover .service-card-link {
  color: var(--color-amber-deep);
}

.service-pillar-card:hover .service-card-link i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ── Section 2: About Teaser Section ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-about-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.about-teaser-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-teaser-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 280px;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-icon {
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-teaser-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-teaser-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 26px 0 34px;
}

.about-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
}

.about-feature-list li i {
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Section 3: Stats / Counters Section ─────────────────────────────────── */
.home-stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.stat-suffix {
  font-size: 0.75em;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Section 4: Closing CTA Banner ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-deep) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-ocean-blue) 0%, var(--color-amber) 50%, var(--color-ocean-blue) 100%);
}

.home-cta-wrapper {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.home-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.home-cta-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
}

.home-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Section: Why Choose Us (Differentiators) ────────────────────────────── */
.home-why-section {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-feature-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.why-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.5);
}

.why-medallion {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.why-feature-card:hover .why-medallion {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.why-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.why-card-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Section: Testimonials ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-swiper {
  padding: 10px 5px 45px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
}

.testimonial-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 22px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-avatar-initials {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonials-pagination {
  position: relative !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.testimonials-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gray-600);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonials-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  opacity: 1;
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.testimonials-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.testimonials-nav-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.testimonials-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
}

/* Responsive tweaks for homepage sections */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .home-services-section,
  .home-about-section,
  .home-why-section,
  .home-testimonials-section,
  .home-cta-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .about-teaser-img {
    height: 380px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .home-services-section,
  .home-about-section,
  .home-why-section,
  .home-testimonials-section,
  .home-cta-section {
    padding: 55px 0;
  }

  .home-stats-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .stat-item {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .about-teaser-img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .about-floating-badge {
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .why-feature-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .why-medallion {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
}

/* ── Frontend Branded Page Preloader ─────────────────────────────────────── */
#frontend-preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

#frontend-preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.preloader-logo-img {
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
  animation: preloaderPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.preloader-spinner-ring {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.2);
  border-top-color: var(--color-amber);
  border-right-color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: preloaderSpin 0.75s linear infinite;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.preloader-status-text {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@keyframes preloaderSpin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ── Floating Scroll-to-Top Button ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.floating-scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 95px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.floating-scroll-top-btn.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-scroll-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
}

/* ── Floating WhatsApp Direct Button ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 990;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #20BD5A;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 64px;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Responsive Floating Buttons */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .floating-scroll-top-btn {
    bottom: 84px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 18px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none; /* Hide hover tooltip on touch devices */
  }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HERO COMPONENT (Reusable Across Subpages)
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 104px 0 44px;
  min-height: 250px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-hero-bg-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  opacity: 0.52;
  filter: saturate(1.15) brightness(0.92);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.page-hero:hover .page-hero-bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.page-hero-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.82) 0%, rgba(16, 33, 62, 0.66) 50%, rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.84) 100%),
              radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 35%, rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.45) 100%);
}

/* CSS-Only Decorative Accent Flourishes */
.page-hero-flourish {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero-flourish-orb {
  top: -120px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.22) 0%, rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.14) 40%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  animation: heroOrbPulse 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.page-hero-flourish-ring {
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.25);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 35px rgba(182, 213, 231, 0.06);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.page-hero-flourish-grid {
  top: 12%;
  left: 4%;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.25) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

@keyframes heroOrbPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(-25px, 20px); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.page-hero-breadcrumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  list-style: none;
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  content: "/";
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Badge */
.page-hero-badge-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
}

.page-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.page-hero-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-amber);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Page Hero Typography */
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
  color: #dbe7f5;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

/* Accent Line */
.page-hero-accent-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-amber), transparent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 85px 0 32px;
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .page-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT US SECTION & FORM STYLES
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section {
  padding: 85px 0 100px;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  position: relative;
}

/* Contact Info Sidebar Card */
.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.22);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(25px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-info-tag {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-pastel);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-info-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact Detail Items */
.contact-detail-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 34px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-detail-item:hover .contact-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
}

.contact-detail-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.contact-detail-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-detail-value {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-detail-value a {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-detail-value a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
}

/* Social Links In Card */
.contact-social-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.contact-social-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue-pastel);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-amber);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
}

/* Contact Form Container */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Form Controls */
.contact-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-form label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  display: block;
}

.contact-form label .text-danger {
  color: #dc2626 !important;
}

.contact-form .form-control {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  background-color: var(--color-gray-50);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  height: auto;
}

.contact-form .form-control:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.14);
  outline: none;
}

.contact-form .form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.contact-form .invalid-feedback {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #dc2626;
  margin-top: 5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Form Submit Button */
.btn-contact-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.28);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: #195d85;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.38);
}

.btn-contact-submit:active:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-contact-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.75;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Honeypot field (hidden from real users) */
.contact-hp-field {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 34px 26px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 34px 24px;
  }
}

/* ── Google Map Embed Section ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-map-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  margin-top: 48px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-map-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-map-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-map-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-map-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-map-address {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.contact-map-frame-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  background-color: var(--color-gray-100);
}

.contact-map-frame-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .contact-map-wrapper {
    padding: 18px;
    margin-top: 36px;
  }

  .contact-map-frame-container {
    height: 310px;
  }
}

/* ── Google reCAPTCHA v2 Invisible Badge: Fixed to Viewport Bottom-Right ── */
.grecaptcha-badge {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 14px !important;
  z-index: 980 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.2) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .grecaptcha-badge {
    bottom: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* ── Inner Pages Common Design Framework ─────────────────────────────────── */
.inner-page-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.inner-page-section-alt {
  background-color: var(--color-gray-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.inner-page-section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-page-section-dark .section-heading-main {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.inner-page-section-dark .section-subtitle-main {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* Feature & Story Cards */
.story-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.story-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.story-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.story-floating-stat {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 260px;
}

.story-floating-stat .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-amber);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.story-floating-stat .stat-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Lead text and highlights */
.lead-story-text {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.body-story-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-body-content,
.story-rich-content {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.story-body-content p,
.story-rich-content p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}

.story-body-content p:last-child,
.story-rich-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.story-body-content ul, .story-body-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.story-body-content li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.story-body-content strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-teaser-desc p {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
}

.about-teaser-desc p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-teaser-desc ul, .about-teaser-desc ol {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.about-teaser-desc li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-teaser-desc strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Value & Mission Cards */
.value-card-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.value-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.5);
}

.value-icon-wrapper {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.value-card-box:hover .value-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.value-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.value-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Functional Capability Team / Discipline Cards */
.discipline-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}

.discipline-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-amber);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.discipline-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-amber-deep);
  background: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.14);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.discipline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.discipline-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.discipline-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.discipline-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── Methodology Timeline / Step Sequence (Consultancy) ───────────────────── */
.methodology-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.methodology-step-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.methodology-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
}

.step-number-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-deliverables-box {
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-ocean-blue);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.step-deliverables-box strong {
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .methodology-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .methodology-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── MICE Capability Cards ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mice-detail-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mice-detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.35);
}

.mice-icon-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mice-icon-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--color-amber);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
}

.mice-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mice-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.mice-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mice-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mice-feature-item i {
  color: var(--color-amber-deep);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Destination Cards (Tours) ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.destination-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
}

.destination-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.destination-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

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

.destination-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.4);
}

.destination-content {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.destination-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.destination-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.destination-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.destination-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  background: rgba(33, 113, 160, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-ocean-blue);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Sister Portal Outbound Handoff Banner (MetroDMC & Absolute Africa) ──── */
.portal-handoff-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-deep) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11, 23, 44, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 50px 0 20px;
}

.portal-handoff-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.portal-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--color-brand-gold-bright);
  background: rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.35);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.portal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.portal-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.portal-desc p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.portal-desc p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.portal-desc strong,
.portal-desc b {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.portal-desc ul,
.portal-desc ol {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.portal-action-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .portal-handoff-card {
    padding: 34px 24px;
  }
  .portal-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ── Inner Page Closing Call to Action ───────────────────────────────────── */
.inner-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-deep) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 54px 44px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 168, 99, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.inner-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.inner-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.inner-cta-banner .d-flex {
  gap: 16px;
}

.inner-cta-banner .d-flex > a,
.inner-cta-banner .d-flex > button {
  margin: 6px 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .inner-page-section {
    padding: 54px 0;
  }
  .inner-cta-banner {
    padding: 38px 24px;
  }
  .inner-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}